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8/3/21-Poco’s Paul Cotton dies

  Paul Cotton, former guitarist and singer of country-rock band Poco, has died at age 78. The late musician’s facebook broke the news yesterday, writing that he “passed away unexpectedly, peacefully.” Poco cofounder Jim Messina — whom Cotton replaced upon joining in 1970 — reacted to the “very sad news," calling Cotton a “special musical kindred brother.” “We spent time together before he joined Poco and indeed gave me a […]

todayAugust 3, 2021

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7/29/21-Barbra’s insecurity

  Source: music-news.com Barbra Streisand always "doubts" people will turn up to her shows. The 79-year-old icon has been performing to packed out crowds for almost six decades, but every time she books a concert, the 'Woman in Love' hitmaker worries tickets won't sell. The 'Funny Girl' star recalled being overwhelmed when she played to 70,000 fans at London's Hyde Park in 2019, which she hailed as a "treasured moment". […]

todayJuly 29, 2021

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7/28/21-ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill dies

(CNN) Dusty Hill, the bearded bassist with American blues-rock band ZZ Top, has died, according to the band's official website. He was 72. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX," the statement, from surviving members Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons, said. "We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss […]

todayJuly 28, 2021

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7/21/21-Playboy Dolly!

source: music-news.com Dolly Parton recreates Playboy cover for husband's birthday Dolly Parton wowed her husband, Carl Dean, on his birthday by donning her Playboy bunny outfit as a special treat. The country queen, who has been married to Dean for 57 years, shared photos of her all dressed up for fun - complete with bunny ears - on social media. "It's always #HotGirlSummer for my husband, Carl," she wrote in […]

todayJuly 21, 2021

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7/16/21-Biz Markie Dies

(CNN) Biz Markie, who infused his music with so much fun and humor that he became known as "The Clown Prince of Hip Hop," has died, his manager, Jenni Izumi, confirmed to CNN. He was 57. "Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years," Izumi said […]

todayJuly 17, 2021

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7/7/21-Sir Cliff Richard’s 80th

Sir Cliff Richard is inviting fans to celebrate his 80th birthday by attending a screening of his 'The Great 80 Tour' performance. The hitmaker celebrated the milestone birthday last year and the tour was scheduled for 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the run had to be postponed. However, on October 27, fans can enjoy the music legend's special performance of his greatest hits live from London's legendary Royal […]

todayJuly 7, 2021

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7/6/21-Richard Marx thanks Babs

Source: music-news.com Barbra Streisand turned down the chance to record Richard Marx #1 hit "Right Here Waiting." Marx was an aspiring singer/songwriter when Streisand reached out and asked him to write her a hit. He sent her Right Here Waiting, a song he was set to enjoy huge success with. "I had just recently written Right Here Waiting and it was such a personal song to me at the time […]

todayJuly 7, 2021

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7/4/21-Mick Jagger’s no book

Source: music-news.com Mick Jagger's ghostwriter Barry Coleman quit after an "awful experience" trying to write his memoirs 30 years ago. Coleman took over when the original writer quit and now reveals he spent two terrible weeks trying to work with the reluctant Rolling Stones star, who abandoned the project and repaid his $1 million-plus advance from publishing firm Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Jagger has since explained he found the process of […]

todayJuly 4, 2021

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7/4/21-Belinda Carlisle on her songs

Source: music-news.com Belinda Carlisle never listens to her own music. The pop icon - whose global hits include 'Heaven Is a Place on Earth', 'Leave a Light On' and "Mad About You," admits she avoids her own songs and will only revisit her tracks if she is preparing for a tour and has to get the arrangements and melodies right. Explaining the extent of her avoidance, Belinda hasn't listened to […]

todayJuly 4, 2021

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