idobi photographer Crystal Huffman covered the Ringo Starr And His All-Star Band show at Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, VA.
Ringo Starr has signed a new recording contract and is reportedly at work on a new album. He hopes to release the project next year, to coincide with his next All-Starr Band tour. The former Beatles drummer has signed on with Koch Entertainment, the company that released his live boxed set The Anthology…So Far in 2001. Mark Hudson, who worked on Starr’s last three studio albums and was also part of the Boneyard Boys production team on Aerosmith’s latest album Just Push Play, is producing the new album. In a statement, Starr said, “It’s a pleasure to be on the… Read more »
What a day of new movies, drinks, and music with friends. Check out what’s going on! Travis Scott Loves CACTI, Tequila, and Seltzer View this post on Instagram A post shared by flame (@travisscott) Travis Scott announced his latest business venture today on Instagram. The artist is partnering with Anheuser-Busch to release CACTI, his own brand of spiked seltzer. Inspired by his love of tequila, the drink contains 7% AVB and is made with blue agave. The initial launch will include three flavors: lime, strawberry, and pineapple. Catch them on the shelves in spring of 2021. – Ringo and His… Read more »
Rock veteran Eric Clapton has organized an all-star tribute concert for his late friend and fellow guitarist, George Harrison, with the former Beatle’s two surviving bandmates slated to perform. The benefit concert, planned with the help of Harrison’s wife, Olivia, is scheduled to be held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Nov. 29, the first anniversary of Harrison’s death, organizers said in a statement issued on Thursday in Los Angeles. Joining Clapton on the bill will be former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and two other recording stars who performed with Harrison in the 1980s supergroup The Traveling Wilburys… Read more »
David joins Waldman’s Words to talk about Boston pizza, Ringo Starr, and David’s impressive career.
As if Dolly Parton launching a 30-track rock album on November 17 wasn’t exciting enough, the artist recently released even more bonus tracks. Parton teamed up with Italy’s own Måneskin for a reimagining of the iconic “Jolene.” On November 19, Parton took to Instagram to post a behind-the-scenes video of the new rock version of “Jolene.” On top of working with one of music’s most legendary stars, Måneskin also shared a new music video during the holiday week for “TRASTEVERE” on November 23. The track comes from their extended album RUSH! (ARE U COMING?) and serves as the final music… Read more »
Today marked a stunning Monday for pop-punk and country fans alike. For a Consequence Of Sound cover story, Paramore‘s Hayley Williams sat down with legend Dolly Parton ahead of her forthcoming album Rockstar. The “Jolene” singer is switching things up and heading for the electric guitar-laden sounds of authentic rock ‘n’ roll. Across 30 tracks, Parton is collaborating with myriad artists on cover tracks, including “I Hate Myself for Loving You” featuring Joan Jett And The Blackhearts and “Let It Be” featuring Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. Beyond these collabs, Parton released… Read more »
We got new releases and things to get excited for in the new year. Let’s get into it! McCartney III, Because We Needed More Beatles This Week It looks like it’s a Beatles type of week! Yesterday Ringo Starr released his new single, and today Paul McCartney dropped his new album! McCartney III features 11 new tracks, all recorded during lockdown. Abbey Road Studios reports that each track features McCartney using live vocals, guitar, or piano. Be sure to give this legend his due by listening to McCartney III. – Billie and Foo Fighters Talk ALTer EGOs iHeartMedia’s 4th annual… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Richard Marx.
Google and Amazon had also pitched to secure The Beatles rights for their own digital music stores, according to industry sources.
