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There’s good news for Billy Joel and Elton John fans who had tickets to the duo’s February 2 concert at the FleetCenter in Boston, which was canceled because Joel was ill. The concert has now been rescheduled, and tickets from February 2 will be honored on the new date, April 3. The “Piano Man” and the “Rocket Man” kick off the first of six shows at the First Union Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday (February 13), where they are also scheduled to perform Friday (February 15), Sunday (February 17), Tuesday (February 19), Friday (February 22), and Sunday (February 24). After… Read more »

Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow, Sting, Randy Newman, and Ashford & Simpson have been named as the next inductees to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The songwriters-all of whom are also performing artists in their own right-will be honored during the 33rd annual Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction ceremony and dinner in June. Songwriter Hal David, the Hall’s chairman and CEO, said during the announcement on Monday (February 11), “The Songwriters Hall Of Fame Awards & Dinner is so important because it’s a time when some of the premier songwriters in the world come together to honor their own. That kind… Read more »

Patti LaBelle, Alicia Keys, Angie Stone, and Elton John will each perform during Sunday’s (February 10) NBA All-Star Game. The event takes place at Philadelphia’s First Union Center, and will be televised on NBC beginning at 5 p.m. ET. The pregame ceremony will feature John singing “Philadelphia Freedom,” followed by a Keys and Stone duet rendition of “America The Beautiful.” The honor of performing the national anthem will go to Philadelphia native Patti LaBelle. During the game’s halftime, John will again take center stage and sing “I’m Still Standing” and his new track “This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore.” Hall… Read more »

California pop/rock outfit Sugar Ray is hitting a host of small U.S. college campuses on its spring tour, which will kick off with a Feb. 15-17 stand at Caesars Tahoe casino in Lake Tahoe, Nev. The jaunt comes in support of the group’s self-titled Lava/Atlantic album, which debuted at No. 6 on The Billboard 200 in June 2001. The single “When It’s Over” is No. 20 on Billboard’s Adult Top 40 chart this week. As previously reported, Sugar Ray will perform at halftime of the National Football League’s Pro Bowl on Saturday (Feb. 9) at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. Jessica… Read more »

U2 had the Super Bowl halftime stage all to itself, and the Irish rockers delivered a moving tribute to America and the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Lead singer Bono walked onto the field with a slow, shoulder-wagging swagger, singing the group’s recent hit, “Beautiful Day,” as he climbed onto the point of a pink, heart-shaped catwalk that surrounded the stage. As the first song wound down, a giant screen scrolled the names of victims in the attacks, and the group broke into the 1980s hit, “Where the Streets Have No Name.” The names also reflected in overlapping… Read more »

Moog Synthesizer inventor Robert Moog and Apple Computer Inc. are getting technical Grammy Awards recognizing contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording industry. Winners of the technical awards, chosen by members of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences’ producers and engineers wing, will be presented Feb. 26 at a ceremony a day before the 44th annual Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles. “The technical and creative innovations of Robert Moog, and the inventiveness and versatility of Apple Computer are the towering achievements of true visionaries,” Recording Academy President Michael Greene said Thursday. “The products of their inspiration… Read more »

The lineup of musical acts at this year’s Super Bowl is so long that you might think the football game was the sideshow. The National Football League says it will be the most entertainment-packed Super Bowl ever, with performances by U2, PaulMcCartney, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony and others – not just on Super Bowl Sunday, but throughout the weekend. Part of the reason for the celebrity overflow is a patriotic theme after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, which caused the Super Bowl to be pushed back a week. “With the events of September 11th, we’ve redefined and… Read more »

Paul McCartney, No Doubt and Barenaked Ladies have been added to the Super Bowl pre-game show at the Louisiana Superdome on February 3. McCartney will headline the event and lead what is being called a “Tribute to Everyday Heroes” to honor the acts of kindness and heroism that people contributed in the wake of September 11. The Beatles bassist will perform his song “Freedom” with 500 young people who will symbolically represent the 180 countries broadcasting the football game across the globe. The pre-show party will begin hours earlier with a performance by Barenaked Ladies at the Fox Tailgate Party… Read more »

Billy Joel and Elton John are back together in the new year for the continuation of the pair’s magical “Face To Face” performances kicking off on Sunday, January 13th in Washington, DC at the MCI Center. Billy and Elton first toured the successful “Face To Face” tour in the United States in 1995 and again in 1996. The tour was extended to Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Europe in 1998. The 31-date “Face To Face” 2001 tour grossed $59 million. Early sales for the Billy Joel/Elton John “Face To Face” 2002 tour of the American northeast immediately set box office… Read more »

The Black Crowes have flown the coop. The Atlanta-based rock band announced it has gone on “hiatus,” with lead singer Chris Robinson deciding to break out on his own and drummer Steve Gorman leaving the band. In a brief statement released Tuesday, the band said: “For the time being, Chris Robinson is pursuing a solo career. Steve Gorman has left the band for personal reasons.” The message, also posted on the band’s Web site, told fans to stay tuned for news about Rich Robinson, who is Chris Robinson’s brother. No further details were released. With their thin, leggy frames, long… Read more »