South Bay History: Battles of the bands thrived in the South Bay during the 1960s garage band era

Local dance bands, surf instrumental combos and rock ‘n’ roll bands had a chance for “battle of the bands” glory for a few ...

The band Morrissey called “the official end of the ‘60s”

As a kid in Manchester, little Moz couldn't connect to any of the bloated music of the hippie scene, but saw the future in a ...

Six songwriters Graham Nash considered the best he ever heard

While every member of Crosby, Stills and Nash was a masterful songwriter, Graham Nash was interested in the real storytellers ...

How P.M. Dawn Became the Unlikely Group to Cement Rap’s Place on the Pop Charts

Author Chris Dalla Riva explores how P.M. Dawn's 'Set Adrift on Memory Bliss' made music history as the first Number One of the SoundScan era.

Can YOU guess which legendary star's wardrobe makes our GenZ reporter look just as sensational decades later - and the dresses can be yours for just £20

As a Gen Z born in the year 2000, Cilla Black is not a name that springs to mind when I think British fashion icon. At 25, my ...

Rock on this week in CT arts with Black Sabbath tribute, political rock advocate and British legend

The Courant’s arts picks for Nov 16-22 include Rage Against the Machine founder Tom Morello, Ozzy Osborne’s longtime ...
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Herman’s Hermits and Peter Noone ‘Into Something Good’ at Jan. 9 Benefit Concert

Peter Noone PCI Concerts presents the legendary Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone – A Benefit Concert for Notes For Notes ...
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The Beatles Used To Love These 10 Restaurants And Bars

As you can imagine, The Beatles would frequent lots of bars and restaurants during their rise to fame and while famous.

Coming in 2026 to Hampton Roads: Rod Stewart, Journey, Meghan Trainor

Now that 2025 is nearing its end, big-time bands and headlining solo artists are beginning to announce national and world tour dates for next year. And, so far, Hampton Roads has at least three top ...

At almost 100, Dick Van Dyke won't sit still — and is eying one more big role

The show was an instant hit, airing for five seasons. Van Dyke’s portrayal of beleaguered TV writer Rob Petrie earned him ...
Classical Music

11 iconic debut albums that their creators never surpassed

Some artists peak early. These stunning debut albums set a standard so high, even their creators couldn’t top them ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2024, We Lost One of Progressive Rock’s Greatest 20th-Century Songwriters (And the Pen Behind Some of Celine Dion and Cher’s Biggest Hits)

On this day in 2024, we lost prog-rock pioneer Pete Sinfield, who wrote and produced one of the most legendary prog records of all time.