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Sammy Hagar: Rock Legend Born in California
Sammy Hagar, born in 1947, paused his solo career to front Van Halen's 1980s rock success.
American Songwriter · 1m
Tanya Tucker's 68th Birthday
13-year-old country star Tanya Tucker, born in Texas 1958, stars in her own reality show after 68 years in music.
American Songwriter · 1m
Merle Haggard's 1970 Live Album and Fan Beliefs
Merle Haggard's 1970 live album reflected blue-collar fans' beliefs 56 years ago.
American Songwriter · 1m
Olivia Dean Song Accused of Copying Bill Withers' Melody
Olivia Dean's song 'I've Seen It' faces lawsuit for copying Bill Withers' 'Just the Two of Us' melody.
Fox News · 1m
Freddie Jackson Dies At 69
R&B legend Freddie Jackson, known for hits like 'Rock Me Tonight,' dies at 69.
Stereogum · 1m
Sienna Spiro Wins 2026 VMA Best New Artist
Sienna Spiro claims 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Bill Withers Publisher Sues UMG, Sony, Kobalt Over Song Copy
Bill Withers' publisher claims Olivia Dean's song copies his 1981 hit melody.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m
Cyndi Thomson's 2001 Country Breakout
Cyndi Thomson hit country charts with her debut single in 2001 after a breakup.
Billboard · 1m
Jim Adkins on Bleed American's Making
Jim Adkins explains how Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American was crafted without premeditated solos.
Guitar World · 1m
Billy Squier's lost masterpiece finally sees light
After Capitol Records buried his best album in 1993, the rock star reclaims Tell the Truth three decades later.
Guitar World · 2m
ADÉLA’s PRIMA opens big on Billboard
ADÉLA’s first full album starts at No. 1 in sales and vinyl, while two tracks climb onto the Hot 100.
Billboard · 1m