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Grateful Dead fans prove to be loyal and generousJam bands like the Grateful Dead are often characterized by their fans’ subculture and tribute bands and widely circulated fan-recorded live bootlegs have cultivated a new generation of devotees.- Taylor Swift dominates Billboard Music Awards... againTaylor Swift is now the most decorated artist in the history of the Billboard Music Awards, surpassing Garth Brooks.
'King of the Blues' legend B.B. King diesB.B. King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol of generations of musicians and fans, died late Thursday at home in Las Vegas.
At what age do you stop listening to popular music?Americans typically stop listening to new music by age 33, says a study, instead sticking with what they already like. Why doesn't the same thing happen with movies or books?
Mariah Carey: How'd she do at her Las Vegas debut?The first performance of Carey's Las Vegas Strip residency took place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on May 6. The show includes her 18 number one hit singles in chronological order from 1990 to 2008
Errol Brown, lead singer of Hot Chocolate, diesBrown's band had such hits as 'You Sexy Thing,' 'Every 1's a Winner,' and 'Emma.' Brown was made MBE (Member of the British Empire) in 2003 for his services to popular music.
Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo starAfter leaving the Drifters in the early '60s, King quickly found success on his own with such rhythm 'n blues classics as 'Stand by Me.'
An Auschwitz survivor tells her story through musicThe novel 'The Passenger,' by former Auschwitz prisoner Zofia Posmysz inspired the opera of the same name and Posmysz was recently able to tell her story at a performance of 'The Passenger' in Frankfurt.
A moment to honor the legacy of ‘Lady Day’April 7 marked the centennial of the birth of Billie Holiday. The day was commemorated with a slew of tribute concerts and a posthumous star on the Apollo Walk of Fame.- The Super Bowl of college a cappella: Who to watchSome 320 college groups competed for a spot the finals of this weekend's contest, the 19th International Championship of Collegiate A cappella, or ICCA.
'When a man loves a woman' soul singer Percy Sledge diesPercy Sledge, who soared from part-time singer to lasting fame with his heartfelt performance of the classic 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' died Tuesday in Louisiana.
Can Tidal 'reestablish value of music' or just pad coffers of mega-stars?Jay-Z and musician co-owners say Tidal can help artists big and small receive a larger chunk of streaming revenue, but critics wonder if much profit will be left for new musicians after paying out to millionaire owners.
The Rolling Stones will tour North America beginning in MayThe Rolling Stones' tour will kick off in late May in San Diego. The last time the band played North American stadiums was in 2006. Check out whether they're coming to your city.
Lollapalooza 2015: Here's who's playing this year'Young talented artists will be performing alongside legends,' festival founder Perry Farrell said of this year's lineup. The music festival takes place in Chicago.- One Direction hit with 'weed bond' in the Philippines. What's that?The Philippines government asked for a $5,000 bond on Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction. What's a 'weed bond'?
SXSW: Here are the musical acts you should be paying attention toSome of the SXSW musical acts most worth checking out are singer-producer Stromae and the group Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, among others.
Why the 'Blurred Lines' $7.4 million verdict sets a new creative standardA jury awarded the family of Marvin Gaye nearly $7.4 million in damages after deciding that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke were guilty of copyright infringement of Mr. Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up.” The verdict sends a clear message to recording artists to be careful what they sing.
Jury says Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke copied Marvin Gaye song for 'Blurred Lines'The verdict could tarnish the legacy of Williams, a reliable hit-maker who has won Grammy Awards and appears on NBC's music competition show 'The Voice.'
In San Francisco, a hip new orchestral loungeThe multilevel venue SoundBox hosts a monthly Friday and Saturday night series that’s drawing the elusive Generation Y and Millennial patrons with experimental and traditional music.
A new investigation into Buddy Holly's plane crash?In 1959 a plane crash killed stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and 'the Big Bopper,' along with the pilot, and forever changed the trajectory of rock music. Now a request has been filed to reopen the crash investigation.
