Archive | March, 2016

Merle Haggard Postpones March Tour After Pneumonia Returns

Merle Haggard has postponed his March tour after being hospitalized in California due to a recurring bout of double pneumonia. Per a statement, doctors want Haggard to take one more month off to recuperate. He’s been battling pneumonia for much of the winter and has been forced to call off a handful of… Source: RollingStone Link: Merle […]

John Lennon's Stamp Collection Set to Show at Major Exhibition

Beatles fans and philatelists alike will be able to view John Lennon’s childhood stamp collection during the World Stamp Show in New York City, May 28th through June 4th. According to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum — which first housed Lennon’s stamps in 2005 — the budding musician began collecting stamps after his older cousin,… Source: RollingStone Link: John […]

Neil Young Talks Filmmaking, New 'Human Highway' Restoration

Neil Young is an artist forever looking in two directions. He’s currently focused on the future with his new band Promise of the Real, and also surveying his legacy as musician and filmmaker. It was the latter that brought Young to the Regal Theater in downtown Los Angeles for Monday’s screening of Human… Source: RollingStone Link: Neil Young […]

Don Williams Says He's Retiring

After a recording and performing career that has spanned six decades, touching the worlds of country, pop and folk music, Don Williams has officially announced his retirement. “It’s time to hang my hat up and enjoy some quiet time at home. I’m so thankful for my fans, my friends and my… Source: RollingStone Link: Don […]

M83 Prep New Album 'Junk,' Unveil Madcap 'Do It, Try It'

French electronic outfit M83 have shared a thrilling, carnivalesque new song, “Do It, Try It,” the first from their upcoming album Junk, set to arrive April 8th via Mute. “Do It, Try It,” which debuted on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show, opens with a jaunty piano line and the distant, soothing vocals of M83… Source: RollingStone Link: M83 […]