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January 16, 2024, marks the 44th anniversary of a moment that shook rock ‘n’ roll to its core and almost put Paul McCartney behind bars for seven years. The world’s most famous bassist—Beatle, hitmaker, and knight-to-be—was arrested at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport for smuggling nearly half a pound of marijuana. What could’ve been just another…
David Chesky, audiophile pioneer and Grammy nominee, shares insights in an exclusive interview ahead of his trio’s live performance of The Great European Songbook at Montreal’s Bourgie Hall on January 23. Tickets are available now, for $19 – $38.
Imagine it’s a chilly December 1 evening in 1957. TV screens across America flicker to life with that iconic Ed Sullivan introduction: “And now, ladies and gentlemen… Buddy Holly and the Crickets!” For just a few minutes, Buddy Holly—only 21 at the time—commands the national stage, bringing rock ‘n’ roll into America’s living rooms like…
Frank Doris continues to mine his experience accrued over 50 years of playing in bands, offering insight into brand identity, having a set list, and playing music you don’t like for the sake of entertaining the crowd!
In the glittering circus of pop music, where smoke, mirrors, and synthesized beats reign supreme, few scandals hit harder—or landed messier—than the Milli Vanilli debacle of 1990. This wasn’t just a little hiccup in the pop machine. This was a full-on implosion, a moment when the flashy veneer of the music industry was peeled back,…
Watkins Glen, New York—July 28, 1973. This date marks an unparalleled event in rock history. The Summer Jam at Watkins Glen wasn’t just a concert; it was a colossal phenomenon that shattered records and set new standards for music festivals. Promoted by Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, the festival attracted an estimated 600,000 to 800,000…
George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh was an unqualified success, and the first-ever pop concert for charity.
Orange, CT, June 22, 2024 – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rondi D’Agostino, CEO of Krell Industries, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. As one of the last privately owned and family-operated companies in the high-end audio industry, this loss is deeply personal for the entire Krell family. Rondi D’Agostino…
June 10, 1972, was no ordinary day at Madison Square Garden. The hallowed halls, famous for hosting legendary sports battles and unforgettable music performances, were about to witness another momentous event. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, was back in New York City for the first time since the ’50s. This wasn’t just…
“There has to be a party. Which is why there have to be as many inductees crammed in as groupies at a Mötley Crüe orgy.”
Prices listed in CA$. So many people! I screamed inside. The Hearken Audio room was packed all the way to the main corridor, with people bustling to get inside. The room was also narrow, with only a few seats. I waited my turn and got inside to see what all the fuss was about. The…
Hi, my name is Claude and I’m a… disco addict. There I said it. Now that wasn’t so awful after all. Truth be told, I never shied away from admitting my lifelong disco dependency to strangers. I was always an unabashed member of the disco brigade, but from what I’ve gathered from friends and acquaintances,…
As the ’60s came to a close, with the dawn of the new decade just on the horizon, many rock bands abandoned references to psychedelics in their music, favouring instead a return to roots, folk, and country.
“In some instances, MoFi’s One-Step transfer gives us a ‘you are there” realism rarely heard on record”
On November 25, 1976, The Band took the stage at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom for what would be their final performance, an event that would come to be known as “The Last Waltz.” This concert, however, was more than just a swan song for one of rock’s most influential groups; it was a monumental celebration…