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Tony Iommi & Ozzy Osbourne live in 1974 — Black Sabbath in their prime, forging the sound that defined heavy metal forev...
03/01/2026

Tony Iommi & Ozzy Osbourne live in 1974 — Black Sabbath in their prime, forging the sound that defined heavy metal forever. Pure darkness, pure power! 🤘⚡

Happy 80th Birthday to the legendary John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin!
03/01/2026

Happy 80th Birthday to the legendary John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin!

We grew up with them ☮️
03/01/2026

We grew up with them ☮️

2025 mostly unfolded behind studio doors.Long days and later nights shaping new songs for the next Megadeth record—locke...
02/01/2026

2025 mostly unfolded behind studio doors.
Long days and later nights shaping new songs for the next Megadeth record—locked in, motivated, and thankful for the creative spark that carried it all.

I did step out into the sunshine for a run of unforgettable summer festivals and a major European tour, and along the way we released three singles with videos. The response has been overwhelming—in the best way. 🙏

Between sessions, I built a small studio of my own, chased fresh tones, and fell down the rabbit hole of inspiring new gear. 🎸
And whenever possible, I unplugged—time with family and friends, the outdoors, sports, and clean air.

Grateful for the balance, and especially for everyone sharing this road with me.
Onward—ready for what comes next.

In 1982, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble found themselves auditioning for Rolling Stones Records—and suddenly brus...
02/01/2026

In 1982, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble found themselves auditioning for Rolling Stones Records—and suddenly brushing shoulders with rock royalty.

On April 22, the band flew to New York City for a one-off showcase at Danceteria. Mick Jagger had already seen a tape and liked what he heard, and tour manager Chesley Millikin pushed the point: these guys had to be seen live. What followed was a private party performance for the Stones, with guests that included Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Johnny Winter, and Andy Warhol. A post-show snapshot—SRV drenched in sweat, cigarette in hand, seated beside a beaming Jagger—soon landed in Rolling Stone’s “Random Notes,” igniting rumors that a deal was imminent.

It didn’t happen. Jagger ultimately passed, famously shrugging that while he liked the band, “everybody knows the blues doesn’t sell.” Around the same time, Double Trouble opened shows for The Clash, whose hard-core fans booed them so relentlessly that both camps agreed to cut a planned two-night stand down to one.

Still, momentum was building. Legendary producer Jerry Wexler caught the band live and raved to the organizers of the Montreux Jazz Festival, who booked them for July 17, 1982. It was a world away from Texas roadhouses—Swiss audiences, international press, and a sea of rock stars.

After the set, David Bowie asked to meet them and invited Stevie Ray to play on his next album. Jackson Browne jammed with the band and, learning they were unsigned, offered free studio time to cut demos.

Bowie’s album became Let's Dance, with Stevie Ray’s searing solos—especially on the title track—turning heads everywhere. Those demos soon reached John Hammond, the talent scout who had signed everyone from Benny Goodman to Bruce Springsteen. Hammond convinced Epic Records to sign Stevie Ray Vaughan—on the condition, insisted by SRV, that Double Trouble came with him.

The rest followed fast. Texas Flood arrived in 1983, launching an 18-month tour and a rapid rise. The band returned to the studio for Couldn't Stand the Weather, and the blues—supposedly unsellable—roared into the mainstream.

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro: 1982- October 2025.
02/01/2026

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro: 1982- October 2025.

Thank you for all your love and support. Wishing everyone peace and happiness in 2026, and may you find your bliss. Chee...
02/01/2026

Thank you for all your love and support. Wishing everyone peace and happiness in 2026, and may you find your bliss. Cheers! 💜

TONIGHT: and I join for a special performance at A GRAMMY Celebration of Latin Music 👊🏼⚡️Watch on CBS or stream on Par...
02/01/2026

TONIGHT: and I join for a special performance at A GRAMMY Celebration of Latin Music 👊🏼⚡️

Watch on CBS or stream on Paramount+ starting at 8pm ET

On this day in 1962, after Neil Aspinall battled a snowstorm to drive them down from Liverpool, The Beatles walked into ...
02/01/2026

On this day in 1962, after Neil Aspinall battled a snowstorm to drive them down from Liverpool, The Beatles walked into Decca Records’ West Hampstead studios in northwest London to audition for a record deal.

The session, scheduled for 11:00 a.m., got off to an uneasy start. A&R representative Mike Smith, who had seen the band at the Cavern Club weeks earlier, arrived late after ringing in the New Year the night before. Once there, he insisted the group ditch their own amps—judged inadequate—and use Decca’s in-house equipment instead.

John, Paul, George, and drummer Pete Best were visibly unsettled. They ran through 15 songs in a nervy, wide-ranging set that jumped styles and tempos; George Harrison sounded the most assured. Later that same day, London locals Brian Poole and the Tremeloes auditioned too, leaving Smith with a choice.

As Decca A&R chief Dick Rowe later recalled, the decision came down to proximity as much as talent. Faced with choosing between a Liverpool band and a local act from Dagenham, Decca opted for the latter, believing it would be easier to work closely with a nearby group. To Brian Epstein, Rowe reportedly offered the now-infamous line that “guitar groups are on the way out.”

Decca’s rejection would soon be remembered as one of the label’s great miscalculations. For The Beatles, it proved something else entirely—a setback that quietly cleared the path to everything that followed.

Among the most popular images we’ve posted in 2025 are photographs of David and Iman. So, it seemed appropriate to close...
02/01/2026

Among the most popular images we’ve posted in 2025 are photographs of David and Iman. So, it seemed appropriate to close the year with one.

This shot was taken by Jim Smeal and here’s the caption that accompanied it back in 1992...

Happy New Year, Sick Things. This year was jam packed - Touring, Revenge, the Attic, and more. Thank you for being a par...
02/01/2026

Happy New Year, Sick Things. This year was jam packed - Touring, Revenge, the Attic, and more. Thank you for being a part of it all.
Alice Cooper

Wishing you all the best in 2026! Your friends, Huey Lewis & The News.
02/01/2026

Wishing you all the best in 2026! Your friends, Huey Lewis & The News.

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