US Hall Of Fame inductees announced
Madonna, John Mellencamp, The Ventures, Leonard Cohen and The Dave Clark Five have been chosen for induction into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.…
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2008 shortlist revealed
The shortlist for induction into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 includes Madonna, the Beastie Boys, Leonard Cohen and Chic, with five to be selected in March.…
Joan Baez barred from performing for soldiers
Joan Baez says the US Army blocked her from performing at a concert for recovering soldiers, four days before it was due to take place.…
Farm Aid 2006 launched
Willie Nelson has announced the twentieth Farm Aid, to take place at Tinley Park near Chicago on 18 September, with John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews.…
Vote For Change finale sells out in 30 minutes
All 20,000 tickets for the Vote For Change tour finale at the MCI Center in Washington DC on 11 October sold out within 30 minutes.…
Springsteen among the artists lined up for anti-Bush gigs
Bruce Springsteen, REM, the Dixie Chicks and others are expected to play anti-Bush gigs in battleground states ahead of the presidential election, organised by MoveOn.…
Willie gets political
Willie Nelson plans to stage fundraising concerts supporting presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, citing his stance on privacy, food safety and family farmers.…
Tribute show for Billboard editor
James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, John Mellencamp and Don Henley are among acts playing a tribute concert for Billboard editor Timothy White, with proceeds to his supported charities.…