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The Beach Boys to perform on A Capitol Fourth; return to the Billboard 200 top 40

Monday, June 30 by Lakes Media Music News

The Beach Boys will be spending July Fourth in Washington, D.C.Mike Love and the band are booked to play A Capitol Fourth, the annual PBS special celebrating Independence Day.The celebration will air July 4 at 8 p.m. ET and will feature a telecast of... Read More.

Stings debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, turns 40

Tuesday, June 17 by Lakes Media Music News

After a hugely successful career as frontman of The Police, Sting launched his solo career 40 years ago Tuesday with the release of his debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles.The album, named after a dream Sting had, saw the rocker embracing a... Read More.

Nearly 40 years after Eurovision Song Contest win, Céline Dion sends video to this years competition

Wednesday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

In 1988, Céline Dion won the Eurovision Song Contest, representing Switzerland and singing her song "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi," which means "Don't Leave Without Me." And because this year's contest is also being held in Switzerland, Céline sent along Read More.

Kesha wants at least 40 husbands

Tuesday, May 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Kesha has never been married, but she says she's looking for a husband — actually, more than three dozen of them.While appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, Kesha showed off a top that incorporated what looked like multiple diamond... Read More.

Neil Young, John Mellencamp set for Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis

Tuesday, May 13 by Lakes Media Music News

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, and the milestone will be celebrated with an all-star concert in Minnesota.Farm Aid 40 will take place Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson,... Read More.

There comes a time: 40 years ago, the world welcomed We Are the World

Friday, March 7 by Lakes Media Music News

40 years ago today -- March 7, 1985 -- "We Are the World" was released. The charity single was recorded Jan. 28 after the American Music Awards, with stars ranging from Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder to... Read More.

Paperback edition of Bono’s memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, coming in May

Tuesday, March 4 by Lakes Media Music News

Bono’s memoir is finally coming out in paperback.The U2 frontman released Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story in November 2022, and now the paperback edition will be released May 27 in the U.S., featuring a new introduction from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.The book followed... Read More.

Phil Collins’ No Jacket Required is turning 40

Friday, January 24 by Lakes Media Music News

After two successful solo albums, Face Value and Hello, I Must Be Going, Genesis frontman Phil Collins saw his solo career skyrocket thanks to the release of his third solo record, No Jacket Required, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Saturday.The 1985 release saw Collins... Read More.

Put me in, coach: John Fogerty’s Centerfield turns 40

Tuesday, January 14 by Lakes Media Music News

After finding success with Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty launched a solo career in 1973. But it wasn't until Jan. 14, 1985, that it really took off with the release of his third solo record, Centerfield.After releasing his self-titled second album in 1976, Fogerty went into... Read More.