Kusun On May 15, 1965, Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” reached No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100. It may not sound like a towering chart position at first glance, but the moment marked a turning point: it became Dylan’s first single to break into the Top 40 in the United States—and his first-ever entry on … Read more
On May 15, 1982, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder began a seven-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their duet, “Ebony and Ivory.” At the time, the song was celebrated as a heartfelt plea for racial harmony, connecting with audiences around the world and becoming one of the biggest hits of … Read more
In May of 1976, The Rolling Stones proved once again why they were one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. Their 13th studio album, Black And Blue, climbed to the top of the Billboard 200 on May 15, just weeks after its release in late April. The blues-rock record would hold the No. … Read more
Stephen Colbert’s final week as host of The Late Show is shaping up to be a major television event, with CBS lining up a roster of guests that reads like a who’s-who of comedy, film, music, and late-night TV royalty. After 11 seasons, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is coming to an end … Read more
It’s a testament to his influence that Dave Grohl once declared: “Fuck Elvis and Keith Richards, Lemmy’s the king of rock ‘n’ roll. No one else comes close.” Few statements better capture the mythos surrounding Lemmy Kilmister—a man who didn’t just play rock music, but embodied it in its rawest, loudest, and most unapologetic form. … Read more
On May 14, 1987, country and folk music history was made when Trio, the long-awaited collaboration between Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris hit No. 1 on the country charts. The album’s success felt almost unbelievable considering the project had spent nearly a decade trapped in limbo before it finally reached listeners. By the … Read more
Paul McCartney recently opened up about how growing up in post-war Liverpool influenced not only his personality, but also the spirit and humour that would later define The Beatles. Speaking during an appearance on The Rest is History podcast with historian Tom Holland, McCartney reflected on his childhood memories from the years following World War … Read more
U2 are officially building momentum toward their next era, and their latest teaser suggests the rollout is picking up speed in a big way. The band recently shared new footage from a music video shoot in Mexico City for an upcoming track titled “Street Of Dreams.” The clip, which surfaced on May 12, 2026, shows … Read more
Black Sabbath co-founder and bassist Geezer Butler spent Tuesday, May 12, in Madison, Wisconsin, supporting a large-scale rescue mission aimed at rehoming approximately 1,500 beagles removed from Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility outside the city. Butler appeared at a triage center operated by the Dane County Humane Society alongside pop singer Debbie … Read more
Pete Townshend has entered a major new partnership with music company Primary Wave in what is being described as a significant, multi-million—reportedly nine-figure—deal. The agreement is expected to expand his creative reach far beyond traditional music publishing, opening the door to new branding, digital, and content-driven opportunities. According to a press release from Primary Wave, … Read more