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How to Get Tickets to Fool in Love Festival 2024
The one-day funk, R&B, and soul festival features Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Al Green, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, and more. Learn how to get tickets here. How to Get Tickets to Fool in Love Festival 2024 Jo Vito
Fool in Love festival books Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Al Green, and Chaka Khan for inaugural lineup
Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and Smokey Robinson will also play the one-day festival in Inglewood, CA. Fool in Love Festival Books Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Al Green, and Chaka Khan for Inaugural Lineup Scoop Harrison
Lionel Richie announces 2024 tour dates with Earth Wind & Fire
A newly announced 13-date run of shows taking place this spring. Lionel Richie Announces 2024 Tour Dates with Earth Wind & Fire Scoop Harrison
Nile Rodgers performs the funkiest Tiny Desk Concert ever
The legendary musician played a career-spanning set featuring songs he wrote for CHIC, David Bowie, Diana Ross, and Daft Punk. Nile Rodgers Performs the Funkiest Tiny Desk Concert Ever: Watch Abby Jones
Dr. Dre explains why he turned down working with Michael Jackson and Prince
The legendary producer didn't want to change "the way I feel" about his musical heroes. Dr. Dre Explains Why He Turned Down Working with Michael Jackson and Prince Eddie Fu
Ric Wilson, Chromeo, and A-Trak Unveil Collaborative EP CLUSTERFUNK: Stream
King Louie, Felicia Douglass of Dirty Projectors, and STIC.MAN of Dead Prez contributed to the project. Ric Wilson, Chromeo, and A-Trak Unveil Collaborative EP CLUSTERFUNK: Stream Carys Anderson
Chromeo Catch an Irresistible Groove on New Song “Words with You”: Stream
The track marks their first proper single in five years. Chromeo Catch an Irresistible Groove on New Song “Words with You”: Stream Eddie Fu
Lettuce Break Down Origins of New Talib Kweli Collaboration “Didn’t You”: Exclusive
The single comes from an upcoming compilation album full of modern takes on Count Basie tunes. Lettuce Break Down Origins of New Talib Kweli Collaboration “Didn’t You”: Exclusive gracenatanawan
Fred White, Earth Wind & Fire Drummer, Dead at 67
Fred White, former drummer of Earth Wind & Fire, has died at the age of 67. “Child protégé, member of the EWF ORIGINAL 9, with gold records at the young age of 16 years old!” his brother and bandmate Verdine White wrote in an Instagram post that announced Fred’s passing. After getting his start drumming for Donny Hathaway, Fred White joined his brothers Verdine and Maurice White in Earth, Wind & Fire in 1974. He played on eight of the group’s albums, beginning with 1975’s That’s the Way of the World through 1983’s Electric Universe, and can be heard on such classic songs as “Shining Star,” “September,” and “Boogie Wonderland.” Related Video As a member of Earth, Wind & Fire, White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Advertisement Fred was proceeded in deat...
The Story Behind “The Glamorous Life,” Sheila E.’s Classic Pop Collab with Prince
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | RSS “The Glamorous Life” proved to be a major solo breakout for Sheila E. in 1984. The classic pop track was one of her man collaborations with the legendary Prince, but Sheila E. already had a long history of playing with legends. In fact, her professional career began at only 15, when her father (a percussionist himself) asked her to fill in for him as part of Santana’s band before a crowd of thousands in a night she describes as a true “out of body experience.” Advertisement From that point forward, this Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient fearlessly forged forged new pathways in the male-dominated world of per...
The Story Behind “The Glamorous Life,” Sheila E.’s Classic Pop Collab with Prince
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | RSS “The Glamorous Life” proved to be a major solo breakout for Sheila E. in 1984. The classic pop track was one of her man collaborations with the legendary Prince, but Sheila E. already had a long history of playing with legends. In fact, her professional career began at only 15, when her father (a percussionist himself) asked her to fill in for him as part of Santana’s band before a crowd of thousands in a night she describes as a true “out of body experience.” Advertisement From that point forward, this Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient fearlessly forged forged new pathways in the male-dominated world of per...
Thundercat Announces 2022 Headlining Tour Dates
Thundercat has announced a number of new headlining tour dates to go along with his upcoming stint opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers. Between July and September, the funk maestro will play shows in cities like Las Vegas, Vancouver, Milwaukee, Richmond, New Orleans, and Houston. Check out the tour’s full schedule below. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale Friday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. A Live Nation pre-sale will proceed the public on-sale on May 5th (use code FINALE). Advertisement Related Video The upcoming dates come in support of Thundercat’s latest album, 2020’s It Is What It Is. Thundercat 2022 Tour Dates:05/16 – Tokyo, JP @ Ebisu Garden Hall05/17 – Osaka, JP @ Big Cat05/18 – Nagoya, JP @ Club Quattro06/04 – Seville, ES @ Estadio Olimpico de la...
