Ringo Starr joined Paul McCartney onstage to play some Beatles songs
July 15th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
In the midst of a show at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Paul McCartney turned to the crowd. “We’ve got
Browsing the "Ringo Starr" Tag
Think that Ringo isn’t a good drummer? Think again.
February 2nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
For reasons that completely baffle me, Ringo Starr has never got the props he deserves for his drumming skill. This
Random music news for Wednesday, January 30, 2019
January 30th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The dogs stuck their noses outside this morning, sniffed the cold and said “Nope. We’re holding it until April.” I
Random music news for Monday, October 29, 2019
October 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I have a maple tree in my backyard that refuses to let its leaves turn colour. It’s the most stubborn
UK Rock’n’Roll Landmarks Tour, Day 3 (Monday, May 14)
May 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
A new guide today. Lee, an ex-punk rocker, told how he used to be in a band called Plex which
Time for another musician “rich list.” Who in the UK and Ireland made what?
May 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The Sunday Times of London likes to snoop around the finances of the rich and famous, turning in a rich
Random music news for Wednesday, March 21, 2018
March 21st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Into Aries today. It’s also Twitter’s 12th birthday. As for music news on March 21, 2018… It’s now SIR Ringo
Random Music News for Monday, February 26, 2018
February 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
No more Olympics. I feel a void. I’m filling it with music news for February 26, 2018. The #MeToo situation
Random Music News for Saturday, December 30, 2017
December 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Note to self: Publish some music-related New Year’s resolutions tomorrow. Any suggestions you have should go to alan@alancross.ca. And now,
Random Music News for Tuesday, December 26, 2017
December 26th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Ready, set, SHOP! And if you have time, here’s the music news for December 26. Can you really blame this
Time to Revisit This: 10 Hit Songs from the Past That Would be Judged Politically Incorrect, Inappropriate or Even Racist Today
November 29th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Harvey Weinstein. Charlie Rose. Matt Lauer. Kevin Spacey. Al Franken. The list of famous men accused of sexual misdemeanors of
Random Music News for Monday, September 18, 2017
September 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Polaris Music Prize Day! Come back tomorrow for all the results. And now, the music news for September 18. Did
Random Music News for Monday, September 4, 2017
September 4th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Man, those numbers spin fast on the gas pumps these days, don’t they? Distract yourself with this music news for
Random Music News for Monday, July 24, 2017
July 24th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Is it just me or is the amount of paper on toilet paper rolls shrinking? Just askin’. While you ponder that,
Random Music News for Friday, July 7, 2017
July 7th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Ringo Starr turns 76 today. Does he still sing “You’re 16” in concert? That would be creepy. And now, the
Random Music News for Friday, April 14, 2017
April 14th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Unless my calculations are off, the last time Good Friday fell on April 14 was 1933. And now in music
Random Music News for Tuesday, February 21, 2017
February 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1958 that the peace symbol was unveiled. I have no idea its official name
Random Music News for Monday, January 23, 2017
January 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1986, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first members: Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James
Random Music News for Friday, September 16, 2016
September 16th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
General Motors was founded on this day in 1908. That’s all I got–except for all this music news. Rush is
It’s Official: The Most Expensive Record Ever Sold Is…
September 2nd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Back in the day, trivia nerds like me eagerly awaited the publication of the annual Guinness Book of World Records.
The Day John Lennon Narrated a TV Commercial Featuring Ringo Starr
May 11th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Back in the day, when the record labels had more money than God, they splashed out for TV commercials like
Random Music News for Saturday, April 30, 2016
April 30th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Today is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Church of Satan. The album cycle isn’t dead yet, but
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