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The Day Jobs Rock Stars Left Behind

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Jun 21, 2025

Before the lights, the tours, and the gold records, many rock and pop musicians clocked in for “regular” jobs just like the rest of us. Whether behind a desk, in a field, or on a factory floor, these now-legendary artists once held roles you’d never expect. Some returned to civilian life after their time in the spotlight, while others never looked back. Here’s a look at the fascinating (and sometimes surprising) day jobs rock stars left behind.

1. Ozzy Osbourne
Before becoming the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy worked in a slaughterhouse, slicing open cow carcasses—an origin story as metal as it gets.

2. Kurt Cobain
The Nirvana frontman worked as a janitor, reportedly writing lyrics while cleaning toilets at his local high school.

3. Jack White
Before the White Stripes, he was a furniture upholsterer—and even opened his own shop with fellow musician Brian Muldoon.

4. Elvis Presley
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was an apprentice electrician before recording his first hit at Sun Records.

5. Noel Gallagher
Before Oasis stardom, he was a roadie for Manchester band Inspiral Carpets, traveling and setting up gear.

6. Lemmy Kilmister
The Motörhead icon was once a roadie for Jimi Hendrix, helping set up one of rock’s most iconic sounds.

7. Sting
Before Police fame, Sting worked as a tax collector—arguably the least rock ‘n’ roll job imaginable.

8. Brandon Flowers
The Killers’ frontman worked as a bellhop at the Gold Coast Hotel in Las Vegas before hitting it big.

9. Vanilla Ice
After music success, he pivoted to real estate and home renovation, starring in The Vanilla Ice Project and The Vanilla Ice Home Show.

10. Ailidh Lennon (Sons and Daughters)
She traded music for weaving and cooking, moving to the Isle of Iona to work as a weaver and chef.

11. Alan Donohoe (The Rakes)
The post-punk singer became a software engineer, finding intellectual fulfillment in coding after leaving the band.

12. Lloyd Dobbs (The Paddingtons)
Dobbs became a charity manager at Goodwin Development Trust, helping improve his community in Hull.

13. Alannah Currie (Thompson Twins)
She now works as an artistic furniture upholsterer under the name Miss Pokeno, combining activism with design.

14. Benedict Gautrey (The Cooper Temple Clause)
After earning a degree in occupational psychology, Gautrey now works at Great Place to Work UK.

15. MC Hammer
After financial struggles and personal loss, he became a pastor at Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose.

16. Willa Ford
The “I Wanna Be Bad” singer turned a difficult music experience into a successful interior design career.

17. Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (Steely Dan)
He went from guitar solos to national security, becoming a counterterrorism consultant for the U.S. government.

18. Alice Nutter (Chumbawamba)
She left music to become a successful screenwriter and playwright, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

19. Cindy Birdsong (The Supremes)
She became a nurse, minister, and secretary, returning to the nurturing roles she’d dreamed of as a child.

20. Russell Senior (Pulp)
After leaving Pulp, he became an antiques dealer and novelist, citing creative tensions within the band.

21. Terminator X (Public Enemy)
After a motorcycle accident, he became an ostrich farmer in North Carolina, inspired by a UK trend.

22. Jim Martin (Faith No More)
He now farms giant pumpkins and manages properties, comparing pumpkin-growing to perfecting music.

23. JB Gill (JLS)
After his boyband days, he became a farmer raising pigs and turkeys, and hosted a kids’ show about country life.

24. Bill Berry (R.E.M.)
Following a health scare, he became a hay farmer in Georgia, embracing a quieter rural life.

25. Dan Spitz (Anthrax)
He became a master watchmaker, continuing a family tradition he first learned from his grandfather.

26. Elliot Lurie (Looking Glass)
After “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl),” he became a music executive at Twentieth Century Fox.

Whether by necessity, burnout, or passion, these musicians traded in their microphones for farming tools, software, or a steady 9-to-5. Their stories are reminders that behind the fame often lies a deeply human journey—and sometimes a second act that’s just as inspiring as the first.

Remembering Lou Christie With 25 Fascinating Facts About the “Lightnin’ Strikes” Hitmaker

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Jun 21, 2025

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Remembering Lou Christie With 25 Fascinating Facts About the “Lightnin’ Strikes” Hitmaker

Lou Christie, born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco on February 19, 1943, passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Best known for his soaring falsetto and chart-topping ’60s hits, Christie left behind a musical legacy that spans decades. From high school choirs to rock ‘n’ roll superstardom, here are 25 facts that celebrate his remarkable life and career—all drawn from his official biography.

Lou Christie was born in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, and grew up in suburban Pittsburgh.
His birth name was Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco.
He studied music and voice in high school and served as student conductor of the choir.
At age 15, he met his lifelong songwriting partner, Twyla Herbert.
Christie’s first local hit was “The Jury” with his group Lugee & The Lions.
He adopted the stage name Lou Christie when Nick Cenci signed him in 1962.
His breakout hit, “The Gypsy Cried,” sold over one million copies and hit #24 on Billboard.
Christie’s second hit, “Two Faces Have I,” peaked at #6 in 1963 and also sold a million copies.
He joined Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars tour alongside Diana Ross and Brian Hyland.
“Lightnin’ Strikes” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on his 23rd birthday, February 19, 1966.
That song also reached #1 in Canada and broke into the UK Top 20.
His controversial follow-up, “Rhapsody in the Rain,” was banned by many radio stations.
Despite bans, he scored three charting singles simultaneously in March 1966.
In 1969, Christie had a major resurgence with “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” which hit #10 in the U.S. and #2 in the UK.
He recorded the 1971 concept album Paint America Love, which he considered a career highlight.
His version of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” was replaced last minute by Robert John’s vocals.
Christie shifted to a country style in 1974 and charted with a cover of “Beyond the Blue Horizon.”
He signed Pittsburgh band Sweet Breeze in 1978 and helped them score a regional hit.
In 1981, he had a final U.S. chart hit with “Summer ’81 Medley” under the name The Cantina Band.
Christie recorded a duet with Lesley Gore in 1986, covering “Since I Don’t Have You.”
In 1997, he released Pledging My Love, his first studio album in two decades, which Billboard called the “Most Impressive Comeback” album.
He hosted shows on SiriusXM’s ’60s channel and remained active on the oldies circuit.
He released new music into the 2020s, including “Luv Attack” in 2022.
After Bobby Rydell’s death, Christie joined the touring supergroup Dick Fox’s Golden Boys.
He maintained his falsetto singing voice into his 70s, continuing to perform live with vigor.

Lou Christie’s musical journey was one of evolution, reinvention, and staying power. From teenage dreams of making it on American Bandstand to a lifetime of memorable melodies, he gave his voice—and heart—to generations of fans. Rest in peace, Lou Christie. Your lightnin’ still strikes.

Annie Aiello Honors Olivia Newton-John With Emotional “Change Of Heart” Performance

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Jun 20, 2025

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Annie Aiello Honors Olivia Newton-John With Emotional “Change Of Heart” Performance

Annie Aiello, the powerhouse vocalist and producer behind the nationally touring, award-winning tribute show Always Olivia, has been honored with a rare and heartfelt opportunity: performing the deeply personal song “Change of Heart” live — a piece co-written by Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning pianist and composer Jim Brickman and the late, beloved music icon Olivia Newton-John.

Originally performed only by Newton-John herself, “Change of Heart” holds profound emotional significance for Brickman, who shared a close friendship and creative bond with the icon. In a moving tribute to her legacy, Brickman invited Aiello to bring the song to life once more in a special live performance — a moment he chose to share with his global fan base.

“Being asked to sing this song — one that Olivia poured her heart into — is beyond humbling,” said Aiello. “It’s an honor to carry her spirit forward and to share this moment with Jim Brickman, whose connection to Olivia makes this performance all the more meaningful.”

Aiello’s performance has already begun resonating with fans of both Brickman and Newton-John, who have praised her emotional delivery and vocal authenticity. With Always Olivia, Aiello has captivated audiences nationwide with her heartfelt renditions of Newton-John’s greatest hits, earning acclaim for her uncanny vocal resemblance and deep reverence for Newton-John’s artistry.

This live rendition of “Change of Heart” not only celebrates Newton-John’s enduring legacy but also introduces a new generation of listeners to the emotional depth and beauty of her music — through the voice of an artist who truly understands her heart.

Gabríel Ólafs Announces ‘Polar: Dusk’ Expansion Album Out August 22

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Jun 20, 2025

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Gabríel Ólafs Announces ‘Polar: Dusk’ Expansion Album Out August 22

Today, well-regarded Icelandic composer, Gabríel Ólafs, announces Polar: Dusk the next musical element from his evolving aural and visual project, Polar. Set for release on August 22^nd the digital only release is the next “expansion pack” that explores the science-fiction world of Polar as it wanes from day into twilight. You can pre-order the album and listen to the first song, “Ocean Variation I,” off the eight-track set here.

The enigmatic and atmospheric music in Polar: Dusk is a natural extension of his recent sixth studio release, Polar – the strikingly memorable world born from Gabríel Ólafs dreams that was recently realized and brought to life through his music. You can listen to Polar here and delve into the making of the project via the official “Polar: Building A World” video below.

The imaginary world of Polar is a planet covered in ice, snow, and tundra, its mountains so immense they are visible from space. Then imagine traveling alone around its incredible landscape. You hear the haunting song of whales but find no human life. Apart from that are the traces of a mysterious lost civilization, which has left behind only frozen monolithic pyramids. This multimedia experience is the world of Polar.

Gabríel Ólafs ear for musical storytelling sets him apart as a true visionary of postmodern classical music. Polar is one of Ólafs most ambitious projects to date, and Polar: Dusk is the next step in this fantastical limitless world.

Polar: Dusk Tracklist:
1. Nightfall
2. Whales At Dusk
3. Ocean Variation I
4. Monolith At Dusk
5. Ocean Variation II
6. Permafrost (Part 1)
7. Permafrost (Part 2)
8. Dawn

Yunchan Lim To Release ‘Tchaikovsky – The Seasons’ On Decca Classics August 22

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Jun 20, 2025

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Yunchan Lim To Release ‘Tchaikovsky – The Seasons’ On Decca Classics August 22

Decca Classics announces the upcoming release of Yunchan Lim: Tchaikovsky – The Seasons, available from 22 August. Lim shares a deeply personal and thoughtful interpretation of one of Tchaikovsky’s most intimate piano works. Recorded live at the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey, Yunchan views the twelve pieces not merely as a set of months, but as a story portraying someone’s final year of life.

This follows the release of one of the most talked-about events in recent classical music. Yunchan Lim’s live performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, when he was just 18. The recording was praised by The Guardian, which wrote, “The prodigious South Korean talent won 2022’s Van Cliburn piano competition with this performance; his version deserves a place alongside Argerich and Rachmaninoff himself,” and added, “He is the real thing, a once-in-a-generation talent… it’s hard to believe that this is the performance of an 18-year-old.”

That recording, along with his debut studio album of Chopin Études, received wide critical acclaim. This year, the Études made headlines with three record-breaking wins at the BBC Music Magazine Awards.

To Lim, The Seasons tells the story of a life coming to its end. Each piece reflects a different moment or feeling, from sadness and quiet thought to joy, love and peace. The music begins with a man sitting by the fire, thinking about the past, and ends with a peaceful farewell.

In the 2023 to 2024 concert season, his live performances of the work received glowing reviews from both critics and audiences.

Diapason wrote, “The beauty and mastery over the piano contains something almost unreal… one would never have believed that The Seasons could produce such an effect on the audience.” Die Nieuwe Muze said, “Lim is a sincere musician who, once seated at the piano, becomes one with his instrument and plays the music because he experiences it that way and not otherwise.”

Lim says, “Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons shows the final year of a human’s life. The first piece, ‘By the Hearth,’ shows a fire slowly dying in the fireplace. It begins with a man who is lost in memories, feeling sadness for no clear reason. Then new experiences bring hope. Strong feelings and tears turn into daydreams as the smoke from a cigarette curls through the air. While crying, he falls asleep, pulled into forgotten memories and always hesitating at the edge of the past. But then he returns to the present, accepts everything, and as the bell rings, he closes the day that will never come again.”

The album artwork, created by Ho-yeon Choi and titled How Much Do the Petals Weigh?, reflects the feelings and questions at the heart of the music. It invites listeners to think about moments of beauty and struggle and to ask the quiet but powerful question: What keeps me alive?

Deep Purple Announces ‘Made in Japan’ Super Deluxe Edition for 53rd Anniversary

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Jun 20, 2025

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Deep Purple Announces ‘Made in Japan’ Super Deluxe Edition for 53rd Anniversary

On August 15, 1972, Deep Purple took the stage in Japan for the first of three shows that would give rise to one of rock’s most celebrated live albums, Made in Japan. Warner announces a new Super Deluxe Edition of the landmark release, due out August 15— exactly 53 years after the first performance was recorded.

Made in Japan (Super Deluxe Edition) features new stereo and Dolby ATMOS mixes of the original by acclaimed producer Steven Wilson, all three concerts newly remixed by Richard Digby Smith, and several rare single edits. It will be released as a 5CD/Blu-ray set at retailers nationwide, and a 10LP black vinyl edition, available exclusively from www.deeppurple.com and Rhino.com.

A 2LP black vinyl version of Steven Wilson remixes will be available on August 15 and October 3 in the U.S., Canada, and Japan at select independent record stores. The digital companion will be available everywhere on August 15.

Originally intended as a Japan-only release, this double live album became a surprise global phenomenon. Released in the U.K. in December 1972 and in the U.S. the following March, Made in Japan went platinum in America and several European countries.

Singer Ian Gillan, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, keyboardist Jon Lord, bassist Roger Glover, and drummer Ian Paice—Deep Purple’s famed Mk II lineup—turned studio staples like “Smoke On The Water,” “Highway Star,” and “Space Truckin’” into explosive live statements. “We came halfway around the world and found the audience singing every word. It was magical,” Glover recalls in the collection’s liner notes.

The band enlisted engineer Martin Birch—who had worked on several of their best-known studio albums—to record the shows to eight-track tape at Festival Hall in Osaka and the Budokan in Tokyo. The performances on Made in Japan (Super Deluxe Edition) capture Deep Purple at full throttle, powering through songs from their then-new album Machine Head, along with fan favorites like “Child In Time,” “Strange Kind Of Woman,” and “Speed King.” The collection also includes rare single edits, like the German version of “Black Night” and the Mexican edit of “Space Truckin’.”

The live album garnered widespread critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone declaring it “Purple’s definitive metal monster, a spark-filled execution of the typical Purple style.” This recognition led to its impressive ranking at No. 6 on their “Readers’ Poll: The 10 Best Live Albums of All Time.” AllMusic also praised the album, stating that “Deep Purple pushed its music into the kind of deliberate excess that made heavy metal what it became.” Additionally, the album achieved commercial success, landing at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Wilson harnesses the raw energy of the original tapes in his new stereo and Atmos mixes. “It’s all completely as it happened on the night,” he says. “The album has a power and sense of abandon that they never quite captured in the studio. Hopefully this new mix makes it feel even more like you’re there.”

Sombr Releases “We Never Dated” Ahead of Sold-Out Global Tour

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Jun 20, 2025

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Sombr Releases “We Never Dated” Ahead of Sold-Out Global Tour

On the heels of synchronous smash hits—“back to friends” and “undressed”—singer-songwriter and producer sombr returns with a new song, “we never dated.” The highly-anticipated single—written and produced by sombr with additional production by Tony Berg—is out now.

From sharing his first taste of music online in 2021, to quickly garnering millions of monthly listeners and penning concurrent chart-topping singles, sombr’s rise has been meteoric. The breakout artist has spent the last few months selling out venues around the world, making his television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and captivating a global fanbase through his vulnerable storytelling and steady stream of new music.

“we never dated” follows ubiquitous singles “undressed”and “back to friends.” The tracks are simultaneously scaling the Billboard Hot 100, with “undressed” hitting a new peak at #25. Earlier this month, “back to friends” became sombr’s first #1 at radio, climbing to the top of the Alternative chart after just 10 weeks, marking the quickest Alternative Airplay accession for a musician making their debut on the tally in nearly a decade.

The singles are also climbing at Spotify, landing in the top 10 on both the U.S. and Global Top 50 charts. “back to friends” earns #3 on the U.S. and Global charts this week, with over 338M streams on the platform to date. “undressed” follows closely at #8 on the U.S. and #9 on Global, amassing 233M streams on Spotify alone since its March 2025 release.

After selling out his North American and European headline tour pre-sale instantly, sombr will perform at venues around the world this summer/fall, including at New York’s Gramercy Theatre, back-to-back nights at New York’s Brooklyn Steel and Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre and a show at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre. sombr will also take his dynamic live show to Australia and New Zealand in December. The dates sold out instantly upon presale and include four slots at Spilt Milk Festival, nights in Sydney, Melbourne and more. Full details and ticket information can be found at sombrmusic.com/ .

A New York-native raised on the Lower East Side, sombr—born Shane Boose—started making music in his bedroom while studying classical music as a student at the prestigious public school, LaGuardia High School. His breakout hit “Caroline” (2022) took the internet by storm, and he has since released a series of EPs and singles, climbing to over 41 million Spotify monthly listeners. Now based in Los Angeles, sombr continues to explore young romance and heartbreak through his music—all of which is self-written and released via Warner Records.

TOUR DATES

June 21—Luxor—Cologne, Germany

June 22—Bataclan—Paris, FR†

June 23—Bataclan—Paris, FR†

August 8—Reverb 2025 Backyard Music Festival—Vancouver, BC

August 16—Summer Sonic 2025 Expo ’70—Osaka, JP

August 17—Summer Sonic 2025ZOZO—Tokyo, JP

September 21—Sing Out Loud Festival 2025—Saint Augustine, FL

September 22—Music Farm—Charleston, SC

September 24—Brooklyn Bowl—Nashville, TN

September 26—Bogart’s—Cincinnati, OH

September 28—The Majestic—Detroit, MI

September 29—The Rave—Milwaukee, WI

September 30—Palace Theatre—St. Paul, MN

October 2—Concord Music Hall—Chicago, IL

October 3—A&R Music Bar—Columbus, OH

October 5—Roxian Theatre—Pittsburgh, PA

October 6—Phoenix Concert Theatre—Toronto, ON

October 8—Big Night Live—Boston, MA

October 9—Gramercy Theatre—New York, NY

October 10—Gramercy Theatre—New York, NY

October 12—Theatre of Living Arts—Philadelphia, PA

October 13—The Lincoln—Washington, D.C.

October 15—Center Stage—Atlanta, GA

October 17—Southside Music Hall—Dallas, TX

October 18—Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater—Austin, TX

October 20—Ogden Theatre—Denver, CO

October 21—The Complex—Salt Lake City, UT

October 24—Shadowbox SoDo—Seattle, WA

October 25—Roseland Theater—Portland, OR

October 27—Fillmore—San Francisco, CA

October 28—El Rey Theatre—Los Angeles, CA

October 29—El Rey Theatre—Los Angeles, CA

October 31—The Van Buren—Phoenix, AZ

November 1—Fox Theater Pomona—Pomona, CA

November 2—The Fonda Theatre—Los Angeles, CA

November 5—Brooklyn Steel—New York, NY

November 6—Brooklyn Steel—New York, NY

December 2—Auckland Town Hall—Auckland, NZ

December 4—Festival Hall Melbourne—Melbourne, VIC

December 6—Spilt Milk Festival—Ballarat, VIC

December 7—Spilt Milk Festival—Perth, WA

December 9—Hordern Pavilion—Sydney, NSW

December 11—Fortitude Music Hall—Brisbane, QLD

December 13—Spilt Milk Festival—Canberra, ACT

December 14—Spilt Milk Festival—Gold Coast, QLD

†with Nessa Barrett

Benson Boone Releases New Album ‘American Heart’ With Emotional Track “Mr. Electric Blue”

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Jun 20, 2025

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Benson Boone Releases New Album ‘American Heart’ With Emotional Track “Mr. Electric Blue”

Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone continues to level up in 2025 with the release of his second studio album American Heart, out now via Night Street Records/Warner Records.

Benson also shares a video for “Mr. Electric Blue,” a song he wrote about his father. Watch the video directed by frequent collaborator Matt Eastin.

Earlier this month, Benson was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where he performed the recently released track “Momma Song” and was the first guest to ever do a backflip off of Jimmy’s desk during an interview. Watch the performance HERE and interview HERE. Benson also lit up the stage at the American Music Awards on May 26th with an electrifying performance of single “Mystical Magical” which is currently climbing the charts. Last month he also made his Saturday Night Live debut performing both “Mystical Magical” and the album’s lead single “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else.”

In February, he delivered a show-stopping performance of his break-through smash hit “Beautiful Things” at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for Best New Artist. The hitmaker took over the Coachella main stage in April, where he brought out surprise guest Brian May of Queen for an acclaimed, viral performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Boone’s 5x-Platinum hit “Beautiful Things” was the #1 most streamed song in the world last year, earning the IFPI Global Single Award for 2024. The chart-conquering track has now surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify and over 4 billion total streams since its release last year. Most recently, it broke the record for the longest run of a single music video on YouTube’s US Music Video Chart, with over 70 consecutive weeks and counting.

Featured on his acclaimed, Platinum certified debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades, the viral smash logged an impressive 7 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, hit #1 at Top 40, Hot AC, and AC radio, and vaulted to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also earned Boone two Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, an iHeartRadio Music Award, the BMI Champion Award, and multiple global accolades.

Boone has a record year of touring ahead, as well. His American Heart North American arena tour—which includes stops at Madison Square Garden in New York and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, among others—sold out instantly. Last year, he opened for Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour in London at Wembley stadium, following a performance with Lana Del Rey at Hangout Festival in May, in addition to embarking on his own fully sold-out Fireworks & Rollerblades Tour, playing shows across the globe. See 2025 tour dates HERE.and below.

AMERICAN HEART TRACKLISTING:

1.Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else

2. Mr. Electric Blue

3. Man In Me

4. Mystical Magical

5. Reminds Me Of You

6. Momma Song

7. I Wanna Be The One You Call

8. Wanted Man

9. Take Me Home

10. Young American Heart

BENSON BOONE 2025 TOUR DATES:

Jul 3 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest

Jul 5 — Québec City, Canada — FEQ Festival

Jul 10 — Algés, Portugal — Nos Alive Festival

Jul 11 — Madrid, Spain — Mad Cool Festival

Jul 13 — Berlin, Germany — Lollapalooza Berlin

Jul 15 — Montreux, Switzerland — Montreux Jazz Festival

Jul 16 — Monaco, France — Monte-Carlo Summer Festival

Jul 18 — Paris, France — Lollapalooza Paris

Aug 22 — St. Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center

Aug 23 — Chicago, IL — United Center

Aug 25 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena

Aug 26 — Cleveland, OH — Rocket Arena

Aug 27 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena

Aug 29 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena

Aug 30 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre

Sep 2 — Boston, MA — TD Garden

Sep 3 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo Center

Sep 5 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden

Sep 6 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena

Sep 7 — Raleigh, NC — Lenovo Center

Sep 9 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena

Sep 10 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena

Sep 11 — Louisville, KY — Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival

Sep 13 — Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena

Sep 14 — Miami, FL — Kaseya Center

Sep 16 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center

Sep 18 — Houston, TX — Toyota Center

Sep 19 — Austin, TX — Moody Center

Sep 20 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena

Sep 22 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena

Sep 24 — Glendale, AZ — Desert Diamond Arena

Sep 26 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena

Sep 27 — San Diego, CA — Pechanga Arena San Diego

Sep 28 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center

Sep 30 — Los Angeles, CA — Crypto.com Arena

Oct 1 — San Francisco,, CA — Chase Center

Oct 3 — Portland, OR — Moda Center

Oct 4 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena

Oct 5 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena

Oct 8 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center

Oct 9 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center

Oct 11 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center

Oct 23 — Belfast,, SSE Arena

Oct 24 — Dublin, 3Arena

Oct 26 — Manchester, Co-op Live

Oct 27 — Manchester, Co-op Live

Oct 30 — Glasgow, OVO

Nov 1 — Birmingham, Utilita Arena

Nov 3 — London, The O2

Nov 4 — London, The O2

Nov 5 — London, The O2

Nov 7 —, Cologne, LANXESS Arena

Nov 8 — Belgium, Sportpaleis Antwerp

Nov 10 — Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome

Nov 11 — Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome

Nov 13 — Paris, Accor Arena

Nov 15 — Copenhagen, Royal Arena

Nov 17 — Norway, Unity Arena

Nov 18 – Stockholm, Avicii Arena

Dec 4 — Abu Dhabi, UAE — Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Andrea Bocelli and Jannik Sinner Unite on Inspiring Duet “Polvere e Gloria”

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Jun 20, 2025

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Andrea Bocelli and Jannik Sinner Unite on Inspiring Duet “Polvere e Gloria”

What happens when two champions meet outside their usual fields, yet within the shared space of lived experience? ‘Polvere e Gloria‘ (‘Dust and Glory‘) is born, the surprising musical union between Maestro Andrea Bocelli and Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner, to be released on 20^th June.. This piece is more than a song: it is a conversation between generations, between different paths, equally driven by passion.

In ‘Polvere e Gloria‘, which blends Italian and English, Andrea Bocelli lends his warm voice to intense, solemn verses, while Jannik Sinner interjects with his own inspirational words, taken from both his winning and losing speeches of key games. Jannik recorded them especially for the track in the studio with Andrea, in Tuscany. Alongside the tenor’s lyrical voice, the athlete’s words are like life notes: “All you have to do is to be yourself”, “Improve every day”, “Talent doesn’t exist, it has to be earned” – words that have been used as Sinner’s own inspiration on his incredible journey to the top (Jannik is the first Italian to reach the world’s No.1 position in men’s singles).

Jannik Sinner says, “I am very happy, and honoured, to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world. I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It’s extremely moving.”

The song, written by Stephan Moccio, Giovanni Caccamo, Alfredo Rapetti Cheope and Maestro Bocelli himself, and produced by Pierpaolo Guerrini, is a tribute to the effort but at the same time to the beauty of the journey, to the “fine line that transforms dust into glory”. It is a manifesto of the smile as a response to the storm.

The evocative music video accompanying the track alternates between personal, archive images from the childhood and adolescence of the two protagonists and current scenes filmed in the Tuscan estate of Maestro Bocelli, of the pair spending time together.

‘Polvere e Gloria‘ is the unexpected but perfect meeting of two worlds that share the same code: dedication, authenticity, and love for who you have chosen to be.

Jonas Brothers Channel Bee Gees on Disco-Pop Single “No Time To Talk”

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Jun 20, 2025

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Jonas Brothers Channel Bee Gees on Disco-Pop Single “No Time To Talk”

Drawing from their earliest musical inspirations, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum superstars Jonas Brothers unveil their anthemic new single “No Time To Talk,” out today.. Featuring a groovy interpolation of the Bee Gees’ iconic “Stayin’ Alive”—which was a staple on the brothers’ musical soundtrack throughout their childhood thanks to their father—the song is a disco-pop bop for a new generation. “No Time To Talk” was produced by Julian Bunetta [Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso”] and Gabe Simon [Lana Del Rey, Noah Kahan, Calum Scott], and teases more to come from the Jonas Brothers’ highly anticipated new studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown, out August 8th.

In celebration of their new single, Jonas Brothers announced a very special underplay show tonight, taking place at New York’s Webster Hall, which sold out instantly. The band will give fans a first-of-its-kind and behind-the-scenes look at the making and rehearsals for their forthcoming tour.

Featuring their previously released fan favorite single “Love Me To Heaven,” the forthcoming Greetings From Your Hometown is a return to the brothers’ New Jersey roots and early sonic influences while growing up—celebrating 20 unforgettable years as a band. Following the album release, the Jonas Brothers will embark on their 2025 JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour, kicking off with a hometown show at MetLife Stadium on August 10th. Featuring a dynamic, career-spanning live show that highlights every chapter of the Jonas Brothers’ 20 year journey and the band’s evolution, including solo projects like Nick Jonas & the Administration, Nick Jonas’ solo career, Joe Jonas’ solo career, and DNCE. Select dates will feature special guests Marshmello, The All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Girls. See the full list of tour dates below, and tickets available now at ticketmaster.com.

JONAS BROTHERS: “JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown” TOUR DATES
*With Marshmello
+With The All American Rejects
#With Boys Like Girls
Sun Aug 10 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium*+
Tue Aug 12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live*+
Thu Aug 14 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*+
Fri Aug 15 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater+
Sun Aug 17 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium*+
Mon Aug 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts#
Tue Aug 19 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview#
Thu Aug 21 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre*#
Sat Aug 23 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park*#
Sun Aug 24 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC#
Tue Aug 26 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre*#
Thu Aug 28 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*#
Sat Aug 30 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP#
Sun Aug 31 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion*#
Thu Sep 04 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre#
Sat Sep 06 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome#
Sat Sep 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre#
Thu Sep 18 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena#
Sat Sep 20 – Portland, OR – Moda Center#
Mon Sep 22 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena#
Thu Sep 25 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center#
Fri Sep 26 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center#
Sat Sep 27 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center#
Sun Sep 28 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena (Formerly Footprint Center)#
Tue Sep 30 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater#
Thu Oct 02 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena#
Mon Oct 06 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center#
Sun Oct 5 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena#
Tue Oct 07 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center+
Wed Oct 08 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center+
Fri Oct 10 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center+
Sun Oct 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum+
Tue Oct 14 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena+
Thu Oct 16 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center+
Fri Oct 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center+
Sat Oct 18 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center+
Sun Oct 19 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center+
Wed Oct 22 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena+
Fri Oct 24 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena+
Sun Oct 26 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center+
Tue Oct 28 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Wed Oct 29 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center+
Sat Nov 01 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena+
Sun Nov 02 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse+
Tue Nov 04 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center+
Wed Nov 05 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center+
Thu Nov 06 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena+
Sat Nov 08 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center+
Sun Nov 09 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center+
Tue Nov 11 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena+
Wed Nov 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena+
Fri Nov 14 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena+

Standing out as one of the most successful groups of the 21st century, Jonas Brothers—Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas—have sold north of 20 million albums and counting, garnered two GRAMMY® Award nominations, earned 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits, logged three consecutive #1 debuts on the Billboard 200, and generated billions of streams. Among many accolades, they’ve recently claimed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2019, they notably ignited the comeback of the decade with their Platinum-Certified Republic Records debut, Happiness Begins. It yielded the history-making, 5x-Platinum smash “Sucker,” which minted them as “the first group in the 21st century to debut at #1 on the Hot 100,” exploded as the “longest running #1 Pop Airplay Single of 2019,” and received a GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.” Bowing at #1 on the Billboard 200, Happiness Begins impressively scored the “biggest sales week of 2019 at time of release” and housed the Double-Platinum “Only Human” and Platinum “Cool.” The band supported the album with the worldwide “Happiness Begins Tour”—selling over 1.2 million tickets—and the Amazon Original documentaries Chasing Happiness and Happiness Continues. Along the way, the members simultaneously juggled prolific solo careers extending into television, film, and successful business ventures. In 2023, Jonas Brothers once again proved they are a constant force, embarking on a new era with the release of The Album, via Republic Records. The Album was produced by Jon Bellion and features hit singles “Waffle House” and “Wings.” In support of the new album and this new era for Jonas Brothers, they kicked off “The Tour” with two sold-out shows at New York’s iconic Yankee Stadium. “The Tour” included stadium and arena dates around the globe through 2024, resulting in the band’s biggest and most extensive tour to date. 2025 marks a special year for Jonas Brothers as they celebrate their 20th anniversary as a band. To kick off the year, Jonas Brothers released two new singles–“Slow Motion” with producer Marshmello and “Love Me To Heaven.” They also hosted a milestone JONASCON fan event at New Jersey’s American Dream, where they celebrated 20 years of legacy, memories, and the Jonas Brothers fan community with over 75,000 fans from all over the world in attendance. JONASCON kicked off what’s bound to be an unforgettable year for the Jonas Brothers, including their brand new album, Greetings from Your Hometown, due out August 8th, and the highly-anticipated JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour.