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Fifty years ago on this date, The Beatles debuted its new film, Help!, in London and there was a very big name in the crowd at the debut: Queen Elizabeth II. This constituted arguably the greatest gathering of famous British-folk in the last century, while also demonstrating that the monarch was more than happy to take in popular entertainment along with her constituents (a fan site for the Royal Family notes that she has considerably more "lowbrow" taste than her husband, Prince Philip). If you need more proof of the Queen's enjoyment of popular music, here are some more instances from recent (and not so recent) years. -
One Direction, Fleetwood Mac, and Rolling Stones Lead Midyear Tour Numbers
Pollstar has released its 2015 midyear report, which indicates that One Direction is the highest-earning touring act of the year thus far, while the Rolling Stones have been rocking North American, both musically and financially. -
Louis Tomlinson, Lorde, Keith Richards and More Music Superstitions
Mike Tyson and Joan Jett began an interesting interchange on this day 30 years ago: The rock star called the up-and-coming boxer before his bout with Larry Sims, whom Iron Mike would crush. Tyson saw the call as an omen of good luck, and insisted that Jett call him before every match for nearly five years. He finally broke the streak during 1990 before facing Buster Douglas...and ultimately lost the fight, a first for his career. The guitarist may not have been the superstitious one in this case, but plenty of musicians have their own good luck ceremonies before concerts. Here are five, including Lorde, Louis Tomlonson and more. -
Keith Richards 'Trouble' Streams Ahead of 'Crosseyed Heart' Release [LISTEN]
Expediently trailing the end of the Rolling Stones' North American Zip Code tour, Keith Richards has uncovered "Trouble," the first single off of his upcoming solo album, 'Crosseyed Heart'--stream it for free below via iHeartRadio. -
50 Years of Rolling Stones No. 1s: "Satisfaction," "Paint It Black" and More
Many a joke has been passed about the age of the Rolling Stones...and maybe this fact confirms it: It's been more than 50 years since the band released its first American no. 1 single, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from July 10, 1965. It wasn't the "big breakthrough" that the band needed in the United States, but it certainly got the ball rolling faster, ensuring the group's status as one of the biggest bands in music history. The Stones released seven other no. 1 singles over the next 50 years, and you can check them out below. -
Greece, Colonel Tom Parker, Allen Klein and Other Bad Money Managers
Odds are, if you're reading Music Times right now, you aren't all that interested in the current financial crisis of Greece, or the fact that the nation failed to pay the 1.5 billion euros it owed the International Monetary Fund as its bailout expired. It's a big—and very complicated—deal, but we're not going to take up your time explaining the sticky situation it puts both the Mediterranean nation and the European Union in. Instead, we figured we'd show you some of the worst money management issues in music...or more specifically, the managers that ran their clients through the cleaners worst. Performers such as Elvis Presley, Beyoncé and NSYNC get hosed. -
Jagger and Sheeran Joked About Covering Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen"
The Rolling Stones have been pulling out all the stops on their North American Zip Code Tour, bringing special guests onstage to dazzle the audience while digging deep into their career-spanning catalogue to play rarities and fan favorites. During their Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium gig, the seasoned rockers continued the trend by bringing Ed Sheeran on stage to duet "Beast of Burden" with Mick Jagger. -
Muse 'Drones' Tops Billboard 200 Over The Rolling Stones, Of Monsters and Men
Muse has long been a major name in the U.K. music scene, and now the "Dead Inside" rockers are seeing their first major success in America. Today (June 17), it was announced that the band's latest album Drones beat out Of Monsters and Men, Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones and more for the top album in the United States. -
The Rolling Stones and University Songs: Will Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and NC State Get Tributes?
The Rolling Stones made every Ohio State Buckeye fan go nuts (pun intended) when the band performed "Hang On Sloopy" at Ohio Stadium in Columbus last night. The band, probably the biggest touring act in the world aside from Paul McCartney, has a host of huge venues hosting it throughout the "Zip Codes" tour. Several of these, like Ohio Stadium, also play host to NCAA football programs throughout the year, so Music Times decided to check out what the official songs of those programs are, just in case the Stones might think about busting them out during forthcoming live performances. -
Rolling Stones Play "Hang On Sloopy" to Excited Buckeye Fans in Columbus
The Rolling Stones are taking special care to notes where its playing as part of the "Zip Code" tour, and the band marked its performance in Columbus, OH by playing the state's official rock song, "Hang On Sloopy." The track was especially relevant considering the venue, Ohio Stadium, home to the Ohio State University football team, whose fans raucously sing the song whenever given the chance. -
70 Years of John Fogerty: Ranking CCR Frontman's Best Songs by Decade
Happy 70th birthday to John Fogerty, the vocalist and guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival and his own solo act. Although he's best known for his time as frontman for CCR, Fogerty has been working as a musician for the nearly 40 years since his first band folded. To celebrate his nearly 50 years in the music industry, we went back and chose what we thought his best piece of work from the past five decades. After you're done here, feel free to comment below (we know the picks for the Creedence years will be controversial) and then check out our similar feature on Eric Clapton and Bob Seger. -
5 Biggest UK Acts That Have Never Headlined at Glastonbury
The final headliner of the Glastonbury Music Festival was confirmed today, as rock legends The Who declared they'd be performing on the Pyramid Stage during late June, along with other headliners Kanye West and the Foo Fighters. The inclusion of the band continues the attempts of the Eavis family to book the biggest acts in British history, such as the Rolling Stones during 2013. It makes us wonder: What are the biggest bands in UK music history that haven't graced the big stage yet? There are several that still seem ripe for a headlining gig, such as Elton John, Fleetwood Mac and more. -
'Sticky Fingers' Reissue to be Released on June 8
A few weeks ago, the Rolling Stones exposed an acoustic version of "Wild Horses," one of their most admired hits. An alternate version to another Stones staple, "Can't You Hear Me Knocking," features enthralling riffs and a more refined sound than the well-known, over-seven-minute jam session. -
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Amy Winehouse: Documentaries Disapproved by Band and Family
Amy: The Girl Behind The Name is one of the most anticipated documentaries of the year thus far, set to shed light on the light and mindset of Amy Winehouse, one of the millennium's brightest rising stars before dying of alcohol poisoning during 2011. One party has decided that it doesn't support the content of the film on the eve of its release at the Cannes Film Festival: her family. Father Mitch Winehouse alleges that the film places an undue amount of blame for her lifestyle upon the family, based on interviews with her then-boyfriend Blake Fielder-Civil (who himself was notorious for supplying her habits). Lawsuits for slander may be pending. In the meantime, check out five other music documentaries that the starring performers—such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Eric Clapton—don't want you to see. -
Cameron Crowe's 23 Favorite Albums Revealed by Wikileaks: Beatles, Nirvana and Radiohead Included
The Sony hacks revealed many salacious e-mails and details about celebrities in the film and music world, however one bit of information is just as enticing without damaging anyone's reputation: an e-mail where director Cameron Crowe lists his 23 favorite albums of all time, including bits from The Rolling Stones, Nirvana and Radiohead.
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