• 4/20: The Beatles, Louis Armstrong and Fabolous: History's Most Notable Marijuana Arrests

    Few industries have been as supportive of the 4/20 holiday as the music business, considering how often our performers (and fans) seem to enjoy the subtle joys of marijuana. If you were around for Record Store Day during 2013, you may have witnessed just how early music fans will both line up and light up. Arrests for marijuana possession are almost a non-news item at this point: Rap performers Migos and Nelly have both been incarcerated for that (and a few other charges) in the last few weeks. The reason why those stories fail to shock us? Although the Reagan administration has been criticized for its "war on drugs," it focused on much more potent drugs while society has eased off on its fear of pot. Some states even allow it to be bought, sold and smoked legally. Here are five cases of musicians who served as martyrs for the cause before we as a society began to relax, including The Beatles, Louis Armstrong and Fabolous.

  • Yoko Ono Says Ringo Starr was 'the Most Influential Beatle'

    Ringo Starr was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making him the final Beatle to receive the honor as a solo artist. Many musicians, including former bandmate Paul McCartney, showed their support in the weeks leading up to the ceremony. Rolling Stone caught up with John Lennon's wife Yoko Ono before the event, and she kept the compliments coming.

  • Beatles' 5 Best Years at The Grammys: Battles with Frank Sinatra and A Surprising Peak Point

    The Beatles were kind of a big deal, as their countless hits and no. 1 singles can attest to, but their shelf wasn't nearly as full of Grammys as you might think. The group "only" managed to snag nine of the most vaunted awards in music across its entire career (compared to 27 for Allison Krauss). April 13 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Grammy ceremony where the band won a trophy and Music Times is marking the occasion by counting down the five years in which the greatest band in popular music history managed to land a win, going from "fewest wins" to most (ties will be broken by taking the "winning percentage" based on nominations).

  • The Beatles, Michael Jackson and More Musicians with Space Objects Named After Them

    The Beatles received an interesting honor on this date 25 years ago, as each member-John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr-received the honor of having four newly discovered asteroids named after them. It's not a rare honor-as Mental Floss explains, there are literally hundreds of asteroids and "minor planets" in our galaxy, and although they don't necessarily need to be named after anything, we're a sentimental species. That's how individuals such as The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Phil Spector ended up with astronomical objects named after them.

  • AC/DC to Play Coachella, Paul McCartney Offers Advice

    AC/DC will be on hand this weekend to give festival-goers at Coachella a classic rock fix. The band will perform during the Friday night headline slot, following acts like Alabama Shakes, DJ Snake and Lil B -- Steely Dan will also be there to represent. In a recent interview with 'The Los Angeles Times,' frontman Brian Johnson talked about begin "excited" to perform for a younger audience and what advice Paul McCartney had to offer them.

  • Best Musical Pranks: Justin Bieber, Paul McCartney, Nine Inch Nails and More Celebrate April Fools Day

    If you've been reading the news today, especially on Music Times, you know that you've got to watch your back: It's April Fools and irresponsible music media sites are out to get you. We decided to go back and find five of the most epic, dedicated musical pranks the the history of the unofficial holiday. Justin Bieber and Paul McCartney are among those who succeed and suffer with the carrying out of every prank.

  • Rihanna Shares 'B*tch Better Have My Money' on Dubsmash App

    Rihanna teased her new single "B*tch Better Have My Money" yesterday, March 25, on Twitter. Today, the singer shared a link to the tune, but there's a catch - to hear the new song, fans must first sign up for Dubsmash, Billboard notes. The app allows users to send selfie videos with special audio "dubbed with famous sounds."

  • Paul McCartney, Patti Smith, Stevie Wonder, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer & More To Appear At 2015 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

    As previously reported, The Rock and Roll Hame of Fame announced that Lou Reed, Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Double Trouble, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Ringo Starr, "5" Royales and Bill Withers and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band will be inducted in April. Starr will additionally receive the special Award for Excellence. Now the Rock Hall has confirmed a number of music legends who are set to attend as performers or presenters.

  • Patti Smith to Induct Lou Reed Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    Patti Smith will posthumously induct her friend and former Velvet Underground singer Lou Reed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month. Beck will be in charge of paying tribute to the icon as well for the performance segment. Other speakers include Stevie Wonder for Bill Withers, Paul McCartney for Ringo Starr, Fall Out Boy for Green Day and John Mayer for Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, 'Rolling Stone' noted. The hall has yet to announce who will introduce Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

  • Firefly Music Festival Dropping Single-Day Ticket Option; Announces Day-by-Day Lineups (Paul McCartney, The Killers, More)

    The Firefly Music Festival has assembled one of the best lineups in the United States at this point in the season, and organizers are capitalizing on it by getting rid of single-day ticket options. Billboard revealed that the four-day event will only sell passes that cover every day of the festivals, which will take place for the fourth time at Dover International Speedway in Delaware.

  • Rihanna's New Album: Songs Will Be 'Timeless,' Still No Release Date

    The wait for Rihanna's new album has been trying for most fans. There have been fake leaks, snippets of songs and even a single with Paul McCartney and Kanye West. Her second taste of music from the new effort, "American Oxygen," will run with promos for March Madness. RiRi spoke to MTV recently about the new LP and what her intentions were when making it. She wants her songs to be "timeless," but still no release date has been set.
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