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Barbra Streisand Set To Perform in Israel

The Brooklyn-born singer and actress is expected to perform during a June conference celebrating the 90th birthday of Israeli President Shimon Peres, along with two other scheduled concerts in Israel and Tel-Aviv.

2013/05/21

Critique Of Roger Waters’ Comments On Israel: “Inflammatory, Based On Falsehoods”

Roger Waters has been getting more press for his vocal critiques of Israel lately than he has for his music. In March, he was interviewed by the Al-Jazeera network, and encouraged artists to boycott the Middle Eastern country. Waters took credit for convincing Stevie Wonder to cancel an appearance in Israel.

2013/04/15

NYC’s 92Y Cancels Roger Waters Appearance Amid Jewish Pressure

Manhattan’s 92nd Street YMCA (92Y) has cancelled an event with former Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters, following pressure from members of the Jewish community over the rocker’s criticism of Israel over the years.

2013/04/04

Not Fade Away: Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ Turns 40

In Not Fade Away, we take a look at the legacy of some of the greatest albums of the past few decades – some iconic, some lesser known – as they celebrate significant anniversaries. Here, we take a look at one of the most iconic and best selling albums of all time, Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon.”

2013/03/22

Not Fade Away: Pink Floyd’s ‘The Final Cut’ Turns 30

In Not Fade Away, we take a look at the legacy of some of the greatest albums of the past few decades — some iconic, some lesser known — as they celebrate significant anniversaries. First up is Pink Floyd’s 1983 album, ‘The Final Cut.’

2013/03/21

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Urges Artists To Boycott Israel

Former Pink Floyd singer Roger Waters has never been one to shy away from controversy, most recently drawing criticism from the Anti-Defamation League for a video segment depicting dollar signs next to the Star of David during his award-winning The Wall Live tour.

2013/03/20

Levon Helm Tribute Concert To Be Released As Album

In October of 2012, one of the best lineups of rock, country and soul acts came together to pay tribute to the late Band drummer/singer Levon Helm at New Jersey’s Izod Center.

2013/02/04

Roger Waters To Jon Stewart On ‘The Daily Show’: ‘I’m Trying Desperately To Keep Up With You’

Last night (January 14th), former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters, appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to discuss his plans for bringing his Wall tour to Europe, his relief and benefit work, and how the meanings of Pink Floyd lyrics have changed over the years.

2013/01/15

Do the Stones still got it? (Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Jukebox Jury Web Series: Should There Be A Rock & Roll Retirement Age?

THE CASE: After 50 years on the stage, should classic rockers consider hanging it up over a little thing like a 70th birthday?

2013/01/08

McCartney/Nirvana! Bruce/Bon Jovi! And Kanye’s Skirt: The 12-12-12 Concert Wrap-Up

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi blew minds of New Jersey-ians. R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe came out of retirement. Eddie Vedder joined Roger Waters for a Pink Floyd classic. Kanye West wore a kilt – which soon got it’s own Twitter handle (and over 1,000 followers!). Jay-Z was a no-show. And, apparently, Paul McCartney has joined a new band… with the surviving members of Nirvana. It all was part of 12.12.12 The Concert For Sandy Relief benefitting the Robin Hood Foundation.

2012/12/13