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2006 Beckoned Songs About Dance Floors Written By Teenagers
Write what you know, they say! But what do you write when you don't know shit? What's there to say when you're sitting in third period English thinking about driver's ed homework and you know life hasn't really started yet? If you grew up an arts-inclined kid in the suburbs, you probably have some idea of what I'm talking about. Especially if it was the American suburbs, with all their 21-to-drink restrictions.
Gavin Rossdale Plays Bush Classics, Covers Dylan During Billboard Live At-Home Concert
As much of the world enters yet another week of COVID-19 quarantine, Gavin Rossdale gifted rock fans a little zen this afternoon. The Bush bandleader became the latest musician to perform for the Billboard Live At-Home series. Broadcasting via Billboard's Facebook page, Rossdale delivered a handful of classics and covers with little more than an electric guitar and microphone. "Cheers!" he said, opening the show holding up a half-full glass of Stella. "Remember, there's no time of day now...
Watch Bon Jovi Salute Wounded Soldiers With Choir-Backed Performance of 'Unbroken' at Abbey Road
Courtesy Photo Bon Jovi featuring The Invictus Games Choir, "Unbroken" Last November, Bon Jovi released an anthemic new single called "Unbroken," its lyrics tributing physically injured and mentally ill military personnel. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi used his parents, both veterans of the US Marine Corps, as inspiration for the song's voice. For a recent revision of "Unbroken," Bon Jovi sang alongside an entire choir of servicemen and women closely connected to the subject matter.
H.E.R. Delivers Emotional New Jam 'Keep Holding On' at iHeart Living Room Concert For America
Courtesy Photo H.E.R. performs during the IHeart Living Room Concert for America. One of the more unexpected moments of Sunday (March 29) night's nationally-aired Concert For America featured two-time Grammy-winning R&B virtuoso H.E.R. breaking out some new music. Performing from a couch in New York City, the 22-year old singer-songwriter didn't let the coronavirus quarantine prevent her from sharing "Keep Holding On," a so-far-unreleased track.
Billie Eilish & Finneas Perform 'Bad Guy' at iHeart Living Room Concert for America
Courtesy Photo Billie Eilish and Finneas perform during the IHeart Living Room Concert for America. Exactly one year ago today, Billie Eilish released her debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Quarantined indoors with the rest of America probably isn't how she envisioned celebrating the anniversary of 2019's biggest album, but the 18-year old superstar made the most of it.
10 Songs From 2000 That Predicted Pop Music's Future
Following our Billboard staff-picked list of the 100 greatest songs of 2000, we're writing this week about some of the stories and trends that defined the year for us. Here, we look at the notable songs from 2000 that gave us a glimpse at some of the places pop music would be going a little further into the 21st century.
Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne Are Making a Surprise Sitcom Appearance: All the Details
Greg Doherty/Getty Images Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend the Billy Morrison - Aude Somnia Solo Exhibition at Elisabeth Weinstock on Sept. 28, 2017 in Los Angeles. The coronavirus and his personal health concerns might have put a damper on Ozzy Osbourne’s 2020 plans, but metal’s most legendary couple aren’t leaving the spotlight anytime soon. While most of America might be house-confined by next week, Ozzy and Sharon won’t be too far off.
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