Two “new” Beatles recordings have been discovered. (Of course in today’s day and age we will always be skeptical about any newfound recordings actually being AI-created tracks … but these two apparently are the real deal.) Guess that means there’ll be an Anthology 5 somewhere in our future! (Naturally, these surfaced right AFTER the new Anthology CD was released)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fQ9UaGQAgk&t=37s
Happy Birthday to Keith Richards, who turns 82 today! (Thursday, 12/18)
https://www.musicconnection.com/happy-birthday-keith-richards/
And, speaking of The Rolling Stones, the guys have apparently decided to cancel their 2026 European Tour … but say a brand new album is still forthcoming.
According to Variety: “When they properly sat down to discuss the tour, Keith said he didn’t think he could commit and wasn’t keen on a big stadium tour for over four months,” an unnamed “American music critic” reportedly told British tabloid The Sun on Monday. An unnamed spokesperson added, “The band were looking to tour earlier this year but couldn’t make it work either. It’s hard for their fans but The Stones will get back onstage when they’re good and ready.”
If it’s any consolation, it looks like Paul Simon has “unretired” … again …
His “A Quiet Celebration Tour” will head over to Europe in 2026, stopping in the UK, Europe and Ireland. Tickets are on sale now to see Simon
April 9th, 10th and 12th at The Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic
April 15th and 16th 2026 at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany
April 18, 19, 2026 at The Falconer Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark
April 22nd, 24th and 25th, 2026 at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 27th, 28th and 30th, 2026 at BOZAR in Brussels, Belgium
May 3rd and 4th, 2026 at Grand Rex in Paris, France
May 7th at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, UK
May 9th and 10th, 2026 at SeC Armadillo in Glasgow, UK
May 13th and 14th, 2026 at Royal Albert Hall in London, UK
May 17th and 18th at The Palladium in London, UK
and May 20th at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland
This will be Paul Simon’s first European tour since >>>>>>>
Prior to taking off for Europe, Paul is doing a one-off show at The Maui Arts & Cultural Center - A&B Amphitheater/Yokouchi Pavilion in Kahului, Hawaii, on January 10th. And all of this after completing 55 shows here touring The United States. The reviews have been outstanding. (kk)
60 YEARS AGO TODAY:
12/18/65 – S/Sgt. Barry Sadler records “The Ballad Of The Green Berets.” It will go to #1 early next year.
