Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, And Toto Featured In New HBO Yacht Rock Documentary

Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary is set to premiere on November 29 on HBO. The film is directed by Garret Price, who examines the history and legacy of Yacht Rock, a smooth, easy-listening style of music in the late 70s and early 80s led by the likes of Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, and Toto. “The singers all seem to be saying, ‘Hey, it’s gonna be OK,’” Fred Armisen says in the trailer for the documentary. “It’s perfect sitting down dancing music,” Questlove adds. The film captures how Yacht Rock dominated the music landscape before suddenly disappearing due to the rise of music videos. The genre has enjoyed a resurgence as of late, thanks to hip-hop producers sampling these old records, Yacht Rock-themed DJ nights, cruises, and music festivals, along with the web comedy series Yacht Rock, which popularized the now ubiquitous genre name. (Rolling Stone

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During an appearance on the November 12 episode of the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora shared insight into the creation of the group’s hit single, “Livin’ on a Prayer.” When the tune was initially released in 1986, it topped the charts in the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and…

Richie Sambora Discloses Inspiration Behind Lyrics Of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer”

During an appearance on the November 12 episode of the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora shared insight into the creation of the group’s hit single, “Livin’ on a Prayer.” When the tune was initially released in 1986, it topped the charts in the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and…

Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, And Toto Featured In New HBO Yacht Rock Documentary

Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary is set to premiere on November 29 on HBO. The film is directed by Garret Price, who examines the history and legacy of Yacht Rock, a smooth, easy-listening style of music in the late 70s and early 80s led by the likes of Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins,…

Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, And Toto Featured In New HBO Yacht Rock Documentary

Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary is set to premiere on November 29 on HBO. The film is directed by Garret Price, who examines the history and legacy of Yacht Rock, a smooth, easy-listening style of music in the late 70s and early 80s led by the likes of Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins,…

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Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon Awarded MBE By Prince William At Windsor Castle

During a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (November 12), Simon Le Bon was formally appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). The Duran Duran frontman received the honor from Prince William, in recognition for his career in service to music and charity. “It is fitting that the honour has…

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Linkin Park Teases 2025 World Tour Dates, Featuring Potential Show At London’s Wembley Stadium

Ahead of the release of Linkin Park’s highly-anticipated new album, From Zero, on Friday (November 15), the celebrated nu-metal band appears to be teasing a series of big headlining shows for 2025. A batch of social media posts shared on Tuesday (November 12) depict venues throughout North America, Europe, and the U.K., featuring mysterious “Counting…