We all know the story of Johnny Cash, born into a large, poor family, working in the cotton fields by the age of five.

One of the most influential of the early British progressive rock bands, Colosseum fused an adventurous approach to rock with strong jazz and blues influences and classical keyboard accents; they earned a loyal and lasting following though they never scored a major breakthrough hit. Colosseum were founded in 1968 by saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith, bassist Tony Reeves, and drummer Jon Hiseman; the three had previously worked with John Mayall, playing on his album Bare Wires, and Heckstall-Smith and Hiseman were formerly members of the Graham Bond Organisation. The first lineup was completed with the addition of Dave Greenslade on keyboards, Jim Roche on guitar, and vocalist James Litherland, who took over on guitar when Roche soon departed. After making their live debut in Scarborough, Colosseum earned a valuable ally in legendary BBC disc jockey John Peel, who featured the band on his Top Gear radio show.

"This is not a show," murmurs Michael Stipe at the start of Live at the Olympia and it's not quite misdirection. R.E.M.'s five-night residency at Dublin's Olympia in the summer of 2007 functioned as working rehearsals for their 14th album, Accelerate, with the band testing out each of the songs, exploring arrangements, finding breaking points, and pairing them with older songs that informed their back-to-basics move.

In 2017, many of country’s biggest and most iconic stars came together for a special tribute concert in honor of the late Merle Haggard. The group celebrated the legend’s long list of music and now, fans can bring the live concert home.Media company Blackbird Presents has revealed plans to bring the concert special, Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard, to CD and DVD on December 11, 2020. Fans will be treated to a multi-disc package, featuring 29 performances from artists including Alabama, Ben Haggard, Billy F Gibbons, Bobby Bare, Buddy Miller, Chris Janson, Connie Smith, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Jake Owen, Jamey Johnson, John Anderson, John Mellencamp, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Richards, Kenny Chesney, Aaron Lewis, Loretta Lynn, Lucinda Williams, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Miranda Lambert, Rodney Crowell, Ronnie Dunn, Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, The Avett Brothers, Toby Keith, Warren Haynes, and Willie Nelson.

As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is excited to announce the release of ELVIS: ST. LOUIS / SPOKANE! This 2-CD 5” digi-pak set features Elvis at the Kiel Auditorium on March 22, 1976 and at The Coliseum on April 27, 1976.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida. Formed in 1976, the band originally comprised Tom Petty (lead singer, guitar), Mike Campbell (lead guitarist), Ron Blair (bass guitar), Stan Lynch (drums), and Benmont Tench (keyboards). In 1981, Blair, weary of the touring lifestyle, departed the band. His replacement, Howie Epstein, stayed with the band for the next two decades. In 1991, Scott Thurston joined the band as a multi-instrumentalist—mostly on rhythm guitar and second keyboards. In 1994, Steve Ferrone replaced Lynch on drums. Blair returned to the Heartbreakers in 2002, the year before Epstein's death.

Violist Anna Serova often plays contemporary works created for her, including some that draw on the tango. She is also a significant educator.Serova was born in 1973 in Arkhangelsk, Russia, then in the Soviet Union. She began violin studies at six, but a teacher suggested that her violin sound was suited to the viola, and at 15, she switched permanently to that instrument.

Celebrating this timeless artist, a priceless collection delving into Randy Crawford's peerless recordings. So much more than a chronological checklist of the international award-winning singer/ songwriter's most popular hits, this 57-song set includes the cream of her Warner Bros.

Legends really don't come much more legendary than Willie Nelson; and with Ray Charles, B.B. King and Frank Sinatra all gone, Willie is now the last of a dying breed. Not just a singer, but probably the most relaxed-sounding vocalist ever. Willie Nelson is also a damn fine guitarist and he has used the same instrument since 1969 - a Martin N-20 guitar he calls 'Trigger'. And, lest we forget, Willie is also a songwriter of real substance. Over the years, his songs have been recorded by Bob Dylan, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley - and nearly all the songs on this compilation come from the pen of Willie Nelson.

Emmylou Harris Blessed with a crystalline voice, a remarkable gift for phrasing, and a restless creative spirit, few artists had as profound an impact on contemporary music as Emmylou Harris. She traveled a singular artistic path, proudly carrying the torch of "cosmic American music" passed down by her mentor, Gram Parsons, which made a profound mark on both country and rock. Beginning as a folk singer in New York City, Harris released her first album in 1970, only to see it disappear with the bankruptcy of her record label. But a year later, she was playing a folk club in Washington D.C. when Chris Hillman saw her perform, and he recommended her to his former bandmate Gram Parsons. Harris would contribute superb vocals to Parsons' solo albums, 1972's G.P. and 1974's Grievous Angel, and he would be her guide in country music until his death in September 1973.

Celebrating Four Decades of American Music 75 original hits performed by a collection of unforgettable artists including Billie Holiday, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and many more… The Great American Songbook celebrates four decades of American popular song, from the early hits of Tin Pan Alley with such luminaries as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and the Gershwins, through to the great Broadway musicals of Rodgers, Hart and Hammerstein, and not forgetting the golden age of the movie song writers such as Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen and Sammy Cahn. The Great American Songbook revisits those glorious, glamorous years with songs that shaped a nation.

The only career-spanning collection ever afforded this American icon-in fact, it's the ONLY set that contains tracks from every label of note that's recorded Merle during his 45 years in the music business! A 40-page booklet includes an extensive biography and rare photos from his family and friends. The set begins with his first hit, Sing a Sad Song , followed by (My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers; The Fugitive; Okie from Muskogee; The Fightin' Side of Me; Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man); Natural High (with Janie Fricke); Pancho and Lefty (with Willie Nelson); Haggard (Like I've Never Been Before) , and much more. 60 tracks!

John Wetton had one of the most varied careers in progressive rock. He played in the majority of the big names in prog, in many cases in their classic lineups. His first major band experience came when he joined Family in 1971. He was featured on two of their albums: 1971's Fearless and Bandstand (released the following year). He performed various functions in the group, but his primary role was as bassist. Previous to this group he had recorded with Edwards Hand and Mogul Thrash. He left Family to join Robert Fripp and company in King Crimson, taking a place that had been previously filled by Greg Lake. This would not be the last time the two of them would replace one another. His tenure with that group was not exceptionally long, however, as Fripp disbanded Crimson in 1975.

John Wetton had one of the most varied careers in progressive rock. He played in the majority of the big names in prog, in many cases in their classic lineups. His first major band experience came when he joined Family in 1971. He was featured on two of their albums: 1971's Fearless and Bandstand (released the following year). He performed various functions in the group, but his primary role was as bassist. Previous to this group he had recorded with Edwards Hand and Mogul Thrash. He left Family to join Robert Fripp and company in King Crimson, taking a place that had been previously filled by Greg Lake. This would not be the last time the two of them would replace one another. His tenure with that group was not exceptionally long, however, as Fripp disbanded Crimson in 1975.

The Conjuring: The Last Rite, the fourth installment in the Conjuring franchise, is the final chapter in the story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. Benjamin Wallfisch composed the film's music.Wallfisch is an experienced composer in this cinematic universe, having previously created soundtracks for films such as The Conjuring 2, Annabelle: Creation, and The Nun. This makes him a key figure in shaping the franchise's recognizable musical style.