In 1980, Neil Diamond stepped into a different spotlight by starring in The Jazz Singer, a film that quickly became one of the most polarizing projects of his career. Critics…
On April 22, 1978, at the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston, Bob Marley interrupted the expected rhythm of performance and transformed the stage into a political crossroads. In front…
On May 26, 1974, a David Cassidy concert in Essen, Germany, ended in catastrophe when a crowd surge overwhelmed venue controls, leading to multiple injuries and the later death of…
On October 10, 1974, a Bay City Rollers appearance in London spiraled beyond celebration and into public disorder. What was meant to be a promotional event quickly overwhelmed the surrounding…
In August 1976, Neil Diamond stepped onto the stage at Madison Square Garden and did something few solo artists had accomplished at the time: he sold out multiple consecutive nights…
On November 1, 1987, Shania Twain’s future changed without warning. A car accident in Ontario claimed the lives of both her parents, collapsing the structure that had held her family…
In 1995, Neil Diamond’s divorce from Marcia Murphey concluded with a reported settlement exceeding $100 million—an amount that immediately placed it among the largest divorce settlements in entertainment at the…
On January 22, 2018, Neil Diamond issued a statement that carried the weight of finality: he was retiring from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The remaining dates of…
On September 19, 1980, Bob Marley was jogging in Central Park, New York, when his body gave out beneath him. He collapsed mid-run, an abrupt and public signal that his…
On February 18, 2017, during a concert in Agoura Hills, California, something felt different. David Cassidy, long known for his stage control and connection with audiences, appeared disoriented. Lyrics faltered.…