Neil Diamond on Turning 80: ‘I Don’t Write for Hits Anymore — I Write to Say Thank You’
When Neil Diamond turned 80 in January 2021, he didn’t mark the milestone with a grand concert or a new world tour. Instead, he spent it quietly — surrounded by…
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Tina Turner: ‘When I Began Chanting Each Morning, I Knew I Wasn’t Singing for the World Anymore — I Was Singing for My Soul’
By the late 1970s, Tina Turner had already lived several lifetimes — as a global sensation, a survivor of abuse, and a woman trying to rebuild from the ashes of…
Tina Turner on the Night She Escaped Ike in 1976: ‘I Walked Out of That Hotel with 36 Cents — and Never Looked Back’
On a hot July night in 1976, Tina Turner — already a global superstar but privately living through years of abuse — made a decision that would change her life…
2018: Neil Diamond Ended Touring Career Gracefully — ‘I Don’t Want to Be Remembered Trying to Sing, But for Singing with Everything I Had’
In January 2018, the world learned that Neil Diamond — the legendary singer-songwriter whose voice had defined generations — was retiring from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. For…
1978: Bob Marley Canceled His U.S. Tour to Return Home — ‘I Can’t Sing About Peace While My Country Is at War’
In the spring of 1978, Bob Marley made a decision that shocked his management, disappointed his American fans, and forever cemented his legacy as more than a musician — as…
David Cassidy in 2008: ‘I Once Thought Fame Was a Compliment — Until I Realized It Was Just a Wall Between Me and Everyone Else’
By 2008, David Cassidy had lived through every extreme the entertainment world could offer — from teenage idol worship and blinding success to public scrutiny and private pain. Decades after…
Eric Faulkner on His 2015 Stroke: ‘I Thought My Life Was Over — Then I Realized Music Still Wanted Me to Stay’
In 2015, Eric Faulkner — best known as the charismatic guitarist and songwriter of the legendary Scottish pop band Bay City Rollers — faced the most terrifying moment of his…
Neil Diamond – Skybird: When a Song Became His Own Flight to Freedom
There was a time in Neil Diamond’s career when success felt more like a cage than a blessing. The world knew him for his glittering pop hits — Sweet Caroline,…
Cliff Richard – The Song That Let the Fans Decide: “Please Don’t Tease”
In 1960, before The Beatles ever made a splash, Cliff Richard was already Britain’s teenage idol. But what made “Please Don’t Tease” stand out wasn’t just the catchy tune—it was…
Cliff Richard Still Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree at 83
At an age when most people slow down, Sir Cliff Richard is turning up the volume — literally. His 2023 version of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has become one…