Rolling Stone — Last night, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band whipped out a version of “New York State of Mind” with Billy Joel at the first of two giant concerts marking the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tonight, it was Aretha Frankl... more info

The Independent — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrated its 25th birthday last night in the only way it knew how. By rocking out. Some of the biggest names in rock music including Sting and Bruce Springsteen graced the stage at Madison Square Gardens as part of ... more info

New York Post — THE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th with mega concerts at Madison Square Garden. You’ll hear Aretha Franklin but not Chubby Checker, Metallica but not Iron Maiden. That’s because they’re not in the HOF. Neither... more info

All About Jazz — "Beloved" Bassist Master of "The Groove's Logic" (NY Times) On Tour With Steely Dan Now Bassist "Ready" Freddie Washington, a veteran of hundreds of sessions and shows with some of the world's best-known musicians, whose debut album 'In The Moment' ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Some question its relevance in a music world gone crazy. Meanwhile, it's party time in New York, with shows featuring U2, Springsteen and Aretha Franklin, among others. Tonight and Fri... more info

Live Daily — Jeff Beck [ tickets ] will take the place of Eric Clapton [ tickets ] at this weekend's (10/29-30) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame [ tickets ] concert in New York because Clapton, who was scheduled to perform on the second night (10/30) of the Rock Hall's... more info

Guardian Music — Alexandra Burke has had more care and cash lavished on her than most talent show winners. But can she transcend her primetime ITV origins? AlmostEven before you hear the music, it's hard not to be impressed by Alexandra Burke's debut album. The reaso... more info

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — Matt "Guitar" Murphy may be best recognized as the short-order cook who walks out on an angry Aretha Franklin in 1980s Blues Brothers movie ("The Blues Brothers? Shiiit! They still owe you money, fool"). But the barrel-chested guitar-slinger had been... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — It's beginning to look a lot like Chritmas, especially among this week's music releases. Bob Dylan's Christmas In the Heart is in stores tomorrow, along with Aretha Franklin's This Christmas, the Jackson 5's Ultimate Christmas Collection, and Neil Di... more info

All About Jazz — Oct 2, 2009: Aretha Franklin's powerhouse 1971 performance from the Fillmore West highlights the download releases Wolfgang's Vault has posted today of some of the greatest women in music. Today's download releases also include Janis Joplin in 1969 a... more info