L.A. Times - Entertainment — The 1964 concert never turned into the annual fundraiser it was envisioned as, but it did bring together the Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys and James Brown, and now it's on DVD. ... more info

Guardian Music — Radio DJ, champion of world music and author of a major history of rock'n'rollFew people can have opened so many ears to such a variety of music over the last four decades as Charlie Gillett, the author and radio disc jockey, who has died aged 68 af... more info

A Deeper Shade of Soul — I don't like Abba. I've never liked them; not when I was a kid, nor when I was in my early 20's and they came in vogue amongst the alternative/indie/hipster set (ironically or not). I was at a party this past Christmas season, and when the guests sta... more info

All About Jazz — University Park, PA -- Chuck Berry, James Brown, Michael Jackson: These artists are justly credited for shaping today's music industry. They are heralded for inspiring countless musicians over several decades, but how did Berry, Brown and Jackson cre... more info

Guardian Music — Louisiana musician who wrote the rock classic See You Later, AlligatorThe rock'n'roll classics See You Later, Alligator and Walking to New Orleans are among the compositions of the Louisiana-born singer-songwriter Bobby Charles, who has died aged 71.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Benjamin Lozovsky He forgot the words to his songs, sometimes even his own catalogue. He flashed sequins, brought all the ladies he could cajole on stage, grimaced while soloing, and flaunted his own grandeur. For a man who practically... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Benjamin Lozovsky If you've still got no particular place to go on New Years Eve and are looking for a potentially spectacular musical option, you could always ring in a new decade of Rock and Roll with one of... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Benjamin Lozovsky If you've still got no particular place to go on New Years Eve and are looking for a spectacular musical option, you could always ring in a new decade of Rock and Roll with one of the... more info

Guardian Music — In graciously conceding last week that I was indeed right about the chords to You Can't Always...etc., Joe McCann went on to assert:Out of personal taste - I just don't like the key of C. I also don't like A, E or D. I like G - And as I'm not religio... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Of course there are dozens of options for New Year’s Eve 2010. Here’s a musical guide: Patti Smith is at Bowery Ballroom (sold out). Chuck Berry is at B.B. Kings at 8 pm and 11 pm.Tickets are $98. Mariah Carey is at Madison Square Garden. Ticket... more info