Booker T. Jones, who backed Otis Redding at the original Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, speaks to Rolling Stone about ’emotional,’ ‘happy’ anniversary Source: Booker T. Talks ‘Emotional’ Return to Monterey 50 Years Later – Rolling Stone

Phil Lesh, Eric Burdon, Booker T, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones and more gathered celebrate the iconic Monterey Pop Festival and the Summer of Love. Our report. Source: Monterey Pop Festival Highlights: Phil Lesh, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones – Rolling Stone

Steve Earle talks about new album, ‘So You Wannabe an Outlaw.’ Source: Steve Earle Talks New Album – Rolling Stone

From Led Zeppelin’s U.S. debut to Jay Z and Kanye West’s ‘Watch the Throne’ spectacle, and beyond Source: The 50 Greatest Concerts of the Last 50 Years | Rolling Stone

Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen announced his first tour with new solo band the Nightflyers. Source: Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Plots Tour With New Solo Band

LiPuma’s productions have resulted in more than 75 million albums sold and 33 Grammy nominations. Source: Tommy LiPuma, Grammy-Winning Producer & Record Exec, Dies at 80 | Billboard

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The Nation’s Capitol in Austin will include the WeDC House, an event and performance space and an Official SXSW Music Showcase at Austin City Limits. Source: Erykah Badu, Wu-Tang Clan, Thievery Corp To Play SXSW D.C. Showcase: Exclusive | Billboard

Paul McCartney paid tribute to the late George Michael, who he collaborated with, in a statement posted on the Beatles great’s website. Source: McCartney: ‘George Michael’s Sweet Soul Music Will Live On’ – Rolling Stone

Singer George Michael has died, Billboard has confirmed. The cause of death was heart failure. Source: George Michael Dead: Singer Dies at 53 | Billboard