Soft Moon musician Luis Vasquez, DJ Juan Mendez found dead
Jose “Luis” Vasquez, a California musician who found fame with the post-punk project the Soft Moon, and John “Juan” Mendez, a popular Los Angeles DJ…
Jimmy Barnes out of ICU and walking around after open heart surgery
Australian musician Jimmy Barnes is up and about after having open heart surgery last week. Key points:Jimmy Barnes has moved out of ICUThe musician is recovering from…
'Immediate Family' pays tribute to the musicians who fleshed out the California sound
From left, Carol King, James Taylor and Danny Kortchmar in the documentary Immediate Family. (Magnolia Pictures) 'Immediate Family' pays tribute to the musicians who fleshed…
‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ hits No. 1 after 65 years
Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” just topped the charts 65 years after its initial release. Debuting in 1958, with a 13-year-old Lee belting…