play_arrow
WMEX WMEX Boston
play_arrow
Courage To Hope-Episode 82-Michael Courage To Hope-Episode 82-Michael
Courtesy of 'The Heart of Rock and Roll'On Valentine's Day, a few lucky fans will be able to feel the power of love in person -- from Huey Lewis himself. On February 14, the box office opens for Huey's new Broadway musical, The Heart of Rock and Roll. From 12:30 p.m. ET to 6 p.m., tickets to the show will be available for only $19.85 -- in honor of the year Huey Lewis & The News' #1 hit "The Power […]
Billy Joel and Freddy Wexler/Credit: Lester CohenBilly Joel's new single, "Turn the Lights Back On," has returned him to the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since 1997. One of the people who may be most surprised at this turn of events is, well, Billy Joel. Freddy Wexler, who spearheaded the new single and Billy's return to music, tells ABC Audio, "Part of what we all love about Billy is his humility. So yes, I think he's surprised that — which […]
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of FamePeter Frampton is one of the artists who was been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year — his first nomination, even though he’s been eligible since 1997. And while many feel it's been a long time coming, he tells Vulture the recognition was quite a surprise. “Throughout my life, I never really expected anything,” he says. “I know a lot of other people have expected this on my behalf, and I appreciate […]
MNRK HeavyFormer KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is thanking fans for their support of his single “10,000 Volts,” the title track from his upcoming album. The video for the song just reached 1 million views on YouTube. Frehley celebrated the milestone on Instagram with the message, “Thank you to all the fans who've been with me for 50 years and to the new faces joining the party!” Meanwhile, Ace is giving folks a sneak peek at the video for his next 10,000 Volts track, “Cherry Medicine.” He’s shared behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the […]
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesRingo Starr is giving fans of The Beatles a chance to own prints of classic photos he took of his bandmates over the years. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America, Ringo has teamed with Genesis Publications to unveil 12 new prints, dubbed The Photograph Portfolio, which include black and white photos of John Lennon and Paul McCartney recording at Abbey Road Studios, the first photo of Ringo on drums at Liverpool’s Cavern Club, one of George Harrison smiling on a yacht […]
Courtesy Live NationBret Michaels is ready for another summer Parti. The Poison frontman has announced the second edition of his Parti-Gras tour, which he launched in 2023. Michaels is set to headline Parti-Gras 2.0 and will be joined by an all-star lineup that includes former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and country star Chris Janson. “I guarantee these festivals are a modern-day throwback to those epic tailgate bashes, overflowing with good vibes and nothing but positive energy,” Bret shares. “I created the Parti-Gras festivals first and […]
Sonja Flemming/CBSNever underestimate the exposure an artist gets by being featured on Music's Biggest Night. Thanks to their appearances on the Grammy Awards, both Tracy Chapman and Billy Joel are back on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in years. Tracy's duet with Luke Combs on her song "Fast Car" has driven it -- pun intended -- to number one on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart, as the song experienced a more than 8,000% increase in sales. The song has also reentered the Billboard Hot 100 at #42, marking the first […]
Courtesy of Blackbird Presents and Live NationJackson Browne and Michael McDonald are among the artists who've signed on to help gospel and soul legend Mavis Staples celebrate her 85th birthday. Mavis Staples 85th: All-Star Birthday Concert will take place Thursday, April 18, at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Mavis, who actually turns 85 in July, will be performing at the concert, joined by an all-star lineup that also features Jeff Tweedy, Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, Black Pumas, Hozier and more. “At the end of last year, I was talking about retiring,” Mavis shares. “But […]
On This Day, February 12, 1997… During a press conference in the lingerie department of a K-Mart in Greenwich Village, New York, U2 announced they would be heading out on what they were calling the Pop Mart world tour. The band performed one song during the press conference, "Holy Joe," a B-side of their recently released single "Discothèque" from the album Pop. The Pop Mart world tour kicked off April 25 in Las Vegas, and featured an elaborate stage setup that included a […]
WMEX Boston can be heard at 1510 AM, and 101.1 FM. Playing the greatest hits from 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and more!
