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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the names of 16 artists or other musical figures who will be inducted in 2024. It’s a diverse list that stretches from R&B/rock pioneer Big Mama Thornton to pop superstars Cher and Dionne Warwick, and from ’70s-rooted rockers like Peter Frampton, Foreigner and Ozzy Osbourne to ’90s icons the Dave Matthews Band, Mary J.

The shortlist of nominees for the Hall Of Fame was shared back in February, when 15 acts were announced as being in the running for this year’s instalment. The list included Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, Jane’s Addiction, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J.

The 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced tonight on American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 inductee Lionel Richie.

Harrison Ford shared a story of how an afternoon with the late Jimmy Buffett inspired him to get his ear pierced. On Saturday, the 81-year-old actor was among stars who honored the musician during the Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett event at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl. Buffet died in September at the age of 76 after a battle with skin cancer.

Harrison Ford has a message for the late Jimmy Buffett — ears to ya.Ford, 81, revealed that he got his famous ear piercing years ago after a boozy lunch with the “Margaritaville” singer and late “60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley.Ford made the admission during the “Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” concert, which was held April 12 at the Hollywood Bowl in LA, according to People.Buffett died last September at the age of 76. Bradley died in November 2006 at the age of 65.Ford appeared at the Buffett tribute to introduce a performance by Zac Brown Band and told the crowd that “Jimmy Buffett was a cool guy,” according to the report.“I remember one day that a long — some might say boozy — lunch with Jimmy and Ed Bradley, and it was Bradley’s birthday,” Ford said.

Paul McCartney was joined by The Eagles on a version of ‘Let It Be’ at a tribute concert for the late Jimmy Buffett at the Hollywood Bowl this week. The singer-songwriter, known for his tropical rock sound, died at the age of 76 last September after a four-year battle with skin cancer. The concert, titled ‘Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett’ took place at the Los Angeles venue on Thursday (April 11), including appearances from Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, Zac Brown, Jon Bon Jovi and Buffett’s band The Coral Reefer Band.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Paul McCartney was the obvious headliner of the bill Thursday at the Hollywood Bowl. But it was Buffett-mania that was in full sway, as a cast of dozens of singers and celebrity presenters — from Jane Fonda to Snoop Dogg — saluted or parroted a fallen musical hero for the three-and-a-half-hour “Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett.” Most of the night’s entertainers covered Buffett classics or obscurities, although McCartney, the Eagles and Snoop Dogg broke with that to regale the full Bowl house with their own material, while Zac Brown and (sending in a video contribution) Dave Matthews debuted brand new songs saluting Buffett.

‘Keep The Party Going,’ a Jimmy Buffett tribute concert at Los Angeles, CA’s Hollywood Bowl featuring big names like Paul McCartney, The Eagles, Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, and Sheryl Crow on Thursday, April 11, has shockingly affordable last-minute tickets available.At the time of publication, our team found some seats going for as low as $68 before fees on Vivid Seats.When we last reported on the concert, tickets started at $272 before fees.That’s a whopping $204 in savings.Better yet, lower-level promenade seats can be scooped up for a cool $231 before fees.The show, which will celebrate the legacy of Buffett, who passed in September 2023 at the age of 76, also has Zac Brown, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Jack Johnson and more on its star-studded bill.In total, 17 acts — plus, unnamed special guests — will take the stage.For more information, we have everything you need to know and more about the ‘Keep The Party Going’ concert below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by section at the Hollywood Bowl (versus what they cost on March 15, 2024) can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorMovie, TV and music fans are already remembering notable figures who have died since the start of 2024. “An Officer and a Gentleman” Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr., “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor Richard Lewis, “Starsky and Hutch” star David Soul and “Honeymooners” star Joyce Randolph, who played Trixie, are among celebrities from the world of television who have died. In film, cinephiles are remembering “Moonstruck” director Norman Jewison and “Mary Poppins” actress Glynis Johns.Last year, the entertainment community said goodbye to celebrities including musicians Jimmy Buffett, Shane McGowan, Robbie Robertson and David Crosby, actors Andre Braugher and Matthew Perry, writer-producer Norman Lear and director William Friedkin.David Soul, who starred as Sergeant Kenneth Richard “Hutch” Hutchinson in the TV series “Starsky & Hutch,” died Jan.

Jon Bon Jovi is not sure if he’ll tour again after he underwent vocal cord surgery.

Paul McCartney, The Eagles, Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow and many more will celebrate the legacy of legendary laid-back rocker Jimmy Buffett in concert at Los Angeles, CA’s Hollywood Bowl.Other big acts at the show, dubbed ‘Keep The Party Going,’ include Zac Brown, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Jack Johnson.Pitbull and other special guests to be announced later are slated to perform as well.And if you want to pay tribute to the man who brought the world “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger In Paradise,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” with some of the biggest names in music, tickets can be snatched up as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 15, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by sections at the Hollywood Bowl can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Jimmy Buffett has been announced, featuring a stacked line-up led by Paul McCartney and Eagles – find out more below.The Keep The Party Going: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffet concert was announced last night (March 11) via Buffett’s official social media accounts. Per the post, the single-night concert will take place on April 11 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.Paul McCartney and Eagles top the bill for the tribute concert, which will also feature performances from the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney and more.Also set to perform are Scotty Emerick, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Mac McAnally, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Jake Shimabukuro and The Coral Reefer Band.

Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett will grace the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, April 11 in a one-night tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter’s life and career.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Changes in latitudes will bring the spirit of the Florida keys to the Hollywood Bowl next month, as the late Jimmy Buffett will get an all-star salute from a lineup of musical heavyweights that includes Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Jon Bon Jovi and Kenny Chesney. The one-night-only concert, dubbed “Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,” will take place at the Bowl in one month, on April 11. Other stars on board for the memorial bash include Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, Zac Browne, Jackson Browne and Pitbull.

Jimmy Buffett, a musician with many connections to the Sunshine State, could soon be honored in unique fashion. On Wednesday, two bills were approved by a state Senate committee in celebration of Buffett, who died in September. State Road A1A, a major Florida highway, would become Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway while specialty "Margaritaville" license plates would be available throughout the state.

died in September, and several of his favorite artists honored him with a performance at the CMA Awards on Wednesday.Ahead of the tribute, Mac McAnally, a guitarist and longtime member of Buffett’s Coral Reefer band, spoke to Fox News Digital about the late singer-songwriter, even sharing some of his final words.“I saw him 24 hours before he was gone,” McAnally said, “and he was smiling wider than his head and saying, ‘What a hell of a ride, keep it going, keep the party going,’ and it’s our intention to do that.”“I didn’t know what to say,” he admitted of that final visit with Buffett, “and I didn’t know if I could talk without crying, but I picked up a guitar and played, and we told a couple of tour stories and laughed.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Many of the most beloved country musicians will gather in Nashville on Tuesday night for the CMA Awards. The ceremony will take place from the city’s Bridgstone Arena at 8 p.m.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The second round of performances announced for the 2023 CMA Awards includes two collaborations scheduled for the genre’s reigning superstar, Morgan Wallen — one a medley of country classics with Post Malone and Hardy, and the other with a guest duet partner being held back as a surprise. Also planned for the Nov.

study published Monday in the journal PeerJ. Biologist Rüdiger Bieler, the report’s lead author and self-described Parrothead, said the lemon-coloring of the mystery snail immediately reminded him of the song’s signature cocktail.

Bret Michaels, lead singer of the rock band Poison and solo singer and songwriter, recently shared some scary news with his fans. The “Every Rose” hitmaker has had quite the life, on and off the road. But when it comes to his health issues, at 60, he is a true survivor.Poison frontman Bret Michaels reveals that the passing of his dear old friend, music icon Jimmy Buffett, pushed him to look at his life.

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Jimmy Buffett died of skin cancer, sales of the legendary songwriter’s tracks collectively rose over 7,000%, according to to data from Luminate published by Billboard.For the tracking week dated Sept. 1 through Sept.

Cameron Marley Buffett is remembering his late father.

Thania Garcia Zach Bryan has the No. 1 album in the United States for the second week in a row, while Jimmy Buffett’s 1985 album launched to No. 4 following the performer’s death on Sept.

Jimmy Buffett‘s wife, Jane Slagsvol, is speaking out.

Jimmy Buffett’s wife is opening up about his death.

Charlie Robison, the Texas singer-songwriter whose rootsy anthems made the country charts until he was forced to retire after complications from a medical procedure left him unable to sing, died Sunday. He was 59.

Jimmy Buffett‘s wife, Jane Slagsvol, is sending out a message of gratitude to those who supported her — following the death of the musician on Sept. 1. In a post, shared on Jimmy’s official website, Jane remembered her longtime love.

Jimmy Buffett was working on before his death will come out this year, and features Paul McCartney.News of the ‘Margaritaville’ singer-songwriter’s death was confirmed with a statement on his website, which read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”It was then confirmed that Buffett had been fighting Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years.

The album Jimmy Buffett completed before the “Margaritaville” singer’s death on Sept. 1 will be released on the Sun label November 3, with three songs “Bubbles Up,” “My Gummie Just Kicked In” and “Like My Dog” available to hear now.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The album Jimmy Buffett was known to have worked on earlier this year has been announced for a fall release. The 14-song “Equal Strain on All Parts” will be out Nov. 3 via the Sun label, with guests including Paul McCartney, Emmylou Harris, Angelique Kidjo and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Jimmy Buffett left a real mark.

Jimmy Buffett‘s daughter is breaking her silence after his death.

Laurie Buffett McGuane is remembering her late brother.

who died last week aged 76.Laurie, 74, discovered she had pancreatic cancer during the pandemic, and is now cancer-free following months of treatment.But the iconic “Margaritaville” hitmaker, who was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma, sadly lost his battle surrounded by his loved ones on Friday.Speaking about her beloved brother’s death, Laurie admits she’s “thunderstruck that Jimmy didn’t make it.”“Jimmy and I were diagnosed with cancer about the same time,” she told People. “It was four years ago and Jimmy was actually diagnosed first.