Cat Stevens

The NY Times names hundreds more artists who lost masters in 2008 UMG fire

Just about every area of recorded music was hit by the fire, from jazz to punk to cabaret to comedy, new wave, historical speeches, metal, hip hop, you name it.

Thousands of classic master recordings lost in 2008 Universal fire that went unreported till now

It was “the biggest disaster in the history of the music business” but went unreported for over 10 years. Losses included masters from everyone from John Coltrane and Chuck Berry to Nirvana and Snoop Dogg.

artists pay tribute to Scott Walker (Thom Yorke, Boy George, members of Ride, Soft Cell, more)

Bob Stanley (Saint Etienne), Wendy Smith (Prefab Sprout), Cosey Fanni Tutti, Midge Ure, Holly Herndon, Kelly Lee Owens, Zola jesus & more have also paid tribute.

Carole King, Paul McCartney, Missy Elliott & more pay tribute to Aretha Franklin

We lost one of the all-time great voices in music today and the world has been paying tribute to Aretha Franklin since learning the sad news…

Artists react to Chris Cornell's death: Jane's Addiction, Jimmy Page, St. Vincent & more

Jane’s Addiction, Jimmy Page, St. Vincent, Elton John, Laura Jane Grace, Anthrax, Devin Townsend, Dillinger Escape Plan, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Q-Tip, Joe Russo, Ozzy Osbourne, and more react to Chris Cornell’s death.

Nick Cave, John Cale, Donovan, Beck & more pay tribute to Leonard Cohen

Also: Robyn Hitchock, Bradford Cox, Cat Stevens, Judy Collins, Elton John, Questlove, Win Butler & more

Yusuf/Cat Stevens played his first 2 NYC shows in 40 years at Beacon Theatre (pics, videos, setlists)

Yusuf / Cat Stevens is on tour now, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his debut 1966 single “I Love My Dog,” and Monday night (9/19) he hit NYC for his first show here in FORTY years…

Yusuf/Cat Stevens touring, including first NYC shows since 1976

The tour is dubbed A Cat’s Attic, “will feature a limited run of stripped-down, introspective performances,” and celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first single, 1966’s “I Love My Dog.”

Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Metallica & more playing 2016 Global Citizen Fest in Central Park

As in years past, tickets to GCF must by “earned” by taking action to help solve the world’s biggest challenges.

Cat Stevens cancels NYC show because NY state wouldn't let him sell paperless tickets, playing Philly instead

Cat Stevens aka Yusuf recently announced a tour that was supposed to hit NYC on December 7 at Beacon Theatre but his NYC show has now been cancelled because the state of NY wouldn’t allow him to sell paperless tickets…
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