Reggae legend, Bob Marley has just received his first ever Grammy nomination by the National Recording Academy of Arts and Science (NARAS.) for being the subject of the documentary Rebel Music: The Bob Marley Story in the category of "Best Long Form Music Video". Incredibly, this is the first time a Bob Marley project has ever been nominated for a Grammy. Bob Marley, musician, poet and prophet, was the first Jamaican artist and the first 3rd world superstar to achieve international stardom and introduced Reggae music to the world. Marley was a symbol of human rights that, through his music, decried the injustices of all people and fought for social equality with zealous determination. His songs of faith, devotion and revolution created a legacy, which continues to live on today. He is an artist who has inspired a legion of political ...

Concert Ticket sales were down in 2001 according to Pollstar Magazine but the prices were up $2 to $43 on average. That is before fees and surcharges which are also seemingly on the rise. September 11th was as much of a factor on concert ticket sales in 2001 because many of the big tours were already over before the attacks. How fears of terrorism will impact concert sales for the summer tours in 2002 is hard to predict. Some say they will be lower because of fear or peoples lack of interest momentarily in popular music (see 2001 record sales story). Others point to the record moview box office returns for Q4 2001 and say large scale concerts offer an even better escape.

Death-rocker, Rob Zombie has announced that he will team up with Korn and Ozzy for a pre-Grammys metal show at the Los Angeles Sports Area called "The Concert for Artists Rights" says Rollingstone.com. The issue is artists claiming that the music industry takes part in unfair and deceptive practices pertaining to long term recording contracts.

Classic rock legends, Aerosmith have just cancelled three shows due to lead singer, Steven Tyler’s, "unspecified illness." Tyler had been having throat problems in recent months but the "unspecified illness" has sparked rumors of much more. Perhaps much of that is based on George Harrison’s secrecy before his sickness progressed to terminal levels.

Some of the biggest stars in music will be performing this weekend to benefit terror victims and to boost the morale of the United States. Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Tim McGraw, 'N Sync and the Backstreet Boys plan to perform at three benefit concerts to raise money for the victims of the September Eleventh terrorist attacks. The weekend concerts begin Saturday October 20th with the "Concert for New York City'' at Madison Square Garden. Along with the Backstreet Boys and Destiny's Child, that event features Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, U2's Bono, Marc Anthony just to name a few. VH1, AOL, Miramax, and Cablevision are proud to host the live broadcast of the four-hour event, beginning at 7 pm ET/PT and are joined by AOL in presenting a live Webcast of the historical ...