Over the past 24 hours, the music world has seen a mix of new releases, significant milestones, and poignant losses. Starting with new music, former Eagles guitarist Don Felder has released a new album titled "The Vault: 50 Years of Music" on Frontiers Records. This album features song ideas Felder had worked on during his time with the Eagles, but which never made it into the band's repertoire. These tracks have been developed into full songs that resonate strongly with the Eagles' signature style, making it a must-listen for Eagles fans[5].
In other release news, Ronnie Romero, the former vocalist of Rainbow and current member of the Judas Priest side project Elegant Weapons, has released a live album from the Rock Emporium Festival. This album focuses on Romero's debut solo material and includes 10 original tracks[5].
On the touring front, Armored Saint has confirmed that they will be back on the road in 2025, along with working on a brand new album. This is welcome news as the band's frontman, John Bush, who is also a former vocalist with Anthrax, has made enough recovery to resume performing[5].
In a somber note, the alternative rock music community is mourning the loss of several individuals involved in a plane crash in San Diego. The incident occurred when a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather, resulting in a devastating loss for the music community[3].
Historically, May 24 has been a significant day in music. In 1997, Hanson's debut single "MMMBop" began its three-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, catapulting the band to global fame. Also in 1997, the Spice Girls' debut album "Spice" reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a milestone for all-female acts in the U.S. music charts. More recently, in 2021, Olivia Rodrigo's song "Good 4 U" topped the Billboard Hot 100, her second No. 1 hit on the chart[1].
On the industry side, YouTube has released its latest transparency report, revealing that the platform has paid out $12 billion to creators. This figure highlights the significant financial impact YouTube has on the music and content creation community[4].
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