James Taylor

James Taylor has announced the upcoming release of his 17th full-length studio album, Before This World, on June 16.

The show was held to help raise funds to restore the park's Sheep Meadow to its former glory.

Knocked as a too-sensitive singer-songwriter type, he ended up defying the critics. 

James Taylor showed that even the most seasoned veteran can screw up from time to time, accidentally kicking off a nationally televised performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' with the opening line of 'America the Beautiful.'

"If they think they can keep us down, they can Dream On!"

A cult classic almost since its release more than 40 years ago, director Monte Hellman's 'Two-Lane Blacktop' -- featuring James Taylor and former Beach Boy Dennis Wilson in their only acting roles -- is getting the deluxe reissue treatment today (Jan. 8).