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Roger Waters explains reason for 'Animals' reissue's delay; says he's writing a memoir critical of David Gilmour
Pink Floyd Music Ltd.Founding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters has written a lengthy message discussing the delayed release of a planned reissue of his former group's 1977 album, Animals, while ...
Jun 01, 2021
Guns N' Roses confirms rescheduled dates for summer North American tour
David Wolff - Patrick/RedfernsGuns N' Roses has confirmed the details for the band's 2021 summer North American tour. The trek, which includes a mix of rescheduled dates and brand-new shows, is now se...
Jun 01, 2021
In response to brother's lawsuit, Mariah Carey claims her difficult upbringing is of "public interest"
Andy Cohen BooksWhen Mariah Carey released her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey last year, her sister Alison and her brother Morgan both sued her for defamation, claiming the stories she told of the...
Jun 01, 2021
Jackson Browne re-records "Doctor My Eyes" for a charity project
Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty ImagesJackson Browne has apparently re-recorded one of his classic songs for an upcoming charity project -- with...
Jun 01, 2021
The Moody Blues' John Lodge discusses positive message of his new solo single, "The Sun Will Shine"
Spirit of Unicorn MusicMoody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge recently released a new solo single called "The Sun Will Shine" that's available now via digital platforms. Lodge says he wrote the uplifti...
Jun 01, 2021
B.J. Thomas, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" singer, dead at 78
2911 Media / BJ Thomas EstateFive-time Grammy winner B.J. Thomas, best known for his hit "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," has died from complications due to stage four lung cancer. He was 78...
May 29, 2021
After Netflix exposure, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' Donovan cover is now out digitally
Blackheart RecordsIn 2004, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts released an Japan-only album called Naked, which featured a cover of Donovan's 1966 classic, "Season of the Witch." But the song has no...
May 28, 2021
Watch "Have a Cigar," first video from all-star Pink Floyd tribute album 'Still Wish You Were Here'
Cleopatra RecordsThe first single and video from the all-star Pink Floyd covers album Still Wish You Were Here has been released: a version of "Have a Cigar," sung by Dream Theater vocalist James LaBr...
May 28, 2021
David Bowie producer Tony Visconti explains why Bowie stopped touring, thinks new music may exist
L-David Bowie: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images; R- Tony Visconti: Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesDavid Bowie's longtime producer and friend Tony Visconti, who worked with the late legend on and off since 1969's "Spa...
May 28, 2021
New doc 'The Beatles And India' to come with companion album of Beatles covers
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesLast year saw the release of the documentary Meeting the Beatles In India, filmmaker Paul Saltzman's account of the time he spent at the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in In...
May 28, 2021