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Poco singer/steel guitarist Rusty Young, who wrote and sang "Crazy Love," dead at 75
Credit: Henry DiltzFounding Poco singer and multi-instrumentalist Rusty Young, known for his influential lap-steel guitar playing with the pioneering country-rock group, died Wednesday after suffering...
Apr 15, 2021
Micky Dolenz, Peter Buck among artists taking part in virtual Adam Schlesinger tribute concert
Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosThe Monkees' Micky Dolenz and R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck are among dozens of artists that will participate in a virtual tribute concert saluting late Fountains of Wayn...
Apr 15, 2021
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts: Gwen Stefani marks the 25th anniversary of "Don't Speak"
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images In another installment of "This will make you feel old," today Gwen Stefani is marking the 25th anniversary of one of her biggest hits ever: "...
Apr 15, 2021
Check out previously unreleased early version of the CSNY classic "Our House"
RhinoA previously unreleased early version of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's classic Graham Nash-penned ballad "Our House," which will be featured on the forthcoming expanded 50th anniversary reissue ...
Apr 15, 2021
Mick Jagger to auction NFT inspired by new Dave Grohl collaboration "Eazy Sleazy" for charity
Courtesy of Universal MusicHot on the heels of the release of Mick Jagger's new collaborative single with Dave Grohl, "Eazy Sleazy," the Rolling Stones frontman has announced plans to make available a...
Apr 15, 2021
Peter Frampton, Brad Whitford among artists participating in Stream-A-Thon virtual benefit Sunday
Courtesy of J&R AdventuresPeter Frampton, Aerosmith's Brad Whitford, Warren Haynes and Toto are among the dozens of artists slated to take part in acclaimed blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa's second annu...
Apr 15, 2021
Ex-Tommy Tutone guitarist Jim Keller talks working on his new solo album with Mitchell Froom, David Hidalgo
Orange Mountain MusicFounding Tommy Tutone guitarist/songwriter Jim Keller recently released a new solo album called By No Means, a collection of 11 well-crafted tunes rich with wry, dark humor and fe...
Apr 15, 2021
Toto releasing live album and video this June, documenting 2020 virtual concert that introduced new lineup
The Players Club/Mascot Label GroupLast November, Toto introduced its new lineup with a special virtual concert in Los Angeles that was livestreamed globally. Now an album and video documenting the sh...
Apr 14, 2021
Heart's Ann Wilson to sing national anthem to kick off NFL Draft
Credit: Criss CainHeart's Ann Wilson will perform the national anthem to kick off the 2021 NFL Draft, which takes place over two days later this month, starting Thursday, April 29, at 8 p.m. ET. In ad...
Apr 14, 2021
Moderna music and J&J jams: Spotify shares "Vaccine Songs" playlist
iStock/Filip ViranovskiSpotify users seem to create playlists for nearly every activity imaginable, so why not one for getting a vaccine? The streaming platform notes that since January 1, users have ...
Apr 14, 2021