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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch releases single with new band The Speaker Wars
Frontiers Music SrlTom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch has released a new song from his upcoming album with his new band, The Speaker Wars.The group — made up of Lynch, ...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

Ringo Starr did not expect The Beatles to win a Grammy this year
Disney/Randy HolmesBack in February, The Beatles won a Grammy for best rock performance for their single “Now and Then.” And the win was a very special one for Ringo Starr.“I d...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

Frank Ferrer shares ‘disappointment’ at Guns N’ Roses departure
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesFormer Guns N' Roses drummer Frank Ferrer is speaking out following the recent announcement that he’s departing the band after playing with them for the last 19 years.&l...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

50th anniversary reissue of Wings’ 'Venus and Mars' celebrated with new 4K live videos
MPL/UMeThe 50th anniversary reissue of Venus and Mars, the 1975 album from Paul McCartney's band Wings, is out now. To mark the release they’ve shared some new performance clips of son...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

Dire Straits to release 40th anniversary edition of 'Brothers in Arms'
Mercury Records/Warner Bros. RecordsDire Straits is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their hit album Brothers in Arms with a new reissue.Brothers in Arms 40th Anniversary Edition will be ...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

Eddie Vedder, Stephen Marley cover Neil Young for upcoming tribute album
Cinema Music Group/Killphonic RecordsThe music of Neil Young is being celebrated on an upcoming tribute album, and now we have another preview.Two new tracks from Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

On This Day, March 21, 1994: Bruce Springsteen wins an Oscar for 'Streets of Philadelphia'
On This Day, March 21, 1994…Bruce Springsteen added an Oscar to his trophy case, winning the Academy Award for best original song for “Streets of Philadelphia,” which he wrote for t...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

Neil Young cancels plans for free concert in Ukraine
Astrida Valigorsky/Getty ImagesNeil Young is no longer planning to play a free concert in Ukraine.In early March, Young announced that he and his band The Chrome Hearts were in talks to open thei...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

Ramones frontman Joey Ramone inspires new children’s book
Drag CityRamones frontman Joey Ramone has inspired a new children’s book.Gabba Gabba We Accept You: The Wonderous Tale of Joey Ramone, being released June 27, is described as a “pictu...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025

The Brothers preview Allman Brothers Band tribute with performance video
Courtesy of The BrothersSupergroup The Brothers will return to Madison Square Garden in April for another tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, and music fans are getting a little taste of what to...
Jill Lances Mar 21, 2025
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