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The Kinks’ Dave Davies furious band name generates “sensitive content” warning on Twitter
BMGThe Kinks' Dave Davies is not at all happy with Twitter. As previously reported, The Kinks announced a new compilation, The Journey – Part 1, to celebrate the band’s 60th...
Feb 16, 2023
Depeche Mode adds fall tour dates supporting 'Memento Mori' album
Columbia RecordsDepeche Mode has announced a fall tour in support of the band's upcoming album, Memento Mori. The newly added U.S. dates run from September 29 in Austin, Texas, to December 15 in ...
Feb 16, 2023
John Lennon & Yoko Ono 'The Mike Douglas Show' co-hosting week will be subject of new documentary
Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesBack in early 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted the very popular daytime talk show The Mike Douglas ...
Feb 16, 2023
Bob Dylan, John Lennon & more make 'Rolling Stone’s' list of 50 Genuinely Horrible Albums by Brilliant Artists
Columbia Records, a division of Sony MusicRolling Stone magazine is out with another list that’s bound to get people talking. Following their controversial 200 Best Singers of All Time list...
Feb 16, 2023
“Eye of the Tiger” co-writer upset Nikki Haley used song to announce presidential run
Volcano Entertainment, III, L.L.C.Survivor keyboardist Frankie Sullivan, who co-wrote the band’s hit single “Eye of the Tiger,” is not happy that former South Carolina...
Feb 15, 2023
"Delighted and honored": Sting receives prestigious British songwriting accolade
Martin KierszenbaumIn a career full of awards and accolades, Sting has received one that really stands out. Sting has been made a Fellow of The Ivors Academy, the body that presents&nbs...
Feb 15, 2023
Brian May reveals “frustrations” with making Queen’s debut album
Hollywood Records This year marks the 50th anniversary of Queen’s self-titled debut album, and in a new interview, guitarist Brian May says things didn’t necessarily go the ...
Feb 15, 2023
Jerry Garcia can now give you a “hand” hanging your guitars
Clayton Call/RedfernsGuitar playing fans of The Grateful Dead can display their axes with the help of Jerry Garcia. Well, actually, his hand. Guitar.com reports that GuitarGr...
Feb 15, 2023
Bruce Springsteen performs “If I Was the Priest” live for the first time in over 50 years
Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band brought their tour to Houston, Texas Tuesday and treated the crowd to a very rare performance. Rolling Stone reports the set inc...
Feb 15, 2023
"We've seen this reassessment of the '80s:" Cyndi Lauper, George Michael pull ahead in Rock Hall fan vote
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of FameSince the nominees were announced two weeks ago, fans have been voting online for their favorite Rock & Roll Hall of Fame contenders &mda...
Feb 15, 2023