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On This Day, May 5, 1981: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released 'Hard Promises'
On This Day, May 5, 1981 ...Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released their fourth studio album, Hard Promises.The album featured the future Petty classic "The Waiting," as well as “Insider," a...
May 05, 2025
David Lee Roth headlines Maryland’s M3 Rock Festival in his first public show in five years
Chris McKay/Getty Images for Live NationOn Saturday, while Sammy Hagar was in Las Vegas performing Van Halen classics during his The Best of All Worlds residency, the band's origin...
May 05, 2025
The Rolling Stones to release 'Exile on Main St.' on limited-edition red vinyl
Universal MusicThe Rolling Stones are set to release their iconic album Exile on Main St. on limited-edition red vinyl.The reissue is part of The Stones' #StonesRed series, with only 2,000 copies on d...
May 05, 2025
The Who launches giveaway for new book, 'Their Generation: The Who In America 1967-69'
Omnibus PressA new book focused on The Who’s early tours of America has just been released, and the rockers are giving one lucky fan a chance to win a copy, along with an exclusive gic...
May 02, 2025
Bruce Springsteen on how he really feels about his nickname, The Boss
Al Pereira/WireImageBruce Springsteen is apparently not the biggest fan of his famous nickname."'The Boss', which dogged me my whole life, still does," he shared on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awar...
May 02, 2025
Christopher Cross’ self-titled debut gets expanded reissue
Ominvore RecordingsChristopher Cross’ iconic debut album has just gotten an update.An expanded edition of Cross’ Grammy-winning self-titled debut is out now on digital services, featuring ...
May 02, 2025
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts announce new album, 'Talkin To The Trees'
Reprise RecordsNeil Young has finally announced details of his new album with The Chrome Hearts.The rocker and his new band will release Talkin To The Trees on June 13. The album is Young’s...
May 02, 2025
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry reunite for Janie’s Fund show
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry were back onstage together Wednesday night for a San Francisco show benefiting Tyler’s organization Janie’s Fund.Photos...
May 02, 2025
On This Day, May 2, 1972: Bruce Springsteen auditioned for Columbia Records
On This Day, May 2, 1972 ...A 22-year-old Bruce Springsteen auditioned for Columbia Records A&R exec John Hammond in New York City. Hammond was known for working with such artists as Billie Holida...
May 02, 2025
R.E.M. releases 'Radio Free Europe 2025' EP to coincide with World Press Freedom Day
Craft Recordings/ConcordR.E.M. has released a new EP to help support a free press.The Athens rockers, who broke up in 2011, just released the five-track benefit EP Radio Free Europe 2025. The release ...
May 02, 2025