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The Doors' Robby Krieger & John Densmore sing praises of new deluxe L.A. Woman reissue
RhinoThe deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of The Doors' classic 1971 album L.A. Woman was released Friday. The three-CD/one-LP collection features a newly remastered version of the album on one CD, and...
Dec 06, 2021
Tom Petty receives posthumous honorary doctorate of music from University of Florida
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesThe University of Florida has awarded the late Tom Petty an honorary doctorate of music. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the school's board of trustees voted unanimously on Fr...
Dec 06, 2021
Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone to release new solo album in January; check out lead single, "Melting Snow"
Spirit of Unicorn MusicLongtime Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone will release his first solo album in nearly 50 years, Deeper than My Roots, on February 4. The project was a true family affair, as...
Dec 03, 2021
50th anniversary reissue of The Doors' 'L.A. Woman' released today; "Riders on the Storm" video premieres
RhinoThe deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of The Doors' classic 1971 album, L.A. Woman, got its release today. As previously reported, L.A. Woman: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is available as a thre...
Dec 03, 2021
It's the "Little Things": ABBA officially releases their first Christmas single
Capitol Records/UMGNext year will mark ABBA's 50th anniversary as a band. Just in time for that major milestone, the Swedish superstars have released their first, official Christmas song, "...
Dec 03, 2021
Styx, REO Speedwagon and Loverboy teaming up for the Live & Unzoomed Tour in 2022
Todd Gallopo; Randee St. NicholasStyx and REO Speedwagon will sail away together next year on a U.S. co-headlining tour, and they're taking Loverboy with them as their special guest. The Live & Un...
Dec 03, 2021
The Temptations to release new studio album, 'Temptations 60,' in January, celebrating group's 60th anniversary
UMeMotown legends The Temptations will continue their 60th anniversary celebrations next year when they release a new studio album titled Temptations 60 on January 28. The 12-track collection includes...
Dec 03, 2021
Mariah Carey's mind is blown after "All I Want for Christmas Is You" earns RIAA Diamond Award
Credit: Bryan TanakaMariah Carey has made history. Her 1994 classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is now RIAA-certified Diamond and becomes the first holiday song to sell over 10 million copi...
Dec 03, 2021
Greg Lake's widow, Regina, relaunching late ELP frontman's Manticore Records label
Credit: Alfred LigammariManticore Records, the record label founded by late Emerson, Lake & Palmer frontman Greg Lake, is being relaunched by his widow, Regina Lake. "It was always Greg's wish to ...
Dec 03, 2021
Elton John and Ed Sheeran step into a "Merry Christmas" with new holiday single
Atlantic RecordsElton John and his pal U.K. pop star Ed Sheeran are making sure fans ring in the holidays with a little extra cheer with their new single, "Merry Christmas." The song, which they co-wr...
Dec 03, 2021