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Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of The Gap Band, dies at 73
(L-R) Robert Wilson, Charlie Wilson and Ronnie Wilson of the Gap Band Alexander Tamargo/Getty ImagesRonnie Wilson, a founding member of legendary funk and soul group The Gap Band has died. He was 73. ...
Nov 03, 2021
The Beatles' 'Let It Be' to be focus of new episode of 'Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums' podcast
Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMeThe Beatles' Let It Be will be among the albums profiled during the second season of the Amazon Original weekly podcast Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums, which premieres...
Nov 03, 2021
Whitesnake's David Coverdale says new deluxe 'Restless Heart' reissue is "like [an] amazing box of chocolates"
RhinoWhitesnake recently released the latest installment of its deluxe reissue campaign, a four-CD/DVD set focusing on the band's 1997 studio album, Restless Heart. The Restless Heart: Super Deluxe Ed...
Nov 03, 2021
Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls & more playing inaugural Innings Festival Florida
C3 PresentsArizona's baseball-themed Innings Festival is coming to the East Coast next year. The inaugural Innings Festival Florida will take place March 19-20 in Tampa, and Green Day will headline th...
Nov 02, 2021
Paul McCartney discusses songwriting process in new Q&A celebrating release of 'The Lyrics' book
©Mary McCartneyPaul McCartney's new book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, was released today. As previously reported, the two-volume book profiles 154 songs McCartney wrote throughout his career...
Nov 02, 2021
Director of 'Midas Man,' upcoming biopic about Beatles manager Brian Epstein, expected to exit project
Courtesy of StudioPOWMidas Man, an upcoming biopic about late Beatles manager Brian Epstein, will continue production although its director, Jonas Akerlund, apparently will be dropping off the project...
Nov 02, 2021
All we want for Christmas? Another Mariah Carey AppleTV+ special, of course
Courtesy of Apple TV+Now that Mariah Carey has officially declared it to be the start of the Christmas season, what better time for her to announce her latest holiday project? For the second year in a...
Nov 02, 2021
"Whisky Drinkers & Hell Raisers": ZZ Top introducing its own whisky brand, Tres Hombres
Courtesy of Balcones DistillingZZ Top has partnered with the Waco, Texas-based Balcones Distilling company to create the band's own unique brand of whiskey, Tres Hombres, named after the Rock & Ro...
Nov 02, 2021
Gwen Stefani donates $185,000 in ticket sales to children's charity
Robb DippleWith Gwen Stefani about to wrap up her ultra-successful Las Vegas residency at the end of the week, the singer is making sure to leave a lasting remark on a local charity. At the start...
Nov 02, 2021
Alice Cooper lines up brief 2022 US tour in January and February
Credit: Jenny RisherAlice Cooper has announced plans for his first series of U.S. shows in 2022. The shock rocker has lined up eight concerts in the Midwest and Southeast prior to his previously headl...
Nov 02, 2021