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Restauranteur says Patti Smith once made a server cry for not bringing bread
Al Pereira/WireImageNew York City restauranteur Keith McNally has outed musician Patti Smith for her rude behavior.McNally, who is behind such NYC restaurants as Balthazar and Minetta Tavern, has a ne...
Apr 17, 2025
Dead & Company, Bruce Springsteen among this year’s Pollstar Award winners
courtesy of PollstarDead & Company and Bruce Springsteen were among the winners at the 36th annual Pollstar Awards, which were held Wednesday in Los Angeles.Dead & Company took home the trophy...
Apr 17, 2025
'Insomnia', book by Robbie Robertson about his work with Martin Scorsese, coming in November
Crown PublishingIn addition to his own musical endeavors, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Robbie Robertson spent years working with his close friend Martin Scorsese on many of the filmmaker's bigge...
Apr 17, 2025
The Marshall Tucker Band founding member Doug Gray taking hiatus from the road
Photo Credit: Mariah GrayThe Marshall Tucker Band is set to kick off their All Our Friends Tour in May, but it will be without founding member and lead singer Doug Gray.The band, best known ...
Apr 17, 2025
On This Day, April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, 'McCartney'
On This Day, April 17, 1970…Paul McCartney released his debut solo album, McCartney, which he recorded secretly, performing all the instruments himself, with some contributions from his wife Li...
Apr 17, 2025
Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Blind Spot’ from 'Tracks II'
Sony MusicBruce Springsteen has shared another preview of his upcoming box set Tracks II: The Lost Albums.The Boss has released the song “Blind Spot,” off the set’s Streets of P...
Apr 17, 2025
New book takes in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen’s 'Born to Run' in time for 50th anniversary
DoubledayBruce Springsteen’s Born to Run will celebrate its 50th anniversary in August, and to coincide with the milestone, a new book is set to delve into the iconic album.T...
Apr 17, 2025
The Who part ways with drummer Zak Starkey after almost 30 years
Carsten Koall/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have parted ways with their longtime touring drummer Zak Starkey, son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr...
Apr 16, 2025
Toto’s Steve Lukather says hit song ‘Africa' is a ‘blessing and a curse’
Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsWhile the song “Africa” was a huge hit for Toto, guitarist Steve Lukather reveals in a new interview that he has mixed feelings about the tune.During an appearance on...
Apr 16, 2025
Elton John and Brandi Carlile's charity foundations join forces with $1 million goal
Peggy SirotaElton John has his Elton John AIDS Foundation and his musical partner Brandi Carlile has her Looking Out Foundation. Following their musical team up, their charity initiatives&nb...
Apr 16, 2025