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Billy Idol, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath among artists set to perform at 2021 Above Ground benefit concert
Courtesy of GoldenvoiceBilly Idol and Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath are among the performers scheduled to take part in the 2021 edition of their Above Ground benefit concert, an event organized by Dave Nav...
Oct 18, 2021
"Oh No!" Former President Trump has 'til the end of the day to respond to "Electric Avenue" copyright lawsuit
Tom Curtis/WireImageFormer President Donald Trump famously lived on Fifth Avenue in New York and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., but he may have to stay away from "Electric Avenue." Trump has...
Oct 18, 2021
Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie among initial presenters announced for 2021 Rock Hall ceremony
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FamePaul McCartney is among the initial list of celebrity presenters and performers announced for the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, taking p...
Oct 18, 2021
Watch music video for Deep Purple's new cover of Love's "7 and 7 Is"
earMUSICDeep Purple recently released a cover of Love's classic 1966 garage-rock song "7 and 7 Is" as the first single from their upcoming studio album, Turning to Crime. Now the veteran U.K. ha...
Oct 18, 2021
Elton John's post-surgery present? His first UK #1 in 16 years
Interscope RecordsIt's the best "get well" present he could've received: Elton John has scored his first number-one single on the U.K. charts in 16 years. The song that did it for the Rocket Man is, o...
Oct 18, 2021
Longtime Elvis Presley drummer Ron Tutt, who also played on Billy Joel's "Piano Man," dead at 83
Ron Tutt in 2001; Jon Super/RedfernsDrummer Ron Tutt, who played with Elvis Presley's longtime backing group the TCB Band from 1969 to Elvis' passing in 1977 and also worked with many other famous art...
Oct 18, 2021
Listen to ex-Journey singer Steve Perry's smooth, soulful rendition of "Winter Wonderland"
Cover: Jeff Wack/Fantasy RecordsFormer Journey frontman Steve Perry has released his take on the yuletide classic "Winter Wonderland" in advance of his recently announced first-ever holiday album, The...
Oct 15, 2021
At Rolling Stones' LA show, Mick Jagger shades Paul McCartney over McCartney's "blues cover band" diss
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesDuring a recent interview with The New Yorker, Paul McCartney took a dig at The Rolling Stones when asked whether he thought The Beatles were a better band than their British Inv...
Oct 15, 2021
Crazy Little Singalong: Star-studded 'Queen Family Singalong' special to air on ABC in November
ABCIn honor of its 50th anniversary, Queen will be celebrated on the fourth and latest installment of ABC's Singalong franchise, which will air November 4 at 8 p.m. Hosted by Emmy-winning actor and si...
Oct 15, 2021
The Rolling Stones add November 23 show in Florida that will close out US tour
Credit: J.RoseThe Rolling Stones are giving fans an extra chance to see them perform on their current No Filter Tour of the U.S. The band has just announced a November 23 concert at the Hard Rock Live...
Oct 15, 2021