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Tribute to Pink Floyd's 'Animals' featuring members of Yes, Jethro Tull and more due in November
Purple Pyramid RecordsA veritable menagerie of well-known musicians have lent their talents to a new tribute to Pink Floyd's classic 1977 concept album Animals that will be released November 19 on CD ...
Oct 11, 2021
Paul McCartney says John Lennon instigated the breakup of The Beatles
The Beatles in 1967; John Downing/Getty ImagesIt's been over 50 years since Paul McCartney announced that The Beatles were going their separate ways. While fans still speculate who initiated...
Oct 11, 2021
Blondie releases digital EP featuring rare 1981 Christmas tune recorded with hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy
Capitol Records/UMeWith the holiday season approaching, Blondie has released a new three-track EP featuring a rare 1981 Christmas tune called "Yuletide Throwdown" that the band recorded with hip-hop l...
Oct 11, 2021
The Romantics' Mike Skill says newly released debut solo album shows fans his sound and his voice
SkillsongsFounding Romantics guitarist Mike Skill has just released his debut solo album, Skill...Mike Skill, which is available now via digital formats, with a vinyl version ...
Oct 11, 2021
John Lennon's "Imagine" certified triple platinum; multiple events planned to mark Lennon's birthday Saturday
Universal Music GroupOn the eve of what would've been the late John Lennon's 81st birthday comes word that "Imagine," the classic peace anthem Lennon co-wrote with wife Yoko Ono, has been certified tr...
Oct 08, 2021
Sammy Hagar's 2021 Birthday Bash being held on Catalina Island this week; Saturday's show streaming at nugs.net
Credit: Leah SteigerSammy Hagar's 2021 edition of his annual Birthday Bash is taking place this week, featuring three special performances by the Red Rocker and his band The Circle at the Catalina Cas...
Oct 08, 2021
Rob Thomas to release first Christmas album October 22
Atlantic RecordsRob Thomas is bringing us holiday joy with his first-ever Christmas album. Due out October 22, it's called Something About Christmas Time, and is available for pre-order now. Over the ...
Oct 08, 2021
Listen to Joni Mitchell duet with James Taylor on Taylor's "You Can Close Your Eyes" at 1970 show
Credit: Sherry Rayn BarnettA rare duet between Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, featuring the famed singer/songwriters performing Taylor's song "You Can Close Your Eyes" in October 1970 at a concert at...
Oct 08, 2021
The Moody Blues' John Lodge to release new live solo album, 'The Royal Affair and After,' in December
Keeping the Faith for Halesouth Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge revealed earlier this year that he planned to release a live album featuring performances from his stint as an opening act on the ...
Oct 08, 2021
Virtual John Lennon tribute concert, featuring Peter Frampton, Matt Sorum and more, taking place Saturday
Courtesy of Veeps/Open Eyes RecordsThis Saturday, October 9, marks what would've been John Lennon's 81st birthday, and to commemorate the special day, the third annual "Dear John" charity tribute conc...
Oct 08, 2021