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Flashback: Ringo Starr Hits Number One With 'Photograph'
It was 49 years ago this week (November 24th to November 30th, 1973), that Ringo Starr's "Photograph" hit the Number One spot. The song was co-written with his former Beatles bandmate George Harri...
Nov 22, 2022
Flashback: The Band And Friends Perform 'The Last Waltz'
It was 46 Thanksgivings ago (November 25th, 1976) that the Band played its most famous -- and final -- concert. Billed as The Last Waltz, the show at Winterland in San Francisco featured the group, al...
Nov 22, 2022
Metallica To Livestream 2022 'Helping Hands' Benefit
On December 16th, Metallica will stream its 2022 Helping Hands Concert in benefit of the band's All Within My Hands foundation, live on Paramount+. The show will take place at L.A.'s Microsoft...
Nov 22, 2022
Flashback: John Lennon Joins Elton John Onstage At Madison Square Garden
It was 48 Thanksgiving's ago (November 28th, 1974) when John Lennon joined Elton John on stage for a brief set of songs at New York's legendary Madison Square Garden. Lennon's appearance h...
Nov 22, 2022
Bob Dylan Fans In Uproar Over Fake Autographed Books
Some Bob Dylan fans are receiving $600 refunds after their personally autographed books were send out using an auto-pen reproduction of his "John Hancock." Rolling Stone reported publishers Simon &...
Nov 22, 2022
The Doors Release 'Paris Blues' Archival Set On Friday
Out on Friday (November 25th) is the Doors' new Record Store Day release titled, Paris Blues. The blues-themes set features the official premiere of the band's last unheard unreleased song -- ...
Nov 22, 2022
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' 'Live At The Fillmore (1997)' Out On Friday
Set for release on Friday (November 25th) is Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' four-CD / six LP-set, Live At The Fillmore (1997). The collection, which was produced by Heartbreakers guitarist Mik...
Nov 22, 2022
Journey's Jonathan Cain Fires Back At Neal Schon's Lawsuit
Journey's Jonathan Cain issued a statement regarding the lawsuit filed against him by his longtime bandmate and collaborator Neal Schon. Schon's suit is based around a corporate American Expre...
Nov 22, 2022
Jane's Addiction Jams With Josh Klinghoffer
The reunited Jane's Addiction welcomed ousted Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer on stage for a mini-set of their classics. Klinghoffer, who has jumped stage with the band previously...
Nov 21, 2022
Queen + Adam Lambert Eyeing North American Dates
Brian May says that Queen + Adam Lambert are eying a return to the road in 2023. During a new chat with Variety, May admitted, "There's a strong possibility that we'll be going out together again. We'...
Nov 21, 2022