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Flashback: The First Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
It was 36 years ago Sunday tonight (January 23rd, 1986) that the first inductees entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at New York City's Waldorf-Astoria. The inaugural class o...
Jan 20, 2022
Foo Fighters Net Worth's Revealed
The Foo Fighters' individual net worths were tabulated by MetalCastle.net. Not surprisingly, after 25 years in the business, the Foos have reaped the rewards befitting a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
Jan 20, 2022
The Who, Stevie Nicks, Elvis Costello, & Foo Fighters On Board For 'Jazz Fest 2022'
The Who are set to play the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 30th. The Festival, which plays at the Fairgrounds Race Course, runs from April 29th to May 8th. "Jazz Fest" wil...
Jan 20, 2022
Out Today: John Mellencamp's 'Strickly A One-Eyed Jack'
Out today (January 21st) is John Mellencamp's 25th album, Strictly A One-Eyed Jack, which features three new collaborations with Bruce Springsteen. The new team-ups come after a series get-togethe...
Jan 20, 2022
Elton John Back On The Road
Elton John is back on the road after nearly two years. Ultimate Classic Rock reported the "Rocket Man" -- who had played his last full-scale concert back on March 7th, 2020 in Parramatta, Australia --...
Jan 20, 2022
Flashback: Bob Dylan Releases 'Blood On The Tracks'
It was 47 years ago today (January 20th, 1975) that Bob Dylan's 15th studio set, the groundbreaking, Blood On The Tracks, was released. The album, which was Dylan's return to his Columbia Reco...
Jan 19, 2022
Flashback: The Beatles Release 'Meet The Beatles'
It was 58 years ago today -- January 20th, 1964 -- that arguably the most important rock album of all time was released, the Beatles' Meet The Beatles. Although, it wasn't the first Beatles re...
Jan 19, 2022
Kiss Adds New U.S. Dates
Kiss has rolled out four new stops on their "End Of The World Tour." The May dates include shows in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Dayton, Ohio; Hartford, Connecticut; and Raleigh, North Carolina. Blabbermouth...
Jan 19, 2022
Jimi Hendrix Estate Battling Experience Members' Heirs
Lawyers representing the Jimi Hendrix estate -- Experience Hendrix, LLC -- and Sony Music Entertainment preemptively filed suit on January 18th against the estates of late-Jimi Hendrix Experience memb...
Jan 19, 2022
Pete Townshend On Eddie Vedder Being Close To His Brothers
Pete Townshend spoke about his -- and his younger brothers' -- close relationship with Eddie Vedder. Townshend recalled to Mojo meeting the Pearl Jam frontman after the Berkeley, California stop o...
Jan 19, 2022