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Rolling Stones Drummer Breaks Silence On New Gig
Steve Jordan, the late-Charlie Watts' replacement, spoke in depth about taking over the drum chair for the Rolling Stones. Jordan, Keith Richards' collaborator and drummer in his X-Pensive Win...
Music News Dec 06, 2021

Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators Unveil New Song
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators unveiled a new song called "Fill My World." In a press release, Slash opened up about the song, saying, "Musically, I came up with it at my studio." ...
Music News Dec 05, 2021

Flashback: The Rolling Stones Perform 1969 Altamont Speedway Concert
It was 52 years ago today (December 6th, 1969) that the Rolling Stones held their ill-fated free concert at the Altamont Speedway in Livermore, California. The bill, which also included Santana, the J...
Music News Dec 05, 2021

Quick Takes: Van Halen, Tom Morello, Alex Lifeson, & Kirk Hammett, Guns N' Roses
David Lee Roth revealed that he in fact designed Eddie Van Halen's signature red, white, and black Stratocaster -- commonly referred to as the "Frankenstrat." Roth posted a video after uploading o...
Music News Dec 05, 2021

Flashback: The Beatles Release 'Rubber Soul'
It was 56 years ago today (December 6th, 1965) that the Beatles released their groundbreaking sixth album, Rubber Soul in America. Also released in conjunction to the album was the band's first of...
Music News Dec 05, 2021

Bruce Springsteen Taps Legendary 1980 Show For Latest Vault Release
Bruce Springsteen has tapped the E Street Band's December 28th, 1980 Nassau Coliseum show as his latest official vault release. Nassau Coliseum: December 28, 1980 -- which had been bootlegged for ...
Music News Dec 05, 2021

Tom Petty Receives Posthumous Ph.D. For Music
The University of Florida has awarded the late, great Tom Petty an honorary Ph.D. The Associated Press reported, "The school's board of trustees unanimously voted to award Thomas Earl Petty a posthumo...
Music News Dec 05, 2021

Styx, REO Speedwagon, & Loverboy Set For 'Live & unZoomed' Summer Tour
Styx and REO Speedwagon are gearing up for 35-city summer trek, dubbed the "Live & unZoomed" tour with special guests Loverboy opening at all dates. Styx and REO will alternate headlining each nig...
Music News Dec 05, 2021

Marilyn Manson Removed From Best Rap Song Grammy Nomination
Marilyn Manson has been removed from Best Rap Song Grammy nominations. According to The New York Times, the academy has withdrawn Manson's Best Rap Song nomination for his contributions on "Jail, ...
Music News Dec 02, 2021

Remembering The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson
Saturday (December 4th) marks what would've been the 77th birthday of Beach Boys co-founder and drummer Dennis Wilson. For most of his life, Dennis was overshadowed by his older brother Brian, who...
Music News Dec 02, 2021
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