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Roy Thomas Baker, Producer Of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ The Cars, Journey, Mötley Crüe, And More, Dies At 78
Renowned music producer Roy Thomas Baker, best known for his work with Queen, The Cars, Foreigner, and other iconic acts, has died at the age of 78. Baker played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of...
Apr 23, 2025
Phish Wins 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Fan Vote, With Inductees To Be Announced On ‘American Idol’
Phish emerged victorious in the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote, securing over 329,000 votes and surpassing runner-up Bad Company by nearly 50,000 votes. The Top Five in the fan vote was ro...
Apr 22, 2025
SZA’s ‘SOS’ Breaks Record For Most Weeks In Top 10 On Billboard 200 Among Albums By Women, Surpassing Adele’s ’21’
SZA's SOS has just made history by surpassing Adele's 21 for the most weeks in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 among albums by women, as it secures its 85th total week within the top tier. came in 202...
Apr 22, 2025
Rare Paul McCartney Photos Will Be Featured In Special Exhibition In Los Angeles
A series of recently unearthed photos by Paul McCartney taken between December 1963 and February 1964 are set to be displayed this spring at the Gagosian LA art gallery. The exhibition is titled, "Rea...
Apr 20, 2025
ZZ Top Announce Summer 2025 North American Tour
ZZ Top has just revealed the dates on their summer 2025 North American tour. The just-added shows are part of a two-leg jaunt that continues the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band's ongoing Elevation Tou...
Apr 16, 2025
The Who Part Ways With Their Longtime Drummer Zak Starkey
On Wednesday (April 16), the Who announced that they have decided to part ways with drummer Zak Starkey after nearly three decades in the band. The decision comes just three weeks after the drummer pe...
Apr 16, 2025
Larry Bastian, Co-Writer Of Garth Brooks’ No. 1 Hit, “‘Unanswered Prayers,” Dies At 90
Renowned country music songwriter Larry Bastian passed away on Sunday, April 6, at age 90. Born on September 1, 1934, in Porterville, California, Bastian initially worked as a biologist before pursuin...
Apr 14, 2025
Stevie Nicks Announces 2025 Headlining Solo Tour Dates
On Monday (April 14), Stevie Nicks unveiled the dates and details of her upcoming solo headlining tour, which will intersect with her guest appearances on Billy Joel's upcoming tour. The 76-year-old r...
Apr 14, 2025
Barry Manilow Announces 2025 North America Arena Tour, “The Last Concerts”
Barry Manilow has just announced the dates and details of what he is calling "The Last Concerts," a final tour across the US and Canada slated to take place this spring and summer. The 17-date headlin...
Apr 14, 2025
New Patsy Cline Recordings Released 62 Years After Her Death
As part of Record Store Day on Saturday (April 12), new music from the late country legend Patsy Cline was released on a limited-edition two-LP set titled, Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954-1963...
Apr 13, 2025