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It was 53 years ago Sunday (May 30th, 1968) that the Beatles began recording their 30-song self-titled double album, which is commonly known as "The White Album." On May 30th, 1968, the "White Album&#...

Happy Birthday to Gladys Knight, who turns 77 today (May 28th)!!! Born in Atlanta, Knight got her start performing gospel music in her local church choir, and by the age of seven she won first prize o...

It was 52 years ago Saturday -- May 29th, 1969 -- that the self-titled debut album by Crosby, Stills, & Nash was released. The supergroup, which formed the previous year, capped the decade and pro...

Happy Birthday to John Fogerty -- the man Bruce Springsteen has often introduced as "The Hank Williams of his generation" -- who turns 76 today (May 28th)!!! Between 1968 and 1972, John Fogerty wrote ...

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith offered an update on how returning guitarist John Frusciante is gelling now back with the band. In December 2019, Red Hot Chili Peppers parted ways with guitar...

Sammy Hagar & The Circle welcomed frontman Vince Neil on stage on Wednesday night (May 26th). Ultimate Classic Rock reported during the band's gig at Orlando, Florida's Seneff Arts Plaza, ...

Quite possibly the most complete and pristine looking fan-shot footage of George Harrison live in concert has made its way online. YouTuber "AdamBound," who's been known in Beatles circles for unc...

Released today (May 28th) is the latest David Bowie archival collection, titled The Width Of A Circle The new 34-track double-disc features a string of non-LP singles, alternate versions, and unreleas...

Wolfgang Van Halen revealed that he used his dad Eddie Van Halen's legendary signature "Frankenstein" guitar during the sessions for his upcoming Mammoth WVH debut set. When asked by Gui...

The Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate the 30th anniversary since the release of their 1991 debut studio album, Gish, with a two-hour livestream featuring Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin on Satur...