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40 Years On: Led Zeppelin's John Bonham Remembered
It was 40 years ago today (September 25th, 1980) that Led Zeppelin's John Bonham died of pulmonary edema, which is fluid accumulation in the lungs. The legendary drummer was just 32-years-old, and...
Music News Sep 24, 2020
Out Today: The Rolling Stones Release Archival 'Steel Wheels - Live' Multimedia Collection
Released today (September 25th) is the Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels Live - Atlantic City, New Jersey, culled from the band's December 19th, 1989 stop in Atlantic City's Convention Center. ...
Music News Sep 24, 2020
Tom Petty Producer Explains How 'Wildflowers' Was Pared Down To A Single Album
Fans are chomping at the bit for the October 16th release of the Tom Petty box set, Wildflowers & All The Rest. The "Deluxe Edition" features 15 home studio recordings made by Petty and is rounded...
Music News Sep 22, 2020
Guns N' Roses Guitarist Sheds Light On Past Three-Guitar Era
Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus spoke candidly about keeping the band sounding like a cohesive unit over the decades. Fortus, who has played every Guns show over the past 18 years, appeared...
Music News Sep 22, 2020
New John Lennon Book Breaks New Ground On Final New York Era
Out now is John Lennon 1980: The Final Days In The Life Of Beatle John. The book, which is the latest from noted Beatles biographer Ken Womack, serves as the followup to last year's excellent Soli...
Music News Sep 22, 2020
Happy Birthday, Bruce Springsteen!!!
Happy Birthday to "The Boss" -- Bruce Springsteen -- who turns 71 today (September 23rd)!!! Coming on October 23rd is Springsteen's latest album with the E Street Band, titled Letter To You. The 1...
Music News Sep 22, 2020
Four Seasons Co-Founder Tommy DeVito Dead From Covid At 92
Tommy DeVito, the guitarist and co-founding member of the Four Seasons, died on September 21st, at the age of 92 due to Covid-19. The group's Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio issued a joint statement ...
Music News Sep 22, 2020
New Poll Lists Top 20 Solo Ozzy Tracks
The readers of Ultimate-Guitar.com rated their favorite solo Ozzy Osbourne tracks over the past 40 years. Not surprisingly, seven of the songs came from his 1980 debut, Blizzard Of Ozz, and four from ...
Music News Sep 21, 2020
55 Years Ago Today: The Supremes Record 'I Hear A Symphony'
It was 55 years ago today (September 22nd, 1965) that the Supremes recorded their Number One hit, "I Hear A Symphony." The song was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland -- the team responsible for the gr...
Music News Sep 21, 2020
Matchbox Twenty Announces Career Spanning Vinyl Box Set
Set for release on November 20th is Matchbox Twenty's 2020 box set. The limited edition vinyl collection includes all five original studio albums -- including three debut pressings -- along with t...
Music News Sep 21, 2020
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