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Listen: Bob Seger Releases Glenn Frey Tribute Song
The classic rock legends and fellow Detroit natives were friends for 49 years. “You were here, now you’re gone.” The song is available as a free download
Read More2017 Experience Hendrix Tour Adds Names
Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Billy Cox, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Beth Hart and Doyle Bramhall II will perform on the annual celebration of Jimi Hendrix.
Read MoreProminent Recording Engineer Bill Price Dies at 72
One of the top engineers in the U.K., he worked on classic recordings by everyone from Paul McCartney to the Sex Pistols to Guns N’ Roses.
Read MoreElton John, Carey Perform at Wedding For Millions
Just two weeks after her “performance” on New Year’s Eve, Carey made millions to sing at a wedding for a Russian billionaire’s 19-year-old granddaughter
Read MoreSex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten Publishes Songbook
Four decades after the Sex Pistols’ brief run, singer John Lydon has collected his songs and artwork into a limited-edition book. Plus: a Rotten Q&A!
Read MoreDick Gautier, ‘Get Smart’ Robot, Dies at 85
Hymie the Robot would take his orders a little too literally on the TV sitcom. The actor earned a Tony nom for his portrayal of a rock star on Bye Bye Birdie
Read MoreGrateful Dead to Reissue Entire Album Catalog
The San Francisco icons continue their 50th anniversary celebration by reissuing their entire studio and live album catalog. Their 1967 debut is first up.
Read MoreRoy Orbison ‘Black & White Night 30’ Coming
A legendary concert featuring guests like Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Jackson Browne is getting the deluxe treatment for its 30th anniversary.
Read MoreDavid Byrne Joan of Arc Musical Premieres in Feb.
We too wish the headline read ‘Talking Heads Reuniting’ but any new music from David Byrne is still a good thing. His new musical opens next month.
Read MoreJohn Wetton of Asia Battling Cancer
The lead singer and bassist for such classic rock acts as Uriah Heep, UK and King Crimson, was to open with Asia for Journey. Instead he will undergo chemotherapy
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