RIAA Gold and Platinum Awards Now Count Streaming
As sales of recorded music declines, streaming now counts towards gold and platinum awards certification.
Read MoreLongtime Allman Brothers Members Form New Band
Allman Brothers founders Jaimoe & Butch Trucks keep rocking as Les Brers. Will Gregg Allman sit in when they cross paths at festivals this summer?
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ZZ Top Filmmakers Need Your Help
The “Little Ol’ Band From Texas” wants fan footage to round out the documentary being made about them.
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announces Hollywood Bowl Dates
After teasing his fans on social media, Lynne has confirmed 3 Los Angeles shows. BCB has it on good authority that there will be more U.S. dates to come.
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2 Super Bowl Ads Using Queen Songs
Brands and ad agencies use America’s biggest night to showcase their products and creative talents. No surprise, then, that 2 spots feature all-time great Queen songs
Read More Jeff Lynne’s ELO To Announce U.S. Tour
A teaser comment and graphic on the classic rock legend’s social media pages indicates a US tour announcement is imminent
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Older Music Outselling Newer Releases
For the first time in history, older albums outsold new ones in 2015, according to a report conducted by Nielsen. Rock and roll is king…
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‘Girls’ Star to Portray Patti Smith in Biopic
A feature film about the relationship between the so-called godmother of punk and photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is set to begin filming this summer
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Second Jefferson Airplane Original Member Has Died
In a stunning turn of events, the band’s original co-lead vocalist, who preceded Grace Slick, died on the same day as co-founder Paul Kantner
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The Cars Box Set and Best Of Coming
The new wave band from Boston will see all of their studio LPs released via The Cars box set. Plus an 18-song hits collection with some unreleased versions
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