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June 26, 2021: Longtime Skid Row Singer Johnny Solinger Dies at 55
“We are saddened to hear the news of our brother,” wrote the band of his passing. He succeeded Sebastian Bach to become the group’s longest tenured singer
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Graham Nash Publishes Children’s Book Based on ‘Our House’
The beautifully illustrated book, based on his 1970 song with CSNY, is described as a “magical visual journey for readers of all ages”
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Beach Boys Share More Tracks From New Box Set
The collection includes more than 100 previously unreleased tracks, live recordings, alternate versions, isolated backing tracks and more, from the album sessions
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Toto Releases Live Album: Watch
Steve Lukather says “This first look at the new line-up sets the stage for a chapter in our history we can’t wait to write”
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David Crosby Prematurely Teases CSN Documentary
In a wide-ranging interview with Howard Stern, Croz opened up about an array of topics. Of the possible film, there are “10,000 hours of footage” available
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Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child Book Coming
The title features discussions with his contemporaries, including fellow musicians and other scene makers. “You’ll be happily immersed… in no time”
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Journey Shares 1st New Song in Years: ‘The Way We Used To Be’
The band unveiled their new lineup with the first song of more than several dozen they’ve written during lockdown. Watch the animated video
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Foreigner Announces Massive 2021 Tour
The tour begins in the U.S. with dates in 42 states through November. It continues in 2022 with an extensive international leg in 16 countries
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Metallica’s Black Album Gets 30th Anniversary Editions
A Limited Edition Deluxe Box set contains over 24 hours of music. A tribute album, The Metallica Blacklist, features covers from over 50 artists
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Squeeze Sets 2021 Headlining Tour Among Support Dates With Hall & Oates
The Tilbrook/Difford-led band have 24 dates in addition to 18 with the popular duo. “Seeing an audience again will be emotional; it’s been too long”
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