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Quincy Jones Should Be Remembered for His Jazz, Not His Jackson
Quincy Jones, who died on November 3 aged 91, was the last major musician whose working life spanned the arc of 20th-century American music. Jones was born in 1933, only six years after Louis Armstrong recorded "Struttin’ With Some Barbeque," one of the H
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"Some people think that's the best version of the Stones that existed" The rise and fallout of Mick Taylor in The Rolling Stones
"We used to fight and argue all the time"
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Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Black and Blue’ Rarity in L.A.
The Rolling Stones performed a song they’d only been played 14 times since 1977 as their ‘Hackney Diamonds’ tour wound down in July 2024.
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“The serial number was the same as John Lennon’s amp. I couldn’t believe it”: John Lennon’s first Vox amp – used on early Beatles recordings and Cavern gigs – was lost for 60 years. Now it may have been found, covered in black paint, on an auction site
Heard on Please Please Me and Love Me Do, this unassuming 1962 Vox AC15 Twin may have just become the most valuable amp on the planet – and we’ve had the exclusive first look
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“Leo wanted me to be partners with him... why should I fool around with some guy who is not a musician?”: The story of how Fender nearly worked with Les Paul
Leo Fender saw the potential of Les Paul’s solidbody guitar concept, but the latter opted not to work with the legendary luthier
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The life-changing impact of Elvis Presley on Robert Plant
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has been inspired by many, but there was one more important that the rest, Elvis Presley. He labelled him "totally unique".
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'The first thing you often hear on any blues record is a taster of what's to come': Here are 40 turnarounds to fire up your blues guitar playing
Never be short of blues turnaround ideas again with this huge tutorial guide, including tab and audio
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The 6 Country Songs Every Real Cowboy Should Know
Hollywood helped galvanize the idea of the singing cowboy. Ken Maynard appeared in silent films but released records on Columbia Records. When sound was added to film, it really came into focus. Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Rex Allen, Tex Ritter, Herb Jeffries
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“Paul wants it to be fixed up, so he can play it… He was excited as a school boy”: Paul McCartney’s long-lost Höfner violin bass has been found after 50 years
Paul McCartney has been reunited with “the most important bass guitar in history”, which vanished after the Beatles split up – and was unearthed in an English attic
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Elvis Presley to Return Via AI Concert in London
The late "king of rock 'n' roll" Elvis Presley is reportedly set to return for another concert via artificial intelligence (AI) in London, where he will appear onstage as a hologram.
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ALICE COOPER Says The Only Person Who Should Be Allowed To Use AI In Music Is PAUL MCCARTNEY
In a new interview with Australia's Studio 10, legendary rocker Alice Cooper weighed in on a debate about people using an AI (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (AI)
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Watch the Official Trailer for New SRV Music Doc, ‘Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues’
Featuring previously unseen family photos and insightful interviews with the Vaughan brothers plus Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons and more, this fascinating documentary is available to watch now on streaming services and DVD
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The History Of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine Is More Complex Than You Realize
The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" is a whimsical, childlike song, that was a big hit for the band, but the history is more complex than you realize.
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“I Didn’t Want That Kind of Dead Studio Perfection”: Steve Miller Reveals the Recording Secrets Behind His '70s Smash "Fly Like an Eagle"
Born out of lengthy jams, this psychedelic funk tune was recorded and mixed several times over
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Robbie Robertson Dead: The Band Guitarist and Singer Was 80
Guitarist-songwriter-singer Robbie Robertson, who led the Canadian-American group the Band to rock prominence in the 1970s and worked extensively with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, has died. He wa…
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Tony Bennett dies; timeless singer who won over fans for decades
Tony Bennett dies; timeless singer who won over fans for decades
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Not fading away: why older rockers still strike a chord with us
<strong>Letters: </strong>Readers respond to Jonathan Freedland’s article about the enduring appeal of the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and others
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The 1973 Paul McCartney TV Special is not only the most ’70s thing you’ll ever see, it’s a fascinating snapshot of a post-Beatles McCartney
50 years ago, the James Paul McCartney TV special hit the screens. Born out of acrimony, and panned by critics, it’s a flawed but fascinating insight into McCartney’s mindset
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Different Drum: The Who Stateside Without Keith Moon
On September 10 and 11, 1979, in Passaic, New Jersey, The Who hit the States without Keith Moon, in their first US concerts since his death.
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Original Yardbirds Guitarist, Top Topham, Dead At 75
Top Topham, the original lead guitar player of The Yardbirds has died. The blues guitarist, who was born Anthony Topham, was 75. Along with Keith Relf, Paul Samwell-Smith, Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty, Topham formed The Yardbirds in London in May 1963. How
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From 2021: Jeff Beck - my stories of Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more
Jeff Beck almost recorded an album with Sly Stone, “pissed Eric Clapton off big time”, used to get mistaken for Mick Jagger, and that's not all
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From AC/DC to Led Zeppelin: 10 classic songs that bands refused to play live
From Radiohead to R.E.M.
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Jeff Beck death: Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons among rockers paying tribute: 'Band of brothers'
Fellow musicians reacted to the death of legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck from meningitis on Tuesday, calling him a "friend" and "one of the greats."
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When Frank Sinatra covered Alice Cooper
Frank Sinatra was never a fan of rock ‘n’ roll. When Elvis Presley emerged and started pissing on his patch, Ol’ Blue Eyes quickly condemned the youngster.
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When Led Zeppelin faked a performance at Madison Square Garden
Whilst 'The Song Remains the Same' concert film shows Led Zeppelin at their prime, they actually had to fake playing Madison Square Garden to document it
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Jim Seals dead: Seals and Crofts singer dies aged 80 as fans pay tribute
JIM SEALS, who sang in the soft rock duo Seals and Crofts, has died at the age of 80.
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Let Ringo Starr teach you how to play classic Beatles songs
Along with producer Dave Stewart, Ringo Starr runs through some classic Beatles tracks on the drums like 'Ticket to Ride' and 'Come Together'.
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The Meaning Behind the Band Name: ZZ Top
Who the heck is ZZ Top? Who names their child ZZ? What do those Z’s stand for? These are popular—and reasonable—questions for anyone first encountering the Texas blues sounds of the popular rock band. When a band is named after what sounds like a person’s
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Hear the isolated guitar for the Van Halen song 'Panama'
Throwing every element of his signature style into one legendary guitar part, Eddie Van Halen lays down one of the best tracks of his career on 'Panama'.
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Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden members form new supergroup 3rd Secret
A collection of members from some of the Seattle grunge scene’s finest bands have come together to form a new supergroup called 3rd Secret with a surprise LP.
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Behind the guitar: A new collection of artifacts paints a more nuanced picture of Stevie Ray Vaughan
The Wittliff Collections in San Marcos has acquired an archive containing song lyrics, clothing and even the musician's personal library,
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Bobby Rydell, pompadoured 1960s teen idol and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ star, dies
Bobby Rydell, who scored 29 hits after becoming a teen idol in the '50s, died at 79 in April 2022.
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Watch The Who play Pete Townshend solo track for first time in 33 years
The Who performed Pete Townshend's solo track "Let My Love Open The Door" for the first time in 33 years at a recent show in London.
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne quitting Los Angeles for UK to avoid soaring tax rates
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne have lived stateside for many years, but the couple - who celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this year - are set to return to the UK
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The Beatles' Compilation Album '1' Remastered for Spatial Audio on Apple Music by Giles Martin
The Beatles' compilation album "1" has been remastered for Spatial Audio on Apple Music by Giles Martin, son of the famed Beatles producer George Martin.
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KISS Locks In Timeframe For Final 'End Of The Road' Tour Concert
Kiss has yet to confirm when the 'End of the Road' tour will end, but the band has again signaled that the tour will end by 2023.
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Peter Jackson would have shouted at the Beatles if he had filmed Let It Be documentary
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson said he would have 'read John, Paul, George and Ringo the riot act' for Get Back if he was there.
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The Music Industry Is In Crisis Because People Are Buying More Old Songs Than New
According to the music sales data company MRC, "old songs" now represent an astonishing 70% of the U.S. market.
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Albums turning 50 in 2022 that everyone should hear
If you are looking for a blast from the past, here are the albums of 1972 that are still worth a spin.
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Is 'Get Back' Really Better Than 'Let It Be?': Beatles Roundtable
Five UCR writers debate the merits of each version of the Beatles' 1970 album, 'Let It Be.'
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From David Bowie to Led Zeppelin: 6 legendary artists that Keith Richards hates
During a raucous career, Keith Richards hasn't held back from much. That includes keeping his mouth shut about bands he hates, here are some of Keef's quips
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What did Mick Taylor play at his final Rolling Stones show?
At the last stop on The Rolling Stones 'Goats Head Soup' tour in 1973, Mick Taylor proved why he just might be the best guitarist to ever play in the band.
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Rolling Stones Drop ‘Brown Sugar’ Over Slavery Lyrics
The Rolling Stones have reportedly retired one of their most popular rock songs because the lyrics pertain to slavery.
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Rolling Stones review – a funky, heavy first show without Charlie Watts
<strong>The Dome at America’s Center, St Louis, Missouri</strong><br>The veteran rockers return to the road with an emotional tribute to their longtime drummer and a reinvigorated sense of purpose
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The Rolling Stones Reflect on Loss of Charlie Watts, Detail Plans for Upcoming Tour
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The Rolling Stones Remember Charlie Watts With Touching Tribute Video: Watch
The Rolling Stones is honoring its "engine room" and virtuoso drummer Charlie Watts in a touching tribute video three days after he died at the age of 80. Watch.
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Flashback: Martin Scorsese Captures a Charlie Watts–Centric ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’
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Charlie Watts Was the Coolest Rolling Stone
Remembering legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died today at 80.
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The Rolling Stones Tee Up Deluxe 'Tattoo You' With Rocking Unreleased Track
The Rolling Stones have announced the October release of a 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their chart-topping, multi-platinum 1981 album ‘Tattoo You.’
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How Keith Richards wrote the riff for The Rolling Stones song 'Gimme Shelter'
A wandering guitar lent a hand
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Looking back at the moment The Rolling Stones went disco with 'Some Girls'
By 1978, with the release of The Rolling Stones’ new album Some Girls, there was the smell of change in the air. The old boys of rock had been largely kicked to the curb in favour of two new potent strains of popular music.
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Eric Clapton Blames 'Propaganda' for 'Disastrous' Covid Vaccine Experience
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Billy Gibbons Lights Up a Classic Honky-Tonk in New ‘My Lucky Card’ Video
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Watch the final ever Ramones concert in full
The Ramones had a long and gruelling career and were never able to break into major commercial success. But they will be remembered as the greatest punk band.
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Is ‘Shine A Light’ The Rolling Stones’ Best Concert Film?
Equally split between big hits and deep cuts, the song selection will satisfy both casual and hardcore fans.
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'Undercover': The Rolling Stones' Dark, Exhilarating Entry Of 1983
Nineteen years, 17 UK studio albums. That was the scorecard for the Stones in November 1983, as they released their new 'Undercover' set.
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'Muscle Shoals' Review: A Must-See Documentary About The Most Important Small Town In American Musical History
This doc is a music nerd's delight, and features Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin and more legendary musicians.
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Eddie Van Halen's Son Says He's "Hurt" By 2021 Grammys Tribute to Late Rocker
Wolfgang Van Halen is expressing his disappointment over the 2021 Grammys tribute to his late father and rock legend, Eddie Van Halen.
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Harrison Ford remembers his time as roadie for The Doors
There's little most Hollywood aficionados won't know about the legendary actor Harrison Ford. But his confession of being a roadie for The Doors blew our minds
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Key Man: Laurens Hammond, Inventor Of The Hammond Organ
Laurens Hammond invented a type of 3-D glasses among many other things, but we know him as the creator of the Hammond organ.
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Jimmy Page: ”Whole Lotta Love was so fresh and it still is. If somebody plays that riff it brings a smile to people’s faces
A new, all-encompassing interview with the Led Zeppelin icon on his evolution as a guitarist, writing rock's greatest albums and the gear behind them
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How Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones Rated Paul McCartney as a Bass Player
When Led Zeppelin broke through in '69, John Paul Jones became a top bass player on the scene. Here's how Jones rated Paul McCartney at the time.
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Bob Dylan Released the 1970 George Harrison Sessions Without Warning - Rolling Stone
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The Beatles' Paul McCartney Unveils The Importance Of His Phone In His Music Life
Paul McCartney, the co-lead vocalist, and bassist of the legendary band the Beatles shared an interview on his official website named after him and revealed the importance of a phone when it comes to music while talking about his upcoming album, ‘McCartne
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Keith Richards on COVID: 'I’m impervious... like Trump' - Los Angeles Times
Keith Richards on his X-Pensive Winos reissue, a new Rolling Stones album and living in American during COVID.
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Spencer Davis, Sixties Music Legend, Dead Aged 81
Spencer Davis, the Welsh born multi-instrumentalist and founder of the renowned 60s UK band, The Spencer Davis Group, has died aged 81.
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Sammy Hagar and Mike Anthony Salute Eddie Van Halen in New Video
“I’ll tell you, a Van Halen song never felt so hard to sing and play in my life,” singer says following news of guitarist’s death
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Hear Paul McCartney’s remarkable isolated drums on The Beatles song ‘Back in the U.S.S.R.’
We are taking a look back at one of The Beatles more curious moments and concentrating on Paul McCartney's remarkable isolated drums on 'Back in the U.S.S.R.'
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Did AC/DC send out the signal there's a new album coming?
In a flash of lightning AC/DC has sent the internet into a frenzy with rumours of a new album.
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Mac Davis, Country Singer and Elvis Presley Songwriter, Dead at 78 - Rolling Stone
Along with solo hits like “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” Davis wrote Presley’s indelible “In the Ghetto”
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How Keith Richards is Spending His Quarantine
The guitarist talks about new Stones music, his ‘Goats Head Soup’ memories, and how he hopes they’ll celebrate their 60th anniversary
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Jimmy Page recalls meeting The Rolling Stones for the first time
Jimmy Page has spoken about his earliest experiences meeting and recording with Rolling Stones duo Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
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Hear Rory Gallagher, Jerry Lee Lewis' Unreleased Cover of the Rolling Stones' 'Satisfaction'
Track will appear on upcoming comp, The Best of Rory Gallagher
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A note which hilariously details The Rolling Stones’ complex hotel requirements
Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts and their touring life was that of rock 'n' roll legend.
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Lost Rolling Stones song with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page to be released
Scarlet is joined by two other unreleased songs, Criss Cross and All the Rage, on a deluxe version of Goat’s Head Soup
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The All-American Glory of Yacht Rock
America’s truly sublime musical innovation is Yacht Rock. Savor the wit of that oxymoron: How hard can you rock if you’re on a yacht? The boat itself rocks like a baby, not like Led Zeppelin.
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40 years on from Back in Black, AC/DC still matters
In the 40 years since Bon Scott's death and the release of Back in Black, AC/DC's legacy has grown.
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The Rolling Stones Hit Number 1 on iTunes (First Time Ever) with Spectacular Quarantine Anthem “Living in a Ghost Town”
The Rolling Stones haven’t had a number 1 hit probably since 1981’s “Start Me Up.” They’ve had scattershot singles since then– they were never a great singles ch…
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'I Love Rock 'n' Roll' songwriter Alan Merrill dies from coronavirus
Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Alan Merrill has died in New York as a result of the coronavirus at the age of 69.
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Watch Neil Young’s Rarity-Packed Fireside Session
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Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood urged to re-form The Faces by their wives
Penny Lancaster and Sally Wood are pestering their husbands to make a full-time comeback.
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Watch the Who Debut New Songs at Intimate London Club
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Keith Richards’ Wildest Escapades: 19 Insane Tales From a Legendary Life
Keith Richards may have mellowed with age, but as anyone who has read his memoir can attest, the iconic Rolling Stones guitarist has raised enough hell to fill several lifetimes. We look back on the wildest and weirdest moments in Richards’ 50-plus-year tear through the limelight.
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The Clash's 'London Calling': 10 Things You Didn't Know
The band didn’t write “Revolution Rock,” Joe Strummer started “Lost in the Supermarket” on the back of a guitar-string package, and Paul Simonon smashed his bass a day…
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‘Gimme Shelter’ Remains Gripping 50 Years After The Bloody Conclusion To Altamont
When The Rolling Stones finally take the stage they look meek and impotent, surrounded by bikers twice their size and throngs of traumatized fans.
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Album Review: The Who’s ‘Who’
Not only did the death wish expressed 55 years ago in “My Generation” not come true, but the Who have now become the first major rock act of their generation to come up with a whole album that’s ac…
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Top 50 Classic Rock Albums of the '10s
The question of whether rock is dead was on many fans' minds during the second decade of the 21st century.
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Ronnie Wood discusses addiction in new film trailer
Ronnie Wood has discussed his struggles with addiction in a trailer for new film 'Ronnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me'
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New Report Details Incalculable Losses To Our Musical Heritage In Devastating 2008 Universal Fire
A decade later, it is revealed that everything from Buddy Holly to Elton John went up in smoke.
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Ringo Starr Remembers ‘Incredible, Inventive’ Ginger Baker
Ringo Starr remembered late Cream drummer Ginger Baker’s innovative playing in an interview with Rolling Stone. Baker died Sunday after a lengthy hospital stay at the age of 80.
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Facebook reverses ban on Led Zeppelin album cover - CNN
Facebook has reversed a ban it placed on a classic Led Zeppelin album cover that features images of naked children.
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Monte Carlo, 1958: When The Chairman Took The Throne | uDiscover
Performing at Princess Grace Of Monaco’s personal request, Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones stunned a Monte Carlo audience full of celebrities and royalty.
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To Celebrate The Band's 55th Anniversary: Every Rolling Stones Album, Ranked
To celebrate the Rolling stones' 55th anniversary we take on the daunting task of ranking their entire discography. Here are the best Rolling Stones albums from Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood.
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‘The Quiet One’: Bill Wyman Doc Trailer Highlights Elusive Ex-Rolling Stones Bassist
The film traces the long life and career of the Rolling Stones bassist using his archives of unseen audio and video
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John Fogerty on Woodstock 50: ‘There Was Some Shakiness to This Whole Thing’
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Mick Jagger Spotted for First Time Since Tour Postponement
Mick Jagger was in good spirits Sunday after announcing he wasn't well enough to tour with the Stones.
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Dick Dale, King of the Surf Guitar, Dead at 81
Pioneering guitarist and progenitor of surf rock with “Let’s Go Trippin'” and “Miserlou” inspired generation of musicians
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The best thing about the halftime show was everyone making fun of Maroon 5
There is no band more consistently, doggedly embarrassing in America than Maroon 5.
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Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts Opens Up to Chad Smith in Rare Interview
Watts traces his musical roots in unusually candid sit-down
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Hear Paul Stanley Explain Why Kiss Is Saying Farewell
Paul Stanley joined the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast to talk in depth about Kiss’ just-announced End of the Road world tour (which they’ve said will mark the end of their touring career) and much more, from the making of “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” to the dangers of pyro.
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AC/DC sighting in Vancouver sparks new album rumours | CTV Vancouver News
Singer Brian Johnson and drummer Phil Rudd were spotted outside The Warehouse Studio in Gastown.
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PBS Announces Woodstock Documentary Honouring Festival’s 50th Anniversary
To coincide with the 50th anniversary of historic festival, PBS announced a new Woodstock documentary for 2019 as part of their American Experience series.
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How we made Steppenwolf's Born to Be Wild
It soundtracked the counterculture in Easy Rider – and ended up being played on the moon and Mars
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This Grandpa Rocking Out to AC/DC at a Stoplight Is Totally Epic
Give this guy an award.
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USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor closed indefinitely
HONOLULU (AP) — Damage to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu was worse than expected and it will remain closed indefinitely, officials said. Boat t
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Inside Jimi Hendrix’s blood-spattered record collection
Jimi Hendrix's record collection is viewable at Handel & Hendrix in London, on Mayfair's Brook Street. Here's what's in it
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Nokie Edwards, the Ventures' Lead Guitarist, Dead at 82
Prolific, influential surf rock musician dies of complications from hip surgery
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Vic Damone, Who Crooned His Way to Postwar Popularity, Dies at 89 - The New York Times
In an era dominated by Sinatra, Como and Bennett, Mr. Damone built his own following on records and television and in nightclubs.
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Is the Rock Star Dead? - Noisey
We speak with rock critic David Hepworth, author of 'Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of The Rock Stars,' about the rise and fall of music's chaotic anti-heroes.
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Rick Hall, Music Producer Known for Muscle Shoals Sound, Dies at 85
Mr. Hall turned small-town Alabama into a crucible of music, recording the likes of Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, the Osmonds and Mac Davis.
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The Genius Of AC/DC's Malcolm Young And The Lost Art Of Rhythm Guitar
The band's co-founder died Saturday at age 64.
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Tom Petty, legendary rocker, is dead at 66
The musician reportedly suffered cardiac arrest
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Elvis Presley Could Extend U.K. Albums Chart Record
Elvis Presley is in striking distance of what would be the late rocker's 14th U.K. chart crown.
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Glen Campbell dies at 81 after battle with Alzheimer's
Glen Campbell dies at 81 after battle with Alzheimer's
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The Beatles' accountant 50 years on: 'They were scruffy boys who didn't want to pay tax'
In The Beatles’ 1966 song Taxman, George Harrison berates Harold Wilson’s proposed 95pc “supertax” on the UK’s highest earners.
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Inside Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Last Big Tour
Behind the scenes as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers battle the elements, remember old times and celebrate a 40-year bond during their "last big one."
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Why the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper” Hasn’t Shown Signs of Aging | The New Yorker
Jonathan Gould writes about the Beatles’ eighth album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year.
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The Secret History Of Aretha Franklin's "Respect"
50 years ago today, "Respect" became Aretha Franklin's first chart-topper. But when the song was first written by Otis Redding, it was no feminist anthem.
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Listen to a New Chuck Berry Song
After all those years of duck-walking, crisscrossing the United States on tour, and giving his disciples and imitators hell, the man still had it.
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For The Benefit of Beatles Fans: The Beatles 50 Sgt. Pepper Facts
50 interesting facts about The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band!!
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David Bowie's Birthplace May Soon Be Home to a Giant Lightning Bolt Sculpture
The sculpture would resemble the one painted across Bowie's face on the cover of 1973's 'Aladdin Sane.'
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Doors' Debut Album: 10 Things You Didn't Know
Shelved tracks, drugged-out vandalism and Jim Morrison's bogus backstory: Read 10 little-known facts about the Doors' 1967 debut LP.
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See Robert Plant's Cosmic Take on 'Black Dog' From 'ACL' - Rolling Stone
Robert Plant returns to 'Austin City Limits' for the first time in 14 years as the Led Zeppelin singer headlines the hour-long October 15th episode.
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Why Bob Dylan Deserves His Nobel Prize - Rolling Stone
According to the Swedish Academy, Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
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Elvis Presley 'Way Down in the Jungle Room' 40 years later - LA Times
Tuesday marks the 39th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death at age 42 on Aug. 16, 1977, and as usual, there will be a plethora of activities in and around Graceland to celebrate his life for thousands of fans who make a pilgrimage to his final resting
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Kiss: Scooby-Doo movie was better bet than new album - News - Classic Rock
Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer says the band’s 2015 Scooby-Doo cartoon movie did more for them than a new album might achieve
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MTV Launches 'Classic' Channel Dedicated to 1990s
MTV will transform VH1 Classic into MTV Classic and air "an eclectic mix of fan-favorite MTV series and music programming drawn from across its rich history."
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Keith Richards Shares MAJOR News About The Future Of The Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has answered a question that fans of the rock legends have been questioning forever. In a recent interview with NME, Richards revealed that...
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Coldplay & Michael J. Fox Play 'Johnny B. Goode' -- Vulture
Marty McFly is the rockstar on that stage.
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Disco Is Dead, but the Ball Still Spins in Louisville - NBC News
A Kentucky factory is the last manufacturer of mirrored balls.
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Watch Slash Cover Jimi Hendrix at Whitford/St. Holmes Surprise Spot | Rolling Stone
Slash made a surprise appearance at a Whitford/St. Holmes concert in Nashville for a Jimi Hendrix cover.
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Hear Jeff Beck's Hendrix-Inspired New Ballad | Rolling Stone
Jeff Beck's new song, "Scared for the Children," off his upcoming album 'Loud Hailer,' is now streaming.
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Could This Be the End of Paul Simon’s Rhymin’? - The New York Times
Mr. Simon, 74, said in an interview that he was ready to give up music, despite the popularity of his latest album, “Stranger to Stranger,” and his current tour.
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Watch Bob Dylan Finally Cover Free Bird at a California Concert!
Bob Dylan cover's Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Free Bird' for the first time during a California show.
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Ronnie Wood Welcomes 'Perfect' Twin Girls
The Rolling Stones guitarist says he's looking forward to changing nappies and getting involved in taking care of the newborns.
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Duke Ellington: National Jazz Museum in Harlem to Auction Late Musician's Personal Belongings
From Yahoo Finance: Invaluable, the world’s leading online marketplace for fine art, antiques and collectibles, today announced that is partnering with Guernsey’s, the New York City-based auction house, to offer online bidding on the Forever Ellington
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‘Dearly Inebriated’: The Story Behind One of Prince’s Last Great Performances at the ‘SNL40’ After-Party
The night Prince blew Hollywood’s—and New York City’s—mind. RIP.
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Merle Haggard, Country Legend, Dead at 79
Music legend died at his home in California
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Guns N' Roses Confirm North American Tour
Reunited group reveal 21 cities, yet full lineup and tour dates remain a mystery
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Paul McCartney Hopes To Finally Get The Beatles Song Rights Back
Paul McCartney is hoping to get the rights to his songs he wrote for The Beatles, which were long owned by Michael Jackson, back.
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Brian Johnson's hearing issues force AC/DC to reschedule tour dates - Johnson Out
AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson has been advised by doctors to stop touring or risk total hearing loss, the band said.
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Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White Dead at 74 - ABC News
Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, whose horn-driven band sold more than 90 million albums and made hits like "September," ''Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland," died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, his brother Verdine said.
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Buddy Holly: the rocker next door – a classic profile by Mick Farren | Music | The Guardian
On the 57th anniversary of the his tragic death we revisit this profile of the clean-cut icon, first published in NME in September 1975 and taken from Rock’s Backpages
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Was 1966 pop music’s greatest year? | Music | The Guardian
Fifty years ago, Revolver (The Beatles), Blonde on Blonde (Bob Dylan) and Pet Sounds (The Beach Boys) made the LP supreme and launched an era of unparalleled creative momentum
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Elvis Presley on TV: 10 Unforgettable Broadcasts | Rolling Stone
Relive 10 unforgettable Elvis Presley television appearances with this comprehensive round-up.
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David Bowie, Glenn Frey and the End of the Classic Rock Era | Rolling Stone
We're starting to lose some of our most beloved musicians to the natural impacts of age.
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Don Henley on Glenn Frey: 'He Changed My Life Forever' | Rolling Stone
Read Don Henley's poignant tribute to Glenn Frey, his Eagles bandmate who passed away at age 67
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Guns N' Roses to Reunite for Coachella, Possible Stadium Tour: Sources | Billboard
The band will headline this year's Coachella as well as take dates in Vegas -- possibly before heading out on a 20-plus date stadium tour.
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Frank Sinatra Has a Cold - Gay Talese - The Best Profile of Sinatra
"Frank Sinatra Has a Cold," ran in April 1966 and became one of the most celebrated magazine stories ever published, a pioneering example of what came to be called New Journalism.
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See ABC's 1980 Broadcast on John Lennon's Death - ABC News
On this day 35 years ago, the world lost an icon when John Lennon was shot outside his New York home by Mark David Chapman. He was 40 years old.
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Aerosmith: Steven Tyler 'Abandoned' Us | Rolling Stone
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford claims Steven Tyler has canceled the group's touring plans for next year to work on his country solo record.
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New Elvis album teams king with royal orchestra - Yahoo News
From Yahoo News: Priscilla Presley closes her eyes and bites her lip as she listens to a new album of Elvis songs, with the king of rock and roll's voice backed by Britain's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. "I am emotional because I watched him singing
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Now Chrissie Hynde attacks today's 'sex worker' pop stars
In an obvious reference to scantily-clad stars such as Miley Cyrus and Rihanna, the former Pretenders lead singer branded them ‘sex workers’ for selling music by ‘bumping and grinding’ in their underwear.
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Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard Team for 'Django and Jimmie' Tour | Rolling Stone
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard will travel together this fall on the 'Django and Jimmie' Tour, named after their duets album.
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Science Proves the Supreme Power of Bassists | Mental Floss
Bass players are the butt of many a musician joke. ("Did you hear about the bassist who was so out of tune his band noticed?") Well, guess what, haters: scientists have found that bassists are the musical key to bandmates and audiences alike being able to keep the beat.
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All 74 Led Zeppelin Songs, Ranked From Worst to Best
It's difficult to remember now how precious the blues seemed to rockers in the 1960s. The blues were a serious matter, meant to be played a certain way. Rock bands always fooled around with doing the blues louder and with less finesse, of course, but beyond that, folks like Eric Clapton were the models, with their sincere embarkations into the music. They were done with brio, but with probity and respect, too.
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50 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Inch Toward Greatness on 'Out of Our Heads'
Up until the release of Out of Our Heads, the Rolling Stones were primarily known as a group that reworked blues and R&B songs to fit their British background. But with their fourth U.S. album — which was released on July 30, 1965 — the Stones inched toward the greatness.
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Neil Young Pulling Catalog From Streaming Services | Rolling Stone
Neil Young announced that he is pulling his music off of streaming services over frustration with the medium's sound quality.
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Ornette Coleman Dies at 85; Composer and Saxophonist Reshaped Jazz - NYTimes.com
Mr. Coleman was a leader in making jazz less beholden to rules of harmony and rhythm.
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Keith Moon, Drummer of The Who, Passes Out at 1973 Concert; 19-Year-Old Fan Takes Over | Open Culture
In November 1973, Scot Halpin, a 19-year-old kid, scalped tickets to The Who concert in San Francisco, California. Little did he know that he'd wind up playing drums for the band that night -- that his name would end up etched in the annals of rock 'n'
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Art Garfunkel On Paul Simon: I 'Created A Monster'
Art Garfunkel spoke openly with The Telegraph about his split with former bandmate Paul Simon.
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‘King of Blues’ B.B. King, 89, Dies Amid Tug-Of-War Between Children, Longtime Manager « CBS Sacramento
Three of King's 11 surviving children appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom last week in a bid to take control of their father's affairs. Two said they suspect the musician's manager of stealing his money and neglecting his medical care. All three complained
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Billie Holiday: The Musician and the Myth review – a celebration of a true original
A revealing ‘meditation’ on Billie Holiday focuses on her talent, rather than the tragedy
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Album of unreleased Kurt Cobain songs will be released in summer | EW.com
Kurt Cobain’s legacy as a musical giant only expands and becomes deeper in the 20 years after his death. On Monday, HBO will air the Brett Morgen-directed documentary Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, which is already in theaters to heaps of praise. Coba
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10 Crazy Facts About Willie Nelson | Mental Floss
As he was born close to midnight, there are varying accounts as to whether Willie Nelson’s true birth date is April 29, 1933 or April 30, 1933. What’s not in dispute is that Nelson is by far one of the world’s most accomplished musicians—and not just in the country music world. Nelson’s talents transcend genre, and go far beyond music. Here are 10 things you might not know about the legendary outlaw country singer
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Van Halen Set Tour, First TV Performance With David Lee Roth in Decades
Van Halen will make their first major TV performances since David Lee Roth rejoined the group in 2006. The first will take place over two nights on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, airing on March 30th and March 31st, and the second will be on Ellen on April 2nd.
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Lambert & Stamp (2014) - IMDb
Directed by James D. Cooper. With Richard Barnes, Heather Daltrey, Roger Daltrey, Robert Fearnley-Whittingstall. Aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to find a subject for their underground movie, one that will reflect the way it feels
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How Marvin Gaye's Family Reacted to 'Blurred Lines' Verdict
The family of late musician Marvin Gaye is hopeful for harmony.
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Meet the World's Greatest Elvis Impersonator | Mental Floss
Even when he’s not on stage, Shawn Klush speaks with Elvis Presley’s unmistakable drawl. The Pennsylvania native is so convincing as his hero, the BBC named him the World’s Greatest Elvis. We asked him what it’s like to become—not just impersonate—the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
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Watch David Lee Roth, Tenacious D Rock Out With Foo Fighters | Rolling Stone
The Foo Fighters' concert at the Forum, which doubled as a birthday party for Dave Grohl, turned into an all-star jam session.
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Elvis Presley's 80th Birthday Celebrated With Reissues, New Website
January 8, 2015 marks what would have been Elvis Presley's 80th birthday and Legacy Recordings have planned a yearlong celebration of the King's music
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21 Obscure References in Classic Songs—Explained! | Mental Floss
Even if you know all the words, do you know what they were about?
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Exclusive: Check Out 9 Rarely-Seen Photos of the Rolling Stones
Nine rarely-seen photographs of the Rolling Stones, taken from TASCHEN's new Los Angeles gallery show 'It's Just a Shot Away: The Rolling Stones in Photographs.'
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Hear the Who Play 'A Quick One' for First Time in 44 Years | Rolling Stone
The Who's tour kickoff featured a mix of hits and rarities, including a performance of a song they haven't played in 44 years.
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The World's 12 Highest-Paid DJs - In Photos: The World’s Highest-Paid DJs 2014 - Forbes
Calvin Harris is once again EDM’s Cash King, pulling in $66 million over the past 12 months. The top ten earners on our list racked up a staggering $268 million this year, 11% more than the $241 million haul of last year’s top ten. Rea
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Rolling Stones Saxophonist Bobby Keys Dies at 70 | Nashville Cream | Nashville Scene
Photo: Eric EnglandBobby Keys in 2012 Bobby Keys, longtime saxophonist for The Rolling Stones, has died. Michael Webb, keyboardist for Bobby Keys and the Suffering...
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Robert Plant Reportedly Rips Up $800 Million Led Zeppelin Reunion Offer | Ultimate Classic Rock
A new report says Robert Plant turned down a huge offer from Virgin's Richard Branson to reunite with Led Zeppelin.
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Hear Chrissie Hynde's Heartfelt Cover of the Beatles' 'Let It Be' | Rolling Stone
Chrissie Hynde's cover of the Beatles' "Let It Be," which will appear on the Paul McCartney tribute 'The Art of McCartney,' is streaming online.
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Malcolm Young's Family Confirms AC/DC Guitarist's Dementia | Rolling Stone
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young's family has confirmed that the guitarist is suffering from dementia
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The Stories Behind 10 Johnny Cash Songs | Mental Floss
Here's what the Man in Black was singing about.
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Suge Knight shot six times at Chris Brown’s VMA pre-party
Hip-hop mogul underwent emergency surgery.
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The Lion in Johnny Winter: A Tribute to the Guitar Icon
The life of the Texas guitarist, who died on July 16th at 70, was a testament to the power of the blues
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From The Archives: The Durable Led Zeppelin (1975)
John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin's bassist and keyboard player, was quietly playing backgammon and half listening to a phone-in radio talk show on New York FM.
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Flashback: Led Zeppelin's Final Concert With John Bonham
Complete audio from Zeppelin's last stand, taped July 7th, 1980 in Berlin
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Remembering Bobby Womack: A Passionate, Reckless Soul Man to the End
It’s called soul music for the intensity with which its singers deliver a lyric: hearts on fire, the best seem to testify as they sing, wrenching their body when they perform, bellowing a message, funky and free. Bobby Womack was the quintessential soul man.
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10 More Obscure References in Classic Rock Songs—Explained!
We hear some songs so often on the radio that we automatically sing along with them, but how much of what we’re singing do we really understand?
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Willie Nelson Tour Bus Auction Winners to Put Bus on the Road Again
Fans can now charter the bus to concerts, festivals and other events
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Eric Clapton Talks Hendrix, Cream and Guitars at Home: Premiere
Guitarist sat down to discuss Guitar Center reproductions, but conversation goes deeper
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The Strypes Bring Maximum RB to New York
In 1964, the Who coined the term Maximum RB, summing up the brawn, blues and ecstasy in their pop art. A full 50 years later, on March 18th, the Stryp...
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Deep Soul: the story of the Muscle Shoals sound - Telegraph
To coincide with the documentary film 'Muscle Shoals: The Greatest Recording Studio in the World', this special multimedia feature from The Telegraph tells the story of the town's signature sound
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How to Survive South By Southwest!!!!!
A veteran attendee shares his tips on making the most of this tech and networking festival.
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What's With All The Drummers Leading Late-Night Bands?
Robin DiMaggio, who leads The Arsenio Hall Show band, says drummers, who have to be ambidextrous to play their instrument, can drive the music and multitask like champions.
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Home Page Ringo's Beatle Kits
Check out http://ringosbeatlekits.com! Home Page learning Ringo Starr Beatles drum gear, Premier, Ludwig drum sets, cymbals, drum gear
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Beatles 50th Anniversary Show On CBS Will Run At Its Full Length After All
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The Beatles: When a new generation of musicians discovered themselves
Billy Joel, Steve Van Zandt, David Crosby and others discuss how the Fab Four influenced their musical careers
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The Beatles Invasion, 50 Years Ago: Sunday, Feb. 9, 1964 | TIME.com
At 8 p.m. on Feb. 9, 1964 an unheard-of 60% of American TVs tuned to CBS to see The Beatles on Ed Sullivan.
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Stories From Elvis Presley's Band!
Rare stories from the band who backed Elvis Presley in his final years: Glen D. Hardin, James Burton, Ronnie Tutt and Jerry Scheff.
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David Bowie Shares the Stories Behind His Songs
David Bowie shares the stories behind his songs!
David Bowie has Houdini’d his way out of everything from the shackles of chemical dependency to the ropes of bad management. Over five decades on from his debut record (“Liza Jane” by his first group, The King Bees), he is arguably the most vital musician of his generation.
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Review: Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck at the Greek Theatre
Who'd have guessed that the intersection point in Sunday’s odd couple pairing at the Greek Theatre -- Beach Boys architect Brian Wilson and English guitar hero Jeff Beck -- would turn out to be a lovely expanse of musical landscape somewhere outside
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The Top 100 Alternative Albums of the 1960s
Fug Motivation 101: The noisemakers, funkateers, folkies, proto-punks, and freaks who made the truly radical music of the social revolution
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167 Theremin Players Perform Beethoven
It's Sunday. It's hot. Why not watch 167 theremin players perform variations on Beethoven's Symphony No. 9???
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2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced
The new class of inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been announced, and it includes rockers, the Queen of Disco, a group of hip hop pioneers and a band whose fans have long been clamoring for the honor.
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Go See The Old Guys: Neil Young, Bob Dylan And Bruce Springsteen Are Still Killing It Live : The Record : NPR
Recent live shows by some of the geezers of rock — from Neil Young to Roger Waters — have been much more than exercises in nostalgia.
