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The Doors' Robby Krieger & John Densmore sing praises of new deluxe L.A. Woman reissue
RhinoThe deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of The Doors' classic 1971 album L.A. Woman was released Friday. The three-CD/one-LP collection features a newly remastered version of the album on one CD, and...
Dec 06, 2021
Dave Grohl & Greg Kurstin wrap up 'The Hanukkah Sessions' with covers of The Clash & KISS
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameDave Grohl and Greg Kurstin concluded their 2021 Hanukkah Sessions series over the weekend with covers of The Clash's "Train in Vain" for nig...
Dec 06, 2021
Tom Petty receives posthumous honorary doctorate of music from University of Florida
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesThe University of Florida has awarded the late Tom Petty an honorary doctorate of music. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the school's board of trustees voted unanimously on Fr...
Dec 06, 2021
Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone to release new solo album in January; check out lead single, "Melting Snow"
Spirit of Unicorn MusicLongtime Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone will release his first solo album in nearly 50 years, Deeper than My Roots, on February 4. The project was a true family affair, as...
Dec 03, 2021
Dave Grohl & Greg Kurstin celebrate night six of 'The Hanukkah Sessions' by covering Billy Joel
Medios y Media/Getty ImagesDave Grohl and Greg Kurstin have released a cover of Billy Joel's "Big Shot" for night six of their Hanukkah Sessions series. "While he claims a secular Long Island upbringi...
Dec 03, 2021
50th anniversary reissue of The Doors' 'L.A. Woman' released today; "Riders on the Storm" video premieres
RhinoThe deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of The Doors' classic 1971 album, L.A. Woman, got its release today. As previously reported, L.A. Woman: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is available as a thre...
Dec 03, 2021
Styx, REO Speedwagon and Loverboy teaming up for the Live & Unzoomed Tour in 2022
Todd Gallopo; Randee St. NicholasStyx and REO Speedwagon will sail away together next year on a U.S. co-headlining tour, and they're taking Loverboy with them as their special guest. The Live & Un...
Dec 03, 2021
Greg Lake's widow, Regina, relaunching late ELP frontman's Manticore Records label
Credit: Alfred LigammariManticore Records, the record label founded by late Emerson, Lake & Palmer frontman Greg Lake, is being relaunched by his widow, Regina Lake. "It was always Greg's wish to ...
Dec 03, 2021
Listen to new Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators song, "Fill My World"
Credit: Austin NelsonSlash has released a new song with his solo band, Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. The track, titled "Fill My World," will appear on the group's upcoming album, 4, due out Fe...
Dec 03, 2021
Elton John and Ed Sheeran step into a "Merry Christmas" with new holiday single
Atlantic RecordsElton John and his pal U.K. pop star Ed Sheeran are making sure fans ring in the holidays with a little extra cheer with their new single, "Merry Christmas." The song, which they co-wr...
Dec 03, 2021