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On This Day, Aug. 18, 1986: Bon Jovi releases their breakthrough album 'Slippery When Wet'
On This Day, Aug. 18, 1986…Bon Jovi released their third studio album, Slippery When Wet, which wound up being a huge breakthrough for the band.The album, produced by Bruce Fairbairn, spent eig...
Aug 18, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne BBC doc premiere date postponed
Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath performs during 2012 Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 3, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Barry Brecheisen/WireImageThe premiere date for a BBC documentary on the lat...
Aug 18, 2025
Stuntman set ablaze for cover of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album 'Wish You Were Here' dies
Sony Music EntertainmentRonnie Rondell, Jr., the American stuntman who appeared on the cover of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album Wish You Were Here, has died.An obituary announcement posted online reveal...
Aug 18, 2025
John Fogerty talks forgiving his late brother and bandmate, Tom Fogerty
Creedence Clearwater Revival members Tom and John Fogerty, 1970. (Photo by PoPsie Randolph/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)John Fogerty and his bandmates in Creedence Clearwater Revival&n...
Aug 18, 2025
The Who kicks off North American farewell tour with live debut of 'Going Mobile'
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform at Parco Della Musica on July 22, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)The Who kicked off their The Song Is ...
Aug 17, 2025
Talking Heads team with Welcome Skateboards for new limited-edition collection
Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, and Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads December 1977 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)The legendary Talking Heads have ...
Aug 15, 2025
Paul McCartney’s photography exhibit headed to Nashville’s Frist Art Gallery
Sir Paul McCartney visits Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm at Brooklyn Museum on April 29, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MPL)Paul McCartney&rsq...
Aug 15, 2025
Eagles founding member Bernie Leadon announces first solo album in over 20 years
Cover of Bernie Leadon's 'Too Late To Be Cool'/Courtesy of Straight Wire Records, Photo Credit: Henry DiltzEagles founding member Bernie Leadon is set to release his first solo album in...
Aug 15, 2025
Neil Young boycotting Facebook following report on Meta’s policy regarding chatbots, children
Neil Young during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)Neil Young is taking a stand against Meta's u...
Aug 15, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne's hometown soccer team announces tribute at season-opening game
Aston Villa fans display a tifo with famous supporter Ozzy Osbourne during a UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Aston Villa and Celtic at Villa Park, on January 29, 2025, in ...
Aug 15, 2025