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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler share tributes to Ozzy Osbourne
Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler have shared tributes to the late Prince of Darkness following news of his death Tuesday at age...
Josh Johnson Jul 22, 2025

Music world reacts to the death of Ozzy Osbourne
Greg Doherty/Getty ImagesThe music world is grieving following the news Tuesday of metal icon Ozzy Osbourne's death at age 76. Here are some of the reactions:Black Sabbath: "Ozzy Forever."Gr...
Josh Johnson Jul 22, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, dead at age 76
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicOzzy Osbourne, undoubtedly one of the most beloved and iconic heavy metal singers on the planet, has died at age 76.A statement from his family issued on Tuesday reads, "It is wi...
Matt Friedlander, Josh Johnson & Andrea Dresdale Jul 22, 2025

'This is Spinal Tap' director praises comedic talents of Paul McCartney & Elton John
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Disney+The sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap will feature appearances by several rock stars, including Paul McCartney and E...
Jill Lances Jul 22, 2025

Billy Joel is 'not a big fan' of The Beatles’ 'White Album'
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesBilly Joel has shared his thoughts on The Beatles’ 1968 self-titled ninth studio album, commonly referred to as the White Album, and they aren't positive.Durin...
Jill Lances Jul 22, 2025

Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham billboards pop up in LA
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for NARASStevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham continue to tease fans with the possibility of some news on the horizon.The former couple and Fleetwood Mac bandmates began the t...
Jill Lances Jul 22, 2025

Grateful Dead to release 50th anniversary expanded edition of 'Blues for Allah'
RhinoGrateful Dead is set to revisit their 1975 album Blues for Allah with a 50th anniversary expanded edition.The three-CD and digital set, dropping Sept. 12, will include a remastered version o...
Jill Lances Jul 22, 2025

On This Day, July 22, 1977: Elvis Costello releases his debut album, 'My Aim Is True'
On This Day, July 22, 1977…Elvis Costello launched his music career with the U.K. release of his debut album, My Aim Is True.The album, produced by Nick Lowe, featured Costello backed by the Sa...
Jill Lances Jul 22, 2025

Devon Allman and Duane Betts on honoring the Allman Brothers Band legacy
R. Diamond/Getty ImagesDevon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of Allman Brothers Band’s Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, respectively, have been touring as the Allman Betts Band since 2018. While thei...
Jill Lances Jul 22, 2025

Metallica details next edition of Metallica Scholars Initiative + donates stage parts to Tomorrowland festival
ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica has announced the next edition of their Metallica Scholars Initiative.The campaign, now in its seventh year, supports workforce education for community college students....
Josh Johnson Jul 21, 2025
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