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The Who's 'Quadrophenia' tour Vespa being auctioned off for charity
Jo Hale/RedfernsFans of The Who now have a chance to own a pretty unique piece of band memorabilia.The Vespa GS Scooter that was featured during the band’s 1996 Quadrophenia tour ...
Jill Lances Sep 04, 2024

Metallica debuts unseen Cliff Burton photos in new "(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth" video
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesMetallica has premiered a new video for their Kill 'Em All instrumental "(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth," featuring previously unpublished photos of late bassist ...
Josh Johnson Sep 03, 2024

Ronnie Wood’s portrait of Queen’s Freddie Mercury raising money for charity
Dave Hogan/Getty ImagesA new portrait of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is helping to raise money for an important cause.The portrait, “The Mercury,” was painted by Rolling Stones gui...
Jill Lances Sep 03, 2024

John Lennon made comments about being shot eight years before his death
Thomas Monaster/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesThe new documentary One to One: John & Yoko reportedly features an eerie declaration from John Lennon regarding whether he felt his ...
Jill Lances Sep 03, 2024

Alex Van Halen shares clip of last song he wrote with brother Eddie Van Halen
Harper CollinsVan Halen drummer Alex Van Halen has shared a clip of a previously unreleased song he wrote with his late brother, Eddie Van Halen. The rocker just shared a snippet of the tune...
Jill Lances Sep 03, 2024

Eye infection leaves Elton John with limited vision in one eye
Disney/Jennifer PottheiserElton John has revealed on social media that he’s been struggling with an eye infection that has affected his vision.“Over the summer, I’ve been dealing wit...
Jill Lances Sep 03, 2024

Billy Corgan encourages body positivity while showing "port wine" birthmarks
Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsBilly Corgan is sharing a message of body positivity alongside a photo of a birthmark that covers his hand and part of his arm."I'm a fan of body positivity movements be...
Josh Johnson Sep 03, 2024

The Kinks’ Dave Davies blasts AI-generated Kinks tune
Al Pereira/Getty ImagesThe Kinks’ Dave Davies has let everyone know how he feels about an AI-generated track that was supposed to sound like a Kinks song, and his opinion was enough to get ...
Jill Lances Sep 03, 2024

On This Day, Sept. 3, 2017: Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker died
On This Day, Sept. 3, 2017 ...Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker died at the age of 67, just months after he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of esophageal cancer.Becker, born in Queens, Ne...
Jill Lances Sep 03, 2024

Al Jardine’s new song, “Wish,” is an ode to bandmates Brian and Dennis Wilson
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicThe Beach Boys’ Al Jardine recently released a new single, “Wish,” which was inspired by his Beach Boys bandmates Brian and Dennis Wilson.Jardine tells ...
Jill Lances Sep 03, 2024
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