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The Doors, Peter Frampton & more pay tribute to Jim Ladd, inspiration for Tom Petty’s “The Last DJ”
Chelsea Lauren/WireImageThe music world is paying tribute to veteran Los Angeles rock DJ Jim Ladd, who passed away December 17 at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by Sirius XM, where Ladd ho...
Dec 19, 2023
On This Day, December 19, 2012: Pink Floyd’s Dave Mason saves London music store
On This Day, December 19, 2012 … Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason opened his wallet to save the London music store where he bought his first drum kit. The store, Foote’s,...
Dec 19, 2023
Rock stars share their creative process in new book, 'Icons of Rock — In Their Own Words'
Mango PublishingA new book is set to give fans some insight into the creative process of some of today’s most legendary artists. Icons of Rock — In Their Own Words features...
Dec 19, 2023
U2 shares highlights from their Las Vegas residency … so far
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationU2 has wrapped up their U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency for 2023 and they’re looking back on what’s transpired so far. T...
Dec 18, 2023
Julian Lennon blasts suggestion of feud with brother Sean Lennon
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesJulian Lennon is setting the record straight on any suggestion that he and his brother, Sean Lennon, don’t get along. Julian is the son of John Le...
Dec 18, 2023
Queen’s Brian May upset fan concert videos are being pulled from YouTube
Miikka Skaffari/Getty ImagesQueen’s Brian May wants fans to know the band is not responsible for their label, Universal Music, taking down YouTube videos of their recent Rhapsody tour ...
Dec 18, 2023
Keith Richards gets birthday love from his bandmates
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for RSThe Rolling Stones' Keith Richards turned 80 on Monday, December 18, and he received loads of well-wishes from his bandmates. The official Rolling Stones ...
Dec 18, 2023
Bob Dylan quietly released an album of 1973 outtakes in Europe
Jo Hale/RedfernsBob Dylan quietly released an album of studio outtakes earlier this month, but good luck trying to get your hands on it. Rolling Stone reports that a limited number of copies...
Dec 18, 2023
Faces planning reissue campaign next year with “a wealth of unreleased material”
Jim Dyson/RedfernsFans of Faces should get ready to hear some previously unreleased music next year. In an interview with Mojo, Faces specialist Rob Caiger reveals that t...
Dec 18, 2023
Nikki Sixx says "people get too worked up" about Rock Hall: "It's not some elite club that defines you"
Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsNikki Sixx doesn't seem to be clamoring for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to induct Mötley Crüe. In a social media post, the bassist shares that he thinks "people ge...
Dec 18, 2023