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This Day in Music History: May 13

1955 - Elvis Presley's performance in Jacksonville, Florida is the first Presley show at which a riot ensues. After Elvis tells the audience, "Girls, I'll see you backstage," he has some of his clothes ripped off but escapes unharmed. 1958 - Jerry Lee Lewis is granted a divorce from wife number two, Jane Mitcham, six months after marrying his second cousin, Myra Gayle Brown. 1966 - The Rolling Stones release "Paint […]

todayMay 13, 2022 3 1 2

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Bono to Release “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story” Autobiography

U2's Bono has just announced the release of his upcoming autobiography, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. "Surrender is the story of one pilgrim’s lack of progress. . . With a fair amount of fun along the way,” the singer said in a statement. "When I started to write this book, I was hoping to draw in detail what I’d previously only sketched in songs. The people, places, and possibilities in my life. […]

todayMay 12, 2022

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Adds More Dates to 2022 Tour

Lynyrd Skynyrd has just announced the addition of 13 more dates to their 2022 Big Wheels Keep on Turnin' Tour. The rockers embarked on their trek about a month ago and will continue until late September as they visit amphitheaters, fairs, and festivals across the United States. Don Felder, the Outlaws, and the Devon Allman Project will be supporting Lynyrd Skynyrd throughout the tour. See the full list of Lynyrd […]

todayMay 11, 2022

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Scorpions, Whitesnake Announce 2022 North American Tour

Scorpions has just announced their return to the road alongside Whitesnake for the "Rock Believer" World Tour, which will be David Coverdale's farewell tour. Swedish band Thundermother will also provide support throughout the tour. The two-month-long tour's North American leg will begin on August 14 in Toronto and will wrap up on October 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trek comes after the Scorpions' sold-out Vegas residency. "After the amazing […]

todayMay 10, 2022

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Bob Dylan Center Celebrates Opening with Performances From Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello

The Bob Dylan Center, a collection of the artist's impressive archive, artifacts, and more, will open in Tulsa, Oklahoma, tomorrow May 10. The center will feature everything Bob Dylan, from his instruments to lyric sheets to photographs documenting his 60-year career. More than just a journey into Dylan's history, the center also features a modern interactive experience, including a recreation of Tulsa's Church Studios, where visitors can mix Dylan's music; […]

todayMay 9, 2022

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Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Rock Hall Induction: Listen to the Country Queen Cover Zepplin

Despite attempting to "respectfully bow out" of the consideration to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton will be part of the Class of 2022 alongside Duran Duran, Eminem, Pat Benatar, and others. The country queen initially tried to remove herself from the running, saying that she didn't "feel that I have earned that right." Over time, and as the Rock Hall voting came to a […]

todayMay 6, 2022

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Pat Benatar, Duran Duran Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees, Judas Priest Recognized in “Musical Excellence”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced a big welcome to the Class of 2022. This year's list of inductees includes first-time nominees Duran Duran, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Dolly Parton, as well as previously nominated performers Pat Benatar and the Eurythmics. Judas Priest was among the nominated artists but did not get into the Hall this year. Instead, they are receiving the Musical Excellence […]

todayMay 5, 2022

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Kiss Legend Peter Criss to Return to the Stage for One Night Only

Peter Criss, the former Kiss drummer who left the band in 1980, will be returning to the stage after retiring from touring in 2017. For one night only, Criss will appear with the Australian rock band Sisters Doll at New York's The Cutting Room on May 22nd. Sisters Doll was Criss' backup band during his final US tour over five years ago. The band also backed former Kiss guitarist Bruce […]

todayMay 4, 2022

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Carrie Underwood Shares Stagecoach Stage with Axl Rose

Carrie Underwood put on a memorable performance over the weekend at this year's Stagecoach Festival held in Indio, California. Underwood paid tribute to the late Naomi Judd by singing "See You Again" in honor of the fellow country star. "Country music lost a true legend...sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We're all sending up prayers for the Judd family today...," Underwood had tweeted upon hearing the news of Judd's unexpected passing. […]

todayMay 3, 2022

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