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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Farewell Tour will not be Goodbye

Lynyrd Skynyrd are in the midst of what they're calling the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. But according to guitarist Gary Rossington, they plan on continuing beyond the last date on their current schedule. On the upcoming episode of AXS TV's The Big Interview with Dan Rather, Rossington revealed that they have future plans. "After a few years of doin’ the tour, we’re gonna do a new record," […]

todayOctober 22, 2018

Classic Rock

Foo Fighters are ‘Ready to take a break’

“I’m ready to take a break,” Foo Fighters’ singer Dave Grohl revealed in a conversation with Billboard's Chart Beat podcast. The band has been touring worldwide in support of 2017’s Concrete & Gold album, including headlining slots at the Kaaboo, Glastonbury and their own Cal Jam festivals. Despite the exhausting schedule, Grohl admitted he’s “ready to do it again at some point,” with eyes toward another album. “When we start […]

todayOctober 19, 2018

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KISS members’ Rock & Brews restaurant chain offering free meals to military members on Veterans Day

Stanley and Gene Simmons will honor members of the U.S. military, veterans and first responders this Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, by offering them free food nationwide at their Rock & Brews restaurant chain. All day long on the holiday, military personnel and veterans will be able to visit participating Rock & Brews locations and enjoy either a complimentary pulled pork sandwich with a side dish or a “Strawberry Fields” […]

todayOctober 18, 2018

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Party Songs are ‘tough’ to Write According to Bret Michaels

Poison frontman Bret Michaels says the party songs his band are known for were more difficult to write than tracks with heavier emotional meaning. He made the comparison while discussing surprise hit single “Every Rose Has its Thorn,” which was released in October 1988. While on tour with the band, Michaels had called his then-girlfriend at home, only to have the phone answered by another man. He wrote the song over […]

todayOctober 17, 2018

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Gene Simmons says artists have a “duty” to do Business

Gene Simmons argued that artists have a “duty” to follow up the creation of work with efforts to sell it to as wide an audience as possible, offering a new take on his attitude to the music business. The Kiss star returned to one of his favorite themes in a recent interview with Sweetwater Sound. “It was never called ‘music’ … it was always called ‘the music business,’ and if you believe in truth […]

todayOctober 16, 2018

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On This Day in Music History – October 15th

1965 - Jimi Hendrix signed a three-year recording contract with Ed Chalpin. 1968 - Led Zeppelin made its official performance debut in England. 1968 - Stevie Wonder's single "For Once In My Life" was released. 1976 - Ike and Tina Turner split their musical act. 1977 - "Slip Slidin' Away," by Paul Simon, was released. 1987 - Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) opened a series of solo shows on Broadway. --- Photo Credit: Be […]

todayOctober 15, 2018

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This Day in Music History – October 12th

1969 - The "Paul is Dead" craze began when a radio DJ played "Revolution #9" backwards. 1971 - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar" debuted on Broadway. 1975 - Rod Stewart and the Faces play their final show together. The group's breakup was due to Stewart wanting to further his success with his solo career. 1978 - Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols) was arrested for the murder of […]

todayOctober 12, 2018

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This Day in Beatles History

October 11th, 1967 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono opened their joint exhibition Half-a-Wind Show at London's Lisson Gallery. October 11th, 1988 - Ringo Starr and his wife, Barbara Bach, entered a rehab center to be treated for alcoholism. --- Photo Credit: Neftali / Shutterstock.com

todayOctober 11, 2018

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“Rattle and Hum” turns 30 today

Rattle and Hum is the sixth studio album by Irish rock band U2. The album was produced by Jimmy Iovine and was released on 10 October 1988, making the album 30 years old today. Following the breakthrough success of the band's previous studio album, The Joshua Tree, the Rattle and Hum project captures their continued experiences with American roots music on the Joshua Tree Tour, further incorporating elements of blues rock, folk rock, and gospel music into their sound. A collection of new studio tracks, live […]

todayOctober 10, 2018

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