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Noel Gallagher Covered David Bowie at Mike Garson’s “A Bowie Celebration,” Amongst Def Leppard, Duran Duran, More

Saturday would have been David Bowie’s 75th birthday, and the musician’s pianist, Mike Garson, threw a live-streamed concert to honor the date for the second year in a row.  The event consisted of performances by a number of notable artists covering Bowie’s hits. Noel Gallagher covered “Valentine’s Day,” Def Leppard did “Drive-In Saturday,” and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon and John Taylor took on “Let’s Dance. Evan Rachel Wood, Gary […]

todayJanuary 10, 2022

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Eagles Add 12 More Dates to U.S. “Hotel California” 2022 Tour 

Eagles have recently announced that they will be adding 12 more dates to their previously announced Hotel California Tour that kicks off in the spring of this year. The tour will embark around the United States, featuring a full performance of the classic rockers’ 1976 album, backed by an orchestra and choir, followed by a greatest hits sets.  The new dates expand a 10-date trek, with the whole tour beginning […]

todayJanuary 7, 2022

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On This Day in Music History: January 6th 

1957 - Over 20 minutes were devoted to Elvis Presley on his final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The King performed seven songs: "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Peace In The Valley," "Too Much" and "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again." 1958 - Gibson guitars launched its "Flying V" electric guitar. Guitarists who played a Flying V include Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, […]

todayJanuary 6, 2022

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James Taylor, Carole King Documentary “Just Call Out My Name” Premieres

Earlier this week, the Janes Taylor and Carole King documentary, Just Call Out My Name, premiered on CNN.  The film showcases the two songwriters collaborating and creating together, as they did throughout their legendary friendship, along The Troubadour Reunion Tour in 2010. Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, and Lee Sklar, who accompanied the duo on all their shows together from 1970 through 2010, are also interviewed throughout the documentary. Directed and […]

todayJanuary 5, 2022

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David Bowie’s Songwriting Catalog Sold to Warner Music

David Bowie’s estate has just sold his entire songwriting catalog to Warner Music Group.  “These are not only extraordinary songs, but milestones that have changed the course of modern music forever,” Guy Moot, co-chair and chief executive of Warner Chappell—a music publishing subsidiary of Warner Music Group—said in a news release. “Bowie’s vision and creative genius drove him to push the envelope, lyrically and musically — writing songs that challenged […]

todayJanuary 4, 2022

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Cheap Trick Announces Early 2022 Las Vegas Residency 

Cheap Trick has just announced that they will be taking up a residency at The Strat Theater in Las Vegas, NV from February 25th-26th and March 4th-5th.  "We're going to play sort of like what we had done before, when we've played a full album, and then extra tracks," guitarist Rick Nielsen said of the dates. "We're going to try to do that in Vegas. We can play the first album, the […]

todayJanuary 3, 2022

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David Lee Roth’s First Two Farewell Shows Canceled 

Due to COVID-19 concerns, David Lee Roth’s scheduled Las Vegas performances on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day have been canceled.  A press release regarding the news stated: “Due to unforeseen circumstances related to COVID and out of an abundance of caution for those working and attending the shows, the David Lee Roth performances scheduled for Dec. 31, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2022, have been canceled. Refunds will be […]

todayDecember 31, 2021

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Rush Celebrated in Upcoming Stern Pinball Machine

Rush is going to be honored with one of the most niche ways possible—with its very own pinball machine!  While there is no set release date yet, the company behind the machine, Stern Pinball, announced that they will virtually showcase the product at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, which runs from January 5th through January 8th of next year.  “CES is one of our favorite events and the perfect place […]

todayDecember 30, 2021

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Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Postpones 2022 North American Tour

“Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid pandemic,” Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets has postponed their 2022 North American tour “until later in the year.”  Saucerful of Secrets, which formed in 2018, centers around the early music of Pink Floyd, with Mason joined by Spandau Ballet guitarist Gary Kemp, longtime Pink Floyd touring bassist Guy Pratt, guitarist Lee Harris, and keyboardist Dom Beken.  “We enjoyed our 2019 tour in America […]

todayDecember 29, 2021

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