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Paul McCartney Reminisces about John Lennon’s Work Ethic

Paul McCartney recalled how he and John Lennon used to get excited at the prospect of being given a whole week to write a Beatles album. The duo notched more than 180 co-credits in a period of just a little more than seven years, meaning they wrote an average of 26 songs each year. But they didn’t think there was anything unusual in their prolific output, as McCartney told Uncle […]

todayOctober 24, 2018

Classic Hits

Paula Abdul Hits the Deck Head-First

Paula Abdul took a tumble during her concert on Saturday.The former “American Idol” judge fell head-first into the crowd at the Hard Rock Live in Biloxi, Mississippi as she sang her 1991 hit “The Promise of a New Day.” A fan recorded the stumble, which shows Abdul nearing the edge of the stage before toppling into the audience. The crowd can be heard shrieking in the background.“She did not seem […]

todayOctober 23, 2018

Classic Rock

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

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One of the most Shocking Revelations in Tina Turner’s Memoir

Tina Turner's new memoir, "My Love Story" reveals the full extent of the harrowing ordeals the 78-year-old singer has overcome in her decades in the spotlight. One of those being her encounter with potential suicide. The first half of "My Love Story" is dominated by a relationship that's quite the opposite of Turner's book title – her physically, mentally and sexually abusive marriage to Ike Turner. At one of her most desperate moments, Turner […]

todayOctober 19, 2018

Music

David Bowie’s Album Pinups turns 48 Today

On October 19th, 1973, David Bowie released his seventh album Pin Ups. The album, which features supermodel Twiggy on the front cover, is a collection of cover versions of some of the singer’s favorite songs, including tracks by Pink Floyd, The Pretty Things, The Who, The Yardbirds and The Kinks. The record was released on RCA Records. Pin Ups entered the UK chart on 3 November 1973 (coincidentally the same day as […]

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

Music

Lynurd Skynyrd’s “Street Survivors” turns 41

On this day in 1977, "Street Survivors" was released by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Three days later vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines (Steve's sister) and road manager Dean Kilpatrick were killed when their plane crashed in Gillsburg, MS. The other four members of the band were seriously injured but survived the crash. --- Photo Credit: Randy Miramontez / Shutterstock.com

todayOctober 17, 2018

Oldies

On this Day in Music History – October 16th

1968 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience released the album "Electric Ladyland." It was the third and final album by the band. 1972 - A statement was released by Creedence Clearwater Revival that announced the group's break up. 1982 - RCA Records released "H2O" by Daryl Hall and John Oates. 1989 - The single "The Arms Of Orion" was released by Prince (with Sheena Easton). 1992 - Sinead O'Connor was booed off stage at […]

todayOctober 16, 2018

Classic Hits

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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