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We’re all trying to get to the weekend, so here are a few music news headlines to help you through the middle of the week…

If you had ZZ Top tickets to one of the upcoming shows, you’ll need to know that ZZ Top has canceled the remaining live tour stops after member Dusty Hill was ordered to get off the road by his doctors; no word on the sudden illness or when the band will resume the tour.

John Fogerty announced this week that he is planning on reissuing his 1997 solo album ‘Blue Moon Swamp’ in mid-November. The album will be available on CD, vinyl and in streaming platforms to secure; there’s also a limited-edition blue-vinyl album that will be available through Barnes & Noble…

John Mayer turned 40 this year, but the gift he’s giving is better than any received; he’s set up a scholarship fund to honor his 90-year-old dad Richard, designed to support candidates in the Bridgeport, Connecticut area his hometown. His dad taught school in Bridgeport for 40 years and remains in good health.

Don’t forget, ‘Record Store Day 2017’ is November 24th, with vinyl releases from your favorite artists.


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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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