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• Watch: Queen’s Roger Taylor Releases Video for New “Isolation” Single

  

  Roger Taylor has shared a new video to accompany his recently released solo single “Isolation”. You can watch the video in the player below. The Queen drummer released “Isolation” last month after writing and recording the tune in his garden shed during the COVID-19 lockdown. Taylor played all of the instruments on the track and … Continue reading Watch: Queen’s Roger Taylor Releases Video for New “Isolation” Single →

• Hear the Rolling Stones’ Unreleased 1973 Song ‘Criss Cross’

  

  The Rolling Stones have unveiled “Criss Cross”, a previously unreleased track from 1973 that was recorded for the band’s Goats Head Soup album. Hear the song and watch the accompanying video in the player below. “Criss Cross” has been released in anticipation of the Goats Head Soup reissue due out later this year. The deluxe … Continue reading Hear the Rolling Stones’ Unreleased 1973 Song ‘Criss Cross’ →

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cancels Live Induction Ceremony, Announces Virtual Event

  

  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will forgo their usual induction ceremony in 2020 but have announced plans for a virtual event to air on HBO on November 7th. The event was originally scheduled for May 2nd in Cleveland, OH and was rescheduled early on during the pandemic for November 7th. However, in light … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cancels Live Induction Ceremony, Announces Virtual Event →

• Aerosmith Postpone 50th Anniversary Show Until 2021

  

  The Bad Boys of Boston will be celebrating their 50th anniversary one year late. Aerosmith has announced that their upcoming 50th Anniversary show at the iconic Fenway Park will now take place on September 14, 2021. The postponement comes as the U.S. continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases across many states. Tickets for … Continue reading Aerosmith Postpone 50th Anniversary Show Until 2021 →

• Ringo Starr to Celebrate 80th Birthday with Virtual Concert Featuring Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh and More

  

  Ringo Starr will have a little help from his friends as he celebrates his 80th birthday virtually today. The Beatles drummer will be joined by former bandmate Paul McCartney, the Eagles’ Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper and Dave Grohl, Gary Clark Jr., and Sheila E. for a YouTube streamcast beginning at 8pm ET Tuesday … Continue reading Ringo Starr to Celebrate 80th Birthday with Virtual Concert Featuring Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh and More →

• Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels Dies at 83

  

  Country music legend and fiddle virtuoso Charles Daniels died Monday after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83 years old. Born on October 28, 1936, Charlie Daniels was a proud son of Wilmington, North Carolina and the only child of William and LaRue Daniel. According to Rolling Stone the “s” at the end of his name was the result … Continue reading Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels Dies at 83 →

• Hear David Gilmour’s First New Song in 5 Years

  

  David Gilmour has released his first new music in five years. The new track “Yes, I Have Ghosts” was inspired by wife Polly Samson’s novel A Theatre for Dreamers and features the voice and harp playing of daughter Romany Gilmour. Hear the song and watch the music video in the player below. David Gilmour said … Continue reading Hear David Gilmour’s First New Song in 5 Years →

• Comedy Legend Carl Reiner Dies at 98

  

  Legendary comedic actor, writer and director Carl Reiner died Monday at his home in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 98. His son Rob Reiner confirmed the news, writing on Twitter, “As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light.” Reiner was best known for creating The Dick Van Dyke Show, … Continue reading Comedy Legend Carl Reiner Dies at 98 →