50 years ago this coming June, the Beatles released their groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. In celebration of its anniversary, the album will be released in various re-issue formats on May 26th. The album is newly mixed by Giles Martin and Sam Okell in stereo and 5.1 surround audio and expanded with … Continue reading Beatles to Celebrate Sgt. Pepper Anniversary with Special Edition Releases →

A private collection of Bruce Springsteen memorabilia, dubbed by the dealer as the “Ultimate Springsteen Collection,” is up for sale for $7.5 M. The collection contains over 300 items including various drafts of the “Born to Run” lyrics, the flannel shirt Springsteen wore on the cover of The River album, his 4F card, excusing him … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Memorabilia Collection On Sale for $7.5M →

In a new interview with Billboard, Olivia Harrison opens up about her late husband and talks about putting together the newly expanded edition of ‘I Me Mine‘ – George Harrison’s memoir which, in its newly extended version, spans the complete length of Harrison’s career and features lyrics to more than 50 songs not previously included. … Continue reading Olivia Harrison on Her Late Husband’s Sense of Humor, Lyrical Poetry and How He Surprised Ringo Starr →

In 2004, The Who returned to the Isle Of Wight Festival for the first time since their legendary 1970 performance. After a long absence, the festival had been reborn in 2002 and continues to this day. The Who’s UK concerts in 2004 were the first in their home country since the death of founding member … Continue reading The Who ‘Live at the Isle of Wight’ Coming to DVD and Blu-Ray →

Bob Dylan released his new studio album, Triplicate, Friday – a three-disc set featuring 30 brand-new recordings of classic American tunes. The release marks the first triple-length set of the artist’s illustrious career. With each disc individually titled and presented in a thematically-arranged 10-song sequence, Triplicate showcases Dylan’s unique and much-lauded talents as a vocalist, … Continue reading Bob Dylan Releases New Album ‘Triplicate’ →

On May 26, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America by The Rolling Stones — a documentary film by Paul Dugdale. Due out on DVD and Blu-ray, Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America makes the perfect companion piece to Havana Moon, released in the fall of 2016.  … Continue reading Rolling Stones’ ‘Olé Olé Olé!’ Documentary Coming to DVD →

A public funeral for Chuck Berry will take place in Berry’s hometown of St. Louis, MO on April 9th, reports CBS affiliate KMOV.  A public viewing will run from 8:00am to 12:00 pm at the well-known concert venue, the Pageant, and will be followed by a private service for family and friends. Chuck Berry passed … Continue reading Chuck Berry’s Funeral to Take Place in St. Louis →

Lenny Kravitz will perform a tribute to Prince during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony when it takes place in New York City on April 7th. Alicia Keys, Mary Chapin Carpenter the Indigo Girls have also been announced as performers. The Rock Hall 2017 class includes: Electric Light Orchestra, who will be … Continue reading Lenny Kravitz Will Honor Prince During Rock Hall Induction Ceremony →

After an exclusive report from Billboard earlier this month that a new set of bi-coastal festivals would take place this summer featuring a lineup of legendary acts, details about the festivals were hard to come by with no official announcement having been made by promoters or any of the artists. But today, the official details … Continue reading Classic East and Classic West Festivals Officially Announce Legendary Lineup →

Ann Wilson has extended her in-progress Ann Wilson of Heart tour with a second leg of dates running from May 19th through July 2nd. The tour sill make stops in Chicago, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas and Atlanta, among other cities. “Expect to see some Heart songs, amazing covers, and new songs that I’ve written,” said … Continue reading Ann Wilson Extends ‘Ann Wilson of Heart’ Tour →

Ringo Starr has announced a run of fall tour dates with his All Starr Band, kicking off with eight shows at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. From there, Ringo and his band will continue through Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey and New York. The band’s current lineup, the longest-running lineup of the All … Continue reading Ringo Starr Announces Fall Tour Dates →

Sib Hashian, best known as the drummer of Boston, died Wednesday after collapsing on stage during a show on a cruise ship. He was 68. According to a report from TMZ, Hashian collapsed in the middle of a set on the Legends of Rock Cruise. CPR was performed and a defibrillator was used but Hashian … Continue reading Boston Drummer Sib Hashian Dies at 68 →