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Joni Mitchell May Be Released From Hospital Soon

Superior Court Judge David S. Cunningham has put Joni Mitchell‘s longtime friend, Leslie Morris, in charge of Mitchell’s medical decisions, ABC News reports. The decision comes after a brief hearing on Monday regarding the Grammy Winner and Rock and Roll hall of Famer’s undisclosed medical condition.  Mitchell has been in hospital since March 31st, when … Continue reading Joni Mitchell May Be Released From Hospital Soon


Roger Waters Thinks Silicon Valley if Full of Thieves

Pink Floyd‘s Roger Waters is no fan of technology.  In fact, he even thinks Silicon Valley is stealing from music creators. “I feel enormously privileged to have been born in 1943 and not 1983, to have been around when there was a music business,” Waters told the London Times this past week. Back in those … Continue reading Roger Waters Thinks Silicon Valley if Full of Thieves


Man Indicted for Theft of Elton John’s Glasses

Elton John

The 26-year-old man who stole a pair of Elton John‘s glasses from the Rock & Soul Museum in Memphis last month has been indicted on felony theft charges, ABC News reports. The iconic heart-shaped glasses were taken from the museum during business hours on April 21st and prints on the case matched those of Matthew … Continue reading Man Indicted for Theft of Elton John’s Glasses


Hear an Alternate Version of ‘Bitch’ by the Rolling Stones

In advance of the June reissue of the Rolling Stones‘ Sticky Fingers, Universal has released one of the unheard tracks from the set – an alternate, extended version of “Bitch”. Listen to the track below. Sticky Fingers will be released on June 9th and is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon.


REO Speedwagon Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tonight

REO Speedwagon

REO Speedwagon will appear on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live Monday night (May 4) along with Imagine Dragons in an exclusive, one-time-only supergroup performance, being dubbed “Imagine REO Speedragons.” “I talked to Wayne from Imagine Dragons yesterday, and both our bands are totally psyched about doing the ‘Mash Up Monday’,” said REO’s Kevin Cronin. “We all … Continue reading REO Speedwagon Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tonight


Authorized Kurt Cobain Documentary, Montage of Heck, Airs Tonight

Montage of Heck, the authorized documentary about the life and music of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain airs tonight on HBO. Executive produced by Cobain’s daughter, Frances, Montage of Heck has been highly publicized over the past few months and was described by Rolling Stone as “The Most Intimate Rock Doc Ever.” See the trailer below. … Continue reading Authorized Kurt Cobain Documentary, Montage of Heck, Airs Tonight


B.B. King Back at Home, In Hospice Care

B.B. King has returned home after a brief hospitalization this week, Business Insider reports. According to his longtime business manager, Laverne Toney, King is receiving hospice care. The blues legend was admitted to hospital Thursday after police were called and paramedics came to his home. The call was a result of a dispute between Toney … Continue reading B.B. King Back at Home, In Hospice Care


John Fogerty Performs a Medley of Hits

When John Fogerty performed on the Late Show with David Letterman this week, he wasn’t going to play just one hit. Check out this performance of not one but three of the biggest songs from his career: Travelin’ Band, Proud Mary and Fortunate Son. Fogerty’s new autobiography, Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music will be … Continue reading John Fogerty Performs a Medley of Hits


B.B. King Hospitalized, Daughter Claims He Is Being Abused

Blues guitar legend B.B. King was hospitalized Thursday after paramedics were sent to his home to investigate, TMZ reports. King’s daughter, Patty reportedly wanted to take him to the hospital, but claims King’s manager, Laverne Toney, who has power of attorney over King, refused. Patty subsequently called police, who sent paramedics, who in turn determined … Continue reading B.B. King Hospitalized, Daughter Claims He Is Being Abused


This Cover of Bryan Adams’ ‘Summer of ’69’ is Years Over Due

For over a decade, Ryan Adams has been hearing Ryan Adams-Bryan Adams jokes and refusing to give in to requests to cover Bryan Adams‘ hit, “Summer of ’69”. In fact, in 2002, Adams notoriously had a fan thrown out of his audience for continually shouting a request for the classic 1984 song. But Ryan Adams … Continue reading This Cover of Bryan Adams’ ‘Summer of ’69’ is Years Over Due


Bruce Springsteen Performs at Funeral Service for MA Woman

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen performed at the funeral service of a Lincoln, MA woman on Thursday. Lenore Travis, 67, died in an agricultural accident on Sunday. She was the wife of George Travis, a well-known concert producer who has been part of Springsteen’s inner circle since the 1970s and worked with acts including Elvis, Queen, Kiss, Elton … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Performs at Funeral Service for MA Woman


Arrest Made After Man Steals Elton John’s Heart-Shaped Glasses

Elton John

Elton John’s iconic heart-shaped glasses were stolen from a Memphis Museum last month, but the perpetrator is now behind bars. 26-year-old Matthew Colvin was arrested in Southaven, MS on Tuesday, WMC-TV reports. The glasses were taken from the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum during business hours and reported stolen on April 21st.  Police lifted fingerprints from … Continue reading Arrest Made After Man Steals Elton John’s Heart-Shaped Glasses


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