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Bob Dylan To Be Featured in Chrysler Ad During Super Bowl

Bob Dylan will star in a Chrysler commercial during Sunday’s Super Bowl, reports Billboard. The automaker has featured several big stars in their Super Bowl ads in the past years including Clint Eastwood, Eminem and Barry Gordy. Although spokespeople for Chrysler and Dylan declined to comment, Billboard reports that an “as-yet-unidentified” track from Bob Dylan’s … Continue reading Bob Dylan To Be Featured in Chrysler Ad During Super Bowl


Bruce Springsteen Opens First-Ever South African Concert with Tribute to Nelson Mandela [WATCH]

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed in South Africa for the first time ever Sunday, opening the show with a tribute to Nelson Mandela. The concert took place at Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town.


Grammy Salute To The Beatles Airs Feb 9, Features McCartney, Starr, Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne Among Others

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles was filmed last night at the Los Angeles Convention Center, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles first appearance in 1964 on The Ed Sullivan Show. The tribute evening featured performances by Maroon 5 (“All My Loving” and “Ticket To Ride”), John Mayer & Keith … Continue reading Grammy Salute To The Beatles Airs Feb 9, Features McCartney, Starr, Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne Among Others


Mötley Crüe Will Retire After Massive Tour

Mötley Crüe has announced that they will be calling it quits following a massive 72-date North American tour which will run from July through November of this year. “We’ve talked about this for years,” bassist Nikki Sixx told Billboard in a recent interview. “It’s because we are on top, holding it together. We wanted to … Continue reading Mötley Crüe Will Retire After Massive Tour


Ringo Starr Announces Summer Tour

Ringo Starr announced Tuesday that he will do a summer tour with his All-Starr Band in June and July of this year. The string of dates kick of in Rama, Ontario on June 6th and wrap up July 19th in Los Angeles, CA. Starr will do a two-night stand at New York City’s Beacon Theatre … Continue reading Ringo Starr Announces Summer Tour


Folk Legend Pete Seeger Dies at Age 94

Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger died Monday at the age of 94. Seeger was a pioneer of contemporary folk music and a political activist, best known for his song “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)” and “If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song).” Seeger died … Continue reading Folk Legend Pete Seeger Dies at Age 94


U2 to Offer Free Download of New Song During Super Bowl

A brand new U2 song titled “Invisible” will debut in a commercial during this weekend’s Super Bowl, launching the band’s partnership with (RED) and Bank of America. During Sunday’s game, “Invisible” will be released exclusively via iTunes as a free download and will remain available for 24 hours, reports Rolling Stone. For each free download, … Continue reading U2 to Offer Free Download of New Song During Super Bowl


Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney Among Grammy Winners

Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Paul McCartney were among the winners at Sunday night’s 56th Annual Grammy Awards. Black Sabbath received the award for Best Metal Performance for their song “God Is Dead?“, while Led Zeppelin took home Best Rock Album for Celebration Day. Paul McCartney share the award for Best Rock Song with co-writers … Continue reading Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney Among Grammy Winners


Paul McCartney Wins at Grammy Awards, Reunites On Stage with Ringo Starr [WATCH]

Paul McCartney took home awards in two categories at Sunday night’s 56th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.  His song with Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic & Pat Smear, “Cut Me Some Slack” was the winner of Best Rock Song, beating out The Rolling Stones (“Doom and Gloom”), Black Sabbath (“God Is Dead?”), Muse (“Panic Station”), and Gary … Continue reading Paul McCartney Wins at Grammy Awards, Reunites On Stage with Ringo Starr [WATCH]


Heart Explains Decision to Cancel Sea World Gig

Heart is among the list of artists to cancel performances at Sea World after the release of Blackfish – a documentary chronicling the alleged mistreatment of orca whales at the U.S. theme park. “Seeing Blackfish just really opened our eyes to a lot of really horrific truths…” Ann Wilson told Rolling Stone. “It really broke my … Continue reading Heart Explains Decision to Cancel Sea World Gig


Bruce Springsteen’s Son Sam Becomes Firefighter in Colts Neck, NJ

Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa’s son Sam has graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy and will be joining the fire department in his hometown of Colts Neck, NJ, reports the Asbury Park Press. Scialfa posted a photo of Sam Springsteen on her Instagram page last week using the hashtags #Proud and #OurFamilyHero. Both parents … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen’s Son Sam Becomes Firefighter in Colts Neck, NJ


Springsteen’s ‘High Hopes’ Debuts at #1 in 10 Countries

Bruce Springsteen’s new album High Hopes doesn’t disappoint.  The release came in at #1 in the U.S. plus 9 other countries last week – the week of its debut. This marks Springsteen’s historic 11th #1 debut on the Billboard 200 in the US, which is now the third-most #1s ever on the chart. It is … Continue reading Springsteen’s ‘High Hopes’ Debuts at #1 in 10 Countries


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