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R.E.M.'s 'Reckoning' (Interscope-Capitol Records) R.E.M.’s sophomore album, Reckoning, is getting an audiophile upgrade.The album is the latest addition to the Interscope-Capitol Records Definitive Sound Series, and will be released Sept. 18 on 180-gram high-definition vinyl, with the upgraded audio sourced from the original analog master tapes.Mitch Easter and Don Dixon, who co-produced the original album, were directly involved with the upgrade, which was mastered by mastering engineer Chris Bellman.According to a […]

Jimmy Buffett (C) takes opening night bow during the Broadway premiere of "Escape to Margaritaville" the new musical featuring songs by Jimmy Buffett at the Marquis Theatre on March 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Escape To Margaritaville) The late Jimmy Buffett will be celebrated with a new exhibit at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf in Mobile, Alabama.Jimmy Buffett: Son of a […]

: Frank Beard of ZZ Top performs on stage at Viejas Casino & Resort on November 02, 2025 in Alpine, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images) Several artists have paid tribute to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who passed away at age 77.Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote on social media that Beard “was one of a kind,” noting he was “A hell of a drummer, a true original, and most importantly to us, a […]

'Ten' album artwork. (Epic) Pearl Jam's massive 1991 debut album, Ten, celebrates its 35th anniversary on Aug. 27. "Ten to me is deep in my heart," guitarist Mike McCready tells ABC Audio. "It's a record that sounded like a band that was together for many years but wasn't, in my mind."Indeed, the members of the original Pearl Jam lineup — McCready and guitarist Stone Gossard, bassist Jeff Ament, vocalist Eddie Vedder […]

Neil Young during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) Neil Young has just added two new shows to his 2026 schedule.The rocker and his band The Chrome Heart will play two co-headlining dates with Willie Nelson and the Family in the lead-up to the 2026 edition of Farm Aid.The shows are happening Sept. 22 at […]

Frank Beard, longtime drummer for the legendary blues rock trio ZZ Top, has died at age 77."It was announced today that Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer for the past 56 years, has died. He was in hospice care when he passed away at his ranch in Richmond, TX with family members at his side," according to a statement Tuesday from the band's publicist.A message posted on the band's official X […]

Rock guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix (1942 - 1970) caught mid guitar-break during his performance at the Isle of Wight Festival, August 1970. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) A documentary about Jimi Hendrix’s performance at Woodstock will have its streaming premiere Tuesday in celebration of the 57th anniverary of the festival.Jim Hendrix: Live at Woodstock – A Second Look will debut on YouTube at 9 p.m. ET. It features black-and-white […]

Bon Jovi 'Slippery When Wet' (Island Def Jam) Bon Jovi is marking the 40th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Slippery When Wet.The band marked the milestone with a post on Instagram Tuesday, writing, “Slippery When Wet turns 40 years old today! We’re grateful to everyone who’s been part of this journey and kept these songs alive for 40 years.”The post also included photos from the era, as well as clips from the music […]

Admat for Allman Betts Family Revival (courtesy of The Allman Betts Family Revival) The music of the Allman Brothers Band will once again be celebrated at the 10th annual Allman Betts Family Revival, a 20-date tour launching in November.This year’s trek, hosted by Gregg Allman’s son Devon Allman and Dickey Betts' son Duane Betts, is titled A Decade of Revival, inspired by the Allman Brothers Band’s 1991 compilation, A Decade of […]