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Freddie Mercury (1946 - 1991) of British rock group Queen performs at the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium in London, 13th July 1985. The concert raised funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. (Photo by Jacques Langevin/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images) Freddie Mercury’s lyrics will be the subject of a new book coming out in the fall of 2026.A Life in Lyrics: The Official Creative Legacy of Freddy Mercury, being released by Harper […]

Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'/((Disney/Randy Holmes) Bruce Springsteen may make it look easy to sing “Born in the U.S.A.” in concert, but Jeremy Allen White learned that it’s anything but.The Bear star, who plays Springsteen in the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, had to record the song for the movie. During an appearance on Hot Ones, he revealed that it had an adverse effect on his health."It’s a […]

Artwork for Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Bad Moon Rising: Shadows on the Bayou' playlist/(Concord Records) Looking for some music to soundtrack your Halloween? A new playlist may just help set the mood.Concord Records has released a digital collection of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with titles that seem perfect for Halloween. Bad Moon Rising: Shadows on the Bayou includes such songs as “Bad Moon Rising” and “Born on the Bayou,” as well as “Tombstone Shadow,” […]

The Black Crowes at Analog/(Photo Credit: Dokk Savage Photography) The Black Crowes are featured in a new episode of Recorded Live at the Analog, with the band celebrating their 1994 album, amorica.The Nashville concert had the band, led by brothers and founding members Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson, playing the album in its entirety. The set included songs like “Wiser Time,” “A Conspiracy” and more, along with an encore of the Southern […]

On This Day, Oct. 16, 2003…Ten years after their last tour, Simon & Garfunkel reunited to launch the Old Friends tour in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's relationship had soured after their 1993 tour, but after the pair received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, and performed together, they decided to reunite for a full-scale tour. The shows had the duo performing many of their classic tunes, including "Homeward Bound," "The […]

Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs on stage at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena on August 17, 2017 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images for ABA) Tom Petty is the latest artist getting immortalized as a Funko Pop! figure. The company just unveiled two new Petty collectables, inspired by the rocker's famous looks.The new additions are the Full Moon Fever Pop!, featuring the pink, yellow and blue […]

Cover of Bon Jovi's 'Forever (Legendary Edition)'/I(sland Records) Bon Jovi is getting ready to release another track off their upcoming collaborations album, Forever (Legendary Edition).The New Jersey rockers are set to drop “We Made It Look Easy,” featuring U.K. pop star Robbie Williams, on Friday.The band announced the news by sharing an archival clip of Jon Bon Jovi praising Williams during a talk show appearance. He said at the time, “I've […]

Inductees Rick Allen, Phil Collen, Joe Elliott, Rick Savage and Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard speak onstage during the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Press Room at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/WireImage) Def Leppard has had a lot of highlights over the course of their career, but for frontman Joe Elliott one stands out above the […]

On This Day, Oct. 15, 2006 ...New York’s famed punk rock club CBGB closed following a dispute over money between owner Hilly Kristal and the venue’s landlord, Bowery Residents Committee.Opened on Dec. 10, 1973, CBGB — which stood for country, bluegrass and blues — helped launch the careers of such artists as the Ramones, Talking Heads, Blondie and Patti Smith, among others.Smith performed at the closing night concert, with guest appearances by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and […]