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Rickey Medlocke and Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd perform onstage during the 2019 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Field on April 27, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach) Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke appear on a new song that pays tribute to original Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington.The song, “Prince Charming,” is from the Southern rock band Brother Cane, with the description noting it “reflects […]

Don Henley 'The End of the Innocence' reissue (UMe) Don Henley’s hit solo album The End of the Innocence is getting a new vinyl and digital release.The album, Henley’s third full-length studio album, has been remastered from the original analog tapes and will be reissued on June 5 digitally, and on two-LP 180 gram vinyl for the very first time.Originally released in June 1989, The End of the Innocence is Henley’s bestselling […]

On This Day, April 17, 1970…Paul McCartney released his debut solo album, McCartney, which he recorded secretly, performing all the instruments himself, with some contributions from his wife, Linda McCartney.The album, which arrived three days later in America, was recorded during a period of estrangement with The Beatles following John Lennon's private departure from the group.Songs included “Maybe I’m Amazed" and “The Lovely Linda," among others, and the album went to #1 […]

Pink Floyd's 'Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975' (Legacy Recordings) Saturday is Record Store Day, and your local independent record store is bound to be packed with folks trying to get their hands on the latest exclusive releases.There will be over 350 releases available this year; here’s a heads-up on some of the music you may want to be on the lookout for:Bruce Springsteen and The E Street […]

Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer of KISS take final bow during the final show of KISS: End of the Road World Tour at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) KISS is returning to Sin City with another edition of KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas.This year’s event is happening Nov. 13-15 at the Virgin Hotels […]

Photo of Grateful Dead (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Grateful Dead has given their fans a new way to enjoy their music.The band has partnered with nugs.net to launch Play Dead, the first official Grateful Dead streaming app, featuring newly transferred and mastered recordings from the band’s vault, all in high-resolution audio.The available music includes CD-only releases, like all currently released Dave's Picks, that are getting their streaming debut; new vault […]

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (ABC/Randy Holmes) Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is once again talking about the band’s decision to part ways with drummer Josh Freese in 2025.In a new interview with the Irish Times, Grohl explains that their decision was something that just felt right for the band.“A drummer’s playing is based on feel,” Grohl says. “That’s all drumming is: feel. It’s hard to define […]

Cream's 'Wheels of Fire' (Universal) Cream is revisiting their third studio album, Wheels of Fire.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band — Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce — is set to release Wheels of Fire (Super Deluxe Edition) on June 12, a five-CD set featuring newly remastered audio, plus a whole host of bonus material.The set includes a rarities collection made up of 15 recordings, nine of […]

Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Disney/Randy Holmes) Billy Corgan wants folks to know that he is not a fan of artificial intelligence.In a recent interview with the And The Writer Is... podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman didn't hold back when sharing his thoughts about using AI to make music.“You didn't ask me, but I'm gonna make a declaratory statement. I refuse, refuse, patently refuse to […]