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Cover of Rainbow's 'The Temple of the King 1975-1976' (Edsel Records) A new box set dedicated to the early years of Ritchie Blackmore’s band Rainbow is due out in March.The Temple of the King 1975-1976, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, is a nine-CD set that includes their debut album, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, and 1976’s Rising, as well as live recordings of concerts that took place in Germany […]

The Beatles 'Anthology 4' cover/(Capitol Records) A new short film about the making of The Beatles’ 1994 single "Free as a Bird" has just been released to YouTube.Free As A Bird: A Song Reborn explores the making of the song that reunited Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr after 24 years. The trio used an unfinished John Lennon demo to create the tune.The short film features never-before-seen footage from the […]

Jon Anderson reissues of 'Earth Mother Earth' and 'Survival & Other Stories' (Frontiers Music SRL) Two of Yes singer Jon Anderson’s solo albums are set to be reissued.The artist’s label will rerelease Anderson’s 1997 album Earth Mother Earth and 2011’s Survival & Other Stories digitally and on CD and vinyl on March 27. Earth Mother Earth will be released on green vinyl and Survival & Other Stories on gold marble vinyl.To coincide with the announcement, Anderson […]

Paul McCartney released the solo album McCartney III, the third installment in a trio of solo albums on which he played most of the instruments himself.The Beatle recorded the album at his Sussex studio while in lockdown due to COVID-19. McCartney III would go on to debut at #1 in the U.K. and #2 in the U.S. and earn Grammy nominations for best rock album and best rock song for “Find My Way.”In 2021, McCartney […]

George Harrison November 23, 1971. (Photo by: Ann Limongello/ABC Photo Archives) The first-ever video for George Harrison’s "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)" was just released, directed by Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard. And it turns out he may not have gotten the gig if it wasn't for some of his Hollywood friends.Wolfhard explains how he got the job in a new interview with Vulture, revealing he was first introduced […]

Paul McCartney performs live on stage at Paris La Defense Arena during the 'Got Back!' Tour on December 04, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images) With Christmas just days away, Paul McCartney is giving fans some insight into his holiday classic "Wonderful Christmastime."The Beatles legend has released a Vevo Footnotes version of the song’s video, revealing the stories behind the track."I’m thinking about Liverpool Christmas parties, that’s […]

John Lennon and Yoko Ono chatted with host Dick Cavett 1971. (ABC/ANN LIMONGELLO) A new video has just been released of John Lennon and Yoko Ono performing at a benefit concert for the families of those killed in New York's Attica prison in 1971.The concert took place 24 years ago, on Dec. 17, 1971, at the Apollo Theater in New York. Video shows John & Yoko and the Plastic Ono Band performing […]

Rick Nielsen (L) and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick perform during the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 25, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage) Cheap Trick is responding to criticism for performing at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which took place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7.The band appeared at the ceremony, which was hosted by President Donald […]

Phil Lesh performs as Phil Lesh & Friends during the Great South Bay Music Festival at Shorefront Park on July 22, 2023 in Patchogue, New York. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images) The life and career of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh will once again be celebrated with a series of concerts at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.Phil’s son Grahame Lesh has announced dates for Unbroken Chain: A […]