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Sam Moore of Sam & Dave dead at 89

C Brandon/RedfernsSam Moore, the tenor half of the iconic soul duo Sam & Dave, has died. He was 89.A statement from Moore's rep shares that he passed away on Friday in his Florida home due to complications recovering from surgery.Born Oct. 12, 1935, Moore began recording music in the '50s. After meeting baritone Dave Prater, they formed Sam & Dave, and put out their first music in the early '60s.Upon being signed to the legendary label Stax Records, Sam & Dave […]

todayJanuary 11, 2025

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Who needs Dylan? Timothée Chalamet to be host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Joe Maher/Getty ImagesTimothée Chalamet does his own singing and guitar playing in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, and it looks like he’s getting ready to do it live.The actor has been booked to not only be the host of the Jan. 25 episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live, he’s going to be the musical guest, as well.While it's unknown if Chalamet will sing as Dylan during the broadcast, the announcement comes after he was nominated for a Golden […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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After more than 300 weeks, Elton John’s ‘Diamonds’ tops the UK album chart

Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht IIElton John has landed another #1 album in the U.K., but it sure took him a long time to get there.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s 2017 best-of, Diamonds, tops the U.K. Official Chart after spending 374 weeks on the chart. When the album was first released it debuted at #5 and eventually peaked at #2 — until now.Diamonds now holds the record for having both the most weeks in the top 40 and the most consecutive weeks in the top […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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Billy Joel pushes January gig to November due to ‘medical procedure’

Myrna M. Suarez/Getty ImagesAfter a stellar 2024, Billy Joel's 2025 is starting off a little bumpy: He's had to reschedule his first concert of the year — not counting New Year's Eve — for medical reasons.Billy was set to perform Jan. 17 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, but the show has now been postponed to Nov. 1 due to "a medical procedure," according to a statement on his Instagram.“I’m disappointed to share that I must postpone my concert […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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David Bowie, Bob Dylan make ‘Rolling Stone’s’ list of the 250 greatest albums of the 21st century so far

Parlophone RecordsRolling Stone has come out with its list of the 250 greatest albums of the 21st century so far, with albums from David Bowie and Bob Dylan making the list.Dylan lands at #19 with Love and Theft, which was released in 2001; the mag calls it a “ragged masterpiece.” He also places at #149 with 2020’s Rough and Rowdy Ways.Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, which the rocker recorded while battling liver cancer, ranks at 25. It was released in 2015 just two days before he […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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Bill Medley releases ‘Crying Time,’ featuring Michael McDonald, from upcoming album

Curb RecordsThe Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley has shared a new single from his upcoming album, Straight from the Heart, which is due out Feb. 14.The 12-track album, Medley’s first new record in over a decade, has the legendary singer covering classic country ballads with the help of special guests. The latest release is a recording of “Crying Time,” featuring The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald. The tune was originally recorded by Ray Charles and written by Buck Owens.“I really love this song, and it was […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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Elton John wishes his ‘great mate’ Rod Stewart a happy birthday: ‘So many great memories’

Elton John and Rod Stewart in 1974; Graham Wiltshire/RedfernsElton John and Rod Stewart haven't been that close in recent years, but Elton still made it a point to wish his old pal a happy 80th birthday on Friday.On his Instagram Story, Elton posted a slideshow of pictures of the two of them through the decades. One picture shows Elton in drag, sitting in Rod's lap; another shows them side by side in bathtubs. "Happy birthday to my great mate! @sirrodstewart," Elton wrote. […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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Jethro Tull announces new album, ‘Curious Ruminant’, coming in March

InsideOut MusicJethro Tull is set to release a new album, Curious Ruminant, on March 7. It will feature nine new tracks, including a tune called “Drink From The Same Well,” which is almost 17 minutes long.The band is offering their first preview of the record with the release of the album’s title track and an accompanying video, directed by Costin Chioreanu. Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson began work on Curious Ruminant not long after the release of the band’s 2023 album RökFlöte, writing brand new songs and […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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On This Day, Jan. 10, 2023: Guitarist Jeff Beck died at age 78

On This Day, Jan. 10, 2023 ...Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck passed away at the age of 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis. Beck came to prominence as a member of The Yardbirds, but went on to have a successful solo career, fronting his own Jeff Beck Group.Considered by many to be one of the greatest guitar players of all time, Beck won six Grammys for best rock instrumental performance, plus additional wins for best pop instrumental performance and best pop collaboration with vocals. He was inducted into […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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