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‘Best of Bruce Springsteen’ compilation coming in April

Sony MusicBruce Springsteen is looking back at his 50-year career with a new compilation album.Best of Bruce Springsteen, dropping April 9, will feature a collection of The Boss' hits, early career favorites, live staples and more, marking the first time his career-spanning works have been together in one set. The release features 18 tracks, including such classics as "Born To Run," "Hungry Heart," "Dancing in the Dark," "Thunder Road," "Growin’ Up" and "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)," along with newer tunes like "Hello Sunshine" and "Letter […]

todayMarch 1, 2024

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Happy 80th birthday, Roger Daltrey

Matthew Baker/Getty ImagesThe Who infamously sang, “I hope I die before I get old” in their hit “My Generation." But luckily for music fans, that wish hasn't come true for frontman Roger Daltrey, who’s celebrating his 80th birthday on March 1. In 1959, Daltrey founded a band called The Detours, with a changing lineup that only became permanent in 1964, after the band had changed their name to The Who and Keith Moon joined as drummer. Daltrey, Moon, Pete Townshend and John Entwistle went on to sell over 100 million records […]

todayMarch 1, 2024

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The Black Crowes announce ‘Happiness Bastards’ listening parties

Silver Arrow RecordsThe Black Crowes are gearing up for the release of their new album, Happiness Bastards, and they're giving fans a chance to preview it early.Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson just announced a string of listening parties, happening March 14 at indie record stores across the country. The parties will feature giveaways and give fans a chance to purchase the album early.The Black Crowes gave fans their first taste of Happiness Bastards, their first album of new material in 15 years, with the release of “Wanting […]

todayFebruary 29, 2024

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Foghat announces new live album, ‘Slow Ride – Live in Concert’

Cleopatra RecordsAfter a more than 50-year career, Foghat is still rocking out onstage, and now they are giving fans at home a taste of their live show.The band will release Slow Ride – Live in Concert, a new CD/DVD, on April 5, featuring a 1999 Texas concert recorded prior to Foghat co-founder Dave Peverett’s death in February 2000.The concert features the band performing some of their classic tracks. They’re previewing the record with the release of a live performance of their iconic tune “Slow […]

todayFebruary 29, 2024

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Poll finds Brits wish they could play Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” on piano

Hollywood Records/EMIA new U.K. poll finds that the majority of folks wish they could tickle the ivories just like Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.The U.K. Express reports that a poll of 2,000 Brits, conducted by Trinity College London, finds that 53% of them wish they had learned how to play piano, with 32% of those folks picking Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” as the tune they wish they knew how to play. Elton John’s “Your Song” is close behind in second place, followed by […]

todayFebruary 29, 2024

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Previously unheard Ringo Starr personal tape recordings up for auction

ABC/ Heidi GutmanThree cassette tapes featuring previously unheard audio from The Beatles is set to go up for auction in March.The tapes, believed to have been made in 1966, are personal recordings made on drummer Ringo Starr's tape recorder, and feature 248 minutes of audio. On one of the tapes he’s heard describing them as “a talking record of our trip to Germany and Japan.” The audio includes the band talking about their set list for shows in Japan, clips of performances from their Budokan concerts, […]

todayFebruary 29, 2024

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Elton John’s auction is over — and it made more than $20 million

Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht IIThe first day of Elton John's much-hyped Goodbye Peachtree Road Christie's auction, which featured items from his home in Atlanta, Georgia, brought in $8 million. But that was only the first day; it turns out the entire event pulled in more than $20 million.According to ArtandObject.com, the auction spanned two live sales and six online auctions, and earned $20.5 million. The live sales together brought in $14.5 million. Top sellers included artwork, photographs, Elton's Bentley convertible, and […]

todayFebruary 29, 2024

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Neil Young & Crazy Horse to headline Ottawa Bluesfest

Brian Rasic/WireImageNeil Young has added another show to his summer schedule.The rocker and his band Crazy Horse are set to play Ottawa Bluesfest, a nine-day festival that runs July 4-7 and July 10-14. Young will headline the July 11 show. Mötley Crüe and Nickelback are also set to headline the Canadian festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Other headliners include Maroon 5, Tyler Childers, Zac Brown Band, 50 Cent and Nas.A ticket presale kicks off Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m., […]

todayFebruary 29, 2024

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Paul McCartney has never dealt with writer’s block

ABC/Heidi GutmanWhile some songwriters may find themselves struggling to write tunes or finish a song, it seems that's never really been a problem for Paul McCartney. In a new Q&A on his website, McCartney reveals that writer's block is something he’s never really had to deal with.“I don’t really get it. I’m quite lucky with that - touch wood!” he shares. “I hardly ever sit down and go, ‘I’m going to write’. It’s nearly always when I’ve got some time and there’s nothing […]

todayFebruary 29, 2024

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