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Watch the trailer for the new documentary ‘Paul McCartney and Wings – One Hand Clapping’

Courtesy MPL Productions Ltd.Paul McCartney fans are getting their first look at the upcoming documentary Paul McCartney and Wings – One Hand Clapping with the debut of the first trailer for the film, which will be released in theaters beginning Sept. 26.The trailer features archival footage of McCartney and Wings in the studio, backed by a performance of “Soily.” The documentary follows the band during recording sessions that took place in August 1974 at Abbey Road Studios. The sessions were for a video documentary and possible live album, […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Missouri woman arrested in alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family through Graceland sale

Alison Wright/Getty ImagesA Missouri woman was arrested Friday morning in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family out of millions of dollars and the ownership of Graceland, the Justice Department announced. Lisa Findley is alleged to have orchestrated the scheme to conduct the sale of Graceland by falsely claiming that prior to her death, Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, had pledged the famous estate as collateral for a loan she hadn't repaid, prosecutors said."As part of the brazen […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Don Henley celebrating 40th anniversary of ‘Building The Perfect Beast’ with remastered vinyl reissue

Interscope/Geffen/A&MEagles frontman Don Henley is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his sophomore solo album, Building The Perfect Beast, with a new vinyl reissue.The album is being released Oct. 4 as a two-LP set for the first time, remastered from the original analog tapes. The release will feature the tune “A Month of Sundays" on vinyl for the first time. Previously the track was only available on CD, cassette and digitally. And speaking of digitally, the new remastered version of the album is now streaming on all […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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U2 releases “Walk On” installment of their digital series

ABC/Randy HolmesU2 is getting close to wrapping their U2 to Love and Only Love - Deep Dives and B-Sides digital series and has now shared the second to last installment, this time dedicated to the All You Can’t Leave Behind track “Walk On.”The latest playlist includes a remastered single version of "Walk On," along with two newly remastered live recordings of “Where The Streets Have No Name” and “Gone,” both from a concert in Boston, as well as a remastered live performance […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Limited-edition vinyl pressings to mark Ramones’ 50th anniversary debut at CBGB

Photo Credit: Danny FieldsThe 50th anniversary of the Ramones live debt at the New York rock club CBGB is being celebrated with some new vinyl releases. Rhino has teamed with Vinyl Me, Please to feature the New York punk rock band in a variety of new pressings, including highlighting 1977’s Rocket to Russia as their September 2024 Essentials Record of the Month. The reissue will be pressed on what’s being described as 180g "Gabba Gabba Hey" vinyl, made with lacquers cut from […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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On This Day, Aug. 16, 1974: The Ramones make their debut at CBGB in New York

On This Day, Aug. 16, 1974 ... Punk rock band the Ramones launched their career with their first-ever live performance at CBGB in New York. They went on to become fixtures at the famed Manhattan rock club and later rose to stardom with hits like "I Wanna Be Sedated," "Rockaway Beach" and "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker."They are considered by many to be one of the most influential punk rock bands of all time.The Ramones were formed in 1974 in Forest Hills, New York, featuring lead […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale’s solo career explored in new box set

RhinoThe solo career of Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale is being celebrated with a new box set coming this fall.Into The Light: The Solo Albums will feature Coverdale’s three solo releases — 1977’s WhiteSnake, 1978’s NorthWinds and 2000’s Into The Light. The set will include two versions of each album: a remixed version, which offers a “more dynamic sonic experience,” and a remastered version featuring the classic sound.“The remixes are modern, using new technology to squeeze the best out of them,” Coverdale […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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The Black Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson set for intimate New York performance and discussion

Frank Hoensch/RedfernsThe Black Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson will launch a new leg of their Happiness Bastards tour this fall, but before that, fans in New York will have a chance to see them on a much smaller scale.The brothers are set to take part in a special Grammy Museum event, dubbed An Evening With Chris and Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes, taking place Sept. 11 at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The evening will include a conversation with Chris and Rich about their careers, as well […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Great White singer Jack Russell dead at 63

Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesJack Russell, frontman for the band Great White, has died. He was 63.Jack Russell's Great White, the name Russell toured under after Great White broke up in 2001, announced the news in a statement posted to Instagram Thursday. The statement says that "Jack passed peacefully," surrounded by his wife, son, cousin and two friends. The statement continues, "Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy […]

todayAugust 15, 2024

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