Following news of the death of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill at the age of 72, we look back at the Texas blues-rock legends’ 2004 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For their first performance as Rock Hall inductees, both bearded members of ZZ Top were able …
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Stephen Marley has announced the dates for his ‘Babylon by Bus’ tour. Titled after Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1978 live album, the shows will feature Stephen’s songs spanning his 40-plus year career alongside songs from his father’s catalog. The 19-date U.S. trek kicks off on August 26th at Mateel …
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In 2019, George Clinton embarked upon what was supposed to be afarewell tourwith Parliament-Funkadelic, but when he recently sat down for a new episode of The Rolling Stone Interview, he made it clear he’s changed his mind. “I’m gonna pull back from that,” says Clinton, who celebrated his 80th birthday …
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Teen punk outfit the Linda Lindas have released a new song, “Oh!” their first offering after signing for Epitaph Records. “Oh!” with its big guitar riff, pummeling power chords, and thundering drums, finds the Linda Lindas staring at a dysfunctional world, trying to find the right words and demanding to …
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Recently reunited EDM stars Swedish House Mafia have released another new song, “Lifetime,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 070 Shake. “Lifetime” boasts a mysterious edge, with a propulsive dance beat, eerie synth swells, and an array of mesmerizing atmospheric touches. Ty Dolla $ign and 070 Shake tie the song together …
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Metallica have released three new covers of their song “The Unforgiven,” as well as a rough mix of the track, in anticipation of their upcoming massive Black Album 30th-anniversary campaign. The covers of “The Unforgiven” offer three distinct takes on the track. Indie rock outfit Diet Cig deliver a searing …
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Friday, July 9th marks what would have been Bon Scott’s 75th birthday, and to celebrate the occasion, the late AC/DC singer’s estate has launched the first official website honoring Scott’s legacy. In a statement, the Bon Scott estate — the singer’s two brothers and nephew — called the website “an …
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Nigerian singer Wizkid has announced a North American tour in support of his album Made in Lagos, released last October. The 17-date run will kick off in Boston on September 10th and conclude in Montreal on January 22nd, 2022. Ticket sales will go live on Friday, July 9th at 10 …
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A forthcoming movie starring Machine Gun Kelly as an up-and-coming but troubled musician will change its title after the original one, Good News, garnered criticism from Mac Miller’s brother, E! News reports. The film, which was announced at the end of June, was not meant to be a biopic about …
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The Recording Academy have reached a settlement with its former CEO Deborah Dugan prior to her arbitration hearings against the Grammys organization, ending an 18-month legal battle between the two sides that stemmed from her abrupt dismissal just days before the 2020 Grammys. “The Recording Academy and Deborah Dugan have …
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