Roger Hawkins, the drummer in the legendary Swampers and Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section who played on hits like Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” Wilson Pickett’s “Mustang Sally,” and Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman,” has died at the age of 75. The Muscle Shoals Music Foundation announced Hawkins’ death Thursday. …
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Nile Rodgers, New Order’s Peter Hook, and Run-D.M.C.’s Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels are among the artists who have contributed to a new zine about addiction, sobriety, and staying clean, Sober 21, out Tuesday, May 18th. Published by the Creative Independent, the editorial arm of Kickstarter, Sober 21 features a mix of …
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Joni Mitchell gave a rare interview on Saturday evening at Clive Davis‘ virtual Grammy party, where she spoke to the industry mogul about her early career, songwriting, and her legacy. Davis’ annual pre-Grammy party was split into two virtual parts this year, with the first event taking place on January …
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Oysterhead, the eclectic musical collective of Trey Anastasio, Les Claypool, and Stewart Copeland, will headline the 2021 Peach Music Festival. After the pandemic canceled the 2020 fest, the Peach, founded by members of the Allman Brothers Band in 2012, returns to Scranton, Pennsylvania, over Independence Day weekend. This year’s festival …
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The Go-Go’s have been eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ever since their debut LP, Beauty and the Beat, turned 25 in 2006. But they didn’t even appear on a ballot until this year. “I think there was a lot of misogyny within the Rock & Roll …
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Polo G‘s “Rapstar” has now reigned at Number One on theRolling StoneTop 100 Songs chart for a month straight. In its fourth week, the triumphant single — “I hear planes flyin’, crowds screamin’, money counters, chains clangin’/Shit, I guess that’s how it sound when you winnin,’” Polo G raps — …
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J. Cole has dropped new song “Interlude” in advance of the release of his sixth studio album, The Off-Season, which is slated to arrive on May 14th. “I be coming in peace, but fuck me/Best beware of the others/This shit deep, undercovers creep/This southern heat make unbearable summers,” he raps …
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Megadeth and Lamb of God have announced the rescheduled dates for their Metal Tour of the Year, which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The two bands will kick off their route in Austin, Texas, on August 20th, and will tour the U.S. and Canada with a final show …
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Kings of Leon made a virtual appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to showcase their recent track “Echoing.” Performing from the NFL Draft in Cleveland, the band offered a raucous version of the song complete with full stage production. The performance offers a glimpse of what their upcoming live shows might …
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Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood announced early this week that he had recently been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive small-cell cancer but has been given the “all-clear” from his doctors. Wood revealed the diagnosis — which marks his second bout with cancer — in an interview with The Sun. …
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