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Ex-Foreigner singer Lou Gramm appears on new song by Upstate New York-based rock band Lips Turn Blue
Donald Kravitz/Getty Images; MIG RecordsFounding Foreigner singer Lou Gramm is featured on a song titled "A Little Outside" on the upcoming self-titled debut album by Lips Turn Blue, a band featuring ...
Apr 06, 2022
Guitarist Joe Messina, a member of famed Motown session band The Funk Brothers, dead at 93
Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesGuitarist Joe Messina, an original member of Motown's famous collective of session musicians The Funk Brothers, died Monday, April 4, in Northville, Michigan, at age 93, the De...
Apr 06, 2022
Doobie Brothers, Crowded House, Alanis Morissette and many more playing 2022 Bourbon & Beyond festival
Danny Wimmer PresentsThe Doobie Brothers, Crowded House and Alanis Morissette are are among the many artists set to play the 2022 Bourbon & Beyond festival, taking place September 15-18 in Louisvi...
Apr 05, 2022
Bob Dylan wins lawsuit over catalog-sale proceeds brought widow of one-time collaborator Jacques Levy
Michael Kovac/WireImageBob Dylan has won a lawsuit brought against him by the widow of Jacques Levy, who co-wrote seven songs on Dylan's 1976 album Desire, seeking a portion of Bob's lucrative catalog...
Apr 05, 2022
Madonna gets tattoo in honor of late mother: "I'm bleeding for her"
Wil R/Star Max/GC ImagesMadonna only started getting tattoos in the last couple of years but now she has quite a few, including an "X" for her Madame X album, and the initials of her six children.&nbs...
Apr 05, 2022
Today in Black History: Minnie Ripterton's "Lovin' You" is the number-one hit in America
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesThe late Minnie Riperton's timeless song, "Lovin' You," peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on April 5, 1975. Penned by Riperton, ...
Apr 05, 2022
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Carole King & more join Stand Up for Ukraine social media campaign
Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Clear ChannelArtists including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Carole King and Julian Lennon have joined the Stand Up for Ukraine social media campaign. As previously report...
Apr 05, 2022
New initiative offering young UK musicians the chance to perform at Paul McCartney's childhood home
Paul McCartney circa 1956; Keystone/Getty ImagesPaul McCartney's childhood home in Liverpool at 20 Forthlin Road will be opened to unsigned music artists for them to record and perform there as part o...
Apr 05, 2022
Van Morrison releasing 43rd studio album, 'What's It Gonna Take?', in May; listen to lead track, "Pretending"
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Ronnie ScottsVan Morrison has announced plans to release his 43rd studio album, What's It Gonna Take?, which will arrive on May 13. The 15-track collection...
Apr 05, 2022
Hollies singer Allan Clarke celebrates his 80th birthday today
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAllan Clarke, founding lead singer of The Hollies, turns 80 today, April 5. Clarke co-founded the popular British Invasion band in 1962 with his childhood friend Graham Nash. The...
Apr 05, 2022