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Hall & Oates, Rolling Stones, John Fogerty & more highlight this weekend's Record Store Day Drop
Courtesy of Record Store DayThe second of two 2021 Record Store Day "Drops" events takes place this Saturday, July 17. Some of the limited-edition vinyl discs that will be available exclusively indepe...
Jul 16, 2021
Jon Bon Jovi's JBJ Soul Foundation donates grant to help homeless veterans
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesJon Bon Jovi's JBJ Soul Foundation is helping to provide housing for homeless veterans. The charitable organization has given a $100,000 grant to the American Legion Post ...
Jul 16, 2021
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening announces US fall tour; Bonham promises "surprises"
Jeff Hahne/Getty ImagesVeteran rock drummer Jason Bonham, who lately has been playing with the Sammy Hagar-fronted group The Circle, has announced dates for a fall 2021 U.S. tour with his own outfit J...
Jul 16, 2021
Rare 1973 Bob Marley and the Wailers in-studio performance to be released in multiple formats in September
Tuff Gong/Mercury StudiosAn archival performance video and album capturing a live in-studio session by Bob Marley and the Wailers, recorded and filmed in October 1973 at the Capitol Records Tower in L...
Jul 16, 2021
Elvis Costello taps Latin-music artists to record Spanish-language version of his 1978 album 'This Year's Model'
UMeElvis Costello has enlisted some of the biggest artists from the Latin music world to create a Spanish-language reimagining his 1978 sophomore studio effort, This Year's Model. The new album, title...
Jul 16, 2021
Jethro Tull to release first new studio album in almost 20 years, 'The Zealot Gene,' in 2022
Courtesy of Jethro Tull ProductionsJethro Tull has unveiled plans to release a new studio album titled The Zealot Gene in early 2022. It's part of a new label deal the veteran U.K. prog-rockers signed...
Jul 16, 2021
Mariah Carey announces limited-edition Christmas crate, "Merry Christmas in July"
NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesIt's Christmas in July! And to celebrate Mariah Carey is releasing a limited edition crate filled with holiday goodies. The legendary voice behind the Christm...
Jul 16, 2021
Journey's "most diversified record," 'Escape,' celebrates its 40th anniversary Saturday
Sony Music EntertainmentThis Saturday, July 17, marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Journey's seventh studio album, Escape, which is the band's only album ever to top the Billboard 200. Escap...
Jul 16, 2021
Paul McCartney reveals inspiration for "Sgt. Pepper" in preview clip from Hulu's McCartney 3,2,1 series
HuluHulu's new six-part documentary series McCartney 3,2,1, which features Paul McCartney examining his musical journey with acclaimed music producer Rick Rubin, premieres Friday, July 16. Today.com d...
Jul 15, 2021
Madonna's concert doc, 'Madame X,' gets a release date
Ricardo Gomes ©2021 Paramount+, Inc.Madonna's concert documentary, Madame X, has an official release date. It will have its Paramount+ debut on Friday, October 8. The film was shot in Lisbon, Por...
Jul 15, 2021