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Lionel Richie recalls memorable moments with "living legend" Tina Turner
Lionel Richie and Tina Turner in 1984; Jerry Wachter/IMAGES/Getty ImagesLionel Richie reflected on some of his most memorable moments with his longtime friend Tina Turner in a new Vogue profile. "When...
Rachel George Apr 06, 2021

Richard Marx shares his take on the hit he wrote for Kenny Rogers for new memoir soundtrack
Simon & SchusterRichard Marx is writing a memoir called Stories to Tell, but since he's Richard Marx, it's also going to come with a soundtrack. Now, he's shared a snippet of one of the songs he's jus...
Andrea Dresdale Apr 06, 2021

Guns N' Roses push back European tour dates to 2022
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationIt'll be another year before the "Nightrain" returns to Europe. Guns N' Roses have announced that their upcoming European tour has been pushed back to 2022. The...
Josh Johnson Apr 06, 2021

Neil Diamond musical 'A Beautiful Noise' to world-premiere in Boston next summer
Andreas TerlaakA Beautiful Noise, a musical that will tell the life story of Neil Diamond, has set a date for its world premiere. In what's commonly called an "out-of-town tryout," the show will open ...
Andrea Dresdale Apr 06, 2021

The Doors' John Densmore releases signature drumsticks via band's online store
Courtesy of The DoorsDoors drummer John Densmore has designed his own signature drumsticks that are available now at his band's official online store. The Doors 7A drumsticks are made from maple wood,...
Matt Friedlander Apr 06, 2021

John Fogerty, Don Felder among stars taking part in virtual fundraiser for frontline workers' children tonight
Myriam Santos; Michael HelmsA star-studded list of musicians and other celebrities, including John Fogerty, ex-Eagles guitarist Don Felder and REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin will participate in a virtu...
Matt Friedlander Apr 06, 2021

Dutch rockers Focus releasing new multi-disc package, 'Focus 50,' featuring live album and video, studio CD
In Focus Records/Cherry Red RecordsVeteran Dutch prog-rock band Focus will release a new multi-disc audio and video collection titled Focus 50 -- Live in Rio on April 30. The four-disc set features au...
Matt Friedlander Apr 05, 2021

The Bee Gees' Barry Gibb explains how the group's classic hit "Stayin' Alive" has helped save lives
Credit: Desiree PrietoBee Gees singer Barry Gibb looks back on some of his group's most enduring hits in a new episode of Essentials Radio with Apple Music. During the interview, Gibb shares an intere...
Matt Friedlander Apr 05, 2021

Twitter swoons over Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire
Courtesy of Verzuz & TrillerSunday evening's Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire was epic, to say the least. Social media enjoyed the legendary groups performing their time...
Rachel George Apr 05, 2021

Carlos Santana, Todd Rundgren & more taking part in the Little Kids Rock Foundation's 2021 virtual benefit
Courtesy of Little Kids Rock FoundationFor a second straight year, the Little Kids Rock Foundation will present its annual benefit show as a virtual event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 ev...
Matt Friedlander Apr 02, 2021
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