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Artists pay tribute to the late Jeff Beck
Ross HalfinGuitarist Jeff Beck's death Tuesday from bacterial meningitis at the age of 78 was certainly a shock. Upon hearing the news, several artists, including many of his fellow rockers,...
Jan 11, 2023
Keith Richards hints that new Rolling Stones music is “on its way”
Sven Hoogerhuis/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesIt sounds like The Rolling Stones may be treating fans to new music this year. In a belated New Year’s message posted to Instagram, Keith Ri...
Jan 11, 2023
Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78
Ross HalfinThe rock world has just lost another legend. Guitarist Jeff Beck passed away Tuesday from bacterial meningitis. He was 78. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadne...
Jan 11, 2023
New book will mark the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s 'The Dark Side of The Moon'
Sony MusicPink Floyd’s classic album The Dark Side of the Moon is celebrating its 50th anniversary in March, and a new book is being released to commemorate the occasion. The albu...
Jan 11, 2023
Judy Collins among this year’s She Rocks Awards honorees
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival )Judy Collins has been announced as one of the honorees at the 2023 She Rocks Awards, along with songwriter Shelly Peiken (“What A...
Jan 11, 2023
Bob Dylan releases “Not Dark Yet (Version 1)” from upcoming bootleg series
Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for ABABob Dylan is set to drop Bob Dylan Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol. 17 later this month, and he’s ...
Jan 11, 2023
The Velvet Underground’s John Cale releases “Noise Of You” from upcoming album 'Mercy'
Double Six / DominoThe Velvet Underground’s John Cale is out with a new song. “Noise Of You” is the latest track off Cale’s upcoming album, Mercy, which drops Ja...
Jan 11, 2023
U2 reveals track list for 'Songs of Surrender'
Island Records/InterscopeAs previously reported, U2 will release the new album Songs Of Surrender on March 17, featuring 40 rerecorded and reimagined U2 classics. They’ve sha...
Jan 11, 2023
David Bowie’s wife and daughter pay tribute on the seventh anniversary of his death
Theo Wargo/WireImageTuesday marked seven years since David Bowie passed away after a private battle with cancer, and both his wife, Iman, and their 22-year-old daughter, Alexandria...
Jan 11, 2023
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood made over $1.7 mil on his art last year
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesRonnie Wood likely makes a lot of money as the guitarist for The Rolling Stones, but apparently that isn’t his only good source of income.&...
Jan 11, 2023