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Alice Cooper's 2022 Christmas Pudding event to feature Sammy Hagar, Rob Zombie & more
Lunabrand Design/Courtesy of Alice Cooper Solid RockAlice Cooper has announced full details about the 2022 edition of his star-studded annual charity fundraiser, Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding. The ...
Oct 14, 2022
Long, strange trip: The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir turns 75 Sunday
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesCo-founding The Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Bob Weir celebrates his 75th birthday on Sunday, October 16. While the late Jerry Garcia was The Grateful Dead's main lead sin...
Oct 14, 2022
Expanded 35th anniversary version of Sting's '…Nothing Like the Sun' released digitally
A&M/UMeSting has released an expanded, digital-only edition of his hit second solo album, 1987's …Nothing Like the Sun, in honor of its 35th anniversary. The updated version adds 14 bo...
Oct 14, 2022
Neil Young releasing 50th anniversary 'Harvest' box set in December
Reprise RecordsThis year marked the 50th anniversary of the release of Neil Young's landmark solo album, Harvest, and to commemorate the milestone, the folk-rock legend will release an expanded e...
Oct 14, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers shout out "The Drummer" with new Return of the Dream Canteen video
Warner RecordsRed Hot Chili Peppers have premiered the video for "The Drummer," a track off the band's new album, Return of the Dream Canteen. The clip finds the "Californication" outfit performing in...
Oct 14, 2022
Jefferson Airplane members attend band's Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiling
MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty ImagesJefferson Airplane was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, and the three surviving members of the influential San Francisco band's classic l...
Oct 14, 2022
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 'Greatest Hits' now available on Dolby Atmos
Geffen/UMeTom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1993 Greatest Hits compilation was released on the high-res Dolby Atmos format on Friday and is also available for streaming via Apple Music, Amazo...
Oct 14, 2022
Green Day announces 25th anniversary 'Nimrod' reissue
Reprise RecordsAs previously teased, Green Day has announced a Nimrod reissue in honor of the album's 25th anniversary. The package will be available as a three-disc CD and five-LP vinyl collection on...
Oct 14, 2022
Bruce Springsteen drops cover of The Commodores' "Nightshift" from new album 'Only the Strong Survive'
Columbia RecordsWe've got another taste of Bruce Springsteen's upcoming album of soul covers, Only the Strong Survive, which is due out November 11. The Boss has released his take on Th...
Oct 14, 2022
Ringo Starr cancels remainder of tour after testing positive for COVID-19 again
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesRingo Starr has cancelled the remainder of his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 again. Taking to Twitter on Thursday evening, the rock star posted a se...
Oct 14, 2022