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John Lennon being interviewed by journalist Steve Turner of Beat Instrumental magazine, Apple Records, London, 19th July 1971. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)Paul McCartney has paid tribute to his late Beatles bandmate John Lennon on what would have been the musician’s 85th birthday.McCartney shared a black-and-white photo on Instagram of him and John, taken by Paul’s late wife, Linda McCartney. He wrote, “Sweet memories on this day of a very special friend. Happy birthday […]

Chicago Las Vegas residency artwork/(Courtesy of Live Nation)Chicago is set to make a return to Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a nine-show residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, kicking off Feb. 13 and running through Feb. 28.This is the ninth year in a row Chicago has played The Venetian, making their residency the longest-running residency in the venue’s history.A Citi presale will begin Monday at […]

Cover of Ringo Starr's 1973 album 'Ringo'/(UMe)Ringo Starr's post-Beatles solo career is being celebrated with new colored vinyl reissues. The rocker's first four solo albums are set to be reissued on new limited-edition pressings on Oct. 24.Reissues include Ringo's two 1970 releases, the covers album Sentimental Journey on buttermilk yellow vinyl, and the country influenced Beaucoups of Blues on baby blue vinyl.There's also 1973’s Ringo, which hit #2 on the Billboard 200 and features classics like “Photograph” and “You’re […]

On This Day, Oct. 9, 2009…Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band headlined the last ever concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The show was the final night of a five-night stand at the venue in his home state. Each show opened with a performance of the then new song “Wrecking Ball,” which he wrote in response to the closing of the stadium. The song would wind up being the title track […]

Ringo Starr on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'/(Disney/Randy Holmes)Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt and the Eagles are among the artists who have contributed to a new auction to benefit the National Independent Talent Organization and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.The auction features signed instruments and other rare memorabilia, including a drumhead signed by Starr, a Takamine acoustic guitar signed by the current members of the Eagles, and a Fender Stratocaster signed by Raitt.There’s also a […]

Gene Simmons on 'Dancing with the Stars'/(Disney/Eric McCandless)KISS founder Gene Simmons is doing okay after getting into a car accident in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer updated fans about his condition in a post on X, sharing, “Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I’m completely fine.”“I had a slight fender bender. It happens,” he added. “Especially to those of us [who] were horrible drivers. And […]