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Scott Legato/Getty ImagesBad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has passed away at the age of 81."Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs and memories," Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers shared in a statement. "He was my friend, my songwriting partner, an amazing and versatile guitarist who had the greatest sense of humor."Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke added, "He was […]

Gari Garaialde/RedfernsWhile there’s no doubt that Bruce Springsteen is famous, he is very happy that he’s not enjoying the type of fame he had in the '80s, when he released the hugely successful album Born in the U.S.A."Well, I was 35. I had previous experience [of fame] at 25, so I was capable of handling the moment," he tells the U.K.'s The Times. "Ninety percent I enjoyed the ride, 10 percent […]

ABC/Randy HolmesDuran Duran is once again hitting the stage on Halloween.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Halloween, dubbing it "a spooktacular event" in their announcement on Instagram. An I Love Manchester post shared by the band notes they're asking "All Hallows’ Eve enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate in style."A VIP presale kicks off Wednesday at 8 a.m. BST, with tickets going […]

Surfers honor Brian Wilson at paddle-out in Huntington Beach, California;Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesThe late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrated in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday with a paddle-out featuring over 100 surfers.According to an Instagram post by the city of Huntington Beach, the paddle-out was part of International Surfing Day and featured an appearance by Jan & Dean singer Dean Torrence. Wilson co-wrote one of the duo's biggest […]

ABC/Isa Mae AstuteHe may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2's The Edge just became an Irish citizen.The Irish Times reports that the 63-year-old rocker, who was born to Welsh parents in Essex, England, officially became an Irish citizen during a ceremony Monday in County Kerry, Ireland."I have always felt Irish, Ireland will always be home to me and I’m so grateful for that," […]

Harry Herd/RedfernsEric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on Sept. 5.All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. The substance abuse rehabilitation center was founded by Clapton in 1998.Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.Clapton is set to launch a short U.S. […]