Sting releases expanded edition of ‘The Dream of the Blue Turtles’ for 40th anniversary

UMGSting is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his debut solo record.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just released a digital-only expanded edition of 1985’s The Dream of the Blue Turtles, featuring 13 tracks that were previously unavailable on digital services.Among the new additions are remixes of songs "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" and "Love is the Seventh Wave," as well as the B-side "Another Day." There are also alternative mixes, including "Moon Over Bourbon Street (Cornelius Mix)" […]

July 11, 2025

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Billy Joel looks back on his career in new trailer for documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’

Courtesy of HBOA new trailer has just been released for the upcoming two-part Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes."Sometimes it’s alien to me, this guy Billy Joel. I don’t know who that is or what that is," the rocker says in a voice-over at the opening of the trailer. "I’m reminded of it when I go walk on the street. Oh right, I’m that guy."The clip features archival footage of Joel, as well as snippets of interviews with […]

July 11, 2025

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On This Day, July 11, 1975: Fleetwood Mac releases their first album with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks

On This Day, July 11, 1975…Fleetwood Mac released their self-titled 10th studio album, often referred to as The White Album. The record was the band’s first release with Lindsey Buckingham on guitar and Stevie Nicks on vocals.The album, their second self-titled release following their 1968 debut, went to #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart but took a long time to get there, peaking in the top spot 58 weeks after it first entered the chart.It featured three hit singles: […]

July 11, 2025

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38 Special announces first new album in over 20 years

Photo Credit: Nick SpanosRockers 38 Special are set to release their first new album in over two decades.The band, known for such hits songs as "Hold on Loosely" and "Caught up in You," will release the new album Milestone on Sept. 19. The first single, "All I Haven’t Said," is out now."That's my throwback to the '60s, inspired by bands like the Searchers," frontman and co-founder Don Barnes, who co-produced the album, says of the song. "I've always loved that jangling guitar […]

July 11, 2025

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Doobie Brothers will ‘Walk This Road’ on summer tour: ‘Makes us feel like we’re 16 again’

Clay Patrick McBrideThe Doobie Brothers released their album Walk This Road in June, their first collection of original material with Michael McDonald since 1980. The group — including McDonald, and founding members Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons — are launching their tour in the U.K. before heading to the U.S. in August. Johnston says he can't wait to see their fans."The people. They're what make it all just amazing for me," he tells ABC Audio. "They make it magical because they show up and they're so enthusiastic. They sing, they dance. […]

July 11, 2025

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40 years ago, Live Aid rocked the world

Staff/Mirrorpix via Getty ImagesForty years ago Sunday — July 13, 1985 — Live Aid, the massive all-star charity concerts, took place in London and Philadelphia. Organized by Bob Geldof to raise money for African famine relief, the shows featured anyone who was anyone in music at that time, from legends like Bob Dylan, Elton John, Queen, Tina Turner and David Bowie to younger acts like Madonna, U2, Bryan Adams and Duran Duran. Sting performed at the London show, both solo and with Dire Straits and Phil Collins."I can't believe it's 40 years. It just seems like yesterday, but it was […]

July 11, 2025

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Grateful Dead announces ‘Dave’s Picks Vol. 55’, featuring 1990 Paris concert

Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesGrateful Dead has announced details of the next release in their Dave’s Picks bootleg series.Dave’s Picks Vol. 55 will feature the complete and unreleased show from Oct. 28, 1990, at Le Zénith in Paris, France.The concert had the band playing with two new keyboardists, Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby, who were filling the spot left by Brent Mydland, who died in July 1990. The Paris concert, the second of a two-night stand at the venue, features performances of such classic Dead tracks […]

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Pretenders join comedian Bill Burr for surprise performance

Xavi Torrent/RedfernsThe Pretenders made a surprise appearance during Bill Burr’s comedy show in London on Wednesday.Frontwoman Chrissie Hynde shared the news on her Facebook page, writing that Burr had asked them to join him for a few tunes at his show at the Hammersmith Odeon, which is now known as the Eventim Apollo. She noted that one of the songs they played was Motörhead’s "Ace of Spades," because she had seen the heavy metal band play at the same venue 40 years ago.Pretenders also covered […]

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Rare gold coins from Rick Springfield’s collection going up for auction

Mickey Bernal/Getty ImagesEighties pop star Rick Springfield is selling off some of his coin collection, and apparently it’s worth a pretty penny.The "Jessie’s Girl" singer has teamed with Stack’s Bowers Galleries to auction off a collection of about three dozen rare United States gold coins. According to the press release, the collection includes "historically significant and high-grade specimens that reflect his appreciation for American heritage and numismatic excellence."Among the coins up for auction are an 1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella, with an approximate […]

July 10, 2025