David Bowie’s longtime pianist Mike Garson recalls their last conversation

Musician Mike Garson, former member of David Bowie's touring band, performs onstage during the second annual Above Ground concert benefiting MusiCares at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)Saturday marks 10 years since David Bowie’s death and his longtime pianist Mike Garson is opening up about the last time he spoke with the rock legend.Garson tells Gold Derby that their last conversation was quite hopeful, despite the fact that Bowie was secretly […]

January 6, 2026

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Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones puts studio equipment up for auction

Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones performs with Seasick Steve and Dan Magnusson at the 2014 Bonnaroo Music Festival (Photo by Michael Hurcomb/Corbis via Getty Images)Studio equipment previously owned by Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones is currently up for auction.The equipment comes from Jones’ private studio, and has no Led Zeppelin connection. Gear up for grabs includes amps, digital samplers, equalizers, processors and more."John is still very active musically - writing, recording and performing - but no longer requires so much studio equipment - […]

January 5, 2026

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Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson blasts fake AI-generated content as ‘insidious’ and ‘childish’

British singer and musician Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull performs live on stage during a concert at the Admiralspalast on September 25, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frank Hoensch/Redferns)Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson has taken to social media to blast AI-generated content that has apparently been fooling the band’s fans.“It has come to our attention that fake fan websites and social media accounts are displaying AI-generated content purporting to be by me - whether lyrics, music or social commentary,” he […]

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Cher says much-younger boyfriend isn’t threatened by her ‘shine’

Alexander Edwards and Cher are seen arriving to the Swarovski event at Amoeba in Hollywood. on October 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)Cher's a big fan of her current boyfriend.While appearing on the new episode of the Armchair Expert podcast, Cher was asked by host Dax Shepard, "Have you ever had a man that you deserved?" — suggesting she didn't deserve the bad experiences she had with some of her past boyfriends.Cher agreed with Shepard that she had deserved David […]

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David Lee Roth announces 2026 tour

: David Lee Roth performs at Meritage Resort on September 14, 2025 in Napa, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)David Lee Roth is going on tour this year.The former Van Halen frontman just announced dates for a new trek that kicks off April 16 near Spokane, Washington. The tour hits such cities as Tucson, Memphis, Orlando, Nashville, Boston and more, before wrapping June 20 in Milwaukee, with the latter show being part of Milwaukee Summerfest.Roth’s 2026 schedule also includes a […]

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Neil Diamond gives ‘Song Sung Blue’ star Hugh Jackman a special gift

Hugh Jackman as Mark Sardina and Kate Hudson as Claire Stengl in director Craig Brewer's 'Song Sung Blue' (Courtesy of Focus Features @2025 All Rights Reserved)If you're wondering whether or not Neil Diamond likes the new movie Song Sung Blue — based on the true story of a couple who start a Neil Diamond tribute band — look no further than star Hugh Jackman's Instagram feed.In a video posted Sunday, Jackman is seen opening a guitar case to reveal an acoustic […]

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Peter Gabriel releases first single from upcoming album ‘o/i’

Cover of Peter Gabriel single "Been Undone." Artwork by Janaina Mello Landini (Real World Music Ltd / Sony Music Publishing/Peter Gabriel Ltd.)Peter Gabriel has dropped his first new song of the new year.The rocker released "Been Undone," the lead single off his upcoming album o/i, the follow up to 2023’s i/o.As he did with i/o, Gabriel plans to release a new song from the album with each full moon of the year. The entire album will be released by the end of 2026, […]

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On This Day, Jan. 5, 1976: Bob Dylan releases his 17th studio album, ‘Desire’

On This Day Jan. 5, 1976…Fifty years ago, Bob Dylan released his 17th studio album, Desire, which went to #1 on the Billboard chart, and remained there for five weeks.The album, the follow up to 1975’s Blood on the Tracks, had Dylan backed by the musicians he used for his Rolling Thunder Revue tours, with Emmylou Harris and Ronee Blakley providing backup vocals.Notable songs on the album include "Hurricane," which he wrote about the murder case against boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, […]

January 5, 2026 1

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A Rolling Stones collectible mini turntable to be released for Record Store Day

(L-R) Ron Wood, Steve Jordan, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones perform onstage at SoFi Stadium on July 13, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Fans of The Rolling Stones are going to want to get their hands on a unique collectible that will be available for Record Store Day this spring.Crosley Radio, a founding sponsor of Record Store Day, is set to release The Rolling Stones RSD3 Mini Turntable, a limited-edition, fully functioning turntable dedicated to […]

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