Ex-Eagles guitarist Don Felder offering private guitar lesson for charity sweepstakes

R. Diamond/Getty ImagessWanna learn how to play the iconic guitar solo in "Hotel California" from the guy who wrote it? Now's your chance.Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder is offering fans a chance to win an an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville. During the trip the winner will receive a one-on-one lesson from him, as well as an Epiphone Double Neck SG guitar, a signed bass drum head and tickets to the Musicians Hall of Fame. You'll also get a tour of the […]

August 1, 2025

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On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942: Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia is born

On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942...Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia was born in San Francisco, California.Co-founder of the legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, Garcia was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist and a vocalist for the group, and for many he was their de facto leader.The Grateful Dead came to prominence during the counterculture of the 1960s, and went on to become one of the most beloved rock bands, especially among fans who would follow them across the country.The Dead only […]

August 1, 2025

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Madonna dresses up her 1985 single for its 40th anniversary

Rhino RecordsOne of Madonna's classic hits is all dressed up for its 40th anniversary."Dress You Up" was the final single to be released from Madonna's album Like a Virgin: It dropped on July 31, 1985. Now, it's been rereleased as part of a three-song digital single: It includes the "Dress You Up" remix/edit, a "12-inch Formal Mix" and a "Casual Instrumental Mix."Madonna has dedicated this release of "Dress You Up" to Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, a couple who worked […]

August 1, 2025

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The challenge of creating a Doobie Brothers set list: ‘There’s just so many songs’

Photo Credit: Clay Patrick McBrideThe Doobie Brothers — featuring founding members Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Pat Simmons — are set to kick off the North American leg of their Walk This Road tour on Monday, their first time touring the States since releasing their new studio album, Walk This Road, in June.Johnston tells ABC Audio fans can expect to hear new songs from the album at their shows, but they likely won't play "more than two or three, maximum.""Because you still got this backlog of […]

August 1, 2025

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Foghat’s ‘Fool for the City’ getting 50th anniversary reissue

Rhino RecordsFoghat's 1975 album Fool for the City, which gave us both the classic title track and their signature song "Slow Ride," is getting a 50th anniversary reissue.Available on double CD and double vinyl, the package includes a remastered version of the original album, as well as a second disc of live tracks from a 1975 show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom. The CD includes two bonus tracks not included on the vinyl — including a live cover of Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" — […]

July 31, 2025

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Michael Jackson & Jimmy Buffett to be celebrated with local festivals

Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesThe lives and music of late Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Michael Jackson and Jimmy Buffett will be celebrated in August with festivals in the cities that loved them.The Jackson family's hometown of Gary, Indiana, will hold the 2300 Jackson Street Block Party Aug. 29-30, celebrating MJ's birthday and the Jackson family's legacy. It'll take place at the city's Roosevelt High School, where the Jackson 5 first gained recognition by winning a talent show in 1966.Actor and comedian […]

July 31, 2025

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Fore! ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ leads to streaming bumps for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, Tom Petty

Scott Yamano/NetflixSome big-name musicians guest star in the new Netflix streaming hit Happy Gilmore 2, but it's the big names on the movie's soundtrack who are reaping the benefits.While Bad Bunny, Post Malone and Eminem all appear in the film, the soundtrack features a number of classic rock staples, which Billboard reports have received streaming bumps since the movie debuted July 25. The biggest winner is "Tuesday's Gone," the Lynyrd Skynyrd song that also appeared in the original Happy Gilmore film. Billboard […]

July 31, 2025

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Doors guitarist to play ‘Morrison Hotel’ at LA show

Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesThe Doors are currently celebrating their 60th anniversary, and guitarist Robby Krieger will mark the milestone with a special show at LA's Greek Theatre.Tickets for the Oct. 30 show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. According to an Instagram post, Krieger will be performing "Morrison Hotel, plus all of the Doors' hits." Opening for him will be the band Tripform, whose members include Pablo Manzarek, son of the late Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek.Morrison Hotel, released in […]

July 31, 2025

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Jackson Browne to perform at charity event celebrating Warren Zevon’s music

Jackson Browne & Warren Zevon backstage in the '70s; Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsJackson Browne and Marshall Crenshaw are among the artists participating in Join Me in L.A.: The Songs of Warren Zevon, an October benefit concert that will raise money for the several charities, Variety reports.The Oct. 24 event at LA's United Theater is presented by Wild Honey Foundation and the Zevon Family. It will feature performances of 25 songs from the late Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. In addition to Browne […]

July 31, 2025