For charity auction, Queen’s John Deacon signs first memorabilia since 1997

Hollywood RecordsQueen bass player John Deacon dropped out of the spotlight after he retired in 1997, but he's now reemerged to take part in a charity auction coming up in September.The Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party, an annual charity event organized by the Mercury Phoenix Trust, is taking place Sept. 6 in Montreux, Switzerland. A silent auction will be held for a copy of the band's classic album A Night at the Opera, signed by Deacon, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. […]

July 30, 2025

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On This Day, July 30, 1988: Steve Winwood hit #1 with ‘Roll With It’

On This Day, July 30, 1988 ...Former Traffic star Steve Winwood topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Roll With It,” the title track from his fifth studio album.The track spent four weeks in the top spot and was one of two #1 hits Winwood would have during his solo career. The other was “Higher Love,” which topped the chart in August 1986.While Winwood wrote “Roll With It” with Will Jennings, the performing rights organization BMI later gave the Motown […]

July 30, 2025

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Grahame Lesh talks celebrating the Grateful Dead & more with The Heart of Town shows

Grahame Lesh is hosting a three-night concert series, The Heart of Town, to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.Lesh’s shows, taking place July 31-Aug. 2 at San Francisco's Pier 48, coincide with Dead & Company’s three-night stand at Golden Gate Park Aug. 1-3. Lesh tells ABC Audio the weekend is about celebrating more than just the band’s music.“The Grateful Dead is so all-encompassing,” Lesh, son of the late Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, says. “I think every aspect […]

July 30, 2025

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Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison announces dates for special ‘Stop Making Sense’ screenings

Courtesy of Jerry HarrisonAs part of the continuing celebration of the 40th anniversary of Taking Heads' iconic concert film, Stop Making Sense, the band's keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison is set to host a series of special screenings of the film.In addition to showing the newly restored 4K version, the screenings will include an appearance by Harrison, who’ll share some introductory remarks, behind-the-scenes stories and sit for a Q&A with audiences.The screenings kick off Sept. 11 in Concord, New Hampshire, and include […]

July 29, 2025

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Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ inspires new holiday guide

HarperCollins FocusBrenda Lee’s holiday classic "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree" has inspired a new holiday guide.The book, also titled Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, is described as a “nostalgic festive guide to celebrating the holidays.” It includes "ideas for holiday parties, innovative decorations, cozy meals, and more."The book features recipes for holiday-themed drinks like the Cranberry Sleigh Ride Cocktail and food like the Christmas Tiramisu. There are also suggestions for craft projects and activities that are perfect for holiday entertaining, plus tips […]

July 29, 2025

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Ian Anderson on Mick Jagger’s vocals: ‘(He) didn’t set the bar very high’

Frank Hoensch/RedfernsJethro Tull’s Ian Anderson doesn’t seem all that impressed with Mick Jagger.The 77-year-old rocker criticized the Rolling Stones frontman’s singing in an interview with Now Spinning Magazine as he was addressing what it physically takes to perform at his age.Discussing the challenges faced by artists, Anderson, who sings and plays the flute onstage, said "it depends what you do." He adds, "You can be physically animated, but there’s a degree to which you can only do so much if you’re playing a flute."He then compared […]

July 29, 2025

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David Gilmour’s Luck and Strange tour captured for concert film and live album

Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar ReleasingDavid Gilmour released the solo album Luck and Strange in 2024 and hit the road on a solo tour, and now one of those shows is coming to theaters.Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome captures one of the Pink Floyd rocker’s shows at the famed Italian venue set against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome. The concert film will hit theaters and IMAX on Sept. 17 for a limited time.Tickets go on sale Aug. 6 at […]

July 29, 2025

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On This Day, July 29, 2014: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers release what would be their final album

On This Day, July 29, 2014…Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their 13th studio album Hypnotic Eye, which would wind up being their final album.Although it didn’t contain any hit singles, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the only Petty album, either solo or with the Heartbreakers, to hit #1.Singles released from the record include "American Dream Plan B," "Red River" and "U Get Me High.”The album earned a Grammy nod in 2015 for best rock […]

July 29, 2025

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Bad Company’s ‘quietly impressed’ by artists on upcoming tribute album

Primary Wave MusicDetails of the Bad Company tribute album Can’t Get Enough: The Music of Bad Company were recently released, and the soon-to-be Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band's Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke have some pretty positive things to say about the upcoming release. “It has been very interesting listening to other musicians interpret our songs,” Rodgers tells Billboard. “I spent time listening and found myself smiling a lot. I am quietly impressed that these artists wanted to pay tribute to Bad Company.”The album features […]

July 29, 2025