Led Zeppelin celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Physical Graffiti’ with live EP & deluxe edition

Atlantic RecordsThis year marks the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s fifth studio album, Physical Graffiti, and the band has announced some new releases to celebrate, including a new live EP and a deluxe edition of the album.The EP, titled Live E.P. will be released on CD, vinyl and digitally. It will feature performances of four songs: “In My Time of Dying” and “Trampled Underfoot," both recorded live at London's Earls Court in 1975, and “Sick Again” and “Kashmir," both recorded at the Knebworth […]

July 24, 2025

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On This Day, July 24, 2022: Joni Mitchell surprises with performance at Newport Folk Festival A

On This Day, July 24, 2022 ...Joni Mitchell was the surprise musical performer at the Newport Folk Festival, joining Brandi Carlile for a special set that featured the legendary musician performing with a variety of guests.The so-called Joni Jam was Joni's first public performance since surviving a brain aneurysm in 2015.During the set, a seated Joni was joined by artists like Wynonna Judd, Marcus Mumford and Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith, performing 13 songs, including some of her classic tunes like "Both […]

July 24, 2025

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Documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’ coming to Blu-ray

Warner Bros.The 2021 documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s second solo album, Wildflowers, is getting its first-ever physical release.Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers, directed by Mary Wharton, will be released on Blu-ray Sept. 12. It features 30 minutes of extra material made up of outtakes and music videos.Originally released on YouTube, the film follows Petty as he works on Wildflowers with producer Rick Rubin. It features archival footage of the pair in the studio, which was unearthed following Petty's death in 2017.The […]

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Dead & Company’s San Francisco shows to be livestreamed

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyDead & Company is giving fans yet another way to enjoy the upcoming shows in San Francisco celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.The Aug. 1, 2 and 3 shows at Golden Gate Park will now be available to watch on nugs.Fans will be able to stream each night in either HD or 4K, with pay-per-view tickets priced at $39.99 and $49.99, respectively. There will also be a three-night bundle for $99.99 or $129. Each ticket […]

July 23, 2025

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Exhibit exploring Bob Dylan’s early career to open at New York University

John Byrne Cooke Estate/Getty ImagesA Bob Dylan exhibit highlighting his early career and the political and social messages in his music is set to open at New York University in August.How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and His Changing Times, 1961-1964 originally opened in 2024 at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It examines how Dylan used his music to respond to current events, particularly the Civil Rights Movement, using archival material, as well as new original documentary films. It also highlights artists who […]

July 23, 2025

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Kermit the Frog, Adam Sandler, The Alamo & PETA pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Peter Jordan - PA Images/PA Images via Getty ImagesIf the countless musicians paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne haven't communicated just how impactful the late Prince of Darkness was, who else would also be honored by Kermit the Frog, Adam Sandler, The Alamo and PETA?The famed green Muppet posted a statement remembering when Ozzy guested on the 1994 album Kermit Unpigged, during which he covered Steppenwolf's "Born to Be Wild" alongside Miss Piggy."No one rocked harder than the great Ozzy Osbourne," reads […]

July 23, 2025

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Stan Lynch’s band The Speaker Wars announce first live shows

Photo credit: Michelle GanelesTom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch has announced the first live shows with his new band The Speaker Wars.The group, featuring vocalist/guitarist Jon Christopher Davis, is set to play a trio of dates in Texas: Sept. 5 in Austin, followed by Sept. 6 in Houston and Sept. 7 in Dallas."This band has the sound of raw authority,” Lynch shares. “Once we got The Speaker Wars in a room, we locked the door and said no one's leaving. […]

July 23, 2025

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Billy Joel on his new documentary: ‘I didn’t hate it, which … is the real compliment’

Courtesy HBOBilly Joel admits he was a reluctant subject when it comes to the HBO documentary And So It Goes.In a new cover story for People, Billy says, "I’ve resisted this kind of thing for so long. I’m sick of talking about myself."He notes, "My goal was to get it over with. When I do interviews, people just ask you about yourself and you get a little self-conscious about it eventually. It’s almost embarrassing.""I was worried, maybe I’m going to […]

July 23, 2025

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Stevie Wonder has no plans for retirement: ‘I’m not gonna stop the gift that keeps pouring’

Disney/Randy HolmesSigned, sealed, delivered, Stevie Wonder is ours. It's been over 60 years since he started his career as a musician, and he plans to continue for as long as possible."For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there’s more for you to do," Stevie told host Annie Mac on her Sidetracked podcast, debunking any rumors about him retiring. "I'm not gonna stop the gift that keeps pouring through my body."He added he still loves playing music and […]

July 23, 2025