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Getty ImagesSet for auction on June 30th is a copy of the 1974 document freeing the Beatles from their legal partnership to each other, which was signed by all four members. The “break-up” agreement is expected to sell for up to $500,000 at via Gotta Have Rock And Roll auctions. According to the auction house:…

PRPhotos.comAlice In Chains have squeezed out seven new headlining fall concerts in between their opening shows for Guns N’ Roses. Blabbermouth posted new dates on the books include stops in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Anaheim, Highland, and Paso Robles, California; Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada; Boise, Idaho; Spokane, Washington; and Vancouver, BC. Tickets go on sale this…

Getty ImagesThe ongoing feud between Mick Mars and his former-Motley Crue bandmates doesn’t look like it’s going to end anytime soon. Mars, who claimed he was forced out of the band rather than simply retiring, told Rolling Stone, “When they wanted to get high and f*** everything up (in the ’80s), I covered for them.…

PRPhotos.comBilly Joel has certainly put his money where his mouth is regarding his love for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The “Piano Man” talked in depth about his appreciation for the group in the liner notes for their new, career-spanning 44-CD, single LP box set, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Working Our…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys, who turns 81 today (June 27th). Johnston joined the group on April 9th, 1965 to become the permanent live replacement for the group’s leader and bassist Brian Wilson, who had quit the road the previous December to focus solely on songwriting and producing. Soon after…

Getty ImagesPaul Simon revealed that he is suffering from significant hearing loss in one of his ears. During his June 25th appearance on CBS Sunday Morning, the 81-year-old discussed the process of writing his latest album, the critically acclaimed Seven Psalms, and shed light on the drastic state of his hearing today: “‘Bout two years…

Getty ImagesIt was 46 years ago tonight (June 26th, 1977) that Elvis Presley performed his last concert. “The King’s” final show in Indianapolis at the Market Square Arena was his 55th show of the year. Despite Presley’s failing health, and at times sickly appearance, his presence alone was still enough of a draw to sell…

Getty ImagesLast night (June 25th), Elton John closed out the 2023 Glastonbury festival with his final UK gig. NewsSky.com reported the “Rocket Man” spoke to the massive crowd, telling them, “It’s a very special and emotional night for me because it might be my last show ever in England, so I had better play well,…

Getty ImagesSigns are pointing at some type of new Rolling Stones activity, with a shot of the band walking alongside a film crew in Manhattan hitting the web. Fan speculation goes from Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood merely partaking in a photo shoot, to producing a filmed tour announcement, to being part of…

Getty ImagesDave Grohl made not one, but three, surprise appearances this past weekend at England’s Glastonbury festival. On Friday (June 23rd) the Foo Fighters — billed as the ChurnUps — played an unannounced, surprise 10-song set that including portions of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” and Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid.” Grohl’s daughter, Violet, joined the band for “Show…