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Getty ImagesIt was 40 years ago Saturday (June 3rd, 1983) that Derek & The Dominos’ late-drummer Jim Gordon brutally murdered his mother. Gordon, who was officially diagnosed with schizophrenia while on trial for bludgeoning his mother with a hammer and stabbing her to death, is still regarded as one of rock’s greatest drummers. But Gordon…

PRPhotos.comRob Trujillo claims the pandemic played a major role in how Metallica conceived and recorded its latest album, 72 Seasons. During a new chat with Guitar World, Trujillo echoed his bandmates’ recent comments about the set being a true collaborative and democratic musical effort, explaining, “This record had more involvement from all of us. There…

Getty ImagesExtreme has just released a new single and video for “Other Side Of The Rainbow,” showing off a more intimate side of their music. Frontman Gary Cherone says that “Every once in a while, we’ll harness some kind of magic, and I think we did on this one.” He went on to say that…

Getty ImagesIt was 56 years ago today (June 1st, 1967), that the Beatles released the legendary Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album in the U.K. The album, which was released a day later in the U.S., was one of the most groundbreaking and influential records in history. There had been an unprecedented eight-month gap…

Getty ImagesIt was 38 years ago today (June 1st, 1985) that Sting released his first solo album apart from the Police. Although the collection was originally conceived as just one of the three separate solo projects he, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland embarked on following the global success of the band’s Grammy Award-Winning 1983 Synchronicity…

PRPhotos.comHappy Birthday to Rolling Stones and Faces guitarist Ron Wood who turns 75 today (June 1st)!!! Wood recently tood part in Eric Clapton pair of Jeff Beck Royal Albert Hall tribute shows, and is currently at work on the eagerly anticipated next Rolling Stones studio set. Last year, drummer Kenney Jones revealed the upcoming Faces…

Getty ImagesPete Townshend is promising changes in the upcoming Chicago revival of The Who’s Tommy at the Goodman Theatre. Once again, the Tony-Award Broadway extravaganza is being led by Townshend and director Des McAnuff. Previews for the acclaimed musical will begin on June 13th in advance of an opening night set for June 26th –…

Getty ImagesGuns N’ Roses have announced the opening acts for their upcoming summer and fall North American tour. The band has tapped the Pretenders, Alice In Chains, Carrie Underwood, and the Warning, respectively to serve as their special guests across their 26-date run. New shows now on the books are August 18th at Pittsburgh’s PNC…

Getty ImagesIn a surprise move, Rod Stewart has called off a prospective catalogue accusation deal with music conglomerate Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, according to Digital Music News. After what was deemed “a lengthy negotiation process,” Rod is now free to sell his wares to a company more in line with his needs and/or the highest…

Getty ImagesA tribute album to honor the music of Triumph will be out later this year and will feature a host of rock stars. Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Mickey Thomas of Starship, ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and Anthrax’s Joe Belladonna are among the artists involved. In an interview that appeared in Blabbermouth, drummer Gil Moore…