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Getty ImagesKiss guitarist Tommy Thayer understands that despite his 20 years in the band — he’ll never be considered a “veteran.” Thayer, who replaced Ace Frehley back in 2002, explained to Guitar World, “I don’t know if many people realize this, but I’ve been the lead guitarist in Kiss longer than any other Kiss guitar…

Getty ImagesBrian Wilson, Van Morrison, U2, Carole King, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z are all competing against each other on the shortlist leading to nominations for the Best Original Song category for the 94th annual Academy Awards. Brian Wilson and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James got the nod for “Right Where I Belong” from Brian Wilson: Long…

Getty ImagesZZ Top has sold its entire music interests to global music company BMG and global investment firm KKR. BMG has served as co-publisher and administrator of the band’s publishing catalog, and the ZZ Top deal marks the latest major music rights deal the two companies have struck together since announcing in March 2021 that…

Getty ImagesA t-shirt belonging to late-Metallica bassist Cliff Burton was returned to his family after 35 years. The family’s official Instagram page, cliffburtonfamily, posted a photo of Faith No More drummer Mike “Puffy” Bordin holding the shirt, and writing, “A huge Thank You to Mike ‘Puffy’ Bordin for bringing Cliff’s original Dawn Of The Dead…

Getty ImagesAvailable now for pre-order is Ringo Starr’s latest Beatles-related photo book, titled, Lifted – Fab Images And Memories In My Life With The Beatles From Across The Universe. The limited-edition hardcover book includes, “rare, unseen and newly discovered images alongside Ringo’s unique perspective on the Beatles phenomenon as he offers a modern, intimate and…

PRPhotos.comToday (December 21st) marks what would have been Beach Boys co-founder and guitarist Carl Wilson’s 75th birthday. Carl, who was known for his peaceful nature and flawless tenor vocals, died of cancer on February 6th, 1998 at the age of 51. Although the Beach Boys story is said to start with the Wilson brothers –…

PRPhotos.comSmashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan performed a a solo holiday show on (December 18th) after revealing earlier in the day, his father, William Corgan Sr., had passed away. Consequence Of Sound reported Corgan was joined by Warner Chloe Mendel and their two children for his annal Christmas show at Corgan’s Highland Park, Illinois vegan tea…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Lil Wayne and Lindsey Buckingham are set to play the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee. Other performers that have been announced includes Modest Mouse, Three 6 Mafia, DaBaby, Moneybagg Yo, Dirty Honey, The Glorious Sons, and Soccer Mommy. The full lineup featuring over 60 artists will be…

Getty ImagesWolfgang Van Halen says he won’t be sitting in during David Lee Roth’s final upcoming Las Vegas shows at the House of Blues. During a chat with Spin, the Mammoth WVH leader and son of the late, Eddie Van Halen was pressed about making a cameo during the dates and responded, “I don’t think…

Getty ImagesEric Clapton won a judgement against a German widow who sold a bootleg CD of a 1987 concert on eBay. The defendant, Gabriele P. told the German newspaper Bild in November: “The CD (Eric Clapton – Live USA) is said to have been recorded illegally. I received a warning first, then the ruling. My…