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Getty ImagesA previously unknown 1968 recording featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr has been discovered. The Guardian reported the tune, titled, “Radhe Shaam,” was written and produced by journalist Suresh Joshi, and was recorded during the summer of ’68 at London’s Trident Studios when the “Fab Four” were working on “Hey Jude.” The track features…

Getty ImagesPaul Stanley and Gene Simmons took time out to look back on Kiss’ failed 1981 concept album Music From ‘The Elder.’ The album, which was the band’s ninth studio set, was released 40 years ago today — November 10th, 1981 — and was produced by the legendary Bob Ezrin, who was behind the boards…

Getty ImagesLed Zeppelin and Aerosmith have just received new gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America, according to Loudwire. 50 years since its original release date, 1971’s Led Zeppelin IV has been bumped up to 24-times platinum. The album is the band’s only “double-diamond” collection, with diamond signifying sales of 10…

Getty ImagesA new documentary, Borrowed Time: John Lennon, is in the works for 2022. The doc is directed by author and filmmaker Alan G. Parker, with the film’s provisional poster featuring a shot of the former-Beatle outside his Dakota apartment building in Manhattan on October 13th, 1980. The copy states: “The legend you thought you…

Getty ImagesIt was 35 years ago today (November 10th, 1986) that Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band released their 40-track, five-record, set Live 1975/85. The album spanned the group’s touring career from their 1975 Roxy Theatre performance in Los Angeles, to the sold-out stadium dates of the then-recent Born In The U.S.A. world tour.…

PRPhotos.comHouston Police Chief Troy Finner has released a statement, confirming that he spoke to Travis Scott and his team prior to the Astroworld festival regarding the serious safety concerns he had that he said he’s never seen in 31 years in law enforcement. As previously reported, eight people were killed, with hundreds injured during a…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters secretly filmed a movie called Studio 666 about “what happens when the legendary rock band rents an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their 10th album,” according to Deadline. The movie is based on a story written by Dave Grohl. Studio 666 is set to open in…

Getty ImagesPaul Stanley announced the death of his 101-year-old father, William Eisen, over social media platforms. Although the Kiss co-founder admitted in his 2014 autobiography Face The Music: A Life Exposed, his relationship with both his parents was strained throughout his childhood and adolescent years, as an adult the pair bonded and became close with…

Getty ImagesFormer-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer shed light on his new gig as Pearl Jam’s supplemental live guitarist. Klinghoffer was let go by the Chili Peppers in December 2019 after 10 years together when veteran guitarist John Frusciante rejoined the band. During a chat with Consequence Of Sound, Klinghoffer spoke about performing with…

PRPhotos.comGeorge Thorogood & The Destroyers are back on the road and play tonight (November 9th) in San Diego at Humphreys Concerts By the Bay. The band will be on the road through December 18th, when they close out the year in Miami, Oklahoma at the Buffalo Run Casino & Resort. George Thorogood told us that…