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Getty ImagesA live performance of “Wanting And Waiting” by The Black Crowes is now online. It was recorded for an Amazon live stream just last week as part of their City Sessions concert. It’s part of a Black Crowes promotion for their tenth studio album, Happiness Bastards, which is their first original music in 15…

Getty ImagesDef Leppard has released a one-off, live performance from the historic venue, The Leadmill. This unique set is from one of the most intimate shows the band has played in the UK or Europe in over 35 years.  Released in conjunction of this week’s Record Store day, the album track-list includes 13 songs, such…

Getty ImagesThe now classic Guns N’ Roses’ debut album, Appetite For Destruction, has been chosen for induction into the Grammy Hall Of Fame. Released in July of 1987, it delivered hits like “Welcome To The Jungle,” “Paradise City,” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” With over 30 million copies sold worldwide, it’s also in the Top 10 of best-selling albums of…

The ashes of Motorhead’s legendary frontman, Lemmy Kilmister will be enshrined at West Hollywood, California’s famous Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip.  Fans are invited to raise a very unique toast to Lemmy that day with the unveiling of a brand new Motörhead Whiskey. The event takes place on the evening of April…

Getty ImagesChicago & Friends in Concert, will premiere in select theatres across the country, on April 18th and April 21st. Founding member of the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, Lee Loughnane said: “This concert film is a unique approach to any of our previous live performances. We very rarely play with guest artists,…

Getty ImagesKansas is adding a third and final leg to their tour. As the band celebrates half a century with 2 hour concerts, they’ve titled it…  50th Anniversary – Another Fork in The Road Tour. Kansas recently released a 3-CD set with the same name. The newly added dates set in theaters and performing arts…

PRPhotos.comThe Pretenders will tour the U.S. this summer. They kick off July 13th in Red Bank, New Jersey and swings through Boston, Chicago, Austin, and San Francisco to name a few. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 22nd. In between their headlining shows, they have scattered opening dates for Foo Fighters. Several of those…

Getty ImagesOfficially out know is the all-star version of Mark Knopfler’s “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” which is raising money for the U.K.’s Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America, both co-founded by the Who’s Roger Daltrey, and the latter with bandmate Pete Townshend. The nearly 10-minute rendition includes contributions from a who’s-who of…

Getty ImagesClub Kokomo Spirits, founded by The Beach Boys’ Mike Love, has introduced a new line of premium rums.  Mike Love commented: “We took it, distilled it and bottled it for everyone who takes a sip to enjoy, anywhere. Much like a Beach Boys song.” The new collection includes: three new craft rums, Artisanal White…

Getty ImagesJeff Lynne’s ELO is set to kick off their final tour. The first of 27 dates will be August 24 in Plam Desert, California. From there, they travel across North America to cities including Nashville, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Philly, and Cleveland.  Tickets for the Over And Out Tour, go on sale this Friday, March…