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Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen has just issued Asbury Park, NJ – 11/26/96, the latest official bootleg of his ongoing monthly archive series. The show, recorded in New Jersey’s Paramount Theatre, was culled from his 1995/1997 solo acoustic tour behind his 1995 Grammy Award-winning album, The Ghost Of Tom Joad. The set marks “The Boss'” sixth dip…

Getty ImagesPaul Stanley took time out to salute late-Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins while onboard the Kiss Kruise. Blabbermouth transcribed some of Stanley’s comments on the beloved drummer during the “On This Day In KISStory” Q&A where the band talks about the backstory behind various photos. Stanley was quoted as saying, “The beauty of a…

PRPhotos.comSaturday night (November 5th) was a night to remember with The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducting its 2022 members at L.A.’s Microsoft Theater, with an edited version of the event set to air on November 19th on HBO. This year’s Rock Hall inductees are Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie,…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today (November 4th, 1972), that Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” hit the Number One spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Nash, who was born in Houston in 1940, broke the color barrier while still a teenager on Texas TV when he became the first African American featured…

Getty ImagesItems from Taylor Hawkins’ tribute concert will be going up for auction. According to NME.com, various pieces of gear used in two recent tribute concerts for the late Foo Fighters drummer will be auctioned off next week. Proceeds will be donated to MusiCares and Music Support. The auction, organized by “world breaking auction house…

Getty ImagesThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct it’s 2022 members on Saturday night (November 5th) at L.A.’s Microsoft Theater, with an edited version of the event airing on November 19th on HBO. This year’s Rock Hall inductees are Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Eminem. 2022’s…

PRPhotos.comReleased today (November 4th) on CD, streaming services, and Blu-ray is Billy Joel: Live At Yankee Stadium. The collection contains 22 performances from the “Piano Man’s” historic two-day run at “The House That Ruth Built” on June 22nd and 23rd, 1990. All tracks have been remixed from the original multi-tracks and feature 11 completely unreleased…

Getty ImagesReleased today (November 4th) is the deluxe reissue of John Mellencamp’s 1985 classic, Scarecrow. The new box set includes two CD’s of newly remixed and remastered songs — plus previously unreleased bonus tracks and alternate versions, a booklet full of rare photographs and all new liner notes by acclaimed author and music critic Anthony…

Getty ImagesThe Beach Boys’ Mike Love will appear at L.A.’s Grammy Museum for a special event promoting the band’s latest archival box set, Sail On Sailor – 1972, which drops on December 2nd. On November 16th, Love will be in conversation with Beach Boys creative consultant Howie Edelson as they discuss the group’s legendary early-’70s…

Getty ImagesPaul Stanley shed light on his 50-year-friendship with Gene Simmons. During a fans Q&A while on board the latest Kiss Kruise, Stanley spoke frankly, with Blabbermouth transcribing portions of the chat, in which he said of his creative partner, “We’re very different, but we certainly share a pride in what we do, a work…