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Getty ImagesIt doesn’t get more “New Jersey” than Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi popping into Freehold Township’s landmark Jersey Freeze for a couple of ice cream cones. The Asbury Park Press reported the pair of rock icons pulled into the hometown favorite of Springsteen’s and ordered a pair of cones: “sprinkles for Bon Jovi…

Getty ImagesLess than a year after releasing his first Christmas collection, former-Journey frontman Steve Perry seems to be in the midst of recording another one. Perry, now sporting a full head of light grey hair, filmed himself for his social media platforms in his studio, which was decked out in Christmas lights, stuffed animals, and…

Getty ImagesThe new 50th anniversary reissue of Ace — Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir’s solo debut, while backed by the Dead, will be released on January 13th. The new collection pairs a remastered new mix of the classic album with a 2022 live version taped earlier this year at Radio City Music Hall during a…

Getty ImagesBeatles confidante and solo-era bassist Klaus Voormann had a specific mission in mind when designing the cover art to the group’s 1966 Revolver album. Set for release on October 28th is the “super deluxe” version of Revolver, which will feature 28 early takes from the sessions, three home demos, and a four-track EP with…

Getty ImagesThe Who are back on the road and 40 years after originally calling it quits with their famed “farewell” tour, remain more passionate than ever. The shows feature the band backed every night by a local symphony orchestra, also include a standalone set where Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey strip things for with just…

Getty ImagesIt was the end of an era for an entire generation of rock fans and musicians who came of age in the 1980’s, as the news spread two years ago today — October 6th, 2020 — that Eddie Van Halen died at age 65 after years of battling throat cancer. He is survived by…

Getty ImagesBlack Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson will lead two all-star benefit concerts saluting the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s debut EP, Chronic Town. Rolling Stone reported, “The two-night event, set to be hosted in Georgia on December 14th and 15th, will double as a benefit show with proceeds going towards Planned Parenthood. The concert will spend…

Getty ImagesNirvana bassist Krist Novoselic shed light on his time with the band and helping formulate Kurt Cobain’s musical ideas. During a chat with Rick Beato’s on his podcast In the Room With Nirvana And Soundgarden, Novoselic explained, “He’d have these riffs, and he just kind of started playing them. And we would just say,…

Getty ImagesWolfgang Van Halen feels that due to the dysfunction within the Van Halen camp he’s opting out of any official tributes to his father with the band. In a new chat with Classic Rock, Wolfgang went into detail regarding the long-rumored salute to his late-dad, Eddie Van Halen: “When it comes to Van Halen…

Getty ImagesIt was 47 years ago today that Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here hit Number One on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album, which was the followup to the band’s massive 1973 hit, The Dark Side Of The Moon, topped the charts for two weeks and remained in the U.S. Top 10 for…