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PRPhotos.comStevie Nicks has just released a surprise remake of Stephen Stills’ 1966 Buffalo Springfield standard, “For What It’s Worth.” The Fleetwood Mac singer spoke about the standalone single in a statement, which said, “I’m so excited to release my new song. It was written by Stephen Stills in 1966. It meant something to me then,…

Getty ImagesThe Doobie Brothers’ original drummer and co-founder John Hartman died on September 23rd of undisclosed causes at age 72, according to Variety. Hartman, who, initially was the band’s sole drummer, was an integral part of the Doobies during their meteoric original run. Starting in 1973, he drummed alongside second drummer Michael Hossack who was…

PRPhotos.comPresident Biden surprised Elton John on Friday night (September 23rd) by awarding him the prestigious National Humanities Medal for his decades in helping rid the world of AIDS through his Elton John AIDS Foundation. Rolling Stone reported the “Rocket Man” was on hand at the White House to perform a mini-set on the South Lawn…

Getty ImagesAn announcement was posted on Dead & Company’s social media sites announcing that next summer’s tour will be the band’s last. The group was formed back in 2015, and along with Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann — the band is rounded out with guitarist John Mayer, former-Allman Brothers Band…

It was 48 years ago Saturday (September 24th, 1974) that Mike McCartney teamed up with older brother Paul McCartney and released the longtime fan favorite McGear album. McGear — which was the younger McCartney’s stage name since the early ’60s when he co-founded the legendary British comedy trio the Scaffold — was Mike’s second mainstream…

Getty ImagesIt was 42 years ago Sunday (September 25th, 1980) that Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham died of pulmonary edema, which is fluid accumulation in the lungs. The legendary drummer was just 32-years-old, and found dead by Zeppelin sound technician Benji LeFevre and bassist John Paul Jones. The clinical cause of death was asphyxiation from vomit…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to “The Boss” — Bruce Springsteen — who turns 73 today (September 23rd)!!! Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner let it slip that he’s been listening to Springsteen’s still-unannounced new album. During a recent chat with Billboard, Wenner was asked about the music he listens to and admitted: “I’m kind of stuck with…

Getty ImagesIt was 40 years ago today (September 23rd, 1982) that Billy Joel released his ninth album — The Nylon Curtain. The set, which followed the 1981 live set Songs In The Attic, was “The Piano Man’s” proper follow-up to his multi-platinum 1980 chart-topping Glass Houses set. The Nylon Curtain peaked at Number Seven on…

PRPhotos.comAlthough originally announced as a vinyl-only Record Store Day release, Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Live At The Greek Theater 2019 is now set for CD and DVD release. The set, which drops on Black Friday — November 25th — features Ringo’s previously-unissued September 1st, 2019 tour-closing All Starr Band gig at L.A.’s…

PRPhotos.comDropping today (September 23rd) is Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new tribute to Eddie Van Halen, titled, “Eddie.” Ultimate Classic Rock transcribed some of the song’s lyrics featured on the Twitter tease of the track, which include the lines: “Sailing the Sunset Strip, I’m a bit of a king / Granny would take a trip, I’ll…