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Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys, who turns 80 on today (June 27th). Johnston joined the group on April 9th, 1965 to become the permanent live replacement for the group’s leader and bassist Brian Wilson, who had quit the road the previous December to focus solely on songwriting and producing. Soon…

PRPhotos.comOzzy Osbourne has tapped some of rock’s greatest guitarists for his upcoming album, Patient Number 9, set for release on September 9th. Osbourne has already dropped the title track, featuring the legendary Jeff Beck. Ultimate-Guitar.com posted some of Ozzy’s recent Q&A with fans in which he revealed he wished some of the new songs had…

Getty ImagesRoger Daltrey is happy to be on the road with his solo band — especially in the face of Covid, which nearly crippled the touring industry. Daltrey’s solo backing band includes Pete Townshend’s brother, guitarist Simon Townshend and Simon’s son Ben on drums. Daltrey chatted with Scotland’s The Herald and explained, “If I do…

Getty ImagesSTEPHEN STILLS PARTNERS WITH IRVING AZOFF’S IAG Stephen Stills has joined the likes of Linda Ronstadt, the Beach Boys, and bandmate David Crosby, by entering into “a new, multifaceted partnership with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group (IAG).” According to Billboard, “The deal includes IAG’s purchase of a controlling interest in Stills’ intellectual property, including…

Getty ImagesOn Saturday night (June 25th) Paul McCartney welcomed Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl onstage during his first appearance at England’s Glastonbury festival in 18 years. The show, which turned out to be “Macca’s” 500th with his band of the past two decades, marked Dave Grohl’s first live performance since the death of Foo Fighters’…

Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago Saturday (June 25th, 1967) that the Beatles performed “All You Need Is Love,” which was broadcast live via global satellite to an estimated 400 million viewers. The Beatles were representing the U.K. in the Our World TV special, which was the first major televised hookup linking five continents. The…

PRPhotos.comIt was 45 years ago Sunday night (June 26th, 1977) that Elvis Presley performed his last concert. “The King’s” final show in Indianapolis at the Market Square Arena was his 55th show of the year. Despite Presley’s failing health, and at times sickly appearance, his presence alone was still enough of a draw to sell…

PRPhotos.comRoger Daltrey is back on the road touring the UK with his solo band and admits it’s a world away from the Who’s recent dates. While chatting to England’s Portsmouth News, Daltrey explained, “The Who is a whole different kettle of fish and of course at the moment we’re touring with a full orchestra, so…

PRPhotos.comThe latest Pink Floyd track, “Hey Hey Rise Up,” will see physical release on Ocober 21st. The single will be available in both CD and seven-inch vinyl versions. Both will feature the newly-reworked B-side, “A Great Day For Freedom,” which was originally featured on Floyd’s 1994 The Divison Bell collection. Rolling Stone reported, “David Gilmour…

PRPhotos.comPoison drummer Rikki Rockett feels that tour mate Tommy Lee is getting too much flack for having broken four ribs just before hitting the road on “The Stadium Tour.” Although Lee — against doctor’s orders — is braving through a handful of tunes every night with Motley Crue, the majority of the set is being…