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Getty ImagesRoger Daltrey has enlisted Pete Townshend’s nephew Ben Townshend as his drummer when he kicks off his “Who Was I” solo tour on June 20th in Bournemouth, England. In addition to Pete Townshend ‘s bother, longtime Who sideman, and Ben’s dad — Simon Townshend, the new touring ensemble will be rounded out by legendary…

Getty ImagesJohn Lennon’s former girlfriend May Pang is receiving raves for her new documentary The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, which premiered on June 10th in New York at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film, which is peppered with Pang’s legendary photos of Lennon during their affair between 1973 and 1975, spotlights the pairs relationship…

Getty ImagesFormer-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted revealed he hasn’t listened to the band’s new music since quitting back in 2001. During a chat with Metal Hammer magazine, Newsted was asked when he last checked out one of the band’s albums after departing and admitted, “Never. I heard the one where they made the video in prison…

Getty ImagesThe Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have reportedly scored a major payday for the use of their music and likeness in the upcoming series based on the group’s early days. The Daily Mail reported the series — produced in conjunction with the Stones — will earn “The Glimmer Twins” a combined $61.5…

Getty ImagesChristine McVie says that despite Fleetwood Mac’s legendary reputation for drug and booze consumption — she still remembers it all. McVie’s upcoming solo set, Songbird (A Solo Collection), drops on June 24th, features guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Lindsey Buckingham, and Steve Winwood. While chatting with The Guardian, McVie was asked if she had…

Getty ImagesRingo Starr has announced that two members of his All Starr Band — Edgar Winter and Steve Lukather — have tested positive for Covid, forcing the band to postpone the last 12 gigs of their summer tour. These shows were initially planned for 2020, and ultimately pushed due to the pandemic. According to the…

Getty ImagesReleased today (June 10th) is the 50th anniversary edition of Elton John’s fourth studio album, 1971’s Madman Across The Water. The Super Deluxe box set features three-CD’s and one-Blu-ray disc, along with a 1971 reproduction poster and 104-page book including photos and an essay with interviews with those who helped make the album –…

PRPhotos.comSet for release on July 15th is Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp’s first joint album, titled, 18. The pair, who are currently on the road in Europe, have mixed new originals with covers by the likes of John Lennon, the Beach Boys, Dennis Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, the Velvet Underground, Killing Joke, the Everly…

PRPhotos.comOzzy Osbourne is undergoing what’s been described as life changing surgery on Monday (June 13th), according to wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne. During her appearance on Wednesday’s (June 8th) episode of her UK chat show, The Talk, Sharon Osbourne revealed she was flying back to California to be by Ozzy’s side: “(Host): So Sharon, the…

PRPhotos.comTenacious D is releasing a tribute to The Who as a fundraiser for the Everytown for Gun Safety organization. Jack Black and Kyle Gass put their spin on “Pinball Wizard,” “There’s a Doctor” and “Go to the Mirror” for the limited edition 7″ vinyl. Loudwire reports that all of the proceeds from vinyl sales will…