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It was 58 years ago Saturday (April 2nd, 1964) that the Beach Boys began recording their first Number One hit, “I Get Around.” The session for the song, which was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love and produced by Wilson, proved historic for another reason — it was at this session that the Beach…

Today (April 1st) is the 38th anniversary of the death of Marvin Gaye, with Saturday (April 2nd) marking what would have been the singer’s 83rd birthday. In 2019, in celebration of the Gaye’s 80th, Motown/UMe released his never-issued 1972 album You’re The Man in a double-album gatefold vinyl and digital editions. You’re The Man features…

It was 61 years ago Sunday (April 3rd, 1960) that Elvis Presley recorded “Are You Lonesome Tonight.” The song was originally written in 1926, and was first recorded by legend Al Jolson. “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” along with “The King’s” 1960 Number One hit “It’s Now Or Never,” was tracked during a three-day set of…

It was 54 years ago Sunday (April 3rd, 1968) that Simon & Garfunkel released their fourth album, Bookends. The album was coming off the success of the duo’s songs being featured in Mike Nichols’ blockbuster 1967 hit movie, The Graduate — the soundtrack for which topped the charts for nine non-consecutive weeks. Bookends was propelled…

Graham Nash is back out on tour making a concerted effort to bring the music of his friends and partners to the masses. Backing Nash on the road are his longtime touring companions — guitarist Shane Fontayne and keyboardist Todd Caldwell. Nash told us that even though Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young are a thing…

Dead & Company are heading back on the road and have just rolled out a 20-date itinerary. The trek begins on June 11th at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium and wraps over two nights on July 15th and 16th in Flushing, New York. Along the way, the Dead will play back-to-back gigs in Mountain View, California and…

Out today (April 1st) is Red Hot Chili Peppers’ latest album, Unlimited Love. The album, which is the band’s 12th studio set, reunites the band with famed producer Rick Rubin. Frontman Anthony Kiedis says that he was sympathetic with guitarist John Frusciante leaving the band back in 2009 — and completely understood what he needed…

Paul McCartney is seemingly having a blast while on vacation in St. Barts. The former-Beatle, who turns 80 on June 18th, was photographed by paparazzi enjoying what looks to be a well-sized joint while chilling out in the backyard of his rented villa. Last fall, McCartney — who had claimed to have quit smoking pot…

Joe Satriani has booked a 44-date North American fall tour in support of his new album, The Elephants Of Mars, which drops on April 8th. Loudwire.com reported Satriani will be backed on the jaunt by drummer Kenny Aronoff, bassist Bryan Beller, and keyboardist Rai Thistlewayte. Satriani and the band kicks things off on September 21st…

Celebrities have been posting memories of the late Taylor Hawkins since his sudden death last week. And actor, John Stamos of Full House fame, shared his last text message the Foo Fighters’ drummer. The two had been trying to spend some time together and Taylor wrote: “We’ve yet to fully have a hang – Got…