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Getty ImagesRandy Meisner, the retired co-founding member of the Eagles has died at the age of 77. A statement was released last Thursday, he passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, (July 26) due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease. The bassist, along with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon, formed the…

PRPhotos.comScorpions members Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs have been awarded by the Prime Minister of their hometown of Hanover, Germany with the Great Lower Saxony, Cross Of Merit. The award is given to recognize ones service to the state. The band shared a photo from the event and wrote, “It was a fantastic…

PRPhotos.comSinead O’Connor has died at the age of 56. Irish media quoted her family on Wednesday (7-26) as saying: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” Recognizable by her shaved head and wide…

Getty ImagesMetallica’s Lars Ulrich announced online that the band’s foundation for workforce education is headed into its fifth year. Ulrich explained through a video and said: “We are seeing results. Five years in, with the help of community colleges across the country, we are helping people fill these essential jobs which require skills and training.…

PRPhotos.comHeart’s Ann Wilson taped a concert for an upcoming episode of the PBS anthology series called Great Performances. She made the surprise announcement while on stage at Brooklyn Bowl, a small club in Nashville. She let the audience know that the show why all the cameras were around. No air date was given. Wilson will…

PRPhotos.comBlink-182’s Tom DeLonge will be honored by Fender, as they launch a limited edition collection in his name. The guitar enthusiast commented through a press release: “I try to write music that is accessible and easy to play and enjoy, so that people can come along for the ride. This simplicity really inspired this new…

PRPhotos.comGuns N’ Roses bassist, Duff McKagan dropped a new solo single called “I Saw God On 10th St.” About the subject of his song, he said, “I picture him as an old guy with white beard and hair, leaning up against a wall on a city street. The ultimate jurist of us all.” McKagan is…

Getty ImagesSammy Hagar has released an upscaled version of the video for his 1984 hit, “Two Sides of Love” With the upgrades in technology in almost the 40 years since its release, it’s a much clearer picture. Hagar said, “It didn’t chart very well and the video wasn’t an MTV smash, that was surprising to…

Pantera’s bassist, Rex Brown tied the knot after being in love with his girlfriend for almost 40 years. Though the wedding was in June, the two of them just announced it. He popped the question to Elena Henrard last winter and they got married in Spain. It was a small ceremony, without guests. When he…

Getty ImagesOn Friday (7-28), Joni Mitchell will release a new album called At Newport. Her first performance in 20 years. The live concert was recorded at the Newport Folk Festival last summer and includes some of her greatest songs. Joni suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015 and wasn’t expected to perform again, so her appearance…