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Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago today (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…

Getty ImagesLou Gramm recently told the Grand’s Rock Warehaus YouTube channel that he likely won’t make an guest appearances during Foreigner’s farewell tour. The band’s former frontman said, “I’m so at peace with where it is now and how it’s ended.” He also added that he’s never performed with the group’s current incarnation – only…

PRPhotos.comDavid Bowie was planning to make a Ziggy Stardust comeback before he died. Manager Tony Defries told Mojo that that Bowie was inspired to retire his alter ego when he saw that Frank Sinatra retired in 1971 only to return two years later. Defries said, “David was a big Sinatra fan. Making the comeback is…

Getty ImagesIt was 45 years ago today (March 31st, 1978) that Paul McCartney & Wings released London Town. By the time of the album’s completion, Wings was pared back down to a trio, with just Paul, Linda McCartney, and the ever-faithful Denny Laine. Over the course of the album’s sessions, guitarist Jimmy McCulloch and drummer…

Getty ImagesDue out on May 12th will be a new two-DVD package featuring classic performances from the leaders of rock’s legendary San Francisco scene. The collection includes A Night At The Family Dog, a DVD taped in September 1970 featuring vintage performances by the Grateful Dead, Santana, and the Jefferson Airplane. The hour-long disc features…

Getty ImagesOut today (March 31st), is the Who’s latest live set, The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley. The collection is available digitally, as a two-CD/Blu-ray, or a three-LP set. Pete Townshend told us that he relishes the chance to shake the tried and true Who show up these days: “Y’know, it’s 52 orchestral (laughs)…

Getty ImagesIt was 56 years ago today (March 30th, 1967) that the Beatles posed for their famous Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. The Beatles, who were sporting psychedelic marching band outfits, had designed the album cover concept with then husband and wife team Peter Blake and Jann Haworth, explaining that they wanted…

Getty ImagesProcol Harum lyricist Keith Reid died on March 28th, 2023 at the age of 76, with no cause of death announced. Reid will forever be best remembered for writing the words to the band’s classic tunes “A Whiter Shade Of Pale,” “A Salty Dog,” and “Conquistador,” among many others. The late, great Gary Brooker,…

Getty ImagesSteve Van Zandt has had it up to here with fans complaining about the lack of variety in Bruce Springsteen’s nightly setlists. The current E Street Band tour features a setlist that most nights is pretty set in stone, which is usually not the case when “The Boss” hits the road. There is some…

PRPhotos.comSammy Hagar promises more songs from Van Halen in his upcoming shows with the Circle. The band, features Van Halen bandmate Michael Anthony on bass, drummer Jason Bonham, and guitarist Vic Johnson. The band has just announced a pair of upcoming Nevada shows — July 14th in Lake Tahoe at Harvey’s amphitheater and on July…