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Getty ImagesPeter Frampton revealed that he’s open to a full-on catalogue and publishing buyout. The legendary guitarist kicks off his final European dates this Saturday (November 5th) in Stoke-on-trent, England. Frampton has been forced to slowly quit the road upon discovering he’s suffering from a degenerative muscle disease called Inclusion-Body Myositus (IBM), that slowly weakens…

Getty ImagesDuring a cross-generational chat with alternative rocker Yungblood, Roger Daltrey proved he’s still a died-in-the-wool, old school rocker. Daltrey, who’s now 78, revealed, “I don’t do the internet at all. I have a very bad opinion of social media, I’m afraid. It kind of turned bad once they put the ‘likes’ in on Facebook.…

PRPhotos.comBilly Joel and Stevie Nicks have rolled out a one-night-only 2023 stadium gig. The concert is set for this coming April 8th at Arlington, Texas’ AT&T Stadium. The concert marks the first time the pair have ever shared a stage in the Lone Star State. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning…

Getty ImagesMetallica’s James Hetfield posted a photo on the band’s social media platforms showing him dressed as Stranger Things’ “Eddie Munson” for Halloween. Back in July, Metallica met up with and jammed with actor Joseph Quinn, who portrays “Eddie” and had performed the band’s 1986 song “Master Of Puppets” during show’s season four finale. Stranger…

Getty ImagesHuey Lewis & The News have sold their catalogue in a partnership with the high-end acquisition company Primary Wave Music for a reported $20 million. Variety posted the deal, “encompasses the band’s entire commercially released music catalog from inception through 1994, the period of its biggest hits. Included in the partnership are such hits…

Getty ImagesIn celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Monkees’ classic 1967 Headquarters album, a new box set and commemorative tour by Micky Dolenz have been announced. Coming on November 18th is Headquarters: Super Deluxe Edition, featuring a whopping 69 previously unreleased recordings, including the entire album newly mixed from the original multitrack elements, which…

Getty ImagesMötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx took to Twitter to chat about the band’s new guitarist John 5. John 5 will be taking over live duties from co-founding member Mick Mars as he retires from the road due to health issues. Nikki Sixx explained why John 5 was the perfect choice for the band: “He…

Getty ImagesJohn Mellencamp has just dropped “Smart Guys,” the latest teaser and lyric video from the 2022 “Super Deluxe Edition” of his 1985 Scarecrow album. Mellencamp has previously released his demo of “Small Town” and the studio outtake “Carolina Shag” in advance of the box set, which is set for release this Friday (November 4th.)…

Getty ImagesPaul McCartney says that ultimately, he’s happy that the Beatles never recorded portions of Revolver stateside. During his latest website Q&A on his official website (PaulMcCartney.com) dubbed “You Gave Me The Answer,” “Macca” touched upon the band’s unrealized plans to record at Memphis’ Stax Studios with producer Jim Stewart. When pressed as to whether…

Getty ImagesThe Who’s ultimate fan, Eddie Vedder weas on hand this past October 29th to join the band at a private benefit show in Los Angeles. The Pearl Jam frontman joined a scaled-back acoustic version of the band at a Teenage Cancer America fundraiser as they tore through their 1970 classic, “The Seeker.” During a…