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Getty ImagesDespite initially being tapped by Alex Van Halen to handle guitar duties for a loosely proposed Eddie Van Halen tribute show — Joe Satriani now maintains he’s not the man for the job. During a chat with Ultimate Classic Rock, Satriani said, “When I saw Wolfgang (Van Halen) playing at the Taylor Hawkins benefit,…

Getty ImagesIt was 56 years ago today (October 10th, 1966) that the Beach Boys’ released their masterpiece, “Good Vibrations.” The song went on to top the chart for one week exactly two months later (December 10th to 16th, 1966). “Good Vibrations” was bandleader Brian Wilson’s first attempt at a “modular” recording approach, which pieced together…

Getty ImagesAlthough John Mellencamp is probably the least nostalgic rock star on the planet — he admits to knowing he struck creative gold during the sessions for his landmark Scarecrow collection. Set for release on November 4th is the deluxe reissue of the 1985 classic. The new box set includes two CD’s of newly remixed…

PRPhotos.comEddie Vedder surprised fans with his first-ever live rendition of the Cure’s 1987 classic “Just Like Heaven.” Spin reported that on Friday night (October 7th) during Vedder’s show-closing stand at Las Vegas’ Dolby Live at Park MGM with his side band the Earthlings, the Pearl Jam frontman performed the Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me…

Getty ImagesWith the feud between Steve Perry and Journey’s Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain once again rearing its head, Neal’s wife — Michaele Schon — took to social media to urge Perry to work things out with his former-bandmates. Last month, Perry filed a lawsuit against Schon and Cain “over the use of 20 of…

Getty ImagesIt was 47 years ago today (October 7th, 1975), that John Lennon won his four-year battle against deportation by the U.S. government. Due to his stance against the Vietnam War, Lennon had been under almost constant surveillance from the FBI and the Immigration & Neutralization Service (INS) since his arrival in the U.S. in…

Getty ImagesSunday (October 9th) marks what would have been John Lennon’s 82nd birthday. By nightfall, legions of fans will have made the pilgrimage to Central Park’s Strawberry Fields in New York City for a day of remembrance, sing-alongs, and celebrations dedicated to the memory of Lennon. Strawberry Fields, a triangular patch of land dedicated to…

Getty ImagesWhile promoting his new hit album, Patient Number 9, Ozzy Osbourne touched upon the lead members of Van Halen. Ozzy spoke about the band, who famously opened for — and according to many — stole the show from Black Sabbath back in 1978. He recalled to Revolver magazine, “(Eddie Van Halen) was such a…

Getty ImagesSet for release on October 28th is the Allman Brothers Band’s latest vault release — Syria Mosque: Pittsburgh, PA January 17, 1971. The new collection was recorded just eight weeks before the band’s groundbreaking signature concert set, At Fillmore East. The concert featured the band’s classic original lineup — guitarist Duane Allman, keyboardist Gregg…

Getty ImagesThe estate of late-Ramones frontman Joey Ramone has sold a stake of his publishing rights and non-exclusive rights to the singer’s name and likeness for $10 million. According to The Wall Street Journal, “The acquisition was part of a larger $2 billion partnership between independent publisher Primary Wave Music and investment company Brookfield Asset…