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PRPhotos.comJohn Mellencamp fans take note — the man himself will be on hand tomorrow (September 29th) at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for “John Mellencamp Fan Day.” The Legends Of Rock: John Mellencamp exhibit features induction footage from the Rock Hall vault, a career defining Mellencamp playlist played throughout the Museum, with Mellencamp…

Getty ImagesDavid Crosby took time out to talk about the Beatles’ 1966 classic Revolver, which is set for a deluxe reissue on October 28th. Crosby, who along with fellow Byrds-bandmate Roger McGuinn, had struck up a close relationship with the “Fab Four” back in 1965, spoke about the album, telling Mojo: “Name any song on…

Getty ImagesSet for release on November 18th is the Beach Boys’ latest era encompassing box set, titled, Sail On Sailor – 1972. The package follows last year’s critically acclaimed Feel Flows collection and will be available as a six-CD Super Deluxe Edition along with a five-LP, seven-inch EP vinyl box set. The box includes a…

Getty Images Sharon Osbourne clarified the reasons why she and Ozzy Osbourne are leaving the states to go back to the UK. During an interview with Fox & Friends, Osbourne said, “There are many reasons. Yes, we don’t like the gun violence in Los Angeles. But there’s a lot more room for Ozzy. He can…

Getty ImagesAs expected, the legendary Bonnie Raitt is hard at work on the road supporting her latest hit album, Just Like That. . . The set topped no less than six Billboard charts — including the magazine’s Folk and Top Blues lists. Raitt hits San Diego tonight (September 27th), playing the Rady Shell at Jacobs…

Getty ImagesNeil Young’s infamous 1973 Time Fades Away live album has finally been released as a standalone CD. The bundle for the album includes both a newly pressed CD along with a Time Fades Away Hi Res Download Code via Young’s official website (NeilYoungArchives.org). As it stands now, the album is already sold out –…

Getty ImagesAhead of her appearance at tonight’s (September 27th) tribute concert at L.A.’s Kia Forum, Heart’s Nancy Wilson has posted the video to her new musical salute to her dear friend, the late-Taylor Hawkins. Wilson spoke about the tune, titled “Amigo Amiga,” explaining to Consequence Of Sound: “I heard myself in tears saying ‘too soon…

Getty ImagesThe audiobook readers have been revealed for Bob Dylan’s first new book in 18 years, titled, The Philosophy Of Modern Song, which will be published on November 8th. Simon & Schuster’s website posted the audiobook clocks in at seven hours, with Dylan himself reading, with Uncut reporting chapters being read by such heavyweights as…

PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis shed light on the band’s new tribute to the late-Eddie Van Halen. The track, named “Eddie,” will be featured on the band’s upcoming double album, Return Of The Dream Canteen, which drops on October 14th. Kiedis explained how the song came about, posting on Twitter, “Sometimes we don’t…

Getty ImagesIt was 53 years ago today (September 26th, 1969) that the Beatles’ final album, Abbey Road, was released. Although the Let It Be album was released the next year featuring earlier unreleased tracks, Abbey Road was the last album the group recorded together. The album’s working title had been Everest — after a brand…