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Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen has tapped his August 19th, 1984 show at East Rutherford, New Jersey’s Brendan Byrne Arena for his latest monthly archival release. The new concert marks the series’ fourth dip into the E Street Band’s 10-night stand in the “Meadowlands,” with the concerts from August 5th, 6th, and 20th having already been issued.…

Getty ImagesThe legendary 1971 Melody Maker letter from John Lennon to Paul and Linda McCartney is up for action with the sale set for August 19th via the Gotta Have Rock And Roll site. Lennon’s infamous rant is expected to sell for up to $40,000. The November 24th, 1971 open letter to McCartney was sent…

Getty ImagesIt was 56 years ago tday (August 5th, 1966), that the Beatles released their groundbreaking seventh album Revolver. What sets the album apart from its predecessors is that aside from a brief nine date UK tour the previous winter, and no new movie to be shot for 1966, the group had an unprecedented five…

Getty ImagesIt was 46 years ago tonight (August 5th, 1976) that the Beach Boys’ NBC prime time special The Beach Boys: It’s O.K. premiered. The show, which was produced by Saturday Night Live’s executive producer Lorne Michaels, was based around the group’s 15th anniversary, their new 15 Big Ones album, and the full time return…

PRPhotos.comJohnny Depp and Jeff Beck have been accused of stealing lyrics on their new album from an incarcerated man on their new album 18. According to Rolling Stone, the lyrics to their new song “Sad Motherf*ckin” Parade,” were allegedly taken from the late Slim Wilson, a gambler, pimp, robber and murderer. They are accused of…

Getty ImagesIt was 42 years ago Sunday, August 7th, 1980, that John Lennon officially ended his five-year-retirement and headed back into the recording studio. In 1975, Lennon had put his career on hold to stay home and help raise his son Sean, and on the cusp of his 40th birthday, returned with Yoko Ono to…

Getty ImagesIt was 40 years ago Sunday — August 7th, 1982 — that Fleetwood Mac’s Mirage hit Number One. The album, which was released on June 18th, 1982, was the group’s first studio set of the decade and topped the album charts for five straight weeks. Mirage, which was released in the wake of Stevie…

PRPhotos.comBeloved E Street Band drummer, the “Mighty” Max Weinberg, will be inducted into the New Jersey Hall Of Fame. Weinberg, who’s now 71, was born in Newark and raised in South Orange, New Jersey. The legendary drummer will be among the 2022 class that also includes former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski and comedian Chelsea…

PRPhotos.comSting has announced a pair of shows backed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, where he’ll “perform his greatest hits reimagined for symphonies.” The concerts, featuring the full scale symphonic arrangements, are set for will take place on January 9th and 10th, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Hall. Sting first revamped his solo and…

PRPhotos.comAmazingly, 2022’s long-awaited “Stadium Tour” has gone on without a hitch. The tour, featuring Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts resumes tonight (August 5th) with the first of two shows at Boston’s legendary Fenway Park. Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott spoke candidly to Classic Rock about the massive trek and…