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  • WATCH: Lynyrd Skynyrd Pay Tribute to Gary Rossington in First Show Since His Death

    WATCH: Lynyrd Skynyrd Pay Tribute to Gary Rossington in First Show Since His Death

    Despite the recent death of their final founding member Gary Rossington, rock music legends Lynyrd Skynyrd are soldiering on. The Southern rock band’s 52-year career continued at the Plant City Strawberry Festival in Florida Sunday night, Rolling Stone reports. Try Paramount+ FREE for a week. Subscribe here to watch your…

  • The Marshall Tucker Band’s Namesake Passes Away at 99

    The Marshall Tucker Band’s Namesake Passes Away at 99

    On January 20th, the man who gave the Marshall Tucker Band their name passed away at age 99. The band announced the news via Instagram. The group posted an image of Tucker keying a piano alongside a heartfelt message. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Marshall…

  • Motley Crue Frontman Vince Neil Cancels Major Festival Concert Over Illness

    Motley Crue Frontman Vince Neil Cancels Major Festival Concert Over Illness

    Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil has reported that he has fallen ill. And, as a result, the musician says, he has now pulled out of a major festival event in Key West, Florida. According to the report, the longtime singer and musician was set to perform as a solo act…

  • Rolling Stones Honored With Special Postage Stamps Marking 60th Anniversary

    Rolling Stones Honored With Special Postage Stamps Marking 60th Anniversary

    Iconic 60s rock band, the Rolling Stones, turns 60 this year. The band formed in 1962 London and included: Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Bill Wyman. In their early years, the group of young oddballs played a very niche style of music inspired by Chicago blues.…

  • Ted Nugent Unleashes on Rock Hall of Fame Over New Inductions

    Ted Nugent Unleashes on Rock Hall of Fame Over New Inductions

    Rock and roll legend Ted Nugent wasn’t down with the new wave of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions recently. The outspoken star told Variety recently that he doesn’t think he’ll get into the National Rock and Roll Hall of Fame one day. But he had some words about the recent…

  • Led Zeppelin Singer Robert Plant Describes His First Rolling Stones Show as ‘Eye-Opening’

    Led Zeppelin Singer Robert Plant Describes His First Rolling Stones Show as ‘Eye-Opening’

    Robert Plant still has memories of his first Rolling Stones show 57 years ago, and the Led Zeppelin frontman recalls them as “eye-opening.” The Led Zeppelin frontman talked with the BBC recently, saying he recalled seeing the legendary band at Wolverhampton with Little Richard and Bo Diddley on Oct. 5, 1964. The…

  • ‘American Pie’ Singer Don McLean Says His Asthma Saved Him From Alcoholism

    ‘American Pie’ Singer Don McLean Says His Asthma Saved Him From Alcoholism

    Famous “American Pie” singer Don McLean recently said his asthma kept him out of school growing up, and it saved him from a life of alcoholism. The singer recently opened up that he was no fan of the education system, claiming it steals creativity from children. McLean also added he…

  • R.E.M. Guitarist Peter Buck Recalls Biker Gang Retrieving His Stolen Guitar

    R.E.M. Guitarist Peter Buck Recalls Biker Gang Retrieving His Stolen Guitar

    Co-founder and lead guitarist for the American rock band R.E.M. Peter Buck is the ultimate rock legend. Throughout his journey with R.E.M., as well as his subsequent solo career, Buck holds a library of wild tales from his days in the spotlight. Recently, Peter Buck reunited with his favorite guitar…

  • Bruce Springsteen Just Sold His Music Catalog for a Jaw-Dropping Amount

    Bruce Springsteen Just Sold His Music Catalog for a Jaw-Dropping Amount

    Legendary musician Bruce Springsteen has allegedly sold his music catalog for upwards of $500 million, which could be the most ever for a single artist. Supposedly, Sony Music has bought the rights to his masters along with his entire publishing catalog. If confirmed, Sony’s purchase would top Universal buying Bob…

  • Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Speaks Out on Feeling ‘Devasted’ Over Being ‘Very, Very Sick’

    Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Speaks Out on Feeling ‘Devasted’ Over Being ‘Very, Very Sick’

    Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor will not attend Astronomicon this weekend. The singer has contracted a breakthrough case of COVID-19. However, Taylor believes he will make a full recovery. Fans hoped to see Taylor on Saturday and Sunday at the Michigan-based pop culture convention. However, he posted a…

  • Queen Guitarist Brian May Has Home Destroyed by ‘Brutal’ Floods

    Queen Guitarist Brian May Has Home Destroyed by ‘Brutal’ Floods

    The destruction was devastating. And, it was enough to send Queen guitarist Brian May and his wife out the door to find a new home outside of London. Brian May revealed that he and his wife, Anita Dobson, are leaving London for good. This announcement comes after the July flood…

  • Eddie Van Halen’s Son Wolf Van Halen Speaks Out on What He Considers a Total ‘Copout’ at Live Shows

    Eddie Van Halen’s Son Wolf Van Halen Speaks Out on What He Considers a Total ‘Copout’ at Live Shows

    Wolf Van Halen spoke out about copouts when it comes to live music. The Mammoth WVH frontman spoke to Ultimate Classic Rock about what it takes to perform a concert. Part of that is not including one thing. “I think it’s a copout to use tracks, unless it’s like, for…

  • Mick Jagger Enjoys Glamping Trip in a Yurt in Celebration of 78th Birthday: See Legendary Pic He Posted

    Mick Jagger Enjoys Glamping Trip in a Yurt in Celebration of 78th Birthday: See Legendary Pic He Posted

    Mick Jagger, the legendary lead singer of The Rolling Stones, recently celebrated his 78th year on earth with an interesting activity. Mick Jagger was in the mood for celebration on Monday, as he went on a “glamping” trip for his birthday. “Glamping” is a combination of “Glamor” and “camping” that…

  • Lynyrd Skynyrd Last Living Original Band Member Hospitalized After Emergency Heart Surgery

    Lynyrd Skynyrd Last Living Original Band Member Hospitalized After Emergency Heart Surgery

    Lynyrd Skynyrd is about as southern as biscuits and gravy or dinner at granny’s on a Sunday. The first iteration of the band formed in 1964. At that time, they called themselves My Backyard. However, the group consisted of some familiar faces. Ronnie Van Zandt handled vocals, Allen Collins and…

  • Guns ‘N Roses Returning to Stage Announcing Exciting Tour Later This Year

    Guns ‘N Roses Returning to Stage Announcing Exciting Tour Later This Year

    After a year away from live music, the world is ready to rock out again. From Las Vegas residencies to summer festivals to rescheduled tours, musicians are gearing up to perform after COVID-19 shut down the entertainment world. The iconic rock group Guns N’ Roses has announced a rescheduled North…

  • Jamey Johnson Has New Music On the Way, Including a Charlie Daniels Cover

    Jamey Johnson Has New Music On the Way, Including a Charlie Daniels Cover

    It has been a long time since Jamey Johnson put out anything new. His last EP, The Christmas Song dropped in 2014. The next year, he released a couple of singles. “Alabama Pines,” and “You Can,” came out in 2015. Johnson also released a rendition of “America the Beautiful” last…

  • Happy Birthday Bob Seger: Celebrating the Legendary Rocker

    Happy Birthday Bob Seger: Celebrating the Legendary Rocker

    Bob Seger is a rock and roll legend. He has been in the business for around sixty years. Over the course of his career, Seger has recorded some of the best midwestern working-class rock to ever hit the airwaves. At the same time, his discography has been the soundtrack to…

  • How LeAnn Rimes Used Anxiety and ‘Uncomfortable Feelings’ to Fuel Inspiration Behind Most Recent Album

    How LeAnn Rimes Used Anxiety and ‘Uncomfortable Feelings’ to Fuel Inspiration Behind Most Recent Album

    Like a select group from the entertainment world, LeAnn Rimes had to juggle gaining massive stardom and growing up all at the same time. She first gained popularity when she was only 13 after releasing her version of the Bill Mack song, “Blue.” She is actually the youngest country music…

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers Selling Entire Song Catalog for Whopping $140 Million

    Red Hot Chili Peppers Selling Entire Song Catalog for Whopping $140 Million

    The Red Hot Chili Peppers have become the latest string of artists to cash in on their catalog of hit songs. Recently the band sold the rights to songs including “Californication” and “Annie I’m Not Your Daddy” for $140 million.  The band will reportedly sell their publishing rights to London-listed…

  • Cher Blasts Amy Coney Barrett Over Supreme Court Confirmation

    Cher Blasts Amy Coney Barrett Over Supreme Court Confirmation

    Cher is not happy over the decision to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. The singer took to Twitter to voice her contempt. She believes Coney will vote down the Affordable Care Act and also take away the rights of the LGBTQ community. In the tweet, Cher wrote,…

  • Tony Lewis, The Outfield Singer, Dead at 62

    Tony Lewis, The Outfield Singer, Dead at 62

    Tony Lewis, bassist and singer for the 1980s British rock band The Outfield, died Tuesday near London. He was 62. A spokesperson said in a statement that the death happened “suddenly and unexpectedly,” according to Hollywood Reporter. The spokesperson did not specify any cause of death. Tony Lewis leaves a…

  • Jon Bon Jovi Says He’ll ‘Never Go Back to Buffalo’ After Failed Attempt at Buying Bills Franchise

    Jon Bon Jovi Says He’ll ‘Never Go Back to Buffalo’ After Failed Attempt at Buying Bills Franchise

    During a recent interview with GQ, rock star Jon Bon Jovi spoke out on his attempt to purchase the Buffalo Bills franchise that was unsuccessful because President Donald Trump thwarted the musician’s plans. Previous to Trump’s presidency, the businessman tried to buy the Buffalo-based football team, as well. During his…

  • Pink’s Husband, Carey Hart, Facing Social Media Backlash Over Teaching Kids To Handle Firearms

    Pink’s Husband, Carey Hart, Facing Social Media Backlash Over Teaching Kids To Handle Firearms

    Motocross legend and Pink’s husband, Carey Hart, is facing backlash for teaching his children how to use firearms. What Carey Hart Had to Say Hart posted several photos and videos of him showing his children how to safely use and shoot guns. Pink and Hart share 9-year-old Willow and 3-year-old…

  • Watch: Reba McEntire Shares Throwback Cover of John Lennon Classic on His 80th Birthday

    Watch: Reba McEntire Shares Throwback Cover of John Lennon Classic on His 80th Birthday

    Country superstar Reba McEntire shared her own tribute to fallen Beatle John Lennon on his 80th birthday. McEntire performed “If I Fell” from The Beatles for a special Stars Sing The Beatles event back in 2000. McEntire took to social media to share a clip pulled from one of her…

  • Video: Jon Pardi Hilariously Explains How To Make ‘Pardi Snack’ Burritos

    Video: Jon Pardi Hilariously Explains How To Make ‘Pardi Snack’ Burritos

    Jon Pardi has an interesting way to do just about everything. It’s likely why CMT gave the country music star his own show. Called “Pardi Time” the show focuses on Pardi, his fiancee, Summer, and their many animals, and their lives under quarantine. It’s a little stir crazy, funny, interesting…