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Will Joe Satriani Play 'Eruption' on Sammy Hagar Tour?
Bryan Rolli (04/12/2023)
Guitarist discusses daunting task of honoring Eddie Van Halen on Best of All Worlds trek. Continue reading…
Guitarist discusses daunting task of honoring Eddie Van Halen on Best of All Worlds trek. Continue reading…
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Mammoth WVH Announces 2024 North American Headlining Tour Dates
Bryan Rolli (04/12/2023)
Nita Strauss and Intervals will support the Wolfgang Van Halen-fronted band. Continue reading…
Nita Strauss and Intervals will support the Wolfgang Van Halen-fronted band. Continue reading…
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Gene Simmons Credits Family For Making It to End of the Road
Martin Kielty (04/12/2023)
He reflected on narrowly avoiding self-destruction in emotional moments after final Kiss show. Continue reading…
He reflected on narrowly avoiding self-destruction in emotional moments after final Kiss show. Continue reading…
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30 Greatest Trios in Rock History
Corey Irwin (04/12/2023)
Good things come in threes. Continue reading…
Good things come in threes. Continue reading…
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Paul McCartney to Release Expanded Edition of 'Band on the Run'
Allison Rapp (04/12/2023)
Collection includes "underdubbed" mixes and celebrates the album's 50th anniversary. Continue reading…
Collection includes "underdubbed" mixes and celebrates the album's 50th anniversary. Continue reading…
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Why Doctors Once Cut Off John Mellencamp’s Head
Martin Kielty (04/12/2023)
Lucky to survive childhood illness, he says he hopes to reach 80 years old. Continue reading…
Lucky to survive childhood illness, he says he hopes to reach 80 years old. Continue reading…
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Underrated Eagles: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
Nick DeRiso (04/12/2023)
"Hotel California" reportedly airs on U.S. radio every 11 minutes, so let's dig deeper. Continue reading…
"Hotel California" reportedly airs on U.S. radio every 11 minutes, so let's dig deeper. Continue reading…
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Rush’s Alex Lifeson Admits ‘It’s Not In Our D.N.A. to Stop’
Martin Kielty (04/12/2023)
Surviving duo touch on possibility of touring again with “one of the great drummers.” Continue reading…
Surviving duo touch on possibility of touring again with “one of the great drummers.” Continue reading…
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The Day Led Zeppelin Broke Up
Chad Childers (04/12/2023)
It had been approximately two months since the tragic death of their drummer John Bonham. Continue reading…
It had been approximately two months since the tragic death of their drummer John Bonham. Continue reading…
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April Wine Singer Myles Goodwyn Dead at 75
Corey Irwin (03/12/2023)
He was the band's primary songwriter and the only musician to appear on all of their albums. Continue reading…
He was the band's primary songwriter and the only musician to appear on all of their albums. Continue reading…
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Ozzy Osbourne Year by Year Photos: 1969-2023
Dave Lifton (03/12/2023)
Revisit his incredible career with more than 60 shots. Continue reading…
Revisit his incredible career with more than 60 shots. Continue reading…
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Kiss Announces 'New Era' as Virtual Band
Corey Irwin (03/12/2023)
They closed their final concert by handing things over to avatar replacements. Continue reading…
They closed their final concert by handing things over to avatar replacements. Continue reading…
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Why the Beatles (Kinda) Sued 'Sesame Street'
Allison Rapp (02/12/2023)
B is for Beatles ... and big money. Continue reading…
B is for Beatles ... and big money. Continue reading…
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Why Kiss' First Farewell Tour Wasn't Really Goodbye
Martin Kielty (02/12/2023)
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons aimed to put the band to bed 23 years before concluding their "End of the Road" trip. Continue reading…
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons aimed to put the band to bed 23 years before concluding their "End of the Road" trip. Continue reading…
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Ace Frehley Doesn’t Believe Kiss Is Done Touring
Corey Irwin (01/12/2023)
"How many times have they said they were gonna retire?" Continue reading…
"How many times have they said they were gonna retire?" Continue reading…
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