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PRPhotos.comEddie Vedder revealed that his upcoming solo album, Earthling, will feature audio of his late-father, Edward Louis Severson, Jr. Vedder’s parents were divorced when he was a toddler. Vedder, who was raised believing his step-father was his actual dad, only met his biological father briefly when introduced as a family friend. Severson died of multiple…

Getty ImagesMammoth WVH and Dirty Honey’s winter and spring tour has been re-routed due to the ongoing pandemic. Three dates are going on sale this Friday (January 14th): March 12th at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma’s, Diamond Ballroom; March 20th at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Roxian Theatre; and March 27th at New Haven, Connecticut’s Toad’s Place . The bands…

PRPhotos.comKenny Loggins will publish his autobiography, Still Alright, via Hachette Books on June 14th. The memoir, which was co-written by Jason Turbow, chronicles the Grammy Award-winner’s incredible life and career, from his early days as part of Loggins & Messina, through his solo-’70s and ’80s hits, and up to today. Loggins said in the book’s…

Getty ImagesIt was 49 years ago tonight (January 3th, 1973) that Eric Clapton performed his legendary comeback concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre. The two concerts were organized by the Who’s Pete Townshend in an effort to coax a deeply heroin addicted Clapton back into the spotlight for a pair of shows featuring Clapton, himself, Steve…

Getty ImagesRush guitarist Alex Lifeson has just dropped “Liar” — the first single from his new band Envy Of None’s self-titled debut. Rolling Stone reported the band also features bassist Andy Curran, singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne, and producer Alfio Annibalini. Their Envy Of None album is set for release on April 8th. Lifeson spoke about the…

Getty ImagesRonettes lead singer Ronnie Spector died on January 12th at age 78 following a brief battle with cancer, according to The Los Angeles Times. A statement from her family was issued, which read: “Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile…

Getty ImagesIt was 65-years-ago today (January 12th, 1957) that Elvis Presley recorded “All Shook Up,” which went on to become his sixth Number One hit, topping the charts for nine weeks. Elvis recorded the song at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, during a three-day session, which included both gospel recordings and songs eventually featured in his…

PRPhotos.comMegadeth and Lamb of God have added another North American leg to their co-headlining Metal Tour of the Year. The new dates begin on April 9th in Las Vegas and run through May 15th in Allentown, PA with special guests Trivium and In Flames. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday (January…

Getty ImagesToday (January 12th), marks 19 years since Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees died at age 53 after undergoing emergency abdominal surgery in Florida. Gibb had complained of stomach pain before collapsing and being rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach. He went into cardiac arrest before undergoing surgery for intestinal blockage. Maurice…