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Getty ImagesBilly Joel returned to New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday night (November 5th) to resume his ongoing residency at the legendary “Big Apple” venue. Billy last performed at the Garden on February 20th, 2020 — just before the massive covid shutdown. The setlist, like most of the Garden shows, offered an embarrassment of…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today Led Zeppelin released its legendary untitled fourth album, generally known to the public as “Led Zeppelin IV.” The album, which has never left the FM airwaves, still plays like a greatest hits collection, featuring such instant era-defining classic rock staples as “Black Dog,” “Rock And Roll,” “The Battle…

Getty ImagesFormer-Journey frontman Steve Perry released his first Christmas collection, titled, The Season, today (November 5th.) The album features eight newly recorded holiday classics — including such jazz-based standards as “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and “Silver Bells.” Steve Perry spoke about the new album, explaining, “All the songs on this record…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Art Garfunkel, who turns 80 today (November 5th)!!! Garfunkel, who is best known for his string of hits as part of Simon & Garfunkel, has gone on to enjoy a long and varied career since his 1970 split with Paul Simon. Out now in paperback is Garfunkel’s critically acclaimed 2017 memoir,…

Getty ImagesNikki Sixx revealed that Guns N’ Roses nearly covered an early Mötley Crüe classic. Ultimate-Guitar.com reported that while promoting his new memoir, The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx, the Crüe bassist appeared on Sirius XM’s The Eddie Trunk Show and recalled, “After we took Guns N’ Roses out on tour, and they…

Getty ImagesChuck Leavell, the Rolling Stones’ longtime keyboardist and musical director, says the entire band is still coming to terms with the death of drummer Charlie Watts. Watts died of cancer on August 24th at the age of 80. He’s been replaced for the current dates by Steve Jordan, Keith Richards’ primary solo collaborator for…

PRPhotos.comAlthough he’s played a few out of town outdoor dates, tonight (November 5th) is the night Billy Joel returns home to New York City to resume his ongoing residency at Madison Square Garden. The “Piano Man” last performed at the legendary venue on February 20th, 2020 — just before the massive covid shutdown. Released today…

PRPhotos.comDiana Ross has just released her latest single, “I Still Believe,” along with the teaser for her music video “All Is Well.” Both tracks are featured on her new album Thank You, which drops on Friday (November 5th). Rolling Stone reported the new video was directed by Amanda Demme in collaboration with Ross’ sons, producer…

PRPhotos.comCourtney Love has opened up about the use of Nirvana’s “Rape Me” in HBO’s Succession. She said in her Instagram Story, “I was in the room watching (agog) as this song was written in about an hour, and I’ve never been so proud of approving one of Kurt’s songs.” She added, “This cue in Succession…