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PRPhotos.comHappy Birthday to Aerosmith’s co-founder and lead guitarist, Joe Perry, who turns 71 today (September 10th). Perry, who in recent years has also been performing with his side band Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper and actor Johnny Depp, is responsible for co-writing with Steven Tyler such timeless Aerosmith classics as “Same Old Song And Dance,”…

PRPhotos.comSaturday (September 11th) marks the 20th anniversary of the horrendous 9/11 attacks. Lifelong New Yorker Billy Joel reflected back on 9/11 and told us that although the events of the day will obviously never be forgiven or forgotten, New York’s strength and resilience should never be in doubt: “We’ll never forget. Nah, I don’t think…

Getty ImagesLindsey Buckingham has spoken in depth about his 2018 firing from Fleetwood Mac, and shared insights as to why he and the band have parted way. Buckingham, who was the main creative force of the band is now out on the road in support of his upcoming self-tiled solo album set for release on…

Getty ImagesComing on November 12th is Eric Clapton’s new studio set, The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions. The 17-track collection was produced by Russ Titelman, and features scaled back, full-band renditions of country and blues standards along with such Clapton standards as “After Midnight,” “Layla,” “Bell Bottom Blues,” “Tears In Heaven,” “Nobody Knows You…

Getty ImagesToday (September 9th) marks what would have been the legendary Otis Redding’s 80th birthday. Born in Dawson, Georgia, Redding recorded for the historic Stax label and was one of the most significant artists of the 1960’s. The Otis Redding Museum in Macon, Georgia will unveil a new collection of memorabilia chronicling Redding’s life, legacy,…

PRPhotos.comGreen Day wrapped their North American tour by pulling a classic prank on their tourmates Weezer. The band posted a clip on social media, along with the caption, “What’s a tour without a good ‘ol prank at the end?! Gotcha @Weezer.” On the clip, Green Day came out on stage with masks and speedos while…

PRPhotos.comFollowing Kiss co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons recent bouts with Covid, the band has rolled out its rescheduled tour itinerary. Kiss was forced to postpone five concerts and following a 10-day quarantine, doctors have advised the tour is safely set to resume this tonight (September 9th) at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, California. The band…

Getty ImagesEddie Vedder has dropped “Long Way,” the first single from his forthcoming solo set, Earthling. Rolling Stone reported the Tom Petty-influenced track and its B-side, “The Halves,” is now available for pre-order as a seven-inch vinyl single via Pearl Jam’s Ten Club. Pearl Jam has a handful of upcoming domestic dates and will next…

PRPhotos.comRoger Daltrey has just announced a 12-date full-band UK tour, dubbed, “Who Was I,” featuring, “an evening of Who classics, rarities, solo hits, and fan Q&A.” An announcement on TheWho.com revealed the fall tour will comprise a unique mix of music and conversation, and is “built around Roger’s musical journey and encompasses nearly every style…