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Getty ImagesRobby Steinhardt, the co-founding violinist of Kansas, died on July 17th from complications of acute pancreatitis at the age of 71. Steinhardt, who was born in Lawrence, Kansas, co-founded an early version of Kansas in 1970 when his band Saratoga merged with White Clover. Steinhardt’s tenure in Kansas spanned two runs — from 1973…

Getty ImagesPaul Stanley let it be known load and clear that the chances of Ace Frehley and Peter Criss returning as permanent members of Kiss is an impossibility. While chatting on SiriusXM’s Jim & Sam Show, Paul Stanley laid out why the third time with Frehley and Criss would absolutely not prove to be “the…

Getty ImagesTwisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has nothing but raves about Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl. Metealheadzone.com posted excerpts from Snider’s appearance on The Jasta Show, which showed how much Snider has dug Grohl’s work across the board, saying, “Dave Grohl. I’ve got so much admiration for him and respect, a true fan of metal.…

Getty ImagesThe long mystery over the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 Born To Run opener has finally been put to rest, according to Rolling Stone. Back on July 3rd, noted New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman was waiting for “The Boss” to begin that night’s Springsteen On Broadway appearance she tweeted the opening line to…

PRPhotos.comThe future of Stone Temple Pilots is still up in the air, according to Guitar World’s new interview with bass player Robert DeLeo. When asked what’s next he said, “We’re still trying to figure that out. These are interesting times. The people that are in this business of entertainment are the last to kind of…

Getty ImagesComing to PBS tonight (July 16th) is the first part of a six-week series, titled Icon: Music Through The Lens, which sheds new light on the world of rock photography. Best Classic Bands reported the series will run each Friday through August 13th. The shows airs at 9 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and…

PRPhotos.comHappy Birthday to Motown legend Martha Reeves, who turns 80 on Sunday (July 18th)!!! Martha Reeves & The Vandellas are best remembered for their string of 1960’s hits including “Dancing In The Street,” “(Love Is Like A) Heatwave,” “Nowhere To Run,” and “Jimmy Mack.” In 2016, Reeves spoke about her emotions at hitting 75, telling…

PRPhotos.comSet for release on October 21st is Judas Priest – 50 Heavy Metal Years Of Music, a new limited edition box set, which includes every official live and studio album to date, plus 13 unreleased discs. Out now is a previously unreleased live track, recorded on June 21st, 1986 at The Summit in Houston –…

PRPhotos.comA concert documentary filmed last year during the European leg of Madonna’s Madame X Tour is coming exclusively to Paramount+. In a press statement, Madonna said: “The opportunity to bring its message and the incandescent artistry of all involved to an even wider audience comes at a time when music is so deeply needed to…