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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…

PRPhotos.comRadiohead are teasing fans on social media with the possibility of a a joint 20th anniversary reissue of their early 2000s albums, Kid A and Amnesiac. The 30-second clip shows a pair of hands trying to tape together CD copies of the two projects. Kid A and Amnesiac were released seven months apart in 2000…

PRPhotos.comFormer-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted revealed why he was always seen on stage wearing the band’s t-shirts. Blabbermouth transcribed Newsted’s chat with Knotfest.com’s “Talk Toomey” podcast where he explained, “I believed in myself and I believed in my band. . . I would do whatever I could, what was within my power, to promote and forward…

PRPhotos.comThe Black Crowes have announced a pair of concerts at the House of Blues Las Vegas on November 18th and 19th, according to Rolling Stone. The band, led by reunited brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, will play their 1990 debut album, Shake Your Money Maker, in its entirety along with other classics from the band’s…

Getty ImagesJust released is Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Capitol Session ’73. The closed-door, in-studio performance was filmed and recorded in October 1973 at the Capitol Records Tower in L.A. by legendary producer Denny Cordell. The set is available as a CD/DVD package, a standalone CD, a double-LP pressed on green marble vinyl, and…