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Getty ImagesAhead of her appearance at tonight’s (September 27th) tribute concert at L.A.’s Kia Forum, Heart’s Nancy Wilson has posted the video to her new musical salute to her dear friend, the late-Taylor Hawkins. Wilson spoke about the tune, titled “Amigo Amiga,” explaining to Consequence Of Sound: “I heard myself in tears saying ‘too soon…

Getty ImagesThe audiobook readers have been revealed for Bob Dylan’s first new book in 18 years, titled, The Philosophy Of Modern Song, which will be published on November 8th. Simon & Schuster’s website posted the audiobook clocks in at seven hours, with Dylan himself reading, with Uncut reporting chapters being read by such heavyweights as…

PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis shed light on the band’s new tribute to the late-Eddie Van Halen. The track, named “Eddie,” will be featured on the band’s upcoming double album, Return Of The Dream Canteen, which drops on October 14th. Kiedis explained how the song came about, posting on Twitter, “Sometimes we don’t…

Getty ImagesIt was 53 years ago today (September 26th, 1969) that the Beatles’ final album, Abbey Road, was released. Although the Let It Be album was released the next year featuring earlier unreleased tracks, Abbey Road was the last album the group recorded together. The album’s working title had been Everest — after a brand…

PRPhotos.comStevie Nicks has just released a surprise remake of Stephen Stills’ 1966 Buffalo Springfield standard, “For What It’s Worth.” The Fleetwood Mac singer spoke about the standalone single in a statement, which said, “I’m so excited to release my new song. It was written by Stephen Stills in 1966. It meant something to me then,…

Getty ImagesThe Doobie Brothers’ original drummer and co-founder John Hartman died on September 23rd of undisclosed causes at age 72, according to Variety. Hartman, who, initially was the band’s sole drummer, was an integral part of the Doobies during their meteoric original run. Starting in 1973, he drummed alongside second drummer Michael Hossack who was…

PRPhotos.comPresident Biden surprised Elton John on Friday night (September 23rd) by awarding him the prestigious National Humanities Medal for his decades in helping rid the world of AIDS through his Elton John AIDS Foundation. Rolling Stone reported the “Rocket Man” was on hand at the White House to perform a mini-set on the South Lawn…

Getty ImagesAn announcement was posted on Dead & Company’s social media sites announcing that next summer’s tour will be the band’s last. The group was formed back in 2015, and along with Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann — the band is rounded out with guitarist John Mayer, former-Allman Brothers Band…

It was 48 years ago Saturday (September 24th, 1974) that Mike McCartney teamed up with older brother Paul McCartney and released the longtime fan favorite McGear album. McGear — which was the younger McCartney’s stage name since the early ’60s when he co-founded the legendary British comedy trio the Scaffold — was Mike’s second mainstream…