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Getty ImagesPaul McCartney took time out to post a tribute to the late-Queen Elizabeth II. Back in May 2018, over 20 years after being knighted by Queen Elizabeth, Her Majesty awarded McCartney the prestigious Order of the Companions of Honour for his services to music. The Independent reported: “The Order of the Companions of Honour…

Getty ImagesBeatles reissue producer Giles Martin said that Paul McCartney was thrilled with the new remix of the “Fab Four’s” Revolver album coming next month — and only had one suggestion. Giles, who’s the son of the Beatles’ legendary producer, the late-George Martin, spoke to Variety and recalled: “We were in L.A. together and listened…

Getty ImagesOut today (September 9th) is Julian Lennon’s latest album, Jude, which marks his first since 2011’s Everything Changes. The album’s name comes from the Beatles’ song “Hey Jude” — which Paul McCartney originally wrote for Julian as “Hey Jules.” In the album’s original press release, Julian shed light on the new material, explaining, “Many…

Getty ImagesThe wait is over for Kinks fans today (September 9th) with the band’s massive super deluxe box set featuring 1971’s Muswell Hillbillies and the following year’s Everybody’s In Show-Biz – Everybody’s A Star — along with assorted outtakes and remixes. The set, which spotlights the band’s beloved initial releases for the RCA imprint, is…

PRPhotos.comSunday (September 11th) marks the 21st 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 ImagesOut today (September 9th) is Ozzy Osbourne’s latest album, Patient Number 9 — which marks Ozzy’s 13th solo set, which was once again produced by Andrew Watt. Patient Number 9 features guest spots by such legendary players Black Sabbath bandmate Tommy Iommi, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Jeff Beck, Guns N’ Roses’…

Getty ImagesThe rock community has come out in force to salute Britain’s late-Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8th at age 97. The shortest Beatles song in the band’s catalogue was Paul McCartney’s 23-second paean to the Queen, titled “Her Majesty.” At the time of Abbey Road’s original release in September 1969, McCartney spoke…

Getty ImagesComing on November 18th is Jimi Hendrix Experience – Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969. The new archival set will be issued on double-LP vinyl and CD — as well as all digital platforms. The original concert featured such opening acts as Chicago Transit Authority — soon-to-be renamed Chicago — and Cat Mother &…

Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne has set a goal for himself: to be back onstage by next summer. The rock legend, who is recovering from several surgeries as well as the effects of PRKN 2, told Kerrang!, “I’ve just got to get back into a rhythm again. My balance is all f*cked up, but I’ve got to…