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PRPhotos.comJohnny Depp and Jeff Beck have been accused of stealing lyrics on their new album from an incarcerated man on their new album 18. According to Rolling Stone, the lyrics to their new song “Sad Motherf*ckin” Parade,” were allegedly taken from the late Slim Wilson, a gambler, pimp, robber and murderer. They are accused of…

Getty ImagesIt was 42 years ago Sunday, August 7th, 1980, that John Lennon officially ended his five-year-retirement and headed back into the recording studio. In 1975, Lennon had put his career on hold to stay home and help raise his son Sean, and on the cusp of his 40th birthday, returned with Yoko Ono to…

Getty ImagesIt was 40 years ago Sunday — August 7th, 1982 — that Fleetwood Mac’s Mirage hit Number One. The album, which was released on June 18th, 1982, was the group’s first studio set of the decade and topped the album charts for five straight weeks. Mirage, which was released in the wake of Stevie…

PRPhotos.comBeloved E Street Band drummer, the “Mighty” Max Weinberg, will be inducted into the New Jersey Hall Of Fame. Weinberg, who’s now 71, was born in Newark and raised in South Orange, New Jersey. The legendary drummer will be among the 2022 class that also includes former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski and comedian Chelsea…

PRPhotos.comSting has announced a pair of shows backed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, where he’ll “perform his greatest hits reimagined for symphonies.” The concerts, featuring the full scale symphonic arrangements, are set for will take place on January 9th and 10th, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Hall. Sting first revamped his solo and…

PRPhotos.comAmazingly, 2022’s long-awaited “Stadium Tour” has gone on without a hitch. The tour, featuring Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts resumes tonight (August 5th) with the first of two shows at Boston’s legendary Fenway Park. Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott spoke candidly to Classic Rock about the massive trek and…

Getty Images’70s pop icon Gilbert O’Sullivan is garnering the best reviews of his entire career for his latest album, Driven. The set, which was produced by Andy Wright, is receiving heavy industry whispers for possible Grammy noms and follows on the heels of O’Sullivan’s string of sold-out North American shows last spring. Among the many…

PRPhotos.comElvis Costello & The Imposters kick off their summer tour tonight (August 4th) in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets join the tour on Saturday night (August 6th) in Huber Heights, Ohio at Rose Music Center at The Heights and play through the end of the run on…

PRPhotos.comComing on October 28th is the “Super Deluxe” version of Bryan Adams’ new album, the critically acclaimed So Happy It Hurts. The new double-disc features 12 re-recorded classic hits paired with the recent studio set. The Classic disc of hits will also be available as a double-vinyl release. The newly-recorded favorites on Classic are: “Summer…