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Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant and older brother — and .38 Special co-founder — Donnie Van Zant have teamed up on a new song supporting Florida’s controversial Governor Ron DeSantis. The Jacksonville, Florida-raised brothers have released the track “Sweet Florida,” which features the lyrics, “He stands up for what he believes / So don’t…

Coming to England’s BBC TV this summer is the four-part docuseries, My Life As A Rolling Stone. The specials, produced in conjunction with the band in celebration of its 60th anniversary, will feature an hour-long look each on Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, and the late-Charlie Watts. Neither former members Bill Wyman or Mick…

GOOD SAMARITAN IN ST. BARTS Paul McCartney was caught while in helpful citizen mode while on vacation in St. Barts. The former-Beatle jumped into action during a fender bender between a quad bike and a white Kia car. The Daily Mail reported “Macca,” wife Nancy Shevell, and her adult son, Arlen Blakeman, witnessed the accident…

On Thursday (March 31st), Red Hot Chili Peppers were awarded the 2,717th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame — the day before they released their new album, Unlimited Love. The band’s star sits in the second row at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, adjacent to the Amoeba Records location on the south side of the street.…

It was 58 years ago Saturday (April 2nd, 1964) that the Beach Boys began recording their first Number One hit, “I Get Around.” The session for the song, which was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love and produced by Wilson, proved historic for another reason — it was at this session that the Beach…

Today (April 1st) is the 38th anniversary of the death of Marvin Gaye, with Saturday (April 2nd) marking what would have been the singer’s 83rd birthday. In 2019, in celebration of the Gaye’s 80th, Motown/UMe released his never-issued 1972 album You’re The Man in a double-album gatefold vinyl and digital editions. You’re The Man features…

It was 61 years ago Sunday (April 3rd, 1960) that Elvis Presley recorded “Are You Lonesome Tonight.” The song was originally written in 1926, and was first recorded by legend Al Jolson. “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” along with “The King’s” 1960 Number One hit “It’s Now Or Never,” was tracked during a three-day set of…

It was 54 years ago Sunday (April 3rd, 1968) that Simon & Garfunkel released their fourth album, Bookends. The album was coming off the success of the duo’s songs being featured in Mike Nichols’ blockbuster 1967 hit movie, The Graduate — the soundtrack for which topped the charts for nine non-consecutive weeks. Bookends was propelled…

Graham Nash is back out on tour making a concerted effort to bring the music of his friends and partners to the masses. Backing Nash on the road are his longtime touring companions — guitarist Shane Fontayne and keyboardist Todd Caldwell. Nash told us that even though Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young are a thing…