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PRPhotos.comIt was 45 years ago Sunday night (June 26th, 1977) that Elvis Presley performed his last concert. “The King’s” final show in Indianapolis at the Market Square Arena was his 55th show of the year. Despite Presley’s failing health, and at times sickly appearance, his presence alone was still enough of a draw to sell…

PRPhotos.comRoger Daltrey is back on the road touring the UK with his solo band and admits it’s a world away from the Who’s recent dates. While chatting to England’s Portsmouth News, Daltrey explained, “The Who is a whole different kettle of fish and of course at the moment we’re touring with a full orchestra, so…

PRPhotos.comThe latest Pink Floyd track, “Hey Hey Rise Up,” will see physical release on Ocober 21st. The single will be available in both CD and seven-inch vinyl versions. Both will feature the newly-reworked B-side, “A Great Day For Freedom,” which was originally featured on Floyd’s 1994 The Divison Bell collection. Rolling Stone reported, “David Gilmour…

PRPhotos.comPoison drummer Rikki Rockett feels that tour mate Tommy Lee is getting too much flack for having broken four ribs just before hitting the road on “The Stadium Tour.” Although Lee — against doctor’s orders — is braving through a handful of tunes every night with Motley Crue, the majority of the set is being…

Getty ImagesPaul McCartney will play a “pop up” show tonight (Friday, June 24th) in Frome, England as a warm-up for Saturday’s (June 25th) performance at England’s Glastonbury Festival. The former-Beatle announced he and his band will perform live in Frome, Somerset, at the Cheese and Grain (Market Yd, Justice Ln, Frome BA11 1BE), hitting the…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago tonight (June 23rd, 1972) that Smokey Robinson performed his final show with the Miracles. The concert, which later was reissued on CD as part of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: The LIVE! Collection, took place at Washington D.C.’s outdoor Carter Barron Amphitheatre. Joining the Miracles for their set was…

Getty ImagesFan are raving about the Beach Boys’ newly released deluxe and expanded release of its 2003 Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys collection. The set — which originally peaked at Number 16 on the Billboard 200 and has sold nearly 4.4 million copies to date — has now been expanded…

PRPhotos.comOzzy Osbourne has posted a teaser online for his new single, “Patient Number 9,” which features Jeff Beck and drops on Friday (June 24th). Blabbermouth reported, “Legendary artist and comic book creator Todd McFarlane is also tagged in the post, suggesting that McFarlane animated the song’s accompanying music video.” There been no word on the…

Getty ImagesPaul McCartney’s album-closing medley to the Beatles’ 1969 swan song, Abbey Road, has been voted his “best song.” The new list, tallied by Variety’s editors in celebration of “Macca’s” recent 80th birthday, features nine out of the Top 10 songs coming from his Beatles years — but only two of them being hit singles.…