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PRPhotos.comTom Petty’s “Love Is A Long Road,” from 1989’s Full Moon Fever, is featured in the first video trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, a new game by Rockstar Games. The clip reveals a Petty easter egg in the form of a “Petty Forever” sticker using the color scheme from the Full Moon Fever album…

PRPhotos.comSouthern rock group, Allman Betts Family Revival is on tour playing the music their father’s played as the Allman Brothers Band. Fronted by lead singer and guitarist Devon Allman, the son of Gregg Allman. Vocalist and lead guitarist Duane Betts, son of Dickey Betts. And bassist Berry Betts, who has the same name of his…

Getty ImagesR.E.M.’s Michael Stipe is working on a solo album. He told The New York Times that over the last couple of years, he’s struggled with writer’s block, due to various upsets, distractions, and emergencies. He broke through earlier this year and now has written all the songs for the project. He said, “I’m wildly…

65 years since it was first released… Brenda Lee is #1 on Billboard with “Rockin Around The Christmas Tree.” By hitting that #1 spot, The Rock and Roll AND Country Hall of Fame artist has broken several records, most of which were held by Mariah Carey and “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” whom she…

65 years since it was first released… Brenda Lee is #1 on Billboard with “Rockin Around The Christmas Tree.” By hitting that #1 spot, The Rock and Roll AND Country Hall of Fame artist has broken several records, most of which were held by Mariah Carey and “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” whom…

Getty ImagesDenny Laine, the British star musician who co-founded the iconic rock bands The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney And Wings, has died. The 79 year old was the father of five. Laine died “peacefully” Tuesday morning at his home following “health setbacks” from interstitial lung disease, his wife, Elizabeth Hines, shared the news on…

Getty ImagesSir Rod Stewart announced that he’s releasing a new swing record with a Rhythm & Blues Orchestra along with Jools Holland, formerly of Squeeze. Swing Fever is a 13-track salute to the timeless songs of the big band years and will be out on February 23rd. It includes classics like “Pennies From Heaven,” “Ain’t…

Getty ImagesBon Jovi shared a Christmas video for their new original song, “Christmas Isn’t Christmas.” Jon Bon Jovi commented and said, “‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’ is a song that I wrote about family. The sentiment that Christmas really isn’t Christmas without YOU which can bring up a lot of memories for people. I also liked to…

Getty ImagesR.E.M.’s Michael Stipe is working on a solo album. He told The New York Times that over the last couple of years, he’s struggled with writer’s block, due to various upsets, distractions, and emergencies. He broke through earlier this year and now has written all the songs for the project. He said, “I’m wildly insecure.…