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Billy Joel Clears Up DUI, Bankruptcy Rumors

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:49:17 +0000

Billy Joel opens up about a lot of things in a new interview with The New York Times Magazine, including dating, not writing any new pop songs and Elton John's "mom hair." But he also addresses two subjects the tabloids have mostly focused on since Joel stopped making pop records two decades ago: his drinking and the state of his finances.

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Bruce Springsteen Fan Documentary Opens in July

Jeff Giles — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:25:47 +0000

After all these years, a person could be forgiven for thinking there isn't a new angle from which to approach a book or film about Bruce Springsteen's music and career. But they'd be wrong, as the new documentary 'Springsteen & I' proves.

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Ann Wilson and Joe Walsh Top Guest List on New Album by Microsoft Co-Founder

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:41:05 +0000

Ann Wilson and Joe Walsh are among the classic rock stars who've been tapped to play on the debut album by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and his group the Underthinkers. The album, 'Everywhere at Once,' will be released on Aug. 6.

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40 Years Ago: Jefferson Airplane Barred From Playing Free Hometown Concert

Eduardo Rivadavia — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:34 +0000

Forty years ago today, '60s flower-power icons Jefferson Airplane were denied permission to perform a free concert in their hometown of San Francisco. The slight cut much deeper than your average bummer in the summer; it was a huge insult to the band, which had been instrumental in making the City by the Bay an integral part of the counterculture, thanks to hit songs like 'White Rabbit' and 'Somebody to Love.'

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35 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Launches 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:48:43 +0000

When the 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' tour kicked off at Shea Hall in Buffalo, N.Y. on May 23, 1978, Bruce Springsteen was looking to restart his career after nearly three years on the sidelines. By the time it ended seven months later, he had cemented his reputation as one of the most electrifying performers in the entirety of rock music.

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Longtime Uriah Heep Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:45:51 +0000

British rock bassist Trevor Bolder has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. Best known for his long stint with Uriah Heep, the rocker also played with David Bowie during his '70s prime.

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Jon Bon Jovi Says Justin Bieber Is an A–hole

Michael Gallucci — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:16:44 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi called Justin Bieber an a--hole for showing up late to his shows. The Bon Jovi frontman told London's Evening Standard that the 19-year-old pop star is in danger of losing his fans with that attitude. “Every generation has guys that do that," Bon Jovi said. "None of that is new."

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John Fogerty Releases New 'Mystic Highway' Song

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:34:57 +0000

Most of John Fogerty's new album, 'Wrote a Song for Everyone,' finds the former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman looking back on his distinguished catalog. But he did make room for a couple of new songs -- and one of them, 'Mystic Highway,' now has its own video.

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Ozzy and Sharon Back Together?

Paul Wolfe — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:09 +0000

It looks like it! Over the weekend Ozzy and Sharon hit the red carpet together. It was a welcome site considering it was rumored the two were heading for divorce. They were also spotted grabbing lunch before the event. The divorce rumors started when it was reported that the couple were each living in separate [...]

Ray Manzarek of the Doors Dies: Rockers React on Twitter

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:46 +0000

The death of the Doors' founding member and keyboardist Ray Manzarek has sent ripples through the classic rock community, with many of his peers sharing their sadness and praising his contributions to music history on Twitter.

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