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Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising’ Turns 10
The most difficult challenge for a musician when writing topical songs is making them resonate beyond their run in the news cycle. The opening riff of Neil Young‘s ‘Ohio’ still brings chills more than 40 years after the Kent State shootings because of its urgency, but when was the last time you listened to Sting‘s first couple of solo records?
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Alice Cooper Reportedly Recording Covers Album
From Paul McCartney to Ozzy Osbourne, pretty much every artist gets around to releasing an album of covers at some point — and it sounds like Alice Cooper is getting ready to join the list with his next LP.
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Bon Jovi Keyboardist David Bryan Donates Steinway Grand Piano to U.S. State Department
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Bruce Springsteen Tacks on Late Fall 2012 North American Dates
Bruce Springsteen has certainly made the most of touring in Europe this summer, but “The Boss” will be back in the good ol’ U.S. of A. this fall.
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Paul McCartney’s ‘Hey Jude’ Closes Out London Summer 2012 Opening Olympic Ceremony
Paul McCartney was the one known quantity going into the Opening Ceremony at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and the Beatle great did not disappoint.
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Graham Nash Blames Rick Rubin for CSN Album Delay
Stephen Stills recently made headlines by saying Crosby, Stills and Nash would never make another album, implying trouble between band mate David Crosby and producer Rick Rubin. In a new interview, Graham Nash confirms the tension between the two men, but says he believes the legendary trio will finish its current recording project.
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Kiss Guitarist Tommy Thayer Shares His Funniest Stage Mishaps
Tommy Thayer may fill Ace Frehley’s platform boots in Kiss, but he’s found out first-hand those boots aren’t necessarily made for walking.
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Rush’s Lifeson On Power Trio Format: ‘It Keeps Us On Our Toes’
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Tommy Bolin ‘Teaser’ Deluxe Five-Disc Box Set Announced
Tommy Bolin fans are being treated to an archive release that is sure to put smiles on their faces. ‘The Definitive Teaser’ is a three-disc box set that contains a remastered version of the guitar legend’s classic solo debut, ‘Teaser,’ plus two discs worth of extras and outtakes.
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Aerosmith Joined Onstage by Darryl ‘D.M.C.’ McDaniel for ‘Walk this Way’
Major arena tours provide great opportunities for old friends to reunite in the for of special guest appearances. Tuesday night (July 24) at the IZOD Center in E. Rutherford, N.J., Aerosmith were joined onstage by Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniel of Run-D.M.C., who sat in with the band on ‘Toys in the Attic.’
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Larry Hoppen of Orleans Dead at 61
Singer / guitarist Larry Hoppen of Orleans died Tuesday (July 24) of unspecified causes. The popular soft-rock group had several massive hits in the ’70s, including ‘Still the One’ and ‘Dance With Me.’