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Depeche Mode Admits Andy Fletcher's Death Has Brought Them Closer

  • Dave Gahan says the death of Andy Fletcher has brought him closer to a fellow Depeche Mode bandmate.
  • Gahan said he and Martin Gore have gotten “to know each other in a different way.”
  • Gore agreed, saying that while they were never “big issues” between the two, Fletcher’s death “led us to be closer.”
  • Source: NME

Alanis Morissette Among Headliners At "North To Shore" Festival This Year

  • New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced The North to Shore Jersey Festival will take place over three weekends in three cities.
  • The big event starts in Atlantic City from June 7 to 11, then goes to in Asbury Park from June 14 to 18, and ends in Newark from June 21 to 25.
  • Performers include Alanis Morissette, Demi Lovato, Halsey, Santana, Bill Burr, Stephen Colbert and Natalie Merchant.
  • Tickets to the events go on sale Friday, though pricing has yet to be announced. 
  • Source: North Jersey

Brian May Knighted By King Charles

  • Queen’s Brian May was knighted on Tuesday by Britain’s King Charles II.
  • The guitar legend shared his excitement on Instagram and also celebrated his wife’s new title.
  • The Queen rocker also joked that he hoped people would take him a bit more seriously now that he’s “Sir Brian.”
  • Source: People

Beach Boys Tribute Special Will Feature Weezer, Fall Out Boy, More

  • The Beach Boys are set to receive their own tribute from CBS and a host of guests.
  • The “Good Vibrations” legends will be honored by performances of their music from John Legend, Fall Out Boy and others.
  • Additionally, Tom Hanks, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen are set to make appearances on the two-hour April 9th event.
  • Source: EW Online

Beastie Boy Mike D's Home Can Be Yours For $14.99M

  • Mike D is looking to sell his childhood home- and you can have it for just under $15 million!
  • The Beastie Boys musician has lowered the price by $4.5 million.
  • The six-bedroom home overlooks Central Park in New York City and is said to have sweeping views of Manhattan.
  • Source: NY Post

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Postpone Several Shows Due To Illness

  • The E Street Band has reportedly had to postpone three shows “due to illness.”
  • This marks the second month in a row Bruce Springsteen’s band has gone down to illness.
  • Steve Van Zandt took to social media to assure fans that the illnesses were “nothing serious.”
  • Source: Billboard

Rolling Stones Are Being Sued Over 2020 Song

  • Admittedly, to charge a band as legendary as the Rolling Stones with plagiarism is a dicey proposition - yet one songwriter is doing just that
  • Sergio Garcia Hernandez claims he gave a demo cd to one of Mick Jagger's family members - and their 2020 song "Living In A Ghost Town," appropriated elements from two of his songs
  • Fernandez claims the relative said in an email that the material "was a sound the Rolling Stones would be interested in using"
  • Source: Billboard

All-Star Jeff Beck Tribute Concert Announced

  • The passing of rock legend Jeff Beck brought an outpouring of tributes and respect from fans and followers alike
  • One of Jeff's former bandmates - Eric Clapton, along with Beck's widow Sandra, have announced an all-star tribute concert to the guitar pioneer
  • The stars announced so far: Rod Stewart, Johnny Depp, Billy Gibbons, Derek Trucks with more expected to be added before the concerts May 22 and 23
  • Source: Loudwire

Janet Jackson Drops Details On "Family First" Tour Documentary

  • Janet Jackson is following up last year’s “Janet Jackson” with another documentary.
  • “Janet Jackson: Family First” is set to follow the star on her upcoming “Together Again” tour.
  • The focus of the new doc will be on Jackson’s present life and her attempt to reunite the Jackson family band.
  • Source: Rolling Stone

Real Earth Wind & Fire Sues "Fake" EWF Legacy Reunion Group Over Trademark Infringement

  • Earth Wind & Fire is making sure fans know they are the real thing by suing a cover band.
  • The true EWF is suing Earth, Wind & Fire Legacy Reunion for trademark infringement.
  • The classic group claims the legacy band uses photos of OG members, icons and logos that confuse fans into thinking they are the real thing.
  • Source: Rolling Stone

The Bangles' Susannah Hoffs Covers A Rolling Stone Classic

  • Susannah Hoffs of The Bangles is set to release a cover album, ‘The Deep End,” on April 7th.
  • The album covers classic songs from the Rolling Stones and recent hits from Billie Eilish.
  • Hoffs has released her first single off the album- “Under My Thumb,” by the Stones.
  • Source: Ultimate Classic Rock

The Love Rocks NYC Benefit Is Tonight

  • The annual “Love Rocks NYC” benefit returns tonight with a wide line-up of guests.
  • John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, Pat Benatar and Neil Girlado, and Rufus Wainwright are among the musical acts to perform.
  • The event will also include non-musical guests like Andy Cohen as it covers the cost of meals for New Yorkers battling severe illness.
  • Source: Billboard

Peter Gabriel Releases Single, Announces Tour Of North America

  • Peter Gabriel has aligned a new single release with the new full moon.
  • “Playing For Time” is off the upcoming album “i/o” and Gabriel says the song explores “time” and “mortality.”
  • The singer has also released dates for a North American tour to promote the new album.
  • Source: Ultimate Classic Rock

Tom Jones, Soft Cell, And Kool And The Gang Set For Hampton Court Palace Festival

  • The Hampton Court Palace Festival has added more names to its growing roster this summer.
  • Welsh singer Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool & The Gang are joining Grace Jones and Rick Astley as headlining performers.
  • The festival takes place in one of Britain’s most special venues from June 6-June 17th.
  • Source: Music News

The Rolling Stones, U2, And Pink Asked To Do "Live Aid" Style Concert For Ukraine

  • An organization promoting “Lviv Aid” to benefit Ukraine has reached out to some big names.
  • An insider with Livewire Pictures says The Rolling Stones, U2, Pink and The Killers are among those to be asked.
  • And while no one has yet confirmed, the source says more acts- like Sir Paul McCartney and Harry Styles- will be invited.
  • Source: Daily Mail

Chaka Khan Apologizes For Adele, Mariah Carey Dis

  • Chaka Khan has apologized for some of the comments she made about Adele and Mariah Carey on The Originals Podcast.
  • The singer posted a promo picture of herself with a caption explaining how she “took the bait” in a conversation about ranking the talent of singers.
  • Her Instagram post said artists need to support each other and followed it up saying, "I sincerely apologize.”
  • As we previously reported, when going through the list of Rolling Stones’ 200 best singers of all time, Khan seemed outraged that Carey, Adele and Mary J. Blige were on the list. 
  • Source: ET

The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise Heading Out Today

  • The Beach Boys-themed cruise “The Beach Boys’ Good Vibrations Tour” sets sail from Miami today.
  • The floating concert features a number of famous guests, including actor/collaborator John Stamos.
  • But Stamos is only one of a long list of entertainers that includes The Temptations and The Isley Brothers.
  • Source: The Beach Boys Cruise

Singer Chaka Khan Disses Adele, Mariah Carey Regarding "Greatest Singers" List

  • Chaka Khan isn't happy about the Rolling Stone’s “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list.
  • The list was brought to her attention by “The Originals” podcast host Andrew Goldman.
  • Chaka applauded singers on the list like Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, but she wasn’t happy about hitmakers like Mariah Carey and Adele.
  • She chalked up Mariah Carey coming in at number five to “payola”.
  • The singer then announced “Ok, I quit" when she found out Adele was number 22.
  • Kahn herself landed squarely at number 29.
  • Source: LA Magazine

Olivia Newton-John's Daughter Speaks At Australia State Memorial Service

  • Chloe Lattanzi has spoken out about her late mother, singer Olivia Newton-John.
  • The daughter of the “Grease” star confessed that her “heart is broken in two.”
  • But amid the heartfelt admission, Lattanzi also revealed some lighthearted memories of her mother- including her love of dirty jokes.
  • She gave the remarks at an Australian State Memorial for the late singer.
  • Source: People

Beale Street Music Festival Lineup Revealed

  • The Beale Street Music Festival has announced their 2023 lineup and it is stacked
  • Performers from many genres will be on hand: Greta Van Fleet, Glorilla, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Cameo, Earth Wind & Fire and dozens of others will entertain the crowds
  • The festival happens at Tom Lee Park in Memphis May 5-7
  • Source: Beale Street Music Festival/Twitter
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