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PRPhotos.comExtreme’s Gary Cherone revealed that there’s still a wealth of unheard music in the vaults from his late-’90s stint fronting Van Halen. RockCelebrities.net transcribed some of Cherone’s chat with Brazil’s A Radio Rock, in which he explained, “After the VH III (album). . . we toured (and) went back in the studio, and we wrote…

Getty ImagesRod Stewart says he’ll be once again slipping off his rock n’ roll shoes for something mellower, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. During a recent chat with BBC TV, Rod — who’ll soon be hitting the road in the UK with Boy George & Culture Club — explained, “I’m not retiring, but I want…

Getty ImagesOut today (June 13th) is Paul McCartney’s first book of original Beatles photos, titled, 1964: Eyes Of The Storm. The collection features 275-shots of his long unseen photographs spotlighting six city portfolios — Liverpool, London, Paris, New York, Washington, D.C. and Miami — along with McCartney’s personal recollections of the photos. On Thursday night…

Getty ImagesJohn Mellencamp had some choice words about life in America today. The singer/songwriter is currently out on the road in support of his 25th studio set, Orpheus Descending and, as always, spoke candidly about the times we live in, telling The Los Angeles Times, “We’ve been lied to by schools, by the government, by…

Getty ImagesToday (June 13th, 1963) marks the 60th anniversary of the Beach Boys recording two of their most memorable early hits, “Surfer Girl” and “Little Deuce Coupe,” at Hollywood’s Western Recorders. “Surfer Girl” was written and sung by Brian Wilson, who also produced the track. Wilson has stated over the years that it was the…

Getty ImagesPerry Farrell promises new music this from both of his bands — Jane’s Addiction and Porno For Pyros in 2023. Blabbermouth transcribed some of Farrell’s chat on L.A.’s KLOS, in which he said, “This year there’s gonna be a lot of music that not only we’re gonna be performing, but there’s gonna be a…

Getty ImagesWork is slowly beginning on Heart’s first new album in seven years, according to American Songwriter. Guitarist Nancy Wilson spoke about the project on New York’s WBAB, and shed light on what will be her and sister Ann’s followup to Heart’s 2016 Beautiful Broken collection. Nancy explained, I’ve got a bunch of new ideas…

Getty ImagesPaul Simon spoke out about his Jewishness and how spirituality plays a large role in his new song cycle, Seven Pslams. The newly released collection hit Number 25 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums Chart, with industry whispers leaning towards several Grammy noms for the set heading Simon’s way. During his chat with Britain’s The…

Getty ImagesJoni Mitchell made her first full length concert performance in 23 years on Saturday (June 10th) in George, Washington at the “Joni Jam” at Gorge Ampitheatre. The show marked the singer/songwriter’s first stage appearance since her July 24th, 2022 stage comeback at the Newport Folk Festival. The Los Angeles Times reported special guests included…