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Getty ImagesKiss has announced its final string of shows, which will culminate over two nights — December 1st and 2nd — at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Kiss will kick off its final North American tour on October 29th at Austin’s Moody Center. There has been no word as to whether co-founders Ace Frehley and…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Who frontman Roger Daltrey, who turns 79 today (March 1st). Coming on March 31st is the Who’s latest live set, The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley. The collection, which was recorded back on July 6th, 2019, will be issued as a two-CD/Blu-ray or three-LP set. The band’s latest studio set,…

Getty ImagesMetallica has taken to social media to tease their new song, “If Darkness Had A Son.” The track, which will officially be released today (March 1st), was debuted as a TikTok video with the band all performing remotely and playing a portion of the tune. “If Darkness Had A Son” will be featured on…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters are slowly expanding their upcoming 2023 tour, with five new North American stops now on the books. Between May and September, the Foos have just announced shows in Gilford, New Hampshire; Rogers, Arkansas; Pelham, Alabama; Ottawa, Ontario; and Aspen, Colorado. Ticket info is available at FooFighters.com The Foos have yet to announce…

PRPhotos.comCarlos Santana has announced he will hit the road with his band across North America this summer for the “1001 Rainbows Tour.” Throughout, “Santana will perform high-energy, passion-filled songs from their 50-year career, including fan favorites from Woodstock to Supernatural and beyond.” Santana will wrap up the “Blessings And Miracles Tour” at the New Orleans…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today (March 1st, 1973) that Pink Floyd released its most celebrated and beloved album, The Dark Side Of The Moon. The collection, which was the band’s eight long player, is by far the band’s biggest-selling and best known record — with a colossal 45 million copies sold. Between 1973…

Getty ImagesIt was 11 years ago this week (February 29th, 2012) that the Monkees’ frontman Davy Jones died of a heart attack at age 66, in Indianatown, Florida. Jones had complained of chest pains the previous evening and was admitted to Martin County’s Martin Memorial Hospital where he died. Jones is survived by his third…

Getty ImagesIt was 56 years ago today (February 28th, 1967) that the Beatles began sessions for “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.” As opposed to their first album in 1963, in which the majority of the album was recorded in one marathon 11-hour session, the Beatles were now afforded the luxury of open-ended studio time…

PRPhotos.comThe Doobie Brothers have just added whopping 34 new dates to the its 50th anniversary tour. The band features co-founders Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons — along with returning member Michael McDonald. The new North American dates begin on June 9th in Sparks, Nevada at Nugget Event Center and, as of now, wrap up on…