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Getty ImagesIt was 54 years ago today (January 5th, 1969) that Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) released its second album and breakthrough collection, Bayou Country. The set, which was the first of three albums John Fogerty wrote and produced for the band during 1969, will always be remembered for its opening cut, “Born On The Bayou,”…

PRPhotos.comMarilyn Manson accuser Ashley Morgan Smithline’s case has been dismissed. According to Page Six, a California judge tossed out Smithline’s sexual abuse lawsuit after she was advised to find new legal representation. After she failed to find new representation or represent herself, her case was thrown out. The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning she…

Getty ImagesIggy Pop wants fans to be sure that his new album, Every Loser, which drops tomorrow (January 6th) will not be taking any out of the blue left-turns for listeners. The new set is produced by Andrew Watt and geatures contributions from Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer…

Getty ImagesPaul and Linda McCartney’s daughter Mary McCartney is receiving great notices for her new documentary, If These Walls Could Sing. The film, which chronicles the 90th anniversary of London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios, is now streaming on Disney+. During a chat with The Guardian, Mary, now a mother of four boys, was asked to…

Getty ImagesDuring a look back at Rush’s 1981 breakthrough album, Moving Pictures, surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson discussed the album’s breakout classic — “Tom Sawyer.” Geddy Lee told Classic Rock, “I mean, when we were working on ‘Tom Sawyer,’ actually for the longest time it was the worst song on the record. We…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today — January 5th, 1973 — that Bruce Springsteen released his debut album, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. Springsteen, who was signed as a solo artist, was signed to Columbia Records — the only label he’s ever recorded for by record producer John Hammond. Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.…

Getty ImagesMetallica’s 1991 classic, “Enter Sandman” has been streamed over one billion times on Spotify. The “Black Album” favorite is the 28th song to pass the billion download mark. Loudwire posted, “Metallica now joins the ranks AC/DC (‘Highway To Hell,’ ‘Back In Black,’ ‘Thunderstruck’), Arctic Monkeys (‘Do I Wanna Know?’), Bon Jovi (‘Livin’ On A…

Getty ImagesIggy Pop revealed he was offered the frontman gig in AC/DC following the 1980 death of the band’s lead singer, Bon Scott. Pop told The New York Times, “They had a manager many years ago, when I hadn’t reformed the Stooges, I hadn’t moved to England. And this guy said, ‘Are you interested in…

Getty ImagesSlipknot drummer — and son of the “Mighty” Max Weinberg — Jay Weinberg took to social media to praise Bruce Springsteeen and the rest of the E Street Band. Back in 2009, Jay floored Springsteen fans when he sat in for his dad during most of the E Street Band’s European leg while Max…