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Getty ImagesOut today (October 28th) is the Beatles’ Revolver, released in several special editions. In addition to a slew of previously unheard takes from the original album sessions, Revolver’s 14 tracks have been newly mixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell in stereo and Dolby Atmos, and the album’s original mono mix is…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today (October 27th, 1972) that Stevie Wonder released his watershed album, Talking Book. The album topped out at Number Three on the Billboard 200 and hit Number One on the magazine’s R&B Albums chart. Talking Book featured two massive Number One hits — “You Are The Sunshine Of My…

PRPhotos.comAC/DC frontman Brian Johnson maintains that none of the lyrics to the band’s 1980 Back In Black album were written by his predecessor, late co-founder, Bon Scott. Rolling Stone reported for years there’s been a persistent rumor that Scott actually wrote the album’s lyrics, which were supposedly found in notebooks left behind — but instead…

Getty ImagesFriday’s (October 28th) the big day when fans will finally get their hands on the Beatles’ “Super Deluxe” Revolver box set collection. In addition to a clutch of outtakes and alternate versions of the album’s classic songs, remix producer Giles Martin was able to go back and mine the master takes for elements that…

PRPhotos.comMötley Crüe has announced its co-founding guitarist Mick Mars has retired from touring. Variety broke the news that the 71-year-old guitarist will no longer tour — but will remain a part of the band. The band’s official statement reads: Mick Mars, co-founder and lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe for the past…

Getty ImagesBill Wyman admits it wasn’t exactly easygoing quitting the Rolling Stones over 30 years ago. The legendary bassist, who just celebrated his 86th birthday, recalled to Classic Rock that his bandmates were far from thrilled with him jumping ship: “It was quite stressful and they didn’t want me to leave. So they became bitchy.…

Getty ImagesWith only two days away (October 28th) from the release of the Beatles’ “Super Deluxe” version of Revolver, the teaser tracks are all the rock world can talk about. Perhaps Revolver’s original fan — longtime friend of the “Fab Four” — David Crosby remains one of the album’s most ardent supporters. He spoke to…

Getty ImagesIt was 58 years ago today (October 25th, 1964) that the Rolling Stones made their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. The Stones’ debut was nothing like the Beatles’ celebrated first appearance the previous February, when they performed five songs. The Stones, who were already on their second U.S. tour of the year, performed…

PRPhotos.comThe editors of Loudwire have ranked the “Top 30 Hair Metal Albums.” The new list features Motley Crue’s 1983 Shout At The Devil at Number One, Def Leppard’s fourth album, 1987’s Hysteria coming in at Number Two, with Ratt’s 1984 classic Out Of The Cellar sitting at Number Three. Coming in at Number Four is…