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Getty ImagesTwo previously unseen photos of the pre-fame Beatles performing at Liverpool’s Cavern Club have mysteriously popped up online. The two shots — one featuring John Lennon singing and the other Paul McCartney belting out a tune — were shot in July 1961, following the band’s second trip to Hamburg, Germany. The photos, featuring drummer…

PRPhotos.comRingo Starr has covid and has let fans know the remaining dates of his ongoing All Star Band tour have been canceled while he recuperates. A message to fans was posted online, which reads: “Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home. As always, he and the All Starrs send…

PRPhotos.comAfter several starts and stops while overseas, Lindsey Buckingham has scrapped his current European tour. The ousted-Fleetwood Mac leader posted a message to his social media outlets stating: “Due to ongoing health issues, Lindsey Buckingham is regrettably having to cancel the remaining shows on his current European tour. Refunds will be available from the point…

Getty ImagesBono will hit the stage next month in North America “for an evening of words, music and some mischief” as he promotes his new memoir Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, which will be published on November 1st. On this side of the Atlantic, Bono is set for theatre chats in New York City, Boston,…

Getty ImagesIn was 44 years ago today (October 3rd, 1978) that Paul McCartney assembled Rockestra — the largest group of rock legends to record together up to that date. The cream of the rock elite joined Wings to record two tracks for their upcoming Back To The Egg album that day at London’s Abbey Road…

PRPhotos.comUnfortunately for fans, the chance this time around to see a full Jane’s Addiction reunion has fallen short. The band, which is currently out on the road with Smashing Pumpkins, is missing its iconic guitarist Dave Navarro, who’s been sidelined by a case of long covid. Subbing for Navarro is good friend Troy Van Leeuwen…

PRPhotos.comSully Erna of Godsmack opened up about his tough battle with Covid and says “It kicked my a**.” Last year he spent time in the hospital with it and although he tested negative within the week, he continued to get sicker and sicker. He had a severe cough, body aches, and fever. It turned into pneumonia…

Getty ImagesIt was 45 years ago tonight (October 3rd, 1977) that CBS aired Elvis Presley’s final concert special, Elvis In Concert. The show, which was broadcast six weeks after Elvis’ death of a heart attack at the age of 42, featured a heavily made up and obviously ill Elvis, looking bloated and sweating profusely. Sadly,…

PRPhotos.comOn Friday (September 30th), Eddie Vedder joined Steve Nicks for a duet of her Tom Petty-written solo classic, “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” Nicks welcomed the Pearl Jam frontman during her headlining set at Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. Rolling Stone reported that in addition to Vedder handling the Petty-sung vocal line, the…