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It was 48 years ago Saturday (September 24th, 1974) that Mike McCartney teamed up with older brother Paul McCartney and released the longtime fan favorite McGear album. McGear — which was the younger McCartney’s stage name since the early ’60s when he co-founded the legendary British comedy trio the Scaffold — was Mike’s second mainstream…

Getty ImagesIt was 42 years ago Sunday (September 25th, 1980) that Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham died of pulmonary edema, which is fluid accumulation in the lungs. The legendary drummer was just 32-years-old, and found dead by Zeppelin sound technician Benji LeFevre and bassist John Paul Jones. The clinical cause of death was asphyxiation from vomit…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to “The Boss” — Bruce Springsteen — who turns 73 today (September 23rd)!!! Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner let it slip that he’s been listening to Springsteen’s still-unannounced new album. During a recent chat with Billboard, Wenner was asked about the music he listens to and admitted: “I’m kind of stuck with…

Getty ImagesIt was 40 years ago today (September 23rd, 1982) that Billy Joel released his ninth album — The Nylon Curtain. The set, which followed the 1981 live set Songs In The Attic, was “The Piano Man’s” proper follow-up to his multi-platinum 1980 chart-topping Glass Houses set. The Nylon Curtain peaked at Number Seven on…

PRPhotos.comAlthough originally announced as a vinyl-only Record Store Day release, Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Live At The Greek Theater 2019 is now set for CD and DVD release. The set, which drops on Black Friday — November 25th — features Ringo’s previously-unissued September 1st, 2019 tour-closing All Starr Band gig at L.A.’s…

PRPhotos.comDropping today (September 23rd) is Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new tribute to Eddie Van Halen, titled, “Eddie.” Ultimate Classic Rock transcribed some of the song’s lyrics featured on the Twitter tease of the track, which include the lines: “Sailing the Sunset Strip, I’m a bit of a king / Granny would take a trip, I’ll…

Getty ImagesIt was 57 years ago today (September 22nd, 1965) that the Supremes recorded their Number One hit, “I Hear A Symphony.” The song was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland — the team responsible for the group’s previous Number Ones, including “Back In My Arms Again,” “Baby Love,” and “Come See About Me.” Prior to releasing “I…

Getty ImagesJohn Fogerty admits that the footage of Creedence Clearwater Revival rocking London back in 1970 is a sight to behold. Out now on streaming services is Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival At Royal Albert Hall. The film and live concert soundtrack features the band’s legendary concert along with new and archival documentary footage. The…

Getty ImagesJourney’s sole-remaining founding member and leader Neal Schon has lashed back at former-frontman Steve Perry’s lawsuit. Perry is suing Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain over a trademark deal he allegedly wasn’t aware of. In 2020, Journey co-founder Ross Valory and longtime drummer Steve Smith were fired for an alleged attempted “coup d’état” of the…