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Getty ImagesThe extended Kiss family is mourning the death of friend and producer Michael James Jackson, who played a major role in the sound of Kiss’ early-’80s records. Jackson died of Covid-related pneumonia. The band posted a message on social media, which read, “Michael James Jackson has passed away from the complications of COVID related…

Getty ImagesOut today (July 15th) is Chicago’s 38th studio album, Born For This Moment. The band is now on the road with special guest Brian Wilson, who along with fellow Beach Boys Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, will be opening for the band for most of the summer. Chicago is led by its three co-founders…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today (July 15th, 1972) that Elton John scored his first chart-topping album with his fifth studio set, Honky Chateau. The album, which was released on May 19th, 1972, featured two major Top 10 hits — “Rocket Man” which hit Number Six and “Honky Cat,” which peaked at Number Eight.…

PRPhotos.comJourney is heading back out on the road for a 12-date mini-summer run in support of the band’s just-released new album, Freedom. The group launches the run tonight (July 15th) and tomorrow (July 16th) in Las Vegas, Nevada at Resorts World Las Vegas and plays through September 17th in Sparks, Nevada at John Ascuagas Nugget.…

Getty ImagesThe punk band the Decendents were horrified to see a witness sporting one of their t-shirts appear on July 12th before The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Variety reported Jason Van Tatenhove, a former spokesperson for the far-right group Oath Keepers, was seen wearing the band’s…

Getty ImagesLimited-edition collectors’ album formats will be released on August 19th to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Oasis’ third album, Be Here Now. Those formats include a silver-colored double heavyweight LP, plus a double picture disc and cassette available exclusively from the band’s online store, all with remastered audio. Oasis has also released a new…

PRPhotos.comIn commemoration of his Patient Number 9 album coming on September 9th, Ozzy Osbourne will make his debut at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International convention on Friday, July 22nd. Osbourne and Todd McFarlane will reveal artwork for the limited-edition special McFarlane-designed comic book, which is available that is part of some of the Ozzy’s…

PRPhotos.comJane Van Zant, a cousin of Lynyrd Skynyrd frontmen Johnny and the late-Ronnie Van Zant, posted that Ronnie’s eldest daughter, Tammy, died on July 11th. No cause of death was given. Jane posted a message to fans on Facebook, which reads, “With a sad heart I’m asking for prayers for the Van Zant family as…

Getty ImagesComing on September 23 is the latest massive Grateful Dead archival set — In And Out Of The Garden: Madison Square Garden ’81, ’82, ’83. The 17-disc boxed set premieres six previously unreleased shows recorded at MSG between 1981 and 1983 and is available now for pre-order. Production of the set is limited to…