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A new, more comprehensive book on Jimi Hendrix will arrive in the US on November 15th, 2022. Titled “Jimi”, this biography will serve as the “ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock n’ roll history.” “Jimi” will significantly expand on previous books, and is described by his sister, Janie Hendrix, as a “comprehensive…

Alanis Morissette paid homage to her former bandmate Taylor Hawkins on Tuesday night (June 28) during her performance at the O2 Arena in London. Hawkins was Morissette’s drummer for her Jagged Little Pill tour in 1995, and played with her live band until 1997, when he joined the Foo Fighters. Morissette featured photos of Hawkins…

PRPhotos.comThe mystery has been revealed as to why Blink-182’s Travis Barker is in the Hospital. TMZ now reports that he was admitted on Tuesday (6-28) while suffering from pancreatitis. The story emerged when photos appeared of him on a stretcher with wife, Kourtney Kardashian at his side. He entered the hospital complaining of cramps. After…

A new, more comprehensive book on Jimi Hendrix will arrive in the US on November 15th, 2022. Titled “Jimi”, this biography will serve as the “ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock n’ roll history.” “Jimi” will significantly expand on previous books, and is described by his sister, Janie Hendrix, as a “comprehensive…

Getty ImagesIt was 38 years ago tonight (June 29th, 1984) that Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band launched their largest tour to date, kicking things off in June 29th, St. Paul, Minnesota’s St. Paul Civic Center. The trek — which was the first to bring Springsteen to the largest stadiums around the road –…

Getty ImagesDef Leppard are in the beauty business. The rockers have released a line of makeup, makeup brushes, cosmetic cases and candles. The Def Leppard x Rock And Roll Beauty collaboration is available exclusively at Ulta stores. The products in the line are cruelty-free and vegan products, and range in price from $9 to $20.…

PRPhotos.comSet for release on July 8th exclusively at independent record stores, is the expanded version of Pearl Jam’s 2020 album Gigaton, with an entire bonus disc of the album performed live. The new “tour edition” of the set features all 11 of the album’s tunes the band have tackled live culled from their fall 2021…

PRPhotos.comStewart Copeland credits the fans for keeping the Police afloat for as long as they did. Copeland, while promoting the new multimedia project The Police: Around The World Restored & Expanded, spoke to Rock Cellar about the band that nearly 40 years after splitting still continues to thrill and inspire fans and musicians worldwide. Copeland…

Getty ImagesThe Les Paul Gibson Custom that the late-Les Paul gifted Paul McCartney in 1988 is now up for auction. According to Guitar.com, “Inclusive of its original hard case, the guitar — which is still in playing shape — will be auctioned off in July as part of Heritage Auctions’ Guitars and Musical Instruments Signature…