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Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago today (June 16th, 1967) that the Monterey International Pop Festival kicked off at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, California. The historic festival, which took place on June 16th, 17th, and 18th, was forever embedded into popular culture with the release of D.A. Pennebaker’s documentary Monterey Pop, along with…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Lamont Dozier who turns 81 today (June 16th)!!! Dozier and brothers Eddie and Brian Holland formed Motown’s legendary songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland, and have written nearly 300 songs, including the Four Tops’ Top Ten hits “Standing In The Shadows Of Love,” “Bernadette,” “It’s The Same Old Song,” and their Number…

PRPhotos.comSting has extended his “My Songs” Las Vegas residency with a new string of spring 2023 dates. The new shows at the Colesseum at Caesers Palace will play on April 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th, 2023. According to the announcement: “‘My Songs’ presents a compendium of Sting’s most beloved songs with dynamic, visual…

PRPhotos.comOzzy Osbourne says he is” feeling the love and support” from fans following his “life-altering” surgery that involved removing and realigning pins in his neck and back. He wrote via IG yesterday (June 14th), “I am now home from the hospital recuperating comfortably.” He continued, “I am definitely feeling the love and support from all…

Getty ImagesRolling Stones fans — and no doubt European concert promoters — are breathing a sigh of relief that the Covid-stricken Mick Jagger is on the mend and gearing up to head back on the road. Following Jagger testing positive for the virus, the Stones postponed their June 13th Amsterdam show and the June 17th…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters have rolled out most of the artists set to perform at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts set for London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3rd and in Los Angeles at The Forum on September 27th. Tickets for both concerts will go on sale this Friday (June 17th) 9 a.m. local time via the…

Getty ImagesThe long wait is over — the twice delayed “Stadium” tour featuring co-headliners Def Leppard and a reunited Motley Crue, along with Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts — finally launches tonight (June 16th) at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park. The 36-date trek will play through the summer, finally wrapping on September 9th at Las…

Getty ImagesSimple Minds are back and have just dropped “Vision Thing” — the lead single from their upcoming 18th studio album, titled Direction Of The Heart, set for release on October 21st. Simple Minds are still led by singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill, with the new album released on the BMG imprint. Jim…

PRPhotos.comOzzy Osbourne’s wife and manager Sharon Osbourne took to social media to update fans on her husband’s condition following his major surgery on Monday (June 13th). She wrote, “Our family would like to express so much gratitude for the overwhelming amount of love and support leading upto Ozzy’s surgery!” She added, “Ozzy is doing well…