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Getty ImagesGeorge Harrison’s widow, Olivia Harrison, told London’s Sunday Times that following George’s death, Yoko Ono offered her some solid advice. Olivia will publish her first book of poetry on June 21st, titled Came The Lightening: Twenty Poems For George, and is dedicated to the late-Beatle in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of his death…

PRPhotos.comAs expected, the Rolling Stones have postponed their June 17th concert at Bern, Switzerland’s Wankdorf Stadium marking the second show the Stones have had to push following Mick Jagger testing positive for Covid. The Stones were forced to pull out of their June 13th Amsterdam stadium show only hours before hitting the stage after Jagger…

Getty ImagesOn June 11th, Wolfgang Van Halen posted a message to fans on social media thanking them and reflecting on the one year anniversary of MammothWVH’s self-titled debut album. Wolfgang Van Halen’s Instagram post reads in full: Today marks the 1 year anniversary for the first MammothWVH album. Releasing this music was such a huge…

Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago today (June 14th, 1967) that the Monkees began recording their third and final Number One hit, “Daydream Believer.” The song, which was tracked during the group’s sessions for Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., was held off the album and released separately as a single. “Daydream Believer” was written…

Getty ImagesRoger Daltrey has enlisted Pete Townshend’s nephew Ben Townshend as his drummer when he kicks off his “Who Was I” solo tour on June 20th in Bournemouth, England. In addition to Pete Townshend ‘s bother, longtime Who sideman, and Ben’s dad — Simon Townshend, the new touring ensemble will be rounded out by legendary…

Getty ImagesJohn Lennon’s former girlfriend May Pang is receiving raves for her new documentary The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, which premiered on June 10th in New York at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film, which is peppered with Pang’s legendary photos of Lennon during their affair between 1973 and 1975, spotlights the pairs relationship…

Getty ImagesFormer-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted revealed he hasn’t listened to the band’s new music since quitting back in 2001. During a chat with Metal Hammer magazine, Newsted was asked when he last checked out one of the band’s albums after departing and admitted, “Never. I heard the one where they made the video in prison…

Getty ImagesThe Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have reportedly scored a major payday for the use of their music and likeness in the upcoming series based on the group’s early days. The Daily Mail reported the series — produced in conjunction with the Stones — will earn “The Glimmer Twins” a combined $61.5…

Getty ImagesChristine McVie says that despite Fleetwood Mac’s legendary reputation for drug and booze consumption — she still remembers it all. McVie’s upcoming solo set, Songbird (A Solo Collection), drops on June 24th, features guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Lindsey Buckingham, and Steve Winwood. While chatting with The Guardian, McVie was asked if she had…