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Getty ImagesRingo Starr has announced that two members of his All Starr Band — Edgar Winter and Steve Lukather — have tested positive for Covid, forcing the band to postpone the last 12 gigs of their summer tour. These shows were initially planned for 2020, and ultimately pushed due to the pandemic. According to the…

PRPhotos.comToday (June 10th) marks the 18th anniversary of the death of the great Ray Charles. Charles died of liver disease in his Beverly Hills home at the age of 73. His health had been in decline since the previous summer. Charles, whose real name was Ray Charles Robinson, was born in Albany, Georgia, on September…

Getty ImagesSunday (June 12th, 1963) marks the 59th anniversary of the Beach Boys recording two of their most memorable early hits, “Surfer Girl” and “Little Deuce Coupe,” at Hollywood’s Western Recorders. “Surfer Girl” was written and sung by Brian Wilson, who also produced the track. Wilson has stated over the years that it was the…

Getty ImagesReleased today (June 10th) is the 50th anniversary edition of Elton John’s fourth studio album, 1971’s Madman Across The Water. The Super Deluxe box set features three-CD’s and one-Blu-ray disc, along with a 1971 reproduction poster and 104-page book including photos and an essay with interviews with those who helped make the album –…

PRPhotos.comSet for release on July 15th is Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp’s first joint album, titled, 18. The pair, who are currently on the road in Europe, have mixed new originals with covers by the likes of John Lennon, the Beach Boys, Dennis Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, the Velvet Underground, Killing Joke, the Everly…

PRPhotos.comOzzy Osbourne is undergoing what’s been described as life changing surgery on Monday (June 13th), according to wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne. During her appearance on Wednesday’s (June 8th) episode of her UK chat show, The Talk, Sharon Osbourne revealed she was flying back to California to be by Ozzy’s side: “(Host): So Sharon, the…

PRPhotos.comTenacious D is releasing a tribute to The Who as a fundraiser for the Everytown for Gun Safety organization. Jack Black and Kyle Gass put their spin on “Pinball Wizard,” “There’s a Doctor” and “Go to the Mirror” for the limited edition 7″ vinyl. Loudwire reports that all of the proceeds from vinyl sales will…

Getty ImagesIt was 44 years ago today (June 9th) that the Rolling Stones released their 1978 blockbuster, Some Girls. The album, which was competing on the charts and turntables around the globe with breakthrough punk and disco records, was able to absorb the musical influence of what was going down in the clubs and the…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today (June 9th, 1972) that “The King of Rock N’ Roll” Elvis Presley performed his first-ever concert in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Although Elvis has played live in Manhattan back in the 1950’s when appearing on such legendary variety shows hosted by the Dorsey Brothers, Steve…