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Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today (June 9th, 1972) that Bruce Springsteen was signed to Columbia Records by record producer John Hammond. Over the course of his career, both as a talent scout and producer, Hammond played an integral role in discovering and shepherding the careers of such icons as Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin,…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters have announced two tribute concerts for the late-drummer Taylor Hawkins for September, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. The shows will take place on September 3rd at London’s Wembley Arena and September 27th at L.A.’s Kia Forum. The other performers participating have yet to be announced. Taylor Hawkins died on March 25th at…

PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers have released the new track — “Nerve Flip” — as an exclusive Japanese bonus track from the new Unlimited Love album. Last month Unlimited Love, debuted at Number One, marking the band’s first chart-topper since 2006’s Stadium Arcadium. With such an extensive back catalog to choose from, we asked singer Anthony…

PRPhotos.comKirk Hammett is saying “I told you so,” about music streaming. Metallica has opposed digital music services since they took Napster to court over copyright infringement in 2000. Now that streaming networks have become the norm, it’s become clear that artists are not making a ton of money on the deal, with the top platforms…

Getty ImagesSinger/songwriter Jim Seals, one half of the hit making ’70s duo Seals & Crofts, died on June 6th at age 80. Deadline reported his death was announced online by his cousin Brady Seals of the country band Little Texas, but no cause of death was given. Jim Seals is survived by his wife of…

Getty ImagesChicago has announced the release of its 38th studio album, Born For This Moment, on July 15th. 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. The band’s three…

Getty ImagesIt was 59 years ago today (June 7th) that the Rolling Stones released their debut single — a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Come On” backed with Muddy Waters’ Willie Dixon-written “I Want To Be Loved.” Both tracks were recorded on May 10th, 1963 at London’s Olympic Studios, produced by managers Andrew Loog Oldham and…

Getty ImagesSteve Miller, Mariah Carey, and the Eurythmics lead the inductees for the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) on June 16th at Manhattan’s Marriott Marquis Hotel. Among the other inductees are the Isley Brothers, Rick Nowels, the Neptunes — Chad Hugo & Pharrell, and legendary Motown songwriter Mickey Stevenson. Special Award Recipients include Paul…

Getty ImagesJAMMING IN JERSEY WITH COLDPLAY Bruce Springsteen guested with Coldplay on June 5th at East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. “The Boss” — along with a pedal steel guitarist named Nicole — performed 2009’s “Working On A Dream” with the band and his 1984 Top Two classic “Dancing In The Dark” alone with Chris…