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Getty ImagesWith Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron still sidelined after testing positive for Covid, the band tapped original drummer Dave Krusen to sit in during its May 16th show at Fresno, California’s Save Mart Arena. Although he joined the band onstage during its 2017 Rock Hall performance, the gig marked Krusen’s first concert with the…

Getty ImagesSet for release on November 18th is Michael Jackson’s Thriller 40, a double CD set comprised of the original 1982 album along with second disc full of never-before-released tracks — all mastered from the original analog master tapes. Mobile Fidelity will also make available the original Thriller album as a One-Step 180g 33RPM LP,…

Getty ImagesIt was 53 years ago today — May 17th, 1969 — that the Who’s double album rock opera Tommy was released. The work, which was conceived and primarily written by Pete Townshend, was based on a boy, Tommy Walker, who although born healthy is traumatized into an autistic state at the sight of his…

Getty ImagesEric Clapton has announced seven North American shows to play throughout September. Good friend Jimmie Vaughan and his band will serve as the tour’s special guests. Clapton kicks off the run on September 8th at Columbus’ Schottenstein Center and wraps over two nights — September 18th and 19th — at New York City’s Madison…

PRPhotos.comMetallica’s James Hetfield shared an emotional moment with his bandmates and fans while on stage on Thursday (May 12th) in Brazil. In between songs, he told the crowd, “I’ve gotta tell you I wasn’t feeling very good before I came out here. (I was) feeling a little bit insecure, like I’m an old guy, (I)…

Getty ImagesIt was 38 years ago tonight (May 16th, 1983) that the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever TV special aired on NBC. Motown 25 aired to instant critical acclaim and went on snag the 1984 Emmy Award for Best Variety Program. Apart from Motown’s greatest acts from the 1960’s reuniting onstage for the first time…

PRPhotos.comDuring a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show, Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell and Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan spoke about how each having less than happy childhoods has bonded the two musicians. The pair — along with their respective bands — will be on the road this fall for a 32-city arena run and…

Getty ImagesComing on June 10th is The Rolling Stones Singles 1963-1966 box set. The limited-edition set includes reproductions of the first 18 seven-vinyl singles and extended play records as originally released by Decca and London Records. The tracks are all remastered by 12-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Bob Ludwig. According to the announcement: “The set, replete…

PRPhotos.comPearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron missed his first show with the band in 24 years on Thursday night (May 12th) after testing positive for Covid. For the band’s Northern California appearance at the Oakland Arena, touring member Josh Klinghoffer and longtime Jeff Ament collaborator Richard Stuverud both handled drum duties during the show. The band…