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PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith revealed that Ozzy Osbourne tried to unsuccessfully recruit Jimmy Page for his upcoming album. Smith appeared on Osbourne’s last album, 2020’s Ordinary Man and also returned to the new project. Following Led Zeppelin’s 2007 reunion show, Page said on a number of occasions that he wanted to “be…

Getty ImagesComing to England’s BBC TV this summer is the four-part docuseries, My Life As A Rolling Stone. The specials, produced in conjunction with the band in celebration of its 60th anniversary, will feature an hour-long look each on Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, and the late-Charlie Watts. Neither former members Bill Wyman or…

Getty ImagesGOOD SAMARITAN IN ST. BARTS Paul McCartney was caught while in helpful citizen mode while on vacation in St. Barts. The former-Beatle jumped into action during a fender bender between a quad bike and a white Kia car. The Daily Mail reported “Macca,” wife Nancy Shevell, and her adult son, Arlen Blakeman, witnessed the…

PRPhotos.comOn Thursday (March 31st), Red Hot Chili Peppers were awarded the 2,717th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame — the day before they released their new album, Unlimited Love. The band’s star sits in the second row at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, adjacent to the Amoeba Records location on the south side of the street.…

Getty ImagesIt was 61 years ago Sunday (April 3rd, 1960) that Elvis Presley recorded “Are You Lonesome Tonight.” The song was originally written in 1926, and was first recorded by legend Al Jolson. “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” along with “The King’s” 1960 Number One hit “It’s Now Or Never,” was tracked during a three-day set…

Getty ImagesIt was 54 years ago Sunday (April 3rd, 1968) that Simon & Garfunkel released their fourth album, Bookends. The album was coming off the success of the duo’s songs being featured in Mike Nichols’ blockbuster 1967 hit movie, The Graduate — the soundtrack for which topped the charts for nine non-consecutive weeks. Bookends was…

Getty ImagesGraham Nash is back out on tour making a concerted effort to bring the music of his friends and partners to the masses. Backing Nash on the road are his longtime touring companions — guitarist Shane Fontayne and keyboardist Todd Caldwell. Nash told us that even though Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young are a…

Getty ImagesDead & Company are heading back on the road and have just rolled out a 20-date itinerary. The trek begins on June 11th at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium and wraps over two nights on July 15th and 16th in Flushing, New York. Along the way, the Dead will play back-to-back gigs in Mountain View, California…

PRPhotos.comOut today (April 1st) is Red Hot Chili Peppers’ latest album, Unlimited Love. The album, which is the band’s 12th studio set, reunites the band with famed producer Rick Rubin. Frontman Anthony Kiedis says that he was sympathetic with guitarist John Frusciante leaving the band back in 2009 — and completely understood what he needed…