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Getty ImagesGraham Nash says that estranged partner David Crosby was the first artist to raise a red flag regarding Spotify’s gross underpayment to artists for their music streaming across the online platform. The disbanded Crosby, Stills, & Nash made a rare show of unity behind Neil Young when he demanded his music be taken off…

Getty ImagesIt was 59 years ago Saturday (March 5th, 1963) that the Beatles recorded “From Me To You.” The track was done in a single session at London’s Abbey Road Studios, which included 13 takes of the song, 13 takes of the song’s B-side “Thank You Girl,” and five takes of “The One After 909,”…

Getty ImagesDave Grohl and the Foo Fighters had a blast making their new slasher/comedy flick Studio 666 — that said, they still don’t take themselves too seriously. Grohl spoke to Sky News and explained, “The premise of the movie is really simple and fun. The band is looking for a place to record. We move…

PRPhotos.comRock legend John Fogerty has a handful of dates on the books for this spring and summer. The Creedence Clearwater Revival leader has just tagged on six new cities onto the run, hitting Valdosta, Georgia; Petoskey, Michigan; Saint Michael, North Dakota; Los Angeles and Lincoln, California; and Sparks Nevada. Although John Fogerty performs most of…

Getty ImagesAlthough Tears For Fears are receiving raves for their latest album and seventh studio set, The Tipping Point, the road was long and hard to get it done. Primary songwriter Roland Orzabal told us that the band actually scrapped an entire album before starting from scratch to get the proper songs completed. Orzabal revealed…

Getty ImagesIndustry and fans whispers put the Rolling Stones’ 1977 El Mocambo Tavern gigs as the band’s latest vault release. Although four selections from the famed Toronto club gigs found their way onto that year’s double concert album, Love You Live, the tapes of the show in varying quality have made the rounds on the…

Getty ImagesOscar winning singer/songwriter Randy Newman has postponed his March European tour while he recovers from a broken neck. Newman, who’s now 78, posted a message on his official website (RandyNewman.com) which reads: Recently, I noticed I was shrinking. People over whom I had towered now towered over me. Could this be payback for having…

PRPhotos.comLady Gaga is among the co-hosts announced for Elton John’s AIDS Foundation party and fundraiser. She’ll host alongside Elton’s husband David Furnish. Other onstage duties go to Bill Porter, as well as Eric McCormack from Will & Grace fame. The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised more than $86 million to date. In its 30th…

PRPhotos.comMarilyn Manson has sued ex-fiancee Evan Rachel Wood over her abuse allegations. According to Deadline, the suit claims that Wood’s rape and abuse allegations are a “malicious falsehood” that has derailed Manson’s music, TV and film career. He also accused Wood of defamation and impersonation of an FBI agen. The complaint — which was filed…