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Getty ImagesIn celebration of 50 years as a solo artist, John Fogerty will reissue his first two solo albums on vinyl for the first time. Blue Ridge Rangers and self-titled, John Fogerty Fogerty’s Blue Ridge Rangers was released in 1973 and was his debut solo effort. The played every instrument on the record. The self-titled…

PRPhotos.comBlink-182’s Tom DeLonge will be honored by Fender, as they launch a limited edition collection in his name. The guitar enthusiast commented through a press release: “I try to write music that is accessible and easy to play and enjoy, so that people can come along for the ride. This simplicity really inspired this new…

PRPhotos.comGuns N’ Roses bassist, Duff McKagan dropped a new solo single called “I Saw God On 10th St.” About the subject of his song, he said, “I picture him as an old guy with white beard and hair, leaning up against a wall on a city street. The ultimate jurist of us all.” McKagan is…

PRPhotos.comSinead O’Connor has died at the age of 56. Irish media quoted her family on Wednesday (7-26) as saying: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” Recognizable by her shaved head and wide…

Getty ImagesMetallica’s Lars Ulrich announced online that the band’s foundation for workforce education is headed into its fifth year. Ulrich explained through a video and said: “We are seeing results. Five years in, with the help of community colleges across the country, we are helping people fill these essential jobs which require skills and training.…

PRPhotos.comHeart’s Ann Wilson taped a concert for an upcoming episode of the PBS anthology series called Great Performances. She made the surprise announcement while on stage at Brooklyn Bowl, a small club in Nashville. She let the audience know that the show why all the cameras were around. No air date was given. Wilson will…

Getty ImagesOn Friday (7-28), Joni Mitchell will release a new album called At Newport. Her first performance in 20 years. The live concert was recorded at the Newport Folk Festival last summer and includes some of her greatest songs. Joni suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015 and wasn’t expected to perform again, so her appearance…

Getty ImagesSammy Hagar has released an upscaled version of the video for his 1984 hit, “Two Sides of Love” With the upgrades in technology in almost the 40 years since its release, it’s a much clearer picture. Hagar said, “It didn’t chart very well and the video wasn’t an MTV smash, that was surprising to…

PRPhotos.comStaind has landed at #1 on the Active Rock chart with their new single “Lowest In Me.” It’s the first song from the album, Confessions Of The Fallen, due September 15. This will be Staind’s first full-length album of original material since 2011. The band is on a U.S. tour with Godsmack. TL;DR: Staind is…