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Getty ImagesClassic Rock magazine has just compiled a new list ranking the “50 Greatest Guns N’ Roses Songs.” Topping the list was a pair of Appetite For Destruction classics with “Welcome To The Jungle” sitting at Number One and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” at Number Two. The “Three spot” is held down by “Estranged” from…

Getty ImagesWork is slowly beginning on Heart’s first new album in seven years, according to American Songwriter. Guitarist Nancy Wilson spoke about the project on New York’s WBAB, and shed light on what will be her and sister Ann’s followup to Heart’s 2016 Beautiful Broken collection. Nancy explained, I’ve got a bunch of new ideas…

Getty ImagesPaul Simon spoke out about his Jewishness and how spirituality plays a large role in his new song cycle, Seven Pslams. The newly released collection hit Number 25 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums Chart, with industry whispers leaning towards several Grammy noms for the set heading Simon’s way. During his chat with Britain’s The…

Getty ImagesToday (June 13th, 1963) marks the 60th anniversary of the Beach Boys recording two of their most memorable early hits, “Surfer Girl” and “Little Deuce Coupe,” at Hollywood’s Western Recorders. “Surfer Girl” was written and sung by Brian Wilson, who also produced the track. Wilson has stated over the years that it was the…

Getty ImagesJoni Mitchell made her first full length concert performance in 23 years on Saturday (June 10th) in George, Washington at the “Joni Jam” at Gorge Ampitheatre. The show marked the singer/songwriter’s first stage appearance since her July 24th, 2022 stage comeback at the Newport Folk Festival. The Los Angeles Times reported special guests included…

Getty ImagesPerry Farrell promises new music this from both of his bands — Jane’s Addiction and Porno For Pyros in 2023. Blabbermouth transcribed some of Farrell’s chat on L.A.’s KLOS, in which he said, “This year there’s gonna be a lot of music that not only we’re gonna be performing, but there’s gonna be a…

Getty ImagesAccording to reports, former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman will appear on the band’s long awaited new album. The Stones album has been in the works for a decade and includes tracks produced by Don Was and Andrew Watt. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Elton John have previously been named as guest artists contributing…

Getty ImagesNow running at the Morrison Hotel Galleries in Los Angeles and New York City is a new career-spanning Led Zeppelin photo exhibit. The showings, which run through June 22nd, feature the last edition signed prints by such late photographers Baron Wolman, Peter Simon, Peter Tarnoff, and Terry O’Neill. Other high-profile photographers sharing their work…

Getty ImagesIt was 45 years ago today (June 9th) that the Rolling Stones released their 1978 blockbuster, Some Girls. The album, which was competing on the charts and turntables around the globe with breakthrough punk and disco records, was able to absorb the musical influence of what was going down in the clubs and the…