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Getty ImagesOnce again Metallica is stepping up to the plate with their charitable donations. The band announced their “All Within My Hands'” foundation has donated $250,000 for Turkey earthquake relief. The band posted a message on their social media, which reads: We’re at a loss for words to describe the devastation in southern Turkey and…

Getty ImagesStephen Stills revealed his late-partner David Crosby died in his sleep. Fans had been wondering the cause of death since Crosby’s passing last January 19th at the age of 81. During a chat with Rolling Stone, Stephen Stills spoke candidly about Crosby’s death, explaining, “I’m shocked (that David died) but not surprised. I love…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Brian Holland, who turns 82 today (February 15th)!!! Holland along with brother Eddie, and Lamont Dozier, formed Motown’s legendary songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland, and have written nearly 300 songs — including the Four Tops’ Top Ten hits “Standing In The Shadows Of Love,” “Bernadette,” “It’s The Same Old Song,” and…

Getty ImagesVan Halen fans are in for treat with the recently released book, Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen. The tome by musician, friend, and journalist Steve Rosen chronicles the pairs relationship between 1977 and 2003. In addition to major in-depth chats with Van Halen over the course of his…

Getty ImagesBritain’s Mojo magazine has listed the Top Ten “Greatest Who Albums.” The band’s classic 1971 set Who’s Next topped the list, with 1969’s double-album rock opera Tommy coming in second. The Top Three was rounded out by the band’s third album, 1967’s pop art concept set, The Who Sell Out. It’s interesting to note…

Getty Images’80s icons Genesis and Sting topped Forbes’ recent list of highest paid entertainers. The recently-reunited Genesis raked in a cool $230 million thanks to the cash windfall their “The Last Doimino” reunion tour brought in — although it seems to not include the recent sale of their collective publishing. Sting snagged a $210 million…

Getty ImagesAs expected, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band have rolled out 22 North American stadium and arena dates for this summer and fall. The band is currently on the road and will head out for a string of European dates before returning stateside in August. As of now, the new North American leg…

Getty ImagesIt was 56 years ago today (February 14th, 1967) that the late, great Aretha Franklin recorded her cover version of Otis Redding’s “Respect.” Redding had originally recorded the song in 1965 and scored only a moderate hit when it peaked at Number 35. Redding’s arrangement was slightly more upbeat and consisted of only verses…

Getty ImagesToday (February 14th) marks the 53rd anniversary of the recording of the Who’s legendary 1970 gig at England’s Leeds University Refectory — the concert which eventually became their first live set, Live At Leeds. The original 1970 release only featured six tracks, including elongated versions of “My Generation” and “Magic Bus” along with show…