Getty ImagesPaul McCartney’s younger brother, Mike “McGear” McCartney, is heading up “The Forthlin Sessions” initiative that will see budding songwriters creating new music in the McCartney family’s old Liverpool home at 20 Forthlin Road. Britain’s National Trust, which owns and oversees the McCartney home, will work with Mike McCartney, Pete Paphides, and consult with the…

Getty ImagesEarly-1960s’s pop sensation Bobby Rydell has died at the age of 79 of pneumonia, according to TMZ. Rydell, who also appeared in 1963’s Bye Bye Birdie, will forever be remembered for his string of 19 Top 40 hits — including his 1960 Top Two signature smash “Wild One” and such Top Ten favorites as…

Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Jon Bon Jovi, Madonna, U2, Pearl Jam, Elton John, and Steve Nicks are among those set to participate on Friday, April 8th for the Global Citizen’s social media rally in support of the Ukraine and other nations in desperate need of aid. Rolling Stone reported the online Stand Up for Ukraine event…

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott told us that the genesis of the band’s new single, “Kick,” is not that far off from how the band stumbled upon its classic “Pour Some Sugar On Me” from 1987’s Hysteria. “Kick” — the lead single from the band’s upcoming album, Diamond Star Halo, which drops on May 27th…

Bassist Timothy B. Schmit is pretty impressed with the changes found in the Eagles’ current stage show, where band performs its 1976 Hotel California album in its entirety. Although the Eagles have never been one of those bands to feature a laser-filled live show or pyrotechnics, Schmit maintains that the recent concerts are leaving the…

Paul McCartney’s younger brother, Mike “McGear” McCartney, is heading up “The Forthlin Sessions” initiative that will see budding songwriters creating new music in the McCartney family’s old Liverpool home at 20 Forthlin Road. Britain’s National Trust, which owns and oversees the McCartney home, will work with Mike McCartney, Pete Paphides, and consult with the Liverpool…

It was 57 years ago today (April 6th, 1965) that the Beach Boys began recording “California Girls.” The song, which was the group’s most ambitious recording up until then, featured a soaring orchestral production by the group’s leader and producer Brian Wilson, alongside lyrics co-written by singer Mike Love. Wilson wrote the music to the…

Early-1960s’s pop sensation Bobby Rydell has died at the age of 79 of pneumonia, according to TMZ. Rydell, who also appeared in 1963’s Bye Bye Birdie, will forever be remembered for his string of 19 Top 40 hits — including his 1960 Top Two signature smash “Wild One” and such Top Ten favorites as “We…

It’s a wrap for “The Walking Dead” … and as the blood and guts get mopped up from their set, one of the series’ head honchos is promising fans … they’ll be dying over the ending. We got Greg Nicotero — an EP on ‘TWD’ and the lead special…