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The Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies
Ray Manzarek, founding member and keyboardist for the Doors, died today (May 20) at age 74 after a long battle with bile duct cancer.
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Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora ‘Can Return When He Is Ready to Die Every Night’
Jon Bon Jovi still isn't going on the record about the circumstances that led to Richie Sambora's abrupt departure from Bon Jovi's most recent tour, but he insists the door is wide open for Sambora's return.
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Elton John Lyricist Bernie Taupin Arrested for DUI
Bernie Taupin, Elton John's longtime songwriting partner and the lyricist for the vast majority of John's hits, was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of driving under the influence. Through his lawyer, Taupin has strongly denied any wrongdoing.
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Mitch Malloy on His Brief Van Halen Tenure: ‘It All Kind of Imploded’
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Rolling Stones Joined by Dave Grohl at Anaheim Concert
Fans who attended the Anaheim, Calif. date of the Rolling Stones' '50 & Counting' Tour' got a little bit more than they bargained for Saturday night (May 18). Former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl came out mid-set at the Honda Center to join the legendary rockers for a searing rendition of 'Bitch.'
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Rod Stewart and Ron Wood Ran from the Plaster Casters
Regardless of what one thinks of his sense of humor, it's undeniable that Howard Stern has an uncanny knack for getting his guests to open up about some of their most private details. On Monday (May 13), Rod Stewart talked about how close he and Ron Wood came to having casts made of their genitalia by the infamous Plaster Casters.
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Paul Stanley Doesn’t Need the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
With HBO set to air highlights of the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony later tonight (May 18), Paul Stanley took the opportunity to speak his mind about how Kiss has been overlooked over the years. In a new interview, he railed against the museum.
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Rush, Heart 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Highlights
At 9:00PM Eastern tonight (May 18), HBO will air highlights from the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. However, if you don't have HBO, or if you don't want to wait until tonight to relive that evening, we have everything you need here.
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Sting Seeks Investors for Broadway Musical
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Neil Young, Furthur + Black Crowes Slated for 2013 Interlocken Festival
The inaugural Interlocken Music Festival will take place Sept. 5-8 at Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, Va. Between the lineup and the credentials of the organizers, it could possibly be one of the main events of the summer for lovers of jam bands.
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Mick Jones on Songwriting, Working With Lou Gramm + the Legacy of Foreigner
One of classic rock’s greatest songwriting teams will be celebrated in June when Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame with his former longtime collaborative
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Ginger Baker Verbally Abuses Reporter
It's no secret that former Cream drummer Ginger Baker isn't a very pleasant man to be around. In fact, there's a whole documentary, 'Beware of Mr. Baker,' about his difficult behavior. A U.K. music writer recently became the target of Baker's ire during a public Q&A session.