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Guitarist Quits Mumford & Sons to ‘Speak Freely' on Politics
Winston Marshall says he is leaving folk-rock group Mumford & Sons so that he can “speak freely” about political issues.
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Children of Bodom Frontman Alexi Laiho Dead at 41
Alexi Laiho, the frontman of Children of Bodom and Bodom After Midnight, passed away at his home in Helsinki, Finland last week.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Jack Sherman Dies at 64
Jack Sherman, a guitarist who joined the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers for its debut album and first U.S. tour, has died at age 64, the band said.
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Metallica's James Hetfield Enters Rehab; Tour Dates Canceled
Metallica says its frontman James Hetfield has entered rehab, and the band is canceling its upcoming tour in Australia and New Zealand. Three of the heavy metal band’s members posted a statement on Twitter Friday announcing the decision and apologizing to fans. The statement by drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Rob Trujillo says anyone who purchased tickets...
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Mick Jagger Shouts Out Lori Lightfoot, Jabs at Ed Burke During Rolling Stones Show
An energetic Mick Jagger skipped, spun, sprinted and pranced Friday night as the Rolling Stones launched their North American tour at Chicago’s Soldier Field.
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Mick Jagger Shouts Out Lori Lightfoot, Jabs at Ed Burke During Rolling Stones Show
An energetic Mick Jagger skipped, spun, sprinted and pranced Friday night as the Rolling Stones launched their North American tour at Chicago’s Soldier Field.
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Tribeca Film Festival to Host ‘Say Anything' Reunion
The Tribeca Film The Tribeca Film Festival has added a “Say Anything…” reunion screening to its upcoming festival, as well as the premiere of a documentary on Phish lead singer and guitarist Trey Anastasio.
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Peter Tork of The Monkees Dead at 77
The Monkees bassist, singer and keyboardist Peter Tork died on Thursday. He was 77.
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Peter Tork of The Monkees Dies at 77
Peter Tork, who rose to teen-idol fame in 1966 playing the lovably clueless bass guitarist in the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died.
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'Saturday Night Live': Don Cheadle Hosts, Rocker Gary Clark Jr Performs
After yet another week filled with political drama, presidential soundbites and general unrest, ‘Saturday Night Live’ had a fresh batch of big headlines to work with. A parody of President Trump’s declaration of emergency saw the return of actor Alec Baldwin.
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody' Is the Most Streamed Song of 20th Century
Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is the most streamed song of the 20th century, racking up more than 1.6 billion streams, NBC News reported. It’s also the most streamed classic rock song of all time, according to Universal Music Group, which represents the band’s catalog globally, outside of North America. “So the River of Rock Music has metamorphosed into streams! Very happy...
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Aerosmith's Perry Tweets ‘Doing Well' After Hospitalization
Joe Perry is feeling the love from fans after he was hospitalized with breathing problems that began after a guest performance with Billy Joel in New York.
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Aerosmith's Joe Perry Hospitalized After Performing at Billy Joel's MSG Show: Reps
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was taken to the hospital after he experienced shortness of breath during a concert at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, his representatives said.
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Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dies at 68
A family friend says Ed King, a former guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd who helped write several of their hits including “Sweet Home Alabama,” has died in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 68.
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3 Doors Down Guitarist's Fatal Overdose: Trial Begins for Doctor Who Prescribed Drugs
Prosecutors and defense lawyers disagreed in opening arguments Friday about who is the victim in the federal criminal trial of an Alabama doctor accused of prescribing drugs that killed the former guitarist for rock band 3 Doors Down. Prosecutors said 38-year-old guitarist Matthew Roberts, who was found dead in a Wisconsin hotel in 2016, was the victim. Al.com reported that...
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Trial Set for Physician in 3 Doors Down Guitarist's Fatal Overdose
An Alabama physician is scheduled to go on trial Friday on charges that he improperly prescribed fentanyl and other drugs to 3 Doors Down guitarist Matthew Roberts, who died of a drug overdose. Dr. Richard Snellgrove of Fairhope faces a 13-count federal indictment in Mobile alleging unlawful distribution of controlled substances and health care fraud. An indictment alleges he prescribed...
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Metallica, Dave Matthews to Headline Wildfire Relief Concert
Metallica and Dave Matthews are set to headline a wildfire relief concert in San Francisco next month. Metallica, which calls the Bay Area home, has joined with Matthews and Oakland rapper G-Eazy to form the “Band Together Bay Area” coalition to raise relief money for victims of the wildfires, which have killed more than 40 people and caused at least...
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Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus Remember Tom Petty With ‘Wildflowers' Cover
The younger Cyrus invites her father to join her for a ‘Tonight Show’ performance
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Husker Du Drummer, Singer Grant Hart Dies of Cancer
Grant Hart, the drummer and vocalist for pioneering indie rock band Husker Du, which was seen as a major influence for Nirvana, the Pixies and other bands, has died at age 56. Hart died Wednesday of cancer at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to Ken Shipley, who runs the band’s record label Numero Group. Hart formed Husker Du...
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Steely Dan Co-Founder, Guitarist, Walter Becker Dies at 67
A rock and roll fan with a penchant for harmony and obtuse references, Walter Becker, the guitarist, bassist and co-founder of the 1970s rock group Steely Dan, which sold more than 40 million albums and produced such hit singles as “Reelin’ In the Years,” “Rikki Don’t Lose that Number” and “Deacon Blues” died Sunday. He was 67. His official website...