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Flashback: Elvis Presley Tops The Charts With ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ And ‘Hound Dog’

Thursday, August 18

It was 66-years-ago today (August 18th, 1956) that Elvis Presley began his 11-week chart-topping run with his Double A-sided single "Don't Be Cruel" / "Hound Dog." The songs were recorded in Manhattan the previous July 2nd and although officially credited to RCA... Read More.

INXS Issuing 1983 ‘US Festival’ Performance

Wednesday, August 17

In commemoration of 45th anniversary of their first concert, INXS is rolling out a spate of new projects. Set for release on October 28th is the band's previously unissued collection Live At The US Festival, 1983, which features the... Read More.

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20 Years Ago Today: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising’ Hits Number One

Wednesday, August 17

It was 20 years ago today (August 17th, 2002) that Bruce Springsteen's post-9/11 requiem, The Rising, hit Number One on the Billboard 200 albums charts for the first of its two-week run. The set, which reunited Springsteen with the... Read More.

Gene Simmons Feels Kiss Inspired All Live Performance

Wednesday, August 17

Gene Simmons makes no bones about the fact that the Kiss' stage show changed everything that came after it. The band is currently on its extended "End Of The Road" farewell tour and chatted with Classic Rock. Simmons explained,... Read More.

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The Who’s ‘Eminence Front’ Tops ‘Best Songs’ List

Wednesday, August 17

Goldmine magazine contributor Martin Popoff has listed the 'Top 20 Songs' by the Who with 1982's "Eminence Front" topping the list. Coming in second was the band's 1981 MTV breakthrough hit "You Better You Bet," 1978's "Who Are You"... Read More.

Roger Daltrey Talks Townshend, Songwriting, & Death

Tuesday, August 16

Roger Daltrey shed light on his 60-year-relationship with Pete Townshend during a new chat with Forbes. The Who kicks off its next North American run on October 2nd at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. Although no longer at loggerheads as they were... Read More.

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45 Years Gone: Elvis Presley Remembered

Tuesday, August 16

Today (August 16th) marks the 45th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Elvis died of a heart attack on August 16th, 1977 at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 42-years-old. The day after Elvis' passing, then-President Jimmy Carter said... Read More.

Jeff Beck Rolls Out Fall Tour Dates

Tuesday, August 16

Jeff Beck has announced a 29-date fall tour, with select dates featuring ZZ Top and Ann Wilson opening. The tour kicks off on September 23rd in Del Valle, Texas at Germania Insurance Amphitheater and wraps on November 12th at... Read More.

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Gene Simmons: ‘Kiss Will Continue In Other Ways’

Tuesday, August 16

Gene Simmons gave the blueprint of how the Kiss brand may live on after the band wraps its ongoing "End Of The Road " tour. Blabbermouth transcribed some of the bassist's comment while appearing on Dean Delray's Let There... Read More.

Alice In Chains Releasing 30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition Of ‘Dirt’

Tuesday, August 16

On September 23rd Alice In Chains will issue a remastered 30th anniversary two-LP 12-inch black vinyl edition of their second album, Dirt. The album, which was the band's last album to be recorded with the Seattle group's core four... Read More.

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Flashback: Elvis Presley Tops The Charts With ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ And ‘Hound Dog’

INXS Issuing 1983 ‘US Festival’ Performance

20 Years Ago Today: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising’ Hits Number One

Gene Simmons Feels Kiss Inspired All Live Performance

Roger Daltrey Talks Townshend, Songwriting, & Death

45 Years Gone: Elvis Presley Remembered

Jeff Beck Rolls Out Fall Tour Dates

Gene Simmons: ‘Kiss Will Continue In Other Ways’

Alice In Chains Releasing 30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition Of ‘Dirt’

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