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55 Years Ago Today: The Supremes Record ‘Come See About Me’

It was 55 years ago today (July 13th, 1965) that the Supremes recorded their third Number One hit, "Come See About Me." The song, like its predecessors "Where Did Our Love Go" and "Baby Love," was written by Motown's ...

55 Years Ago: The Beach Boys Kick Off ‘Pet Sounds’ Sessions With ‘Sloop John B.’

It was 55 years ago Sunday (July 12th, 1965) that the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson began recording the group's 1966 hit "Sloop John B," the first song tracked for the group's legendary Pet Sounds album. It was the group's ...

Out Today: The Grateful Dead’s ‘Workingman’s Dead’ 50th Anniversary Reissue

Released today (July 10th) is the 50th anniversary reissue of the Grateful Dead's Workingman's Dead collection. The triple-disc CD set includes the original album with newly remastered sound, plus an unreleased concert recorded on February 21st, 1971 at Port ...

The Rolling Stones Announce Deluxe Expanded ‘Goats Head Soup’ Collection

Set for release on September 4th is the Rolling Stones' 1973 chart-topper, Goats Head Soup, which will be issued in multiple configurations -- including four-disc CD and vinyl box set editions, featuring unreleased studio and live material. The box ...

Metallica Rolls Out Second Wave Of Covid-19 Financial Relief

Metallica has announced a second round of COVID-19 relief grants via their All Within My Hands Foundation. The band will distribute $70,000 for Feeding America,  $70,000 to Direct Relief which aids in shipping ICU medicine and supplies to 80 ...

Flashback: ‘Disco Demolition Night’ At Chicago’s Comiskey Park

Sunday night (July 12th) marks the 41st anniversary of the infamous "Disco Demolition Night" at Chicago's Comiskey Park. In 1979, a local Chicago DJ named Steve Dahl, who had just been fired and had to get a new job ...

Happy Birthday, Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie!!!

Happy Birthday to Fleetwood Mac songwriter-keyboardist Christine McVie, who turns 77 on Sunday (July 12th)!!! In 2018 and 2019, Fleetwood Mac -- with Heartbreakers guitarist/songwriter/producer Mike Campbell stepping in to cover lead guitar duties and Crowded House frontman Neil ...

Flashback: Paul McCartney & Wings’ Original Lineup Plays Final Gig

It was 47 years ago tonight (July 10th, 1973) that the original lineup of Paul McCartney's solo band Wings played their 58th and final show in Newcastle, England. The show was recorded by McCartney and briefly considered to be ...

Dave Grohl Credits L7 For Staying A Musician After Kurt Cobain’s Death

25 years after the release of Foo Fighters' self-titled debut album, Dave Grohl recalled that it was the band L7 that inspired him to continue making music. While reeling from Kurt Cobain's death, the band -- who had also ...

2020 Rock Hall Inductions To Be Held Virtually

The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions have downshifted to a virtual ceremony this year, according to Rolling Stone. The event -- originally scheduled for Cleveland’s Public Hall on May 2nd -- was pushed to November 7th ...
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