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Billy Corgan Rates Himself Top Songwriter Of His Era

Wednesday, May 17

During a new chat with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan touched upon the cultural void left by the 1994 suicide of his friend and Nirvana leader, Kurt Cobain. Corgan went on to explain that with Cobain's... Read More.

Flashback: The Who Releases ‘Tommy’

Wednesday, May 17

It was 54 years ago today -- May 17th, 1969 -- that the Who's double album rock opera Tommy was released. The work, which was conceived and primarily written by Pete Townshend, was based on a boy, Tommy Walker, who although born healthy is... Read More.

Stephen Stills On The Early-’70s: ‘They Were The Salad Years’

Wednesday, May 17

Stephen Stills has been receiving raves for his latest archival set, Stephen Stills Live At Berkeley 1971. When talking about his legendary first solo tour in support of his second album, Stephen Stills 2, he recalled to Uncut, "They... Read More.

John Mellencamp Addresses Homelessness On New Single

Wednesday, May 17

John Mellencamp has just dropped the lyric video to his new single, "The Eyes Of Portland." The track, which talks frankly about America's homeless situation, is the second teaser from Mellencamp's 25th album, titled, Orpheus Descending, which is due... Read More.

Squeeze & The Psychedelic Furs Roll Out Joint Tour Dates

Wednesday, May 17

Squeeze and the Psychedelic Furs have just rolled out a 26-city late-summer and fall tour. The two new wave legends launch the trek on September 8th at New York City's Radio City Music Hall and wind things down on... Read More.

40 Years Ago Tonight: The Jacksons and The Supremes Reunite For ‘Motown 25’

Tuesday, May 16

It was 40 years ago tonight (May 16th, 1983) that the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever TV special aired on NBC. Motown 25 aired to instant critical acclaim and went on snag the 1984 Emmy Award for Best Variety Program. Apart from Motown's greatest... Read More.

Sting Maintains Every Band Should Reunite. . . Once

Tuesday, May 16

Sting spoke about the pros and cons of bands reuniting. When pressed as to whether it's a good idea for splintered bands to come together again, Sting told Music Week, "Once (laughs). You should do it once and the... Read More.

Gene Simmons Recalls Last Seeing Eddie Van Halen

Tuesday, May 16

Gene Simmons recalled the last time he saw Eddie Van Halen. Simmons, who played a key role in the development of Van Halen, had signed them to a production deal and produced the pre-fame demos recordings for the then-unsigned... Read More.

Ringo Starr Reveals His Secrets For A Healthy Life

Tuesday, May 16

With Ringo Starr heading back out on the road and turning 83 in a matter of weeks, rockers half his age can learn a thing or two about keeping in shape. Ringo, who's been sober for the past 34 years,... Read More.

Stevie Nicks Expands 2023 Tour

Tuesday, May 16

Stevie Nicks has just tagged 13 new stops onto her 2023 itinerary. Nicks, who performs tonight (May 16th) at Knoxville, Tennessee's Thompson-Boling Arena, has concerts booked through the middle of December. Along with her solo shows, Nicks has nine... Read More.

Billy Corgan Rates Himself Top Songwriter Of His Era

Flashback: The Who Releases ‘Tommy’

Stephen Stills On The Early-’70s: ‘They Were The Salad Years’

John Mellencamp Addresses Homelessness On New Single

Squeeze & The Psychedelic Furs Roll Out Joint Tour Dates

40 Years Ago Tonight: The Jacksons and The Supremes Reunite For ‘Motown 25’

Sting Maintains Every Band Should Reunite. . . Once

Gene Simmons Recalls Last Seeing Eddie Van Halen

Ringo Starr Reveals His Secrets For A Healthy Life

Stevie Nicks Expands 2023 Tour

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