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Elton John To Release Deluxe Versions Of 'elton John'and 'tumbleweed Connection'

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:38:40 +0000

Elton John will release double-disc deluxe editions of his 1970 albums Elton John and Tumbleweed Connection on June 9th, according to eltonjohn.com. The new editions include remastered version...

Environmentalists Angry After Paul Mccartney's Hybrid Car Delivered By Plane From Japan

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:37:46 +0000

Paul McCartney has come under fire from environmentalists after a Japanese hybrid car was flown to him in Britain rather than delivered by ship, according to The Associated Press. McCartney re...

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Concert Documentary Set To Hit Theaters

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:38:35 +0000

Neil Young's self-directed Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young documentary CSNY - Deja Vu will receive a theatrical release in July, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The politically-charged film ...

Duff Mckagan Says Guns N' Roses Reunion Unlikely

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:38:51 +0000

Duff McKagan says fans of his former band, Guns N'Roses, shouldn't hold their breath for even a one-night reunion. Speaking to British tabloid The Sun's website, the Velvet Revolver bassist said, "You...

David Coverdale Denies Led Zeppelin Reunion Statement

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:37:52 +0000

David Coverdale says that recent remarks attributed to him about Whitesnake hopefully opening for Led Zeppelin on a world tour are false. Coverdale was quoted earlier this week by gigwise.com ...

Joe Cocker Says It's Hard Work Reinterpreting Classic Songs

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:37:41 +0000

Joe Cocker says that it's always hard work reinterpreting classic songs, as he did for his new album, Hymn For My Soul. Cocker's new collection features his renditions of Creedence Clearwater ...

Flashback: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Release 'ohio'

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:37:45 +0000

It was 38 years ago today (May 14th, 1970) that Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) released their single "Ohio" as a tribute to four students killed by National Guardsmen on May 4th, 1970 during anti...

Scott Weiland Spends Less Than A Day In Jail

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:38:14 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland was released from a Los Angeles jail less than 10 hours after being locked up on Monday (May 12th), according to the Associated Press. Weiland arrived at the j...

George Harrison's Widow Hopes To Be Reunited With Him Through Reincarnation

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:37:43 +0000

George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison is hoping to meet up with her husband through reincarnation, according to Reuters. Olivia has been collaborating on a special garden for Britain's upco...

Ozzy, Metallica, Others Confirmed For One-Day Ozzfest In Dallas

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:38:12 +0000

Following months of rumors, Ozzfest organizers have confirmed through a post at the official web site that the festival, a touring event for more than a decade, will transform into a "destination fest...

Original Rush Drummer Dead At 55

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:38:20 +0000

Original Rush drummer John Rutsey died this past weekend at the age of 55, according to Toronto radio station Q107. Rutsey's death was announced by Rush's management company, Anthem Management. The ca...