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George Michael Family Posts Statement To Mark His First Anniversary

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One year ago today on December 25 2016 the world lost George Michael.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, George Michael, pop, UK

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R.I.P. Pam The Funkstress, DJ for Prince, at 51

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Pam Warren, better known as Pam the Funkstress during her time with the group The Coup, died on Friday (December 22) at the age of 51. She had been in the hospital for over a month after undergoing transplant surgery.

Tagged as: DJ, funk, Pam the Funkstress, Pam Warren, Prince, USA

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Led Zeppelin Planning Surprises For 2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Not too long ago, Led Zeppelin completed their reissue campaign with deluxe editions of their studio albums filled with rarities and live performances.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, heavy metal, Led Zeppelin, rock, UK

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Syd Barrett Departure Examined in New Pink Floyd Book

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Available February 15, 2017 from Rowman & Littlefield Publishing, Bill Kopp’s new book Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon is a celebration of the 45th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Pink Floyd, rock, Syd Barrett, UK

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Gene Simmons Talk At Friar’s Club Cancelled Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Friar’s Club wants nothing to do with KISS rocker Gene Simmons.

Tagged as: 70s, Gene Simmons, Kiss, rock, USA

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Jackson Browne To Be Awarded Les Paul Innovation Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The NAMM Foundation has announced that singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Anaheim, CA.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Jackson Browne, rock, songwriter, USA

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Wilson To Play More Pet Sounds Dates In 2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

When Brian Wilson announced his tour that would include his final performances of the Beach Boys album Pet Sounds, nobody expected that “final” would be at least two years out.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Brian Wilson, pop, rock, rock and roll, USA

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U.S. Court Considers Insane Clown Posse Fans “A Gang”

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Juggalos, fans of the group Insane Clown Posse, will continue to be considered a gang after ICP and a group of followers lost their court case.

Tagged as: 90s, hop hop, Insane Clown Posse, rap, USA

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Elvis The Auction – Now You Can Own a Piece of Presley

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After the record-breaking auction during the 40th anniversary Elvis Week this past August, there will be another opportunity to own a piece of music history as highlights of the rare Elvis Presley artifacts to be included in the upcoming “Auction at Graceland” were announced today along with registration information and catalog ordering details.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, Elvis Presley, pop, rock, rock and roll, USA

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Diddy Tops Forbes Rich List For 2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

He may not be charting very often, but Diddy (or Puff Daddy or P. Diddy or, just simply, Sean Combs), is the top earning musician of 2017 according to Forbes.

Tagged as: 90s, Diddy, R&B, rap, USA

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Randy Bachman Confirms Not Fragile Named To Differentiate From Yes

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It seems that the band Yes influenced the title of Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s album title Not Fragile.

Tagged as: 70s, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Canada, rock, USA, Yes

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R.I.P. Vincent Nguini Guitarist For Paul Simon At Age 65

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Vincent Nguini, guitarist for Paul Simon since 1991, died on December 8 in Abadiânia, Brazil at the age of 65. He had been suffering from liver cancer.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Paul Simon, rock, USA, Vincent Nguini, world

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R.I.P. Keely Smith 1928-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Keely Smith, the iconic singer/performer known for her many solo recordings as well as her musical partnership with first husband Louis Prima, died in Palm Springs, CA on Saturday, December 16. She was 89 and under physicians’ care at the time of her passing from apparent heart failure.

Tagged as: 40s, 50s, jazz, Keely Smith, standards, USA

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Motown Legend Eddie Holland Is $20 Million In Debt

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Songs that he wrote have gone to the U.S. top ten 42 times but that wasn’t enough to keep Eddie Holland out of deep debt.

Tagged as: 60s, Eddie Holland, motown, pop, songwriter, soul, USA

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Elton John To Be Honored With Grammy Salute

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Just two days after the 60th Annual Grammy Awards®, the Recording Academy™, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, and CBS will celebrate the legendary career of five-time Grammy winner and 2000 MusiCares’ Person of the Year honoree Elton John by presenting “Elton John: I’m Still Standing-A Grammy Salute.”

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, rock, songwriter, UK

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Gwen Stefani of No Doubt - Photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Empire State Building To Use Gwen Stefani Song For Christmas Show

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. and iHeartMedia have announced that the annual Empire State Building holiday music-to-light show will feature global superstar Gwen Stefani and her holiday hit “You Make it Feel Like Christmas”, the title song from her first ever holiday album.

Tagged as: 90s, Empire State Building, Gwen Stefani, No Doubt, USA

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Ellen Drops Queens of The Stone Age Because Josh Homme Is A Dickhead

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It seems there are complications from kicking a photographer in the head while performing.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Ellen, Josh Homme, Queens Of The Stone Age, rock, USA

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David Byrne Sets Solo Dates For 2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

David Byrne fans are in for a treat next year as he mounts a solo tour that he is comparing to a classic Talking Heads trek.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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Deborah Harry and Joan Jett Team For ‘Doom or Destiny’ Video

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the tracks on Blondie’s May album Pollinator is the politically charged “Doom or Destiny”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Blondie, Deborah Harry, Joan Jett, rock, USA

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Alice Cooper To Return As King Herod In Jesus Christ Superstar

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For four decades, Alice Cooper has been the king of camp with his over-the-top live shows so we can’t think of anyone better to play King Herod on NBC’s live version of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Alice Cooper, Jesus Christ Superstar, rock, USA

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R.I.P. Johnny Hallyday 1943-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Johnny Hallyday never broke big in the United States but, in his home country of France, he was one of the biggest stars ever. Hallyday died on Wednesday (December 6) in Paris where he was being treated for breathing difficulties due to lung cancer. He was 74.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, France, Johnny Hallyday, pop

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Chester Bennington Linkin Park. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Chester Bennington Autopsy Shows Nothing Unusual

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

TMZ has obtained the autopsy and toxicology results on late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington which shine a little more light on the singer’s suicide.

Tagged as: 00s, Chester Bennington, Linkin Park, rock, USA

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Bryan Singer Attempts To Explain His Sacking From Freddie Mercury Bio

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Bryan Singer has tried to explain the situation with his firing as director of Bohemian Rhapsody, the Freddie Mercury biopic.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bryan Singer, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, UK

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John Mayer Goes To Hospital Dead & Co Cancel Show

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A hot appendix is keeping Dead & Company from playing their show tonight in New Orleans.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, blues, Dead & Co, John Mayer, rock, USA

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George Strait Named Texan Of The Year

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legendary Entertainer and “King of Country Music” George Strait has been named the 2018 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, the well-known annual statewide forum that is marking its 52nd year next March.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, George Strait, USA

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Bryan Singer Was Fired From Freddie Mercury Biopic

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s a sad turn of events in the production of a movie which many rock fans have been anticipating.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, UK, Under Pressure

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Neil Young Opens His Archives For Fans

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Possibly the single most extensive archive of audio material ever assembled for a single artist opened for business on Friday and it’s free to all (at least for now).

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Canada, Neil Young, rock

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Freddie Mercury Biopic Production Shut Down

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Freddie Mercury biopic, Under Pressure, has been fraught with problems for a very long time including changes to the lead actor and director.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, UK, Under Pressure

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Russell Simmons Brought Down In Sexual Assault Charges

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons is stepping down from his companies amid fresh allegations of sexual misconduct.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, rap, Russell Simmons, USA

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k.d. lang Will Tour Ingenue In The USA In 2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

k.d. lang is bringing her 25th Anniversary Tour for the album Ingenue to the U.S. for a series of dates in late February and March.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Canada, contemporary, jazz, k.d. lang, pop

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The Cure’s The Head on the Door: 40 Years of Post-Punk Perfection

Released on August 26, 1985, The Head on the Door marked a pivotal moment in The Cure's evolution. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the album stands as a testament to the band's ability to blend post-punk sensibilities with accessible pop melodies, propelling them into the mainstream while retaining their distinctive edge.

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The Korgis Join Forces With Australian Guitarist Joe Matera For ‘Coffee In New York’ Album

English pop-rock survivors The Korgis are back in 2025 with a brand-new collaborative album, teaming up with Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Joe Matera. The project, titled Coffee In New York, will be released on October 24, 2025, via Renaissance Records in the USA on both vinyl and CD.

August 28, 2025

Bon Jovi Call On Friends For Forever (Legendary Edition)

Bon Jovi will return this October with a brand-new collaboration record, Forever (Legendary Edition), set for release on October 24, 2025. The 14-track album finds Jon Bon Jovi and the band reimagining the spirit of their 2024 record Forever with the help of an all-star guest list. The project arrives after Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery, a setback that forced him to step away from touring while still creatively hungry to share music.

August 28, 2025

Slayer Announce One-Night-Only Headline Show at Hersheypark Stadium

Slayer will return to the stage this September for a rare headline show on the U.S. east coast, confirming a massive one-night-only concert at Hersheypark Stadium, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2025.

August 27, 2025

Mike Joyce Turns the Tables in The Drums: A Candid Beat from The Smiths’ Backseat

Manchester’s unsung pulse, drummer Mike Joyce, finally steps out from behind The Smiths’ jangly guitar riffs with his much-anticipated memoir, The Drums, due for release in November 2025.

August 26, 2025

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Announce Perth Show For Big Love World Tour

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have added a Perth date to their Big Love World Tour after strong demand across Australia, bringing one of reggae’s most distinctive voices back to the West Coast. The show will take place at Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

August 25, 2025

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Wild God 2026 Tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return home to Australia in January 2026 with the official announcement today of their Wild God Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand tour. The run of shows will be the band’s first in the region since 2022 and will bring their acclaimed Wild God album to life for local audiences.

August 25, 2025