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Blink 182

Blink-182 Set US Spring Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Blink-182 are on the road again this spring, this time playing a series of dates in the U.S. south and mid-west.

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Gloria Estefan

Miami Sound Machine Classic Reissue Put On Hold

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A little over a week ago, Vibe On Records announced a new, deluxe, version of the Miami Sound Machine’s breakthrough English album, Primitive Love.

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Sonny Geraci of Climax

R.I.P. Sonny Geraci of Climax 1947-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sonny Geraci, whose voice can be heard on such classics as Time Won’t Let Me by the Outsiders and Precious and Few by Climax, died on Sunday at the age of 69. He had been in poor health since 2012 when he suffered an aneurysm.

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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Showtime To Screen Beach Boys Documentary

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In 1966, while they were still known as the great surf music band, the Beach Boys released one of the greatest masterpieces of the rock era, Pet Sounds.

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Eric Clapton image by Ros O'Gorman

Eric Clapton Documentary Is In Production

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Oscar-winning producers Lili Fini Zanuck (Driving Miss Daisy) and John Battsek (Looking for Sugarman) are joining forces to tell the story of Eric Clapton.

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James Hetfield, Metallica. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Metallica Cuts Show Short And Then Cancels Next Gig

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Metallica’s James Hetfield knew that his voice was not good on Friday night at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Netherlands, but he managed to continue singing for much of the show.

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Gregg Allman, Noise11, Photo

Gregg Allman Completing ‘Southern Blood’ Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Gregg Allman has been pretty sick over the last few months, enough that he had to keep pushing back live shows.

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Ronnie James Dio hologram

Ronnie James Dio Returns From The Dead To Sing At Pollstar Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The late Ronnie James Dio performed at the 28th Annual Pollstar Awards on Thursday night at the Novo in Los Angeles thanks to the folks at Eyellusion.

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David Cassidy, music news, noise11.com

David Cassidy Announces His Retirement

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

David Cassidy has decided to end his career at the end of 2017.

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Styx

Styx Drummer Sued By Fan Injured By Thrown Stick

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Bands have been throwing picks, drumsticks and other stage paraphernalia into crowds for years but a freak accident has led to a lawsuit against the drummer from Styx.

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Willie Nelson, Noise11, photo

Willie Nelson Album To Feature Final Recording Of Leon Russell

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The always prolific Willie Nelson is about to release his 72nd studio album and, for the first time in three years, it contains original compositions.

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Nickelback Release New Song ‘Feed The Machine’

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Nickleback is putting the final touches on their ninth studio album, Feed The Machine. Look for the album on Friday, June 9 via BMG.

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Blondie photo by Ros O'Gorman

Blondie To Release ‘Pollinator’ in May

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

There’s a lot of news from the Blondie front today as they announce a new album, single and tour.

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Beyonce in concert in Melbourne by Ros O'Gorman

Beyonce Is Pregnant With Twins

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Superstar Beyonce has stunned fans by revealing she is pregnant with twins.

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Skid Row ZP Theart

Skid Row Name ZP Theart New Lead Singer

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Singer ZP Theart now has a steady job as Skid Row has made him a permanent member of the band.

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The Last Waltz 40

Garth Hudson To Perform At The Last Waltz 40 Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

When the Last Waltz 40 Tour was first announced, it was said that there would be special guests.

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Bobby Freeman

R.I.P. Bobby Freeman 1939-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Bobby Freeman, who had major hits with Do You Wanna Dance and C’mon and Swim, has died at the age of 76.

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HR of Bad Brains

H.R. of Bad Brains Undergoes Brain Surgery

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

H.R., the frontman of the band Bad Brains, has revealed that he will be undergoing brain surgery in February.

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Asia's John Wetton, music news, noise11.com

Tributes For John Wetton

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

There have been an outpouring of tributes to John Wetton, the singer and bassist for such bands as King Crimson, U.K. and Asia who died earlier today at the age of 67.

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Jamiroquai photo by Ros OGorman

Jamiroquai To Release First Album In Seven Years

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The British funksters Jamiroquai will release their first album in seven years, Automaton, on March 31 via Virgin EMI.

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Elton John, Photo: Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Elton John To Compose Music For ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Musical

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Elton John is getting ready to return to the theatrical stage, co-writing a musical version of the book and movie The Devil Wears Prada.

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Steve Miller Band perform at the Deni Blues and Roots Festival. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Steve Miller and Peter Frampton To Tour US Together

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Just hours after we reported the combo of Deep Purple, Alice Cooper and Edgar Winter touring together this summer, there’s another package announcement with Peter Frampton and the Steve Miller Band.

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Deep Purple: Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Photo, Noise11

Deep Purple To Tour US With Alice Cooper and Edgar Winter

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Deep Purple will bring their “The Long Goodbye” tour to North America this August and September with special guests Alice Cooper and the Edgar Winter Band.

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HMV Pitt St Sydney

HMV Canada Goes Into Receivership

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Just as there seemed to be some hope for stabilization in the retail market for physical music, HMV in Canada has gone into receivership.

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Jackson Browne interview on Tuesday 22 March 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Neil Young and Jackson Browne To Present Hall of Fame Inductions

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The first presenters have been announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on April 7 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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Timothy B. Schmit, Eagles - Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Timothy B. Schmit Sets Solo US Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

With there being little to no chance of another Eagles reunion, Timothy B. Schmit has struck out on his own with new music and tours.

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Stevie Wonder image by Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Wonder and Tom Petty To Play New Orleans Jazz Festival 2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Stevie Wonder and Tom Petty are just two of the major named on the New Orleans Jazz Festival for 2017.

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Geoff Nichols

R.I.P. Geoff Nichols of Black Sabbath Band 1948-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Geoff Nichols, the keyboard player for Black Sabbath from 1979 through the reunion tour, died Saturday after suffering from lung cancer. He was 68.

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Barry Gibb, Rod Laver Arena, 2013, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11

Barry Gibb Will Perform At Salute To The Bees Gees Concert

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

2017 is the 40th anniversary of the movie Saturday Night Fever and its soundtrack album, so the Recording Academy has decided to put on a special night saluting the Bee Gees.

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Chickenfoot

Chickenfoot To Release Best Of

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chickenfoot, the band that is made up of Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith, have put together a new compilation that also includes a disc of live material.

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