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Sammy Hagar Releases Belated Homage to Eddie Van Halen ‘Encore, Thank You, Goodnight’

Sammy Hagar, with a little help from his friend Joe Satriani, has released what he says is a “long overdue thank you to Eddie Van Halen’.

Tagged as: 70s, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, rock, Sammy Hagar, USA, Van Halen

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Rose Tattoo at Red Hot Summer Bendigo photo by Winston Robinson

Rose Tattoo Are A Strong Reminder Of How Powerful Aussie Rock Used To Be

by Paul Cashmere

Take out the recent cover of Stevie Wright’s ‘Hard Road’ and the Rose Tattoo setlist was a step back in time to when Aussie rock was in your face.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, hard rock, Heavy Rock, music festival, Red Hot Summer, rock, Rose Tattoo

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George Thorogood and The Destroyers at Red Hot Summer Bendigo photo by Winston Robinson

George Thorogood and The Destroyers Turn Red Hot Summer Into Party Mode In Bendigo

by Paul Cashmere

We all talk about George Thorogood but you rarely hear the names of The Destroyers mentioned. So lets mention them. Drummer Jeff Simon has been with George since the band’s inception in 1973. Bass player Billy Blough has been in The Destroyers since 1976.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, blues, George Thorogood, music festival, rock, The Destroyers, USA

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KISS Co-Founder Peter Criss To Release First Solo Album in 18 Years

by Music-News.com

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has announced his first solo album in 18 years.

Tagged as: 70s, Kiss, Peter Criss, rock, USA

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The Faces Have Recorded 11 New Tracks

by Paul Cashmere

The legendary The Faces have recorded 11 tracks for a new album, their drummer Kenney Jones has confirmed.

Tagged as: 70s, Kenney Jones, rock, Rod Stewart Ronnie Wood, The Faces, UK

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Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook Expand Tour Into November

by Paul Cashmere

Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook have added a stack of new dates which now sees the tour going through to November.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Daryl Hall, Glenn Tilbrook, Hall & Oates, rock, Squeeze, USA, USK

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What To Expect From ZZ Top in Australia

by Paul Cashmere

ZZ Top will return to Australia this weekend for their first Aussie shows in 12 years.

Tagged as: 70s, blues, George Thorogood, live concerts, live music, Live Nation, Red Hot Summer, rock, ZZ Top

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Legendary Record Producer Roy Thomas Baker Has Died At Age 78

by Paul Cashmere

Roy Thomas Baker, the legendary record producer behind Queen, The Cars, Motley Crue, Devo, Ozzy Osbourne and Cheap Trick, has died at the age of 78.

Tagged as: 70s, Devo, music industry, Ozzy Osbourne, producer, Queen, Roy Thomas Baker, The Cars, UK

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The Original Alice Cooper Band To Release First Album Since 1973

by Paul Cashmere

The original Alice Cooper band have regrouped and recorded their first album since 1973’s ‘Muscle of Love’.

Tagged as: 70s, Alice Cooper, Alice Cooper Band, Dennis Dunaway, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Neal Smith, rock, The Revenge of Alice Cooper, USA

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George Thorogood and The Destroyers photo by Ros O'Gorman

George Thorogood Plays First Aussie Show Ahead of Red Hot Summer This Weekend

by Paul Cashmere

The first of the final Australian shows for George Thorogood & The Destroyers have kicked off and this weekend the first of the final shows for ZZ Top in Australia will also begin with Red Hot Summer in Bendigo on Saturday and Mornington on Sunday.

Tagged as: 70s, blues, George Thorogood, music festival, Red Hot Summer, USA, ZZ Top

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John Lennon’s Last Autograph Up For Auction

by Music-News.com

On December 7, 1980 Willie Nile and John Lennon were recording at The Record Plant studio in New York City when engineer Thom Panunzio called saying, “John broke a string on his guitar. Do you have any extra strings?”

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, John Lennon, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Neil Young Coastal Is Rare Glimpse Into The Reality Of Neil Young

by Paul Cashmere

Daryl Hannah’s Neil Young ‘Coastal’ movie is beautiful and rare behind the scenes insight into Neil’s first live shows after four years in 2023 in California.

Tagged as: 70s, Canada, Coastal, Daryl Hannah, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, rock, USA

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Roger McLachlan photo by Jason Rosewarne

Little River Band Co-Founder Roger McLachlan Dies At Age 71

by Paul Cashmere

Roger McLachlan, the New Zealand born bass player and co-founder of Little River Band, has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 71.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, John Farnham, Little River Band, rock, Roger McLachlan, Stars

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Steve Lukather Toto Melbourne 16 April 2025 photo by Winston Robinson

Toto Returns To Melbourne #Review

by Paul Cashmere

Toto’s 2025 setlist focuses on the heritage of the band. The setlist was interesting. Compared to how it was curated for Australia in 2019 this time Toto kept to the albums of the 1900s. Mind you, there were no complaints from the audience for doing that. The biggest hits came from those early years.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Greg Phillinganes, Joseph Williams, rock, Steve Lukather, Toto, USA

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Christopher Cross Melbourne 16 April 2025 photo by Winston Robinson

Christopher Cross Performs In Melbourne #Review

by Paul Cashmere

That first Christopher Cross album was so huge that it became all about the songs, not the musician. Until you see Christopher Cross live you forget what a great guitarist he is.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Christopher Cross, contemporary, rock, USA, yacht rock

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Les Binks of Judas Priest Dies Aged 73

by Music-News.com

Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died aged 73.

Tagged as: 70s, Judas Priest, Les Banks, metal, UK

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Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson. photo by Ros O'Gorman

Jethro Tull Veers Towards Thick As A Brick in ‘Over Jerusalem

by Paul Cashmere

Jethro Tull’s new album ‘Curious Ruminant’ as a curious diversion in the track ‘Over Jerusalem’. 3 minutes 17 seconds into the new song, it becomes ‘Thick As A Brick’.

Tagged as: 70s, Curious Ruminant, Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull, Over Jerusalem, rock, UK

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Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Nicks Reveals Solo Tour Details

by Music-News.com

Stevie Nicks has shared her excitement over the fact she is about to hit the road on a new tour.

Tagged as: 70s, Fleetwood Mac, rock, Stevie Nicks, USA

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Neil Young Performs For Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rally In California

by Paul Cashmere

Neil Young performed two songs at Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Fighting Oligarchy’ rally in California on Saturday 12 April. He even had some special guests.

Tagged as: 70s, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, Fighting Oligarchy, Neil Young, rock, USA

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The Killers and Bruce Springsteen Encore at the Garden

Bruce Springsteen and The Killers ‘Encore At The Garden’ Was A Record Store Favourite

by Paul Cashmere

Record Store Day 2025 has come and gone with a few Bruce Springsteen fans scoring the rarity Bruce Springsteen and The Killers ‘Encore At The Garden’.

Tagged as: 70s, Bruce Springsteen, Record Store Day, rock, The Killers, USA

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Angus Young AC/DC performing at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne on Sunday 6 December 2015. They are in Australia on the final leg of their Rock Or Bust World Tour. photo by Ros O'Gorman

AC/DC Resume Live Shows With the Power Up Tour for 2025

by Paul Cashmere

AC/DC have played their first show for 2025 in Minneapolis. There are no surprises, no songs were added or dropped. The first show of 2025 mirrored the last show of 2024.

Tagged as: 70s, AC/DC, Australia, Minneapolis, Power Up, rock, setlist

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John Lennon Estate Share Video of ‘Well Well Well’

by Paul Cashmere

The estate of John Lennon has premiered a music video of Lennon live performing ‘Well Well Well’ from the One To One concerts.

Tagged as: 70s, John Lennon, One To One, rock, UK, Well Well Well

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Russell Morris Farewells Fans With ‘End of the Beginning’

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris ‘The Forever Tour’ now comes with a farewell song. ‘End of the Beginning’ is a brand new song from Russell, reflecting on an incredible 50+ year career. “It’s the end, but it’s the end of the beginning” the song goes.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, End of the Beginning, rock, Russell Morris, The Farewell Tour

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Dead Kennedys Announce Australia and New Zealand Dates for 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Dead Kennedys will return to Australia and New Zealand in September for the first shows since 2018.

Tagged as: 70s, Dead Kennedys, punk, USA

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The Sex Pistols Glen Matlock photo by Andrew Sladins

The Sex Pistols Dedicate Sydney Concert To Clem Burke

by Music-News.com

The Sex Pistols dedicated their latest concert to Blondie drummer Clem Burke.

Tagged as: 70s, Australian Tour, Blondie, Clem Burke, Frank Carter, Glen Matlock, Live Nation, Never Mind The Bollocks, Paul Cook, punk, Sex Pistols, Steve Jones, UK

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Aerosmith ‘Toys In The Addict’ Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Aerosmith’s third album ‘Toys In The Addict’ was released 50 years ago on 8 April 1975.

Tagged as: 70s, Aerosmith, rock, Toys In The Addict, USA

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Gilbert O’Sullivan Talks Songwriting Today Swift and Gaga Style Verses Songwriting Then

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting today is a lot different to the formula of 50 years ago. The songs of Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have a completely different structure to that of The Beatles. Gilbert O’Sullivan understands why.

Tagged as: 70s, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Lady Gaga, pop, Taylor Swift, UK

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Ariel ‘The Live Adventures of…’ Is Gil Matthews Latest Aztec Records Release

by Paul Cashmere

Gil Matthews’ Aztec Records label’s latest release features historic live recordings of the band Ariel.

Tagged as: 70s, alternative, Ariel, Australia, Harvey James, indie, Mike Rudd, rock, Sherbet, Spectrum, The Live Adventures of

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Australian Music Legend Brian Cadd Suffers Massive Stroke

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australia’s greatest singer songwriters and performers Brian Cadd have suffered a massive stroke at his Gold Coast home.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Axiom, Brian Cadd, pop, rock, The Group

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Blondie Drummer Clem Burke has Died at Age 70

by Paul Cashmere

Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie and played on every Blondie album, has died from cancer. Clem had kept his cancer battle private.

Tagged as: 70s, Blondie, Clem Burke, new wave, punk, rock, USA

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