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English rock star Terry Reid has passed away. He was 75.

For decades Ian Anderson has driven his Jethro Tull lyrics to talk of religion and spiritualty, the human condition and philosophy, and that theme has continued on the three recent Jethro Tull album ‘The Zealot Gene’ (2022), ‘RökFlöte’ (2023) and ‘Curious Ruminant’ (2025).

At 88 years old, Buddy Guy refuses to let age or expectation dictate the tempo of his career and that is the case for his 89th year as well. Buddy’s forthcoming album Ain’t Done With the Blues is set for release 30 July 2025, Buddy’s 89th birthday.

Led Zeppelin will mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic double album ‘Physical Graffiti’ with a four track EP released on CD and vinyl for the first time.

Ray Charles’ 1974 album ‘Come Live With Me’ is about to be reissued. The new release has been restored and remastered under supervision from the Ray Charles Foundation.

'How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961- 1964’ will open at New York University in 25 August.

Tom Jones has cancelled a gig in Germany hours before he was due to take the stage.