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Rob Grill of The Grass Roots Dead at 67

Very sad news this morning, as [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Rob Grill[/lastfm], the lead singer of [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Grass Roots[/lastfm], died yesterday at the age of 67 after suffering a nasty fall a couple of weeks ago. Grill […]

2011/07/12

Paul McCartney with Sean Lennon (L) and Yoko Ono (R) (photo: MARIA R. BASTONE/AFP/Getty Images)

Rock Hall Expands Beatles Exhibit Thanks To Major New Contributions

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame made a bold statement Thursday with their announcement of a [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Beatles[/lastfm] exhibit that they promise to be the biggest and best in the world.

2011/07/08

U2 ‘Claw’ Stage From 360 Tour To Become Permanent Venue

U2 may be concluding their 360 Tour at the end of July in Canada, but the one-of-a-kind stage structure known as “The Claw” will remain fixtures of live concerts as a permanent venue.

2011/06/28

A Brian Wilson Biopic Is In The Works

With the life this man has had, peaks and valleys alike, you knew a movie would eventually be made… Producers of “ER” and “The West Wing” have teamed to buy the exclusive “life rights” to […]

2011/06/27

Michael Jackson’s Thriller Jacket Sells Big At Auction

As we remembered the 2nd anniversary of the passing of [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Michael Jackon[/lastfm] over the weekend, the jacket Michael wore in his Thriller video sold big at Julien’s auction house! And when we say big, we […]

2011/06/27

The Great Clarence Clemons Dead At 69

Earlier this week we thought this wouldn’t happen, but the great Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band has died from complications to a stroke at the age of 69. Clarence was one of the key influences in Bruce Springsteen’s life and music and will be greatly missed.

2011/06/19

Songwriters Hall Of Fame 42nd Annual Induction And Awards - Show

Photos: Billy Joel Performs at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony in New York

[lastfm link_type=""]Billy Joel[/lastfm] performed along with country legend [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Garth Brooks[/lastfm] at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York City.

2011/06/17

Bruce Springsteen On Clarence Clemons: Condition ‘Encouraging’

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Bruce Springsteen[/lastfm] released a statement on longtime E-Street Band saxophone player Clarence Clemons. While he remains hospitalized, Clemons’ condition has sparked optimism in Springsteen’s voice.

2011/06/14

Stevie Wonder Honored at the Apollo

Stevie Wonder was inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame last night in a star-studded event. Stars from the world of hip-hop, jazz, pop and gospel music attended. The event was hosted by the comedian [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Sinbad[/lastfm] and raised […]

2011/06/14

Update: Clarence Clemons Making “Miracle” Recovery!

(Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) What great news to share this morning, we are told that Clarence Clemons is making a “miracle” recovery from a massive stroke! His condition was pretty bad this time yesterday, so […]

2011/06/14