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New Jersey Native Rich Scanella Talks Cruising with Tonic, Jon Bon Jovi, Jamming with Bruce Springsteen and Forthcoming tour opening for Creed

By Michele Amabile | April 9, 2024

Ewing, New Jersey native Rich Scanella is living the rock and roll dream, having sat behind the drum kit for Jersey legends Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and Steve Van Zandt. Scanella is now the…

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Queen Guitarist and Astrophysicist Brian May Offers Eclipse Advice

By Michele Amabile | April 8, 2024

Queen founder and guitarist Brian May took to Instagram to offer his expertise to fans hoping to experience today’s solar eclipse (April 8). Since May has a Ph.D from Imperial College London, and as an…

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Frances Bean Cobain Honors Kurt Cobain on Anniversary of his Death

By Michele Amabile | April 5, 2024

30 years ago today the music world mourned the loss of Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain, who took his own life on April 5, 1994. Today, his daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, has shared a statement marking…

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Jon Bon Jovi, Peter Frampton, Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow Fight Artificial Intelligence

By Michele Amabile | April 4, 2024

Jon Bon Jovi has joined over 200 artists that have leant their real voices to the fight against Artificial Intelligence and the threat it poses to creative artists. Bon Jovi, Peter Frampton,  Elvis Costello, the…

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KISS Sells Catalog, Brand Name and Likeness

By Michele Amabile | April 4, 2024

KISS  have sold their catalog for over $300 million with with Pophouse, the Swedish company behind ABBA’s London hologram show, Voyage, according to the Associated Press. In addition to the music catalog, including master recordings and publishing…

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Middletown to Honor Steve and Billy Van Zandt with ‘Van Zandt Way’ Signage

By Michele Amabile | April 3, 2024

Steve Van Zandt and his brother, Billy, will be honored in their hometown of Middletown, NJ, with a street sign commemorating their childhood home on Wilson Avenue., on April 26. The Van Zandts’ home was…

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The Solar Eclipse is April 8: Here is Where you Can Watch (safely) at Home or at Eclipse Parties

By Michele Amabile | April 3, 2024

On April 8, sky-gazers in North America will be treated to a total solar eclipse that will be at least partially visible in every state except Alaska, and “maximum totality” — when the moon passes…

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Heart Announces Madison Square Garden Dates; Appearances on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ and ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

By Michele Amabile | April 2, 2024

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Heart are extending their return to the road after a five-year hiatus with 30 additional dates across North America this fall, including a stop at Madison Square Garden on…

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Bruce Springsteen Guests on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

By Michele Amabile | April 1, 2024

Bruce Springsteen showed off his comedic chops Sunday night (March 31) on a brand new episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” with star, Larry David. Last night was Springsteen’s second appearance on the show since Feb.…

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Billy Joel Celebrates Show 100 at Madison Square Garden with Jerry Seinfeld and Sting

By Michele Amabile | March 29, 2024

Billy Joel celebrated his 100th show at Madison Square Garden last night (March 28) with two very special guests in the house: comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Sting. Fan-shot footage of the evening shows fellow Long…

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