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Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ Certified Double Diamond

By Michele Amabile | September 19, 2024

Green Day is celebrating a big milestone this week, as their 1994 album, Dookie, has been certified double Diamond by the RIAA. The punk trio’s album surpassed 10 million units, the 13th album of all…

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Rolling Stones Announce Anniversary Release of ‘Hackney Diamonds’

By Michele Amabile | September 18, 2024

It’s never too early to think about holiday shopping, and The Rolling Stones have something special for fans in December. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will commemorate the 1st anniversary of the 2023 number…

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Heard It From a Friend: REO Speedwagon to Quit Touring

By Michele Amabile | September 17, 2024

Add Reo Speedwagon to the growing lists of bands quitting the road. The band announced that they will stop touring in 2025, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the band. The issue, they said, stems from bassist and vocalist…

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Perry Farrell Issues Apology Following Cancellation of Janes Addiction Tour

By Michele Amabile | September 16, 2024

In the wake of Jane’s Addiction cancelling the remainder of their reunion tour after an on-stage altercation between singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro derailed a Boston show, Perry is issuing an apology to…

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Jon Bon Jovi Surprises Pitbull Fans with Surprise Appearance

By Michele Amabile | September 13, 2024

As if rescuing a woman from jumping off a bridge then serving drinks and performing in Nashville wasn’t enough (whew!), Jon Bon Jovi jetted off to Jones Beach Thursday night for a surprise appearance with…

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Robert “Kool” Bell Talks Sea. Hear. Now, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Legacy of Kool and The Gang on 1071 The Boss

By Michele Amabile | September 13, 2024

The Sea. Hear. Now. Festival kicks off tomorrow in Asbury Park , and it will be a “Celebration” on the sand when Kool and the Gang hits the stage on the Surf Stage at 4…

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Jon Bon Jovi Saves Woman in Nashville

By Michele Amabile | September 12, 2024

Jon Bon Jovi has had a Superman tattoo forever, but this week he proved to be a real superhero as he saved a woman in crisis poised to jump off of a pedestrian bridge in…

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Alex Van Halen Book Tour Announced; Includes New Jersey Stop

By Michele Amabile | September 12, 2024

Alex Van Halen is coming to New Jersey next month for a book signing promoting his book, Brothers. The Van Halen founder will be appearing Oct. 22 at Books & Greetings in Northvale, New Jersey. He will also…

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Jon Bon Jovi and David Bryan Guest Bartenders at JBJ’s Nashville

By Michele Amabile | September 11, 2024

Who ordered the Hampton Water? Nashville fans got a big surprise at JBJ’s Nashville with two bartenders filling in on Tuesday Night (Sept. 10)-Bon Jovi Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Jon Bon Jovi and…

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Greetings from Sweden: Alexandra Jardvall Checks in With 1071 The Boss to Talk About Upcoming Springsteen Celebration, Sea Hear Now, and the Gift She Gave Steve Van Zandt

By Michele Amabile | September 10, 2024

Swedish singer/songwriter Alexandra Jardvall is set to perform her own “Greetings” tribute to Bruce Springsteen with “Greetings from Sweden: A Bruce Springsteen Celebration” with her own Swe Street Band September 21 at Louis De Geer-Norrköping…

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