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Greg Kihn Passes Away at 75

By Michele Amabile | August 15, 2024

Greg Kihn has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to his website. Kihn was best known for his hits, “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)” and…

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David Bryan of Bon Jovi Set for Stone Pony Celebration; Talks MTV VMA Nomination, JBJS Nashville, Documentary and More with 1071 The Boss (Audio)

By Michele Amabile | August 15, 2024

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Bryan of Bon Jovi will be on hand to continue The Stone Pony’s 50 Year Celebration with a special show on August 17 featuring a few of his…

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New Jersey Olympian Celebrates Medal with Donuts in Toms River

By Michele Amabile | August 14, 2024

Olympian Sebastian Rivera is home, and showing off his 2024 Bronze medal while enjoying donuts at a local establishment. Rivera, 25, stopped into Ob-Co’s donuts, 547 Fischer Boulevard, Toms River for some tasty treats, while…

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New Series Starring Vince Vaughn Celebrates Music of Tom Petty

By Michele Amabile | August 13, 2024

A new comedic television series shining a spotlight on the songs of Tom Petty, Bad Monkey, starring actor Vince Vaughn, will premiere on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, August 14. The Bad Monkey soundtrack features Tom Petty’s songs recorded…

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New Roller Coaster Delayed at Six Flags

By Michele Amabile | August 13, 2024

Six Flags Coaster Fanatics now have to wait another season to ride the THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity. The grand opening of the new ride, based on the DC superhero, has been delayed until 2025, the…

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Bruce Springsteen Makes Surprise Appearance at Zach Bryan Concert

By Michele Amabile | August 8, 2024

Bruce Springsteen was back in action Wednesday night (Aug. 7) in Philadelphia, jumping on stage with country star Zach Bryan at Lincoln Financial Field. The pair teamed up for Springsteen’s “Atlantic City” and the new…

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Ba-Dee-Ya–Earth Wind & Fire Rescheduled to September

By Michele Amabile | August 8, 2024

The abysmal weather in New Jersey this week forced the PNC Bank Arts Center to pull the plug and postpone Saturday night’s Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago show this weekend. Today (Aug. 8), the…

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Bon Jovi, U2, Green Day Nominated for MTV VMA Awards

By Michele Amabile | August 6, 2024

The MTV Video Music Award nominees were announced today (Aug. 6), and Bon Jovi is up for Best Rock Video for “Legendary.” Also nominated in that category: Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove”,” Green Day – “Dilemma,” Kings…

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Kevin Cronin Praises Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler on Instagram

By Michele Amabile | August 6, 2024

REO Speedwagon front man Kevin Cronin sang Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler’s praises on Instagram, saying he learned a lot from the Demon of Screamin’ when REO toured with them in 1976. “On the first night of…

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Women’s Rock Camp to Feature Rock Legends as Counselors

By Michele Amabile | August 5, 2024

Camp isn’t just for kids. Aspiring rockers can attend with the world’s coolest camp counselors in rock and roll this December in Los Angeles at the third annual Women’s Rock Camp. And who will be…

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