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4/22/26-Dave Mason Passes

Hear Dave Mason say hello on Interviews Page! Trusted Source: Rolling Stone at rollingstone.com Written by: Stephen Thomas Erlwine Dave Mason Dave Mason, the guitarist who wrote the classic rock standard “Feelin’ Alright?” while he was a member of Traffic and later found solo success with the propulsive “Only You Know and I Know” and the soft-rock staple “We Just Disagree,” died on Sunday. He was 79. A cause of […]

todayApril 22, 2026

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4/21/26-Alan Osmond Passes

Hear Alan Osmond say Hello on our Interviews Page. Osmonds Trusted Source: music-news.com Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the family band The Osmonds, has died at the age of 76. Alan, the eldest of the performing Osmond brothers, passed away on Monday after a four-decade battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). In a statement to local Salt Lake City outlet KSL-TV, the family said that his wife, Suzanne, and their […]

todayApril 21, 2026

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Podcast Ad Free Thru 4/26: Bonnie Bramlett Co-Host!

Bonnie Bramlett Co-Host! She'll tell you stories of being an Ikette for Ike & Tina; working with John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Delaney & Bonnie & more! Hear the 2 Top 40 songs she inspired! Plus, a beautiful 3-fer & plenty of rarities!

todayApril 20, 2026

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4/19/26-Spandau Ballet Reunion?

Spandau Ballet Hear Tony Hadley Say Hello on our Interviews Page! Trusted Source: music-news.com Spandau Ballet are gearing up for a comeback. After years of feuding, court battles and public bust-ups, The Mail on Sunday reports that all members of the original line-up are in talks with agents and a deal is reportedly close. The reunion will feature the full line-up: guitarist Gary Kemp, bassist Martin Kemp, saxophonist Steve Norman, […]

todayApril 19, 2026

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4/17/26-Barbra Streisand Manhattan sign!

Barbra Streisand Trusted Source: music-news.com Barbra Streisand has expressed her delight over seeing a traffic sign with one of her iconic taglines installed in New York City. Earlier this year, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal announced that a sign with the words "Hello, gorgeous!" would be mounted near the Brooklyn Bridge. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Streisand gushed over the sign, which is a reference to the first line she […]

todayApril 17, 2026

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4/14/26-Billy Idol: Hall of Fame

Billy Idol Trusted Source: music-news.com Billy Idol has expressed his delight at being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On Monday, officials at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced that the English rock star was among those to be selected for the class of 2026 under the performer category. Idol, real name William Broad, will be joined by Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New […]

todayApril 14, 2026

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4/12/26-ABBA Voyage News

ABBA Trusted Source: music-news.com ABBA have hailed the "incredible milestone" of receiving four million visitors to their Voyage show. The unique concert sees CGI versions of the four members of the Waterloo band - Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson - performing at the purpose-built ABBA Arena in east London and has now been seen by four million visitors since launching in 2022. The legendary Swedish group […]

todayApril 12, 2026

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4/9/26-Ringo Starr & Broccoli

Ringo Starr Trusted Source: music-news.com Sir Ringo Starr has boasted that he's “still the best dancer in rock and roll”  at the age of 85. The former Beatle shows no sign of slowing down, with the new country album Long Long Road out on April 24, and a tour with his All-Starr Band. Rolling Stone asked Ringo if he considers himself "the best dancer in rock and roll", to which […]

todayApril 9, 2026

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4/8/26-Ray Stevens Health Woes

Ray Stevens Hear Ray Stevens say hello on our Interviews Page! Trusted Source: Associated Press News at apnews.com NASHVILLE (AP) — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens broke his neck and is recovering at home after being briefly hospitalized, according to a statement published Tuesday. The 87-year-old country star, who is known for his topical satire, fell late last month, according to the statement released on his X account. He will need […]

todayApril 8, 2026

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3/26/26-Dash Crofts/Seals & Crofts dies

Seals & Crofts Trusted Source: ultimateclassicrock.com Dash Crofts, the surviving half of Seals and Crofts, has reportedly died. His passing was confirmed by Louie Shelton, who produced the '70s hitmakers. "Sad to hear our dear brother and partner in music has passed away today," Shelton said in a social media post. "Sending love and prayers to all his family and many fans." Shelton arrived as producer for the third Seals […]

todayMarch 26, 2026

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3/25/26-Songwriter Chip Taylor Passes

Hear Chip Taylor say hello on our Interviews Page! Trusted Source: music-news.com Acclaimed songwriter Chip Taylor has passed away at the age of 89, just two days after celebrating his birthday. The music star — whose work includes the era-defining hit Wild Thing, made famous by The Troggs — died on Monday. The news was shared by his longtime friend Billy Vera, who posted a tribute on Instagram alongside a […]

todayMarch 25, 2026

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3/23/26-Barry Manilow New LP

Barry Manilow Trusted Source: music-news.com Barry Manilow has announced details of his brand-new album, What a Time, arriving June 5 and marking his first major release of original music in nearly a decade and a half. The project, which he co-produced with longtime collaborator Michael Lloyd, is the long-awaited follow-up to 2011’s 15 Minutes. Rather than revisiting old hits, Manilow is using the LP to showcase fresh material and new […]

todayMarch 23, 2026

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3/19/26-All Tina Turner rights sold

Tina Turner Trusted Source: music-news.com Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights, along with a majority share of her music catalogue, have been sold to Pophouse Entertainment, after striking a new deal with BMG. The Swedish entertainment company — co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and known for its digital avatar productions — announced the acquisition on Thursday (19.03.26). Tina, the Queen of Rock and Roll, died in 2023 at the […]

todayMarch 19, 2026

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3/17/26-Lulu: Bowie, Beatles, Bee Gees more!

Hear Lulu say hello on our Interviews Page! Trusted Source: music-news.com In a career-spanning conversation on The Louis Theroux Podcast, the legendary Lulu has pulled back the curtain on her extraordinary life among music’s greatest icons. From late-night trysts with David Bowie to the "sterile" state of British music before the Fab Four, the "Shout" singer offered a candid look at the golden age of rock and roll. The Night […]

todayMarch 17, 2026

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3/16/26-Dolly Parton Health Update

Dolly Parton Trusted Source: music-news.com Dolly Parton has shared an update on her health. The singing star has spoken out after postponing last year's Las Vegas residency due to health challenges, hard on the heels of coping with the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in May 2025. Parton made an appearance on Friday night at the kickoff of her theme park Dollywood's 2026 season in Tennessee. She opened up […]

todayMarch 16, 2026

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3/8/26-Rick Astley News!

Rick Astley Trusted Source: music-news.com Ahead of his highly anticipated UK tour beginning next month, pop icon Rick Astley sat down with Magic Radio’s Nicki Chapman for the latest instalment of her Pop Idols series. In a remarkably candid conversation, the "Never Gonna Give You Up" singer reflected on his meteoric rise to fame, the crushing anxiety that led him to quit the business in the early 90s, and the […]

todayMarch 8, 2026

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3/5/26-Beach Boy Bruce Johnston Quits Touring

Hear Bruce, Brian and Mike say hello on our Interviews Page! Beach Boys Trusted Source: music-news.com Beach Boys star Bruce Johnston is leaving the touring band after over six decades. The 83-year-old musician joined the iconic group in 1965 after Brian Wilson stepped away to focus on his studio work, and he performed around 6,000 gigs over the next 61 years. Now, he has told Rolling Stone magazine in a […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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3/3/26-Guess Who Reunite?

Guess Who Trusted Source: AP at APNEWS.com by Mark Kennedy NEW YORK (AP) — Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song “American Woman” — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades. Original guitarist Randy Bachman and singer-keyboardist Burton Cummings, who have already announced a tour of their native Canada this summer, are adding more […]

todayMarch 3, 2026

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2/25/26-Sir Monti Rock III/Disco Tex Passed

Sir Monty Rock III/Disco Tex Hear Disco Tex say hello on our Interviews page! Joseph Montanez Jr. was born in Bronx, New York in 1939 into a Puerto Rican Family. He became the flamboyant performer Sir Monti Rock III in the 1960s and gained fame with multiple appearances on The Merv Griffin Show and Johnny Carson. Disco Tex & the Sex-O-Lettes was created as a collaboration with Four Seasons producer […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026

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2/21/26-Barry Manilow’s Cancer Battle

Barry Manilow Trusted Source: music-news.com Barry Manilow has postponed the start of his upcoming arena tour after a “very depressing visit” with his surgeon. The 82-year-old entertainer - who is battling lung cancer- had surgery in December to remove part of his lung and his doctor doesn’t believe he is ready to return to the stage just yet. Explaining that he has been advised to push his February shows back […]

todayFebruary 21, 2026

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