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Slash Calls Michael Jackson Guitar Riff 'Gay' at Canadian Music Week Keynote

spinner.com Guitar hero Slash has revealed his distaste for the signature hook from one of his old pal Michael Jackson's biggest hits. Speaking with CNN personalities -- and real life couple -- John Roberts and Kyra Phillips … view details ,

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Chromeo Thrilled to Perform With Daryl Hall at Bonnaroo

spinner.com Longtime Hall and Oates fans Chromeo will live out their fantasies at this year's Bonnaroo festival when the indie electro duo will perform with Daryl Hall. Still, it's not the first time the three have hooked up … view details , ,

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In Archive and Exhibit, the Dead Live On

nytimes.com The Grateful Dead performed the last of their more than 2,300 concerts in 1995 and thus belong increasingly to history, not the present. Two related events make that reality clear: a new exhibition about the band … view details

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ABBA's Andersson Ready For Hall Of Fame

billboard.com Rock 'n' roll may not be the term most commonly associated with ABBA's music, but the group's Benny Andersson thinks it's appropriate for the Swedish group, which broke up in 1983, to be inducted into the Rock and … view details

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Peter Yarrow Says Mary Travers Was 'Wowed' by the 'The Prague Sessions'

spinner.com This week, a new Peter, Paul and Mary live album dubbed 'The Prague Sessions' was released, and for those that might know their landmark folk hits such as 'Puff the Magic Dragon,' 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' and Bob … view details

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Kiss Dare U2 and the Rolling Stones to a Stadium Contest

spinner.com Never one to shy away from saying, well, anything, Gene Simmons has called out U2 and the Rolling Stones. Speaking on XFM Radio in the UK, the Tongued One said that he and Kiss would crush Mick Jagger and Bono in … view details ,

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Disabled AC/DC Fan to Sue Concert Organizers After Horrific Fall

spinner.com The quadriplegic AC/DC fan seriously injured at the band's Brisbane show on Feb. 27 is to sue concert organisers after losing the sight in his right eye. Watching proceedings from an elevated platform for disabled … view details ,

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Elvis' clash with media on view at US museum

news.yahoo.com A spark that helped ignite Elvis Presley's fame more than 50 years ago was lit by U.S. newspaper editors and critics who hated him. They detested his voice and thought his moves were unfit for family publications … view details

Gene Simmons Makes Good On Label Threat

billboard.biz Sixteen months after announcing the reformation of Simmons Records in partnership with Universal Music Canada, Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has finally inked a deal, signing Toronto rock band The Envy. The signing … view details , ,

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Pink Floyd Wins Court Battle With EMI Label

billboard.com Rock band Pink Floyd on Thursday won a court battle with EMI in a ruling that prevents the record company from selling single downloads on the Internet from the group's concept albums. The outcome of the other … view details , ,

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Paul McCartney Turns Up at Son's Club Gig

spinner.com Rock icon Paul McCartney came out to support his son Monday night when James McCartney performed for a crowd of approximately 60 at the Audio Bar in Brighton, England. According to the Sun, Macca danced in the corner … view details , ,

Simon & Garfunkel begin Canada trek next month

news.yahoo.com Canada, get ready: a few "Old Friends" are heading your way. Simon & Garfunkel have announced a string of arena dates that will take them to the northern parts of North America, kicking off in Vancouver … view details ,