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Duran Duran’s John Taylor says Andy Taylor’s Hall of Fame appearance was always “touch and go”

Friday, January 27 by Lakes Media Music News

When Duran Duran was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, their original guitarist, Andy Taylor, wasn’t able to attend, revealing he was battling prostate cancer. But it sounds like his attendance was always a bit up in the air. “To be honest, I... Read More.

Dion sells catalog to Reservoir Media

Thursday, January 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Yet another artist has sold their catalog. Billboard reports Dion aka Dion Francis DiMucci has sold the rights to his publishing catalog and future works to Reservoir Media. Dion is best known for such '60s hits as “Runaround Sue” and “The Wanderer,” along with “Ruby Baby" and... Read More.

Rod Stewart calls into news show to offer to pay for strangers’ health scans

Thursday, January 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Rod Stewart is so fed up with the British health system that he’s opening up his own wallet to help people in need. The rocker made a surprise call into Sky News Thursday following a report about people stuck on National Health Service waiting... Read More.

Artist lineup announced for ‘A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys’

Thursday, January 26 by Lakes Media Music News

The Beach Boys are the latest artists getting a special salute by the Recording Academy, and now we know who's on board to celebrate them. A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys is set to happen February 8 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with a lineup of performers... Read More.

Bernie Taupin releasing memoir, ‘Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton & Me,’ next fall

Thursday, January 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Elton John’s songwriting partner Bernie Taupin is ready to tell his story. The songwriter just announced he’s releasing his memoir, Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton & Me, on September 12. “I loved writing, I loved chronicling life and every moment I was cogent, sober, or blitzed," Bernie shared. "I was forever feeding... Read More.

Rick Wakeman returning to the U.S. for new tour in March

Thursday, January 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Rick Wakeman has booked some U.S. shows for this spring. The Yes keyboardist just announced dates for his latest tour, An Evening with Rick Wakeman: His Music and Stories. The trek promises that Wakeman will be performing songs spanning his more than 50-year career, including tracks from Yes and his... Read More.

David Crosby’s ‘Live at the Capitol Theatre’ album sells out

Thursday, January 26 by Lakes Media Music News

The death of David Crosby last week has sparked renewed interest in his work, including his first-ever live album, David Crosby & The Lighthouse Band Live at the Capitol Theatre, which was released in December. The vinyl release has now sold out, with BMG announcing that it is working... Read More.

Cher pens op-ed for ‘Newsweek’ calling for help protecting Armenians against “murderous regimes”

Thursday, January 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Cher is a proud Armenian-American and is using her "political capital," as she puts it, to call for the U.S. government to come to the aid of Armenians who are currently under attack in Western Asia. Cher has written an op-ed for Newsweek in partnership with... Read More.

The Doors documentary ‘When You’re Strange’ to get network premiere on AXS TV

Thursday, January 26 by Lakes Media Music News

An award-winning documentary about the legendary rock band The Doors is set to get its network television premiere next week. When You’re Strange, narrated by actor Johnny Depp, will debut on AXS TV February 1 at 9 p.m. ET. The film, originally released in 2009, delves into the history... Read More.

Asia’s John Wetton subject of upcoming book

Wednesday, January 25 by Lakes Media Music News

A new book about Asia co-founder, singer and bassist John Wetton is in the works. John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life is being put together by his family and management, with input from over 70 people who were close to or worked with him. The book will follow Wetton, who died in 2017,... Read More.

Neil Diamond gets birthday serenade from cast of ‘A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical’

Wednesday, January 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Neil Diamond turned 82 on Tuesday and got quite the birthday surprise, courtesy of the cast of the Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical. Tony Award nominee Will Swenson called the iconic singer via FaceTime, then led the cast and audience in a rousing rendition of “Happy... Read More.

The Yardbirds founding member Anthony “Top” Topham dies

Wednesday, January 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Guitarist Anthony “Top” Topham, a founding member of The Yardbirds, passed away Monday after a battle with dementia. He was 75. Topham, who adopted the name Sanderson Rasjid after joining the Subud spiritual movement, was the first guitarist for The Yardbirds, which he formed with his childhood friend Chris Dreja, singer Keith... Read More.

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