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John Lennon killer Mark David Chapman denied parole for 12th time

Tuesday, September 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Mark David Chapman, the man who shot music legend John Lennon to death in December 1980, has been denied parole for the 12th time, according to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Chapman, 67, was turned down by the Board of... Read More.

Olivia Newton-John fans outraged Emmys left her out of “In Memoriam” tribute

Tuesday, September 13 by Lakes Media Music News

The 2022 Emmy Awards were Monday night, and some fans of Olivia Newton-John are outraged over the "In Memoriam" segment that honored those who passed away since last year. While the Emmys honored legends such as Betty White and Bob Saget, people noticed that Olivia was missing from this year's... Read More.

Weird Al biopic director predicts Madonna will like her portrayal in the film: “She has a sense of humor”

Tuesday, September 13 by Lakes Media Music News

In the new biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood portrays Madonna circa 1985 -- and the film's director predicts the Queen of Pop will enjoy it, because she knows how to laugh at herself. "I hope... Read More.

Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’ album marks 50th anniversary today

Tuesday, September 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Yes' classic fifth studio album, Close to the Edge, was released 50 years ago today, Tuesday. A follow-up to the English prog-rock band's popular 1971 album Fragile, Close to the Edge is Yes' highest-charting entry on the Billboard 200, peaking... Read More.

Track list, cover revealed for upcoming John Entwistle compilation, ‘Rarities Oxhumed’

Monday, September 12 by Lakes Media Music News

The track list and cover art have been unveiled for the upcoming John Entwistle compilation Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One, which will be released on CD on October 21. The 13-track collection features previously unheard studio tracks, demos, remastered live... Read More.

Aretha Franklin was tracked by the FBI due to her civil rights activism

Monday, September 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Newly unsealed documents reveal that the FBI tracked Aretha Franklin because she was involved in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. A 270-page document shows the FBI paid special attention to the Queen of Soul's many performances for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern... Read More.

Vanilla Fudge’s remastered Led Zeppelin covers album due out later this month

Monday, September 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Vanilla Fudge has announced official details about the release of Vanilla Zeppelin, a newly remastered version of the group's 2007 Led Zeppelin covers album, Out Through the In Door. Vanilla Zeppelin will be released September 30 as a digital download and via streaming services and is... Read More.

Morris Day remembers Prince for his humor: “A really fun and funny dude to be around”

Monday, September 12 by Lakes Media Music News

It's been six years since Prince passed away, but his high school friend Morris Day will always remember their many joyful moments together. "He was an avant-garde, introverted person. But once you got past that surface, he was a really fun and funny dude to be around," the lead... Read More.

Hear Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson’s reimagined version of “9 to 5”

Friday, September 9 by Lakes Media Music News

The new version of Dolly Parton's number-one hit "9 to 5," reimagined by Kelly Clarkson and Dolly herself, is finally here. While the original 1980 version of the song was peppy and upbeat, the new version... Read More.

Sammy Hagar & The Circle release extended version of “Funky Feng Shui” + companion video

Friday, September 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Sammy Hagar & The Circle have released a third advance track from their forthcoming studio album Crazy Times, an expanded and updated version of "Funky Feng Shui," which first appeared on their 2021 record, Lockdown 2020. To accompany the song, which is available now via digital formats,... Read More.

Paul McCartney recalls Queen Elizabeth II’s “great sense of humour,” “great dignity”

Friday, September 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Following Queen Elizabeth II's death Thursday at age 96, Sir Paul McCartney issued a brief statement paying tribute to the monarch. But now the rock legend has penned a lengthy homage looking back at all the times he met the... Read More.

New Beach Boys video series begins today with debut of “Barbara Ann” clip

Friday, September 9 by Lakes Media Music News

A new series of videos set to four classic Beach Boys songs from the mid-1960s launched Friday with the premiere of 1965's "Barbara Ann." Watched together, the four videos tell the story of a high... Read More.

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