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Frank Micelotta/Evening Standard-Hulton Archive,Getty Images Donna Summer Dead: David Bowie Describes Her Influence on His Music
After a long battle with cancer, disco icon Donna Summer succumbed to the illness today (May 17) at age 63. Her music influenced a long line of her fellow performers, and you might be surprised to learn David Bowie was among those artists.
Frazer Harrison/Jemal Countess, Getty Images Justin Bieber: World’s Most Surprising Metallica Fan
We never had Justin Bieber pegged as a big heavy metal lover, but maybe we misjudged the little twerp — while he doesn’t seem to have any Slayer or Mercyful Fate tattoos, it turns out he is in fact a big fan of Metallica.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images Beach Boys Set Up Shop On QVC to Sell New Album
The Beach Boys are the latest act to use shopping at home as a way to sell their new CD. Bon Jovi, the Eagles, Sheryl Crow and even Barbra Streisand have all taken that road in order to get the word out on their new music.
acdc.com AC/DC’s Malcolm Young Plays Second Fiddle to Folk Singer Cousin
On a recent trip to Glasgow, Scotland, AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young discovered not only the beauty of his and brother Angus’ birthplace, but the ranking of his fame vs. his cousin, folksinger Sandie Maciver.
Terry Disney/Hulton Archive, Getty Images Ringo Starr Loses Personal Beatles Photo Collection
To paraphrase one of his more famous solo songs, “All he’s got is a photograph,” and now, Ringo Starr doesn’t even have quite as many of those anymore, having apparently lost some important Beatles photographs.
Norman Quicke/Hulton Archive,Getty Images Did Jimi Hendrix Really Plan to Join Emerson, Lake and Palmer?
Greg Lake has revealed the truth behind rumors stating Jimi Hendrix was planning to collaborate with Emerson, Lake and Palmer shortly before his death.
Tommy Bolin Archives Tommy Bolin ‘Great Gypsy Soul’ Video Trailer Released
A preview trailer for the new album paying to the late guitar great Tommy Bolin, entitled ‘Great Gypsy Soul,’ has just been released. The record features a cast of impressive characters, all of whom were either fans, friends, or both or the late Bolin.
Keystone/Hulton Archive, Getty Images Queen Movie Close to Landing An A-List Director
The long gestating movie about Queen seems to be one step closer to reality, with reports suggesting that director Stephen Frears (‘Dangerous Liasons,’ ‘High Fidelity,’ ‘the Grifters,’ ‘The Queen’) is in the running to helm the project.
Lloyd Bishop, NBC Beach Boys ‘Do It Again’ On ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’
The 50th anniversary celebration of one of American music’s greatest treasures continues. The Beach Boys, who are in the middle of a big reunion tour, stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform three songs including their new single ‘That’s Why God Made The Radio.’
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Slash Announces New Round of Summer 2012 Tour Dates
Slash, the world’s busiest guitar hero, will soon be hitting the road in support of his new album, ‘Apocalyptic Love.’ Just to make sure he’s never got a free moment, he’s added a whole bunch of dates to his schedule.
Gareth Cattermole,Getty Images ‘Rockers’ Cop To Their Love Of ‘Pop’ Songs In A Round Of Guilty Pleasure Confessional
Word has it that Slash digs Katy Perry, Alice Cooper loves The Knack and Marilyn Manson has a soft spot for Justin Timberlake. So what?! Rockers big, and not so big, were asked by the Fuse TV network to spill the beans on their secret love of more mainstream pop music fare.
