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The Ohio State Marching Band paid tribute to late Rush drummer Neil Peart by adding a little more percussion to the mix for the halftime show at Ohio State University’s Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday. Peart was a member of the progressive rock band for more than 40 years before he died from cancer…

John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic song “Imagine” has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA for selling 3 million units in the U.S. “We are thrilled to present this award to Yoko for John & Yoko Ono Lennon’s ‘Imagine’,” said Bruce Resnikoff, President & CEO of UMe. “One of the most important and universally…

Bob Dylan has released a new video for “License to Kill,” which appears on his recent The Bootleg Series Vol. 16 Springtime in New York 1980-1985. The visual for the remix version of the 1983 song, which is Dylan’s commentary on imperialism and the breakdown of society, contains some previously unseen footage from the Infidels…

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have released “High and Lonesome,” a song from their upcoming album Raise the Roof, which is due out on November 19. Plant co-wrote the song with producer T Bone Burnett. Raise the Roof, which is the duo’s first album in 14 years after Raising Sand, features new takes on songs…

Genesis have postponed their upcoming tour dates after some of the band members were tested positive for Covid-19. Genesis said in a statement that the final four shows of their “Last Domino? Tour,” which were scheduled to be held at Glasgow SSE Hydro on October 8, and three other shows which were scheduled for October…

Rock legends Deep Purple have announced a new covers album, titled Turning To Crime, which will be out November 26 via earMUSIC. The band also dropped the opening track from the album, a cover of Love’s “7 and 7 Is.” Turning To Crime, produced by Bob Ezrin, is a follow-up to last year’s Whoosh!, which…

Ed Sheeran has revealed that a new Christmas song, for which he is teaming up with Elton John, will arrive in December. Sheeran called the track “f**ing great” in a recent interview with Dutch radio station NPO Radio 2. “Elton rung me on Christmas Day to say Merry Christmas,” Sheeran said, adding that the talks…

Blondie have postponed their “Against All Odds” U.K. tour until spring of 2022. The band have also announced Johnny Marr as a special guest. The Debbie Harry-fronted band were set to hit the road next month for a run of headline dates across the U.K. However, the band confirmed that the shows will now take…

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has been posthumously honored after a post office in her hometown of Detroit was named after the late singer. The Fox Creek post office, which will be now called “Aretha Franklin Post Office Building,” is located about five miles east of downtown and not far from a concert amphitheater on…

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has made it clear that he is not interested in embarking on an extensive tour. Asked during a recent interview with Guitar Player if he plans to play live in the near future, the 68-year-old Canadian musician said, “I’m not really thinking about that. It’s challenging enough to try to get…