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Journey guitarist Neal Schon has confirmed that former drummer Deen Castronovo has rejoined the band. Ultimate Classic Rock reports that Schon, in a series of Facebook comments below a San Francisco Chronicle story about Journey, confirmed that Castronovo is returning to the band. One fan commented on the post, “So is Deen Castronovo back in…

Rick Astley’s 1987 single “Never Gonna Give You Up” has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. “1 BILLION views for Never Gonna Give You Up on @YouTube ! Amazing, crazy, wonderful!” Astley tweeted in celebration. In an accompanying clip, he says, “I’ve jus been told that ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has been streamed a…

Whitesnake will release a 25th anniversary super deluxe edition of their 1997 album Restless Heart on October 29. The 4CD/DVD collection features newly remastered and remixed versions of the original album, along with unreleased demos and studio outtakes. The DVD includes music videos and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album with new…

Bryan Adams has signed a global recordings agreement with BMG to release his upcoming studio album. The agreement marks the Canadian singer-songwriter’s first new label deal in more than 40 years. “I’m delighted to join the BMG team, and can’t wait for everyone to hear the new music,” Adams said. Adams’ long-time manager Bruce Allen…

American blues-rock band ZZ Top’s bassist Dusty Hill has died at the age of 72. The band said Hill passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas. “We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature, and enduring commitment to providing that monumental…

Violent Femmes plan to reissue Why Do Birds Sing? in celebration of the best-selling album’s 30th anniversary. The deluxe edition arrives on October 8 via Craft Recordings. The reissue will feature newly remastered audio as well as previously unreleased material, including alternative takes and outtakes, and a complete concert from 1991 recorded at The Boathouse…

Wendy Dio, the wife and longtime manager of late rock star Ronnie James Dio, has announced that plans for another Dio hologram tour have been put on hold for the time being. “The hologram is on hold,” Wendi Dio told Ultimate Classic Rock. “I don’t know if we’re going to do that again or not.”…

Steely Dan have announced a U.S. tour in October-November and the release of two new live albums in September. The “Absolutely Normal Tour ’21” kicks off with a four-night stand in Miami, Florida, on October 5. Tickets for the tour go on sale starting July 30 at 10 am Local through Ticketmaster. Fans can purchase…

Iconic guitar brand Gibson has announced the launch of Gibson Records, alongside a strategic label partnership with BMG. Headquartered in Music City, Nashville, the label will work with Gibson artists to produce, record, and promote their guitar-centric music. “Launching a record label that is in service to our artists is the natural evolution of our…

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, music industry legend Clive Davis, and Live Nation and NYCEDC chair Danny Meyer on Tuesday announced the all-star lineup for the “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert.” The concert, produced by New York City, Clive Davis and Live Nation on the Great Lawn in Central Park on August…