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Russell Morris Farewells Fans With ‘End of the Beginning’

Russell Morris ‘The Forever Tour’ now comes with a farewell song. ‘End of the Beginning’ is a brand new song from Russell, reflecting on an incredible 50+ year career. “It’s the end, but it’s the end of the beginning” the song goes.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, End of the Beginning, rock, Russell Morris, The Farewell Tour

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Pete Best, The Original Drummer For The Beatles, Retires At 83

by Music-News.com

The Beatles’ original drummer Pete Best has officially retired from music.

Tagged as: 60s, Pete Best, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Australian Music Legend Brian Cadd Suffers Massive Stroke

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australia’s greatest singer songwriters and performers Brian Cadd have suffered a massive stroke at his Gold Coast home.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Axiom, Brian Cadd, pop, rock, The Group

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Sharon Osbourne Suggest A Black Sabbath Hologram Show Is Possible

by Music-News.com

Sharon Osbourne is open to a Black Sabbath hologram show.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Black Sabbath, metal, Sharon Osbourne, UK

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Russell Morris Announces ‘The Farewell Tour’

by Paul Cashmere

After almost 60 years of touring, rock and blues legend Russell Morris has announced what he is calling ‘The Farewell Tour’ but “never” is such a finite word.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, blues, pop, rock, Russell Morris, The Farewell Tour

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The Who Roger Daltrey. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Who Depart Ways With Zak Starkey

by Music-News.com

Rock icons The Who have axed drummer Zak Starkey after 29 years.

Tagged as: 60s, rock, The Who, UK, Zak Starkey

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Sir Sam Mendes Casts His Four Beatles For Binge Worthy Movies

by Paul Cashmere

Sir Sam Mendes has officially named his four Beatles for the four movies he is making about each of The Beatles.

Tagged as: 60s, Barry Keoghan, George Harrison, Harris Dickinson, John Lennon, Joseph Quinn, movie, Paul McCartney, Paul Mescal, pop, Ringo Starr, rock, Sam Mendes, The Beatles, UK

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Tony Bennett live in Melbourne 2012 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Tony Bennett Son and Daughter In Battle Over Inheritance

by Music-News.com

Tony Bennett’s daughters, Johanna and Antonia Bennett, have filed a new lawsuit against their older brother, Danny Bennett.

Tagged as: 60s, contemporary, jazz, Tony Bennett, USA

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The Beatles Anthology Book Set For Republishing So What About the Albums and Doco?

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles Anthology is expected to be the major project for the band for 2025 following the announcement that the book ‘The Beatles Anthology’ will be republished in October.

Tagged as: 60s, Anthology, pop, rock, The Beatles

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The Who Play First Shows For 2025

by Paul Cashmere

The Who have played have played their first shows for 2025. The two shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London were for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Roger Daltrey is a patron of the charity.

Tagged as: 60s, rock, Teenage Cancer Trust, The Who, UK

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Bob Dylan Plays First Shows For 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has resumed live concerts for 2025 with the first show on 25 March 2025 in Tulsa.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, rock, USA

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Rare Beatles Audition Tape Discovered In Vancouver

by Paul Cashmere

A rare Beatles recording featuring the band’s audition for Decca Records has surfaced in Vancouver.

Tagged as: 60s, Canada, Decca, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK, Vancouver

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Royal Mint Reveals John Lennon Coin

by Paul Cashmere

The UK’s Royal Mint has revealed the impending issue of a John Lennon coin.

Tagged as: 60s, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, Royal Mint, The Beatles

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Jesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods Dies Aged 83

by Paul Cashmere

Jesse Colin Young, a founding member of The Youngbloods, has died at age 83.

Tagged as: 60s, folk, Jesse Colin Young, pop, The Youngbloods

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Cat Power Does Dylan At Festival Hall

by Anna-Maria Megalogenis

When Bob Dylan played Festival Hall on April 19th and 20th in 1966, it was standing room only, fast forward to tonight’s show almost 59 years later and it’s a fully seated affair, with comfy cushioned seats and bougie carpet.

Tagged as: 00s, 60s, Bob Dylan, Cat Power, folk, USA

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Marianne Faithfull photo by Ros OGorman, Noise11, Photo

Marianne Faithfull Final Recordings To Be Released

by Paul Cashmere

Marianne Faithfull was working on a 60th anniversary release prior to her death in January and the final four songs are about to be released.

Tagged as: 60s, Burning Midnight, Marianne Faithfull, rock, UK

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Tom Morello Joins John Fogerty At SXSW Stubbs Showcase

by Paul Cashmere

Tom Morello jumped up with Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty at his Stubbs BBQ showcase at SXSW on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, SXSW, Tom Morello, USA

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Ian Anderson Says New Jethro Tull Album Is His Most Personal Songs to Date

by Music-News.com

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson says his new album ‘Curious Ruminant’ is the most personal record he has ever made.

Tagged as: 60s, alternative, Curious Ruminant, Jethro Tull, rock

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Keith Richards Awarded Inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award for Excellence

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards has been awarded the first ever Governor’s Award for Excellence by the Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont.

Tagged as: 60s, Connecticut, Keith Richards, Ned Lamont, rock, Rolling Stones, UK, Westport Library

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Joey Molland, the Last Surviving Member of Badfinger, Has Died At Age 77

by Paul Cashmere

Badfinger co-founder and guitarist, the last surviving member of the band, has died at the age of 77.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Badfinger, Joey Molland, rock, UK

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Paul McCartney Band On The Run Book To Be Published

by Announcement

A landmark account of Paul McCartney’s triumphant musical reinvention in the 1970s and the subsequent rise of one of the decade’s most iconic bands.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, New York City, NYC, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, Saturday Night Live, television, The Beatles, The Bowery, UK

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Lulu performs at Hamer Hall on Friday 24 June 2016. This is the first time Lulu has toured Australia.

Lulu Launches Lulu’s Mental Health Trust

by Noise11.com

Lulu has announced she is launching her very own charitable fund – ‘Lulu’s Mental Health Trust’, a restricted fund operating under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund (registered charity number 1099682).

Tagged as: 60s, Lulu, pop, UK

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Snowy Fleet of The Easybeats Has Died At Age 79

by Paul Cashmere

Snowy Fleet, the drummer for The Easybeats, has died at age 79.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, rock, Snowy Fleet, The Easybeats

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Paul McCartney Plays Third Bowery Show In NYC

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney has performed a third intimate show at the 575 capacity The Bowery in New York City.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, New York City, NYC, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, Saturday Night Live, television, The Beatles, The Bowery, UK

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Paul McCartney Throws A Few Rarities into Second Bowery NYC Show

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney has performed for a second night at the 575 capacity The Bowery in New York City with a few surprises for night two.

Tagged as: 60s, New York, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, The Bowery, UK

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Paul McCartney Plays 575 Capacity The Bowery In New York City

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney sprung a sudden gig at the 575 capacity The Bowery in New York City on Tuesday night 11 February 2025.

Tagged as: 60s, New York, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, The Bowery, UK

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There’s A Small Faces Box Set On The Way

by Music-News.com

A new boxset from legendary drummer Kenney Jones features unreleased and rare versions of Small Faces songs.

Tagged as: 60s, Kenney Jones, pop, rock, Small Faces, UK

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Becoming Led Zeppelin John Bonham Interview Tape Was Discovered In Australia

by Paul Cashmere

‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’, the first authorised documentary of Led Zeppelin premiered around the world this past weekend but did you know Australia played a massive role in the telling of the story. The previously unheard John Bonham interview was found discovered at the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Becoming Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin, metal, rock, UK

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Why Bob Dylan Doesn’t Do Interviews

by Paul Cashmere

If you’ve wondered why Bob Dylan interviews are so rare there is a very good reason. So many dickheads have interviewed him over the years that Bob has just given up on the media.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, rock, USA

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Bob Dylan Announces His First Dates For 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has announced his first dates for 2025, they are all in the USA and they are all theatre dates.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, rock, USA

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Russell Morris Farewells Fans With ‘End of the Beginning’

Russell Morris ‘The Farewell Tour’ now comes with a farewell song. ‘End of the Beginning’ is a brand new song from Russell, reflecting on an incredible 50+ year career. “It’s the end, but it’s the end of the beginning” the song goes.

April 11, 2025

Pete Best, The Original Drummer For The Beatles, Retires At 83

The Beatles' original drummer Pete Best has officially retired from music.

April 9, 2025

Australian Music Legend Brian Cadd Suffers Massive Stroke

One of Australia’s greatest singer songwriters and performers Brian Cadd have suffered a massive stroke at his Gold Coast home.

April 8, 2025

Sharon Osbourne Suggest A Black Sabbath Hologram Show Is Possible

Sharon Osbourne is open to a Black Sabbath hologram show.

April 3, 2025

Russell Morris Announces ‘The Farewell Tour’

After almost 60 years of touring, rock and blues legend Russell Morris has announced what he is calling ‘The Farewell Tour’ but “never” is such a finite word.

April 3, 2025

The Who Depart Ways With Zak Starkey

Rock icons The Who have axed drummer Zak Starkey after 29 years.

April 2, 2025

Sir Sam Mendes Casts His Four Beatles For Binge Worthy Movies

Sir Sam Mendes has officially named his four Beatles for the four movies he is making about each of The Beatles.

April 2, 2025