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Founding Yes frontman Jon Anderson has just released a new album titled True, his first full-length recording project with his current touring group, The Band Geeks. The nine-track prog-rock collection deftly incorporates all the sonic elements for which Anderson’s former band became known during the 1970s and ’80s, including soaring vocals, cosmic and spiritual lyrics, virtuosic musicianship, and inventive time signatures.

Exclusive: Ex-Yes Singer Jon Anderson Dishes on His Inspired New Album, ‘True,’ a Collaboration with The Band Geeks

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Jungle City Studios  in New York was filled with soul as Sam Smith and Alicia Keys popped in for a live performance of “I’m Not the Only One.” The special duet appears on the 10th anniversary edition of Smith’s debut album, In the Lonely Hour. For the performance, Keys accompanied them on keys and vocals with the pair spilling their feelings over a grand piano.Sam Smith Couldn't Walk for a Month After Tearing ACL in 'Awful' Ski Accident








	The Ava Rikki-directed music video for the collaboration is completed with snapshots from Smith’s New York City Pride party at the historic...

Sam Smith and Alicia Keys Spill Their Feelings Over a Grand Piano in ‘I’m Not the Only One’ Live Video

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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DJ Randall, the influential UK drum’n’bass DJ and producer, has died, Mixmag reports, citing his representatives. He was 54 years old. Born in east London, Randall became a fixture of the UK dance scene in the late 1980s and early ’90s, helping shepherd acid house towards breakbeat, hardcore, and jungle in warehouse venues and on pirate radio. Mixtapes capturing his jungle sets—and his occasional standalone singles—became formative documents of the era, while sets at venues like London’s Blue Note further incubated the dominant underground dance sounds of the ’90s. He founded his own label, Mac2 Recordings, with Cool Hand Flex in 1996, and continued to DJ at major dance festivals until his death.

DJ Randall, Influential Drum’n’Bass DJ, Dies at 54

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Bad Company is a British rock band formed in 1973, known for their bluesy, hard rock sound. The original lineup featured Paul Rodgers on vocals, Mick Ralphs on guitar, Boz Burrell on bass, and Simon Kirke on drums. The band gained fame with their self-titled debut album, *Bad Company* (1974), which included hits like “Can’t Get Enough” and “Bad Company.” Their music often combines elements of blues, rock, and hard rock, with Rodgers’ powerful vocals and Ralphs’ distinctive guitar work being key elements of their sound. Bad Company remains influential in rock music, known for their timeless hits and enduring legacy.

10 Best Bad Company Songs of All Time

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Hailee, 28, is Eminem's daughter with ex-wife Kim Scott

Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade, 28, makes heartbreaking admission about his new music

POWERNERD – noun. 1. A person of any gender who has, through tenacity and perseverance, turned what society may deem as a ‘weakness’ into a superpower. 2. A total fucking badass. 3. You. Devin Townsend is pleased to announce the release of his forthcoming new studio album...

Devin Townsend announces new album, Powernerd, to be released in October

Tribute rock songs are usually quite good at getting a tear or two out of even the toughest rock fans. These five tracks were either written for someone who is no longer with us or released in honor of rock musicians who have since passed on. 1. Neil Young Wrote...

5 Rock Songs That Were Written as Tribute To Other Musicians

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Jordin Sparks is strutting back onto the scene with her first traditional studio album in almost a decade. The American Idol winner last released a contemporary effort in 2015 with ‘Right Here Right Now’ and, in the time since, she has fed fans with droplets of music by way of sporadic singles.

Jordin Sparks Announces New Album ‘No Restrictions’

Honky Tonks and Country Songs will be released on October 25th. Joe Nichols will release his 11th career studio album, Honky Tonks and Country Songs, on Friday, October 25th via Quartz Hill Records. Produced by Mickey Jack Cones (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and Derek George (Randy Houser), the album highlights...

Joe Nichols announces 11th studio album

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 13 years since actress Barbara Stuart, best known as Frank Sutton's no-nonsense girlfriend Bunny on TV's Gomer Pyle - USMC sitcom (CBS, 1964-1969), died from a muscular disease on May 15, 2011. She was 81 years old, and this is her story.

In Memory of 'Gomer Pyle' Actress Barbara Stuart: 13 Years After Her Tragic Muscular Disease Demise

Melissa Villaseñor stars in the hilarious music video for a new song with comedy rock trio Wolves of Glendale, who the New York Post describe as "The Strokes meets Zach Galifianakis." The dual-language track, "Life's Better in Spanish," is all about how her self-proclaimed boring life sounds so much more interesting when she sings about it en Español.

Melissa Villaseñor's Vocals Shine in Hilarious "Life's Better in Spanish" Music Video

Jari Mäenpää is man who likes to take his sweet time. WINTERSUN's music absolutely demand it, of course. Records as detailed and dense as the Finnish entity's hallowed eponymous debut and its eventual follow-up (and this new album's conceptual forebear) "Time I" (2012) cannot be simply dashed off in an afternoon. Even so, Mäenpää's project has now clocked up two decades of semi-active service, with only four studio albums to show for it. Thank goodness that the Finn's meticulous nature is being used for noble purposes.

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Music history is filled with surprises, especially when you look at how some of the most legendary albums were first received. Believe it or not, many albums that are now considered classics didn’t do so well when they first hit the shelves. Over time, however, audiences began to appreciate their genius, and these albums found their rightful place in the hearts of fans worldwide. Let’s dive into seven classic rock albums that didn’t catch fire immediately but are celebrated as masterpieces today.

7 Iconic Classic Rock Albums That Flopped Initially but Are Loved Today

In a new interview with Metal Express Radio 's Bryce Van Patten, guitarist Andy Scott of the legendary rock band SWEET was asked about the existence of another touring and recording act called THE SWEET which contains no members from the original SWEET lineup. Andy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Steve [Priest, late SWEET bassist] was an original member. Brian [Connolly, late SWEET singer] was an original member… Well, it's not something I would've liked, but when Mick [Tucker, original SWEET drummer] and I were together from the mid-'80s — '84, '85 — if Brian could have still sung, which being the singer that he was, we would've had him back in the band. But he couldn't sing. And that's what a singer needs to do. And to be frank, you just didn't know what you were gonna get. Every time I met Brian in the '80s and the '90s, he looked different and he didn't look well. And it's a difficult thing. If he'd have looked like that and was still able to sing, it would've been different because everybody ages. But you can't go back into a situation made you move away from that in the first stage. Steve did not want to rejoin Mick and I, I found out later. He turned around to me and he said, 'I hated it by the end. So why would you think I would want to come back in and do it all again?' And I went, 'Well, I thought you were doing nothing, mate.' That would have been a good enough starting point. Come back and be with your mates. But he didn't. So we had Brian, Brian on his own going to Germany to do these oldie shows, as they were called. We had 10 lead singers and had one backing band and they'd all go up and do two or three of their hits and it was like a show for oldies. And then he found a band that would back him properly, and he was going on tour with Les Gray from MUD. But Les Graywas MUD, but Brian wasn't SWEET. So he had to go on as THE NEW SWEET, and all of a sudden I'm thinking, 'Oh, we're going down this road, are we?'"

ANDY SCOTT Blasts Other Version Of SWEET Band Which 'Has Nothing That Ties Them To The Original' Group

Baltimore, MD

SLIPKNOT's new drummer Eloy Casagrande has shared a drum-cam video of him performing the song "Eeyore" on August 9 at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Check it out below. In an interview with Tone-Talk, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root spoke about how Casagrande came to join SLIPKNOT and his...

SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE Shares 'Eeyore' Drum-Cam Video From Baltimore

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Whenever I go out to eat where hush puppies are served, I can't help but order some. They are so addicting! Unfortunately, they're also usually pretty expensive for what they are. Last time I ordered them at a restaurant, they were $1 each. That was definitely a wakeup call for me since a whole batch can be made up for not much more than that! Here's what you'll need to make about 24 hush puppies:

Sweet Potato and Bacon Hush Puppies

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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BRIAN FAIR Says SHADOWS FALL Has Secured Record-Label Home For New Music: 'We're Very Excited'

In a new interview with Sh!t Talk Reviews, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the band's plans to release its first new music in more...

BRIAN FAIR Says SHADOWS FALL Has Secured Record-Label Home For New Music: 'We're Very Excited'

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