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On This Day, Feb. 13, 1950: Peter Gabriel was born

Friday, February 13 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Feb. 13, 1950 ...Peter Gabriel was born in Surrey, England. The musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and activist gained fame as the original lead singer of the rock band Genesis and appeared on the band's first six albums.He left the group... Read More.

Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall

Thursday, February 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Gene Simmons recently made headlines for sharing his opinion about hip-hop artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and caught some flack over using the word "ghetto." He's now defending himself against the backlash.In the original interview with the Read More.

‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic

Thursday, February 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Emmy Award-winning Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has been cast to play The Mamas & The Papas singer Cass Elliot in the upcoming movie My Mama Cass.The biopic will be based on the bestselling memoir My Mama, Cass, written by Elliot's daughter, Owen Elliot-Kugell,... Read More.

New York to co-name street after Jimi Hendrix

Thursday, February 12 by Lakes Media Music News

New York City is set to honor the legacy of rocker Jimi Hendrix. It was just announced that the city plans to co-name West 8th Street in Greenwich Village Jimi Hendrix Way.The street is where Hendrix's legendary Electric Lady Studios is located. Opened in... Read More.

Bee Gees announce new limited-edition box set

Thursday, February 12 by Lakes Media Music News

The music of the Bee Gees will be celebrated in a new limited-edition box set.You Should Be Dancing, a four-disc set limited to just 1,000 copies, will feature 12-inch versions of some of the group's biggest hits disco hits, along with previously unreleased extended... Read More.

Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood hopes band ‘goes on forever’ despite lack of original members

Thursday, February 12 by Lakes Media Music News

These days it's not uncommon for classic rock bands to be out on tour despite having no original members still in the band. In fact, this summer Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd are co-headlining the Double Trouble Double Vision tour, despite neither band containing any... Read More.

MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes pay tribute to Grateful Dead with new kit

Wednesday, February 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes are paying tribute to the Grateful Dead with their brand-new kit.The team has just debuted a new secondary jersey, which is purple and blue tie-dye with the Grateful Dead skeleton logo on a patch on the sleeve.According to... Read More.

Eagles extend Las Vegas residency to April

Wednesday, February 11 by Lakes Media Music News

The Eagles have decided to extend their stay in Las Vegas yet again.Although the band initially announced that their March dates at the Sphere would be their final shows at the venue for 2026, they have now added two new dates, April 10 and... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 11, 1965: Ringo Starr marries first wife Maureen Cox

Wednesday, February 11 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Feb. 11, 1965...The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey, married hairdresser Maureen Cox at Caxton Hall in London.Beatles manager Brian Epstein served as Ringo's best man, with John Lennon and George Harrison both acting as witnesses.The couple had three children,... Read More.

David Bowie to be subject of a new immersive experience

Wednesday, February 11 by Lakes Media Music News

David Bowie is going to be the subject of a new immersive experience in London.David Bowie: You're Not Alone, opening April 22 at Lightroom in London, is described as "both a multimedia spectacle and an intimate and revealing self-portrait." It... Read More.

Queen’s Brian May offers peek at upcoming ‘Queen II’ reissue

Tuesday, February 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Queen's Brian May has given fans a preview of the planned reissue of the band's sophomore album, Queen II.In a new video posted to Instagram, May gives fans a peek inside Abbey Road Studios, where he's working on the project.... Read More.

Patti Smith, The E Street Band, the Doors among this year’s American Music Honors recipients

Tuesday, February 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Patti Smith, The E Street Band and the Doors will be honored at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music's fourth annual American Music Honors.This year's other honorees include Dionne Warwick and Dr. Dre, with the event also including a posthumous tribute to The... Read More.

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