In a newly shared interview with Pollstar, Sharon Osbourne dismissed reports that the “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert for her late husband, Ozzy, and his Black Sabbath bandmates, raised $190 million for charity. She called those inflated figures “ridiculous” and misleading, while clarifying that only 275,000 people purchased the $30 livestream of the all-star…… MORE
Bobby Whitlock, the Memphis-born keyboardist and vocalist who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton and contributed to iconic albums like George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, died on Sunday (August 10) at the age of 77 after a brief battle with cancer. Whitlock was a driving force behind Derek and the Dominos legendary…… MORE
Trivium has announced the upcoming release of their three-song Struck Dead EP, unveiling the opening track “Bury Me with My Screams.” The EP is set to be released on October 31st. Frontman Matt Heafy showcases his signature dual-vocal abilities, seamlessly transitioning between clean singing and guttural growls while the band delivers blistering riffs. The accompanying…… MORE
The BBC will air a 60-minute documentary, Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, on August 18th, providing an intimate look at the final chapter of the legendary rocker’s life. The film, shot from 2022 to 2025, follows the Osbourne family as they move back to the UK from America and Ozzy prepares for his final concert, held…… MORE
Legendary Canadian rock duo Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, formerly of the band The Guess Who, have announced their first land-based reunion concert at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on January 31st. Bachman shared the news on social media, stating, “Burton Cummings and I are bringing the Guess Who to Fallsview Casino in…… MORE
The New York Mets will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ legendary 1965 Shea Stadium concert on August 15th when they host the Seattle Mariners. The event will feature a performance by the tribute band 1964 the Tribute on Shea Bridge, an outfield pedestrian walkway, approximately an hour before the game. Additionally, the first 15,000…… MORE
A new player has entered the vinyl revival market with a unique twist – Tiny Vinyl. This company is offering miniature 4-inch records that can hold up to four minutes of music per side, featuring releases from artists such as Black Sabbath, Ghost, Chappell Roan, Frank Sinatra, and The Rolling Stones. These diminutive records are…… MORE
According to Vital Vegas, Metallica is considering a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, a venue that has previously hosted U2, Dead & Company, and Eagles. While the website does not have concrete evidence to support these claims, it has accurately predicted other Sphere residencies. When asked about the rumors during a surprise interview with…… MORE
A significant police operation outside a Dead & Company concert in San Francisco resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of nitrous oxide tanks and balloons, disrupting plans for an extra buzz among attendees. Police officers came across a truck outside Golden Gate Park containing approximately 100 nitrous oxide tanks and balloons “prepared for…… MORE
Jack Osbourne paid an emotional tribute to his late father, legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22. In a heartfelt Instagram post on August 6th, Jack expressed the profound impact his father had on his life. “I haven’t really wanted to post anything since the passing of my father. My heart has hurt…… MORE
He also retired with the highest career fielding percentage for a right fielder, over 99%. There’s no disputing his credentials.
We were the first wave to charge into that great unknown that so many before us worried about. Some of us learned and assumed that negativity. Some didn’t.
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