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Queen’s Brian May: American Idol’s Adam Lambert ‘would meet with Freddie’s approval’

Queen will return to at the UK’s Knebworth Park – the site of its final live performance with Freddie Mercury – this summer with American Idol finalist Adam Lambert fronting the band. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Benoit David says he was informed of his ouster from Yes through news reports

Benoit David’s abrupt dismissal eerily mirrors that of his predecessor, Yes co-founder Jon Anderson.

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Jim McCarty discusses Jeff Beck’s ouster from the Yardbirds: ‘He had to go’

Co-founding drummer Jim McCarty returns to the Yardbirds’ separation from Jeff Beck, which happened on tour after a October 1966 stop in Texas.

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2012 Grammys: Adele Sweeps … So Why Didn’t We Love ’21’ More?

We love Adele’s poise, her earthy attitude, the roiling emotion in her voice. So why don’t we love the newly crowned six-time Grammy winner’s album 21? Blasphemy, right? Read on as we share are thoughts on several of those who walked away with 2012 awards last night, including Tony BennettRead More

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Facebook campaign hopes to rally support for Bill Ward in Black Sabbath reunion project

Fans have taken to Facebook to lobby for drummer Bill Ward’s inclusion in a reunion of the founding lineup of Black Sabbath. Ward recently dropped out of the reunion project amidst a dispute over compensation, and rumors quickly spread that he’d already been replaced. You May Also Like: Why BlackRead More

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Jon Anderson on rumors of a possible reunion with Yes: We haven't spoken in four years

Jon Anderson hasn’t been in contact with Yes’ Chris Squire, about a possible reunion or any other project. “I haven’t spoken with Chris in four years,” Anderson said in a release this afternoon. You May Also Like: The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy

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Eagles Songs That Sucked: Gimme Five

Can you go the distance with these terrible songs by the Eagles? We’ll find out!

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‘American Idol’ finalist Adam Lambert on replacing Freddie Mercury in Queen: ‘The intention is to pay tribute’

Move over, Freddie Mercury. Step aside, Paul Rodgers. Queen’s new lead singer is former “American Idol” finalist Adam Lambert. Lambert confirmed the news (or … maybe not?!) in an interview with the UK’s Daily Star You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Black Sabbath reunion hits snag as squabble erupts over Bill Ward's contract

The proposed reunion of Black Sabbath’s original quartet survived a cancer diagnosis for founding guitarist Tony Iommi, but may have hit a new snag over the deal to bring back drummer Bill Ward. You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’

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Disgraced glam-rocker Gary Glitter's stadium favorite "Rock and Roll Part 2" banned at Super Bowl

NFL officials have banned the use of disgraced glam-rocker Gary Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part 2” — or, as it’s more commonly known, “The Hey Song” — in advance of this Sunday’s Super Bowl. You May Also Like: Kiss – Rock and Roll Over (1976): On Second Thought ‘Leon Russell:Read More