Classic Hits

Dan Fogelberg’s sophomore album, Souvenirs, is getting a special 50th anniversary rerelease.

A digitally remastered version of the record will be released April 4, featuring four bonus tracks made up of early versions and demos, as well as one never-before-heard song, “I Know a Thief.”

There will also be a limited-edition 180-gram audiophile vinyl, released on May 30, which includes a 16-page booklet featuring some never-before-seen photos taken by famed photographer Henry Diltz. There are also  interviews from those who knew Fogelberg, including America’s Gerry Buckley, and friend and manager Irving Azoff.

“Souvenirs was such an important album for Dan, and it holds a special place in the hearts of his fans,” Azoff shares. “We wanted to create a 50th anniversary edition that truly honors the album’s legacy and provides fans with both a unique and collectible experience.”

Released in October 1974, Souvenirs, produced by Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, featured Fogelberg’s breakthrough song “Part of the Plan,” which was a top-40 hit. The album peaked at #17 on the Billboard chart and went on to be certified double Platinum.

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The late Joe Cocker has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and Beatle legend Paul McCartney is doing what he can to see that he gets in.

McCartney, a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer himself, has released a letter backing Cocker for induction.

“Joe was a great man and a fine singer whose unique style made for some fantastic performances,” McCartney writes in the letter addressed to “Dear Rock and Rollers.” “He sang one of our songs ‘With a Little Help from My Friends,’ a version produced by Denny Cordell, which was very imaginative.”

“And whilst he may not have ever lobbied to be in the Hall of Fame, I know he would be extremely happy and grateful to find himself where he deserves to be amongst such illustrious company,” McCartney added.

Cocker, who passed away in 2014, has been eligible for the Rock Hall since 1989, and this is his first ever nomination.

In addition to his cover of The Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends,” which was used as the theme for the series The Wonder Years, Cocker is known for his cover of “You Are So Beautiful to Me,” written by Billy Preston, and “Feelin’ Alright,” written by Dave Mason. He also sang on the #1 hit “Up Where We Belong,” with Jennifer Warnes. The tune, from the movie An Officer and a Gentleman, won a Grammy, Academy Award and a Golden Globe.

Fan voting for the Hall of Fame is open now and inductees will be announced in April. The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction is set to take place in Los Angeles this fall, although an exact date has yet to be announced.

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Daryl Hall & John Oates‘ relationship seems irretrievably broken, after a business dispute led to Hall suing Oates in 2023 and accusing him of “betrayal.”  To add insult to injury, Hall tells the U.K. paper The Times that he’s now involved in a “more meaningful” musical relationship than the one he had for decades with Oates.

Hall’s current solo album, D, was made with Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, who co-produced the album and co-wrote most of the tracks. Asked about his relationship with Stewart in comparison to Oates, Hall says, “It’s more meaningful, a real collaborative relationship — and it’s based on maturity.”

In the interview, Hall also says it “was very frustrating” that people don’t realize how much of Hall & Oates’ music came from him alone.

“The songs with [John’s] lead vocal are the songs he wrote, and all the other ones, which is about 90 per cent, are the ones I wrote,” he says. When The Times offers that perhaps their musical partnership was similar to that of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s in Wham!, Hall agrees: “It’s closer to something like that.”

Hall also doesn’t think that he and Oates might resume working together. Asked by The Times if “that ship has sailed,” Hall says, “That ship has gone to the bottom of the ocean. I’ve had a lot of surprises in my life, disappointments, betrayals, so I’m kind of used to it.”

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The ninth annual Love Rocks NYC concert will be held Thursday at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, and now folks who aren’t in the Big Apple, or simply couldn’t score tickets, will get a chance to enjoy the show.

The concert, featuring performances by Peter Frampton and The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald, will stream live on Veeps.com starting at 8 p.m. ET. 

The lineup also includes Cher, Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart featuring Vanessa Amorosi, Beck, The Struts’ Luke Spiller, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Alicia Keys, Mavis Staples, Phish’s Trey Anastasio, Jesse Malin, Kate Hudson and Grace Bowers, with all the artists backed by a house band led by bassist Will Lee, best known for being a member of the Late Show with David Letterman band.

The show will also feature appearances by comedians Tracy Morgan, Amy Schumer, Alex Edelman and Susie Essman.

Tickets for the livestream are on sale now.

Love Rocks NYC is a benefit for the nonprofit God’s Love We Deliver, which delivers meals to people who are too sick to prepare them themselves. This year the concert will also support Project Angel Food in Los Angeles to help those affected by the recent wildfires in the area.

The Love Rocks concerts launched in 2017 and have gone on to raise $50 million, enough to fund 5 million meals for New Yorkers in need.

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Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder is ready to share new music with fans.

The rocker has just signed with Frontiers Music Srl, with plans to release a new solo album later this year.

“So thrilled to be joining the Frontiers family and to finally share this new record with the world!” Felder shares. “This music means everything to me, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”

“Brilliant songwriting, guitar mastery, and sweet vocals. Don Felder is truly rock royalty, and he has reached new heights on his new upcoming record,” Tom Lipsky, head of A&R of North America for Frontiers Label Group, adds. “We are confident fans will love the music, especially as Don cranks it up coast to coast during the Brotherhood Of Rock tour this year with Styx and Kevin Cronin.”

Felder released his last solo album, American Rock ‘n’ Roll, in 2019. It featured such special guests as Slash, Joe Satriani, Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar and Chad Smith.

Felder has a series solo shows booked for March and April. As mentioned, he will then join Styx and REO Speedwagon‘s Kevin Cronin on their upcoming Brotherhood of Rock tour, which kicks off May 28 in Greenville, South Carolina. A complete list of dates can be found at donfelder.com.

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In April 2022, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson took part in two concerts celebrating the 25th anniversary of Comedy Central’s South Park and now those shows are set to be released as a three-LP vinyl set.

South Park 25th Anniversary Concert, dropping April 18, was recorded Aug. 9 and Aug. 10, 2022, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Lee and Lifeson performed the A Farewell to Kings track “Closer to the Heart” at the shows, marking the duo’s first performances together since the 2020 death of their drummer, Neil Peart.

South Park 25th Anniversary Concert was previously released in April 2024 as a limited-edition “towelle blue” vinyl for Record Store Day. The set also features performances by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Primus, who recorded the theme song for the series, and Ween.

The album is available for preorder now.

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Keith Richards is set to be honored by the state of Connecticut.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that The Rolling Stones guitarist will be honored as the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence; he is being recognized for his “deep commitment to supporting the local community.”

The award is described as “a prestigious new honor celebrating Connecticut residents who epitomize the state’s core values of creativity, resourcefulness, passion, dynamism, and generosity.”

“Connecticut has long been home to some of the world’s most innovative minds, boldest artists, and most generous hearts,” Lamont said. “This award was created to honor those whose creativity, resourcefulness, and passion have made a lasting impact on our state and beyond.”

He adds, “Keith Richards is the epitome of these values — not only as one of the most influential musicians of all time but as a dedicated supporter of the arts, education, and community causes right here in Connecticut.”

Richards, a Connecticut resident since 1985, will be presented with his honor, which comes with a custom medallion and a key to the state, on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET at The Westport Library.

“When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: the church, which belongs to God, and the public library, which belongs to you,” Richards said. “The public library is the great equalizer.”

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Bob Dylan is set to play Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks, taking place at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas.

The show will be headlined by Nelson and Family, with the lineup also including The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Asleep At The Wheel and Tami Neilson.

“I’m 92 years old and I’ll be there so you have no excuse,” Willie shared in a statement. “I look forward to bringing back my annual 4th of July Picnic to the city I love and sharing this special event with all my Austin fans.”

Tickets for the picnic go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

More info on the show can be found at blackbirdpresents.com.

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Lenny Kravitz is featured in a new campaign for YSL Beauty’s fragrance Y Le Parfum.

Lenny is seen in the clip walking onstage, shirtless of course, then it cuts to a snake slithering near his neck, before he straps on a guitar and takes the stage in front of a group of fans.

“Your path to success begins when you embrace your why,” Lenny says in the clip. “When you master your passion and dare to show why.”

The brand teases the scent in an Instagram post by asking, “What happens when fresh midnight pine accord meets sensual fir balsam?”

This isn’t the first time Lenny has appeared in a campaign for YSL Beauty. In fact, he’s been the global ambassador for its fragrance since 2020.

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You oughta know that Alanis Morissette is heading to Sin City.

The Grammy-winning singer just announced Alanis Morissette: Las Vegas 2025 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. She has eight performances scheduled, beginning Oct. 15 and running through Nov. 2.

Fan club presale tickets go on sale March 4 at 10 a.m. PT, with other presales starting March 5 at 10 a.m. PT.  

Tickets go on sale to the general public March 7 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com/AlanisVegas. 

Alanis most recently performed at the FireAid benefit concerts at the end of January and is set to play multiple South American Lollapalooza festivals starting March 21 in Argentina. 

In May she plays the Beachlife Festival in Redondo Beach, California, and will be one of the artists participating in Brandi Carlile‘s Mothership Weekend destination festival in Miramar Beach, Florida, along with Sara Bareilles and Bonnie Raitt. In June and July, she tours Europe and the U.K.

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