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Another super group has emerged and announced show dates this year.  The band, called Spectrum Road, consists of Cream’s Jack Bruce on vocals and bass, Living Colour’s Vernon Reid playing guitar, John Medeski of Medeski, Martin and Wood playing piano, and Cindy Blackman-Santana on drums. “To be able to play and record in this band alongside three of the most...

After years of rumors, Tony Iommi has announced that the original lineup of Black Sabbath is going to reunite for a new album and tour. "We’re really looking forward to it and I think the stuff we’ve been writing is really good,’’ the guitarist told the Birmingham Mail. "It’s all been very hush-hush. Ozzy’s been the worst at trying to...

Fresh off a fall Experience Hendrix tribute tour, Jonny Lang, Chris Layton of Double Trouble, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith and Billy Cox took to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno to perform Jimi Hendrix’s classic “Fire.”  

Concord Records is celebrating the 80th birthday of the legendary Ray Charles with a special gift for his legions of fans: Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters. This treasure trove of newly discovered recordings, highlighted by a duet with fellow icon Johnny Cash.

Johnny Cash guitars, handwritten lyrics, stage outfits and other memorabilia will be auctioned on December 10. Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles is holding a three-day sale with over 1,000 lots available. The Daily Express reports that items include Cash’s famous blue jump suit, the guitar on which he wrote “I Walk the Line” and various handwritten lyrics. Other highlights include...