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Photos That Take You Back to Summers in Your Grandparents' Yard

From rusty lawn chairs to sugar-dipped rhubarb, these classic backyard memories will take you straight back to summers at Grandma and Grandpa’s.

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13.07.2025

How the Beach Boys Were Inspired for 1965's 'California Girls'

Revisiting the Beach Boys' 'California Girls,' released on July 12, 1965.

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12.07.2025

Mick Jagger Guests on Burna Boy's New Song 'Empty Chairs'

Mick Jagger appears as a guest on the Nigerian songwriter and producer Burna Boy's new song 'Empty Chairs' in July 2025.

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12.07.2025

Why Motley Crue Wasn't at Ozzy Osbourne's Last Show

Nikki Sixx explained why Motley Crue were unable to perform at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in July 2025.

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12.07.2025

35 Vintage Lunchboxes Worth a Shocking Amount of Money Today

Lunchboxes featuring pop culture figures from the '70s and '80s go for big bucks today. Here are 35 vintage lunchboxes that recently sold for big money on eBay.

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12.07.2025

The Doors in Germany in 1968: Never-Before-Seen Exclusive Photos

An entire collection of them is currently on view at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Los Angeles.

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12.07.2025

38 Special's New Album 'Milestone' Ends 20-Year Recording Hiatus

Southern rock band 38 Special announces their first studio album in over 20 years, 'Milestone,' featuring collaborations and a new single out now.

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11.07.2025

Jeff Lynne's ELO Forced to Cancel Second-to-Last Concert

Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra canceled what was set to be their second-to-last concert ever on July 10, 2025.

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11.07.2025

The Songs Black Sabbath Rehearsed But Didn’t Play At Final Show

Tony Iommi revealed the two songs Black Sabbath had rehearsed for their final show, but ended up not playing in July 2025.

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11.07.2025

Ozzy Osbourne Is Auctioning Paintings He Made With Chimps

Ozzy Osbourne painted five works of art with help from some chimpanzees, with the results being auctioned in July 2025.

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11.07.2025

40 Years Ago: The Doomed 'New Coke' Experiment Comes to an End

After public outrage over New Coke became too much to handle, Coca-Cola announced a return to its classic formula in July 1985.

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11.07.2025

Ozzy Osbourne Announces 'Last Rites' Memoir

Ozzy Osbourne announced a new memoir titled 'Last Rites' in July 2025.

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11.07.2025

Eagles' Bernie Leadon to Release First New Song in 20 Years

Bernie Leadon, former Eagles guitarist, will release his first new song in over 20 years in July 2025.

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11.07.2025

Bob Dylan Announces 2025 UK and Ireland Tour Dates

Bob Dylan has announced UK and Ireland tour dates that will take place in November 2025.

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11.07.2025

Paul McCartney Announces 2025 North American Tour Dates

Paul McCartney has announced a 2025 North American tour that will begin on Sept. 29.

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11.07.2025

Top 25 Funk Albums That Shaped a Musical Movement

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10.07.2025

20 Different Takes on Bob Dylan's Most-Covered Song

A list of 20 very different interpretations of Bob Dylan's most-covered song.

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10.07.2025

Ron Wood Preps 'Fearless: Anthology 1965-2025' Anthology

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10.07.2025

David Bowie's Final Years Captured in New Box Set

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10.07.2025

10 of Jack White's Coolest Rock 'n' Roll Collaborations

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10.07.2025

Hear 'The Spell' From Mammoth's Newly Announced 'The End' Album

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King Crimson Is Recording a New Album

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10.07.2025

What’s Iggy Pop Singing at the End of the New ‘Superman’ Movie?

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Why John Fogerty Still Isn't Satisfied With CCR's 'Fortunate Son'

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Paul McCartney Appears to Tease 2025 US Tour

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Watch Roger Waters Risk Jail Time During Political Protest

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Why Jake E. Lee Didn’t Help Ozzy Save ‘War Pigs’ Onstage in 1983

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Heart Announces New Dates for Royal Flush Tour 2025

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09.07.2025

Kiss Adds Second Live Show, Ratt Duo to Revamped Vegas Weekend

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Queensryche Announces 2025 US Tour With Accept

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Remember These Classic 1970s Board Games?

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How Lynyrd Skynyrd Are Honoring Gary Rossington's Final Wish

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Watch Scorpions at 60th Anniversary Homecoming Show

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Black Sabbath performed at the Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, 2005 — but the livestream obscured the show's emotional final moments.

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Rick Wakeman Postpones U.S. Tour Due to Health Concerns

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Jeff Lynne Cancels Final ELO Show — See His Statement

Michael McDonald Wants to be a Doobie Brother Forever

Photos That Take You Back to Summers in Your Grandparents' Yard

How the Beach Boys Were Inspired for 1965's 'California Girls'

Mick Jagger Guests on Burna Boy's New Song 'Empty Chairs'

Why Motley Crue Wasn't at Ozzy Osbourne's Last Show

35 Vintage Lunchboxes Worth a Shocking Amount of Money Today

The Doors in Germany in 1968: Never-Before-Seen Exclusive Photos

38 Special's New Album 'Milestone' Ends 20-Year Recording Hiatus

Jeff Lynne's ELO Forced to Cancel Second-to-Last Concert

The Songs Black Sabbath Rehearsed But Didn’t Play At Final Show

Ozzy Osbourne Is Auctioning Paintings He Made With Chimps

40 Years Ago: The Doomed 'New Coke' Experiment Comes to an End

Ozzy Osbourne Announces 'Last Rites' Memoir

Eagles' Bernie Leadon to Release First New Song in 20 Years

Bob Dylan Announces 2025 UK and Ireland Tour Dates

Paul McCartney Announces 2025 North American Tour Dates

Top 25 Funk Albums That Shaped a Musical Movement

20 Different Takes on Bob Dylan's Most-Covered Song

Ron Wood Preps 'Fearless: Anthology 1965-2025' Anthology

David Bowie's Final Years Captured in New Box Set

10 of Jack White's Coolest Rock 'n' Roll Collaborations

Hear 'The Spell' From Mammoth's Newly Announced 'The End' Album

King Crimson Is Recording a New Album

What’s Iggy Pop Singing at the End of the New ‘Superman’ Movie?

Why John Fogerty Still Isn't Satisfied With CCR's 'Fortunate Son'

Paul McCartney Appears to Tease 2025 US Tour

Watch Roger Waters Risk Jail Time During Political Protest

Why Jake E. Lee Didn’t Help Ozzy Save ‘War Pigs’ Onstage in 1983

Revisiting Elton John's Last Tour Concert: What's Happened Since?

Heart Announces New Dates for Royal Flush Tour 2025

Kiss Adds Second Live Show, Ratt Duo to Revamped Vegas Weekend

Queensryche Announces 2025 US Tour With Accept

These 5 Artists Should Get 'Back to the Beginning' Concerts Next

Remember These Classic 1970s Board Games?

How Lynyrd Skynyrd Are Honoring Gary Rossington's Final Wish

Watch Scorpions at 60th Anniversary Homecoming Show

Here's What You Didn't See on Black Sabbath's Reunion Livestream

Rick Wakeman Postpones U.S. Tour Due to Health Concerns

Watch a Trailer for the Scorpions Biopic 'Wind of Change'

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