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Staind Share New Version Of 'Better Days' Featuring Dorothy

Staind Share New Version Of 'Better Days' Featuring Dorothy

Staind recently shared a new version of their song "Better Days' featuring Dorothy.

The original version of the track appears on the multi-platinum-selling rock band's album, Confessions of the Fallen, released in September 2023.

Dorothy Martin, the lead singer of the band Dorothy, performs the new version of the song with Staind lead singer and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis.

Speaking about the collaboration with Dorothy, Lewis said it was a departure for him.

"It's really the first time Staind explored a feature with a female guest vocalist. Once we started tracking I could tell the synergy was there," he said. "We didn't have to pick harmonies, we didn't have to analyze parts, they just happened. I'm stoked to have Dorothy on this single with me. Her talent and voice are incredible."

According to Dorothy, she had "a great time tracking 'Better Days.'"

"It's a beautiful song and I hope fans connect with it," she added. "I'm so grateful to Aaron for the opportunity."

"Lowest In Me," another track from the album, topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

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The Marley Brothers To Reunite For 2024 Tour Honoring Father's Legacy

The Marley Brothers To Reunite For 2024 Tour Honoring Father's Legacy

The Marley Brothers have announced they will reunite and embark on a tour to honor their father Bob Marley's legacy.

The 22-date tour comes on the eve of Marley's 80th birthday in 2025 and follows the release of this year's biopic Bob Marley: One Love.

The trek, produced by Live Nation, is named "The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour." The tour will mark the first outing together of brothers Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian together in about two decades.

The tour is set to begin on September 5 at Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park in Vancouver. The tour, which will have stops in cities including Phoenix, Austin, Cincinnati, New York City, Toronto, Atlanta and more, will conclude on October 5th with a show at Miami's FPL Solar Amphitheatre.

During the tour, the brothers are set to honor their father's legacy by performing both individual hits as well as Bob's classics.

The sons of Bob Marley are renowned solo artists and they collectively have 22 Grammy Awards, the latest being Julian's win for Best Reggae Album in 2024.

The Marley Brothers 2024 Tour Dates:

09/05 - Vancouver, BC @ Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park09/06 - Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater09/08 - Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre09/10 - Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord09/11 - Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre09/12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre09/13 - Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater09/15 - Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater09/16 - Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion09/18 - Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center09/19 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre09/22 - Queens, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium09/23 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center09/25 - Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare09/26 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center09/27 - Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live09/29 - Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage09/30 - Laval, QC @ Place Bell10/02 - Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion10/03 - Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre10/04 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp10/05 - Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheatre

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New 'Behind The Music' Episodes To Profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins & Wolfgang Van Halen

New 'Behind The Music' Episodes To Profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins & Wolfgang Van Halen

Paramount+ has announced new episodes of the groundbreaking docuseries '"Behind The Music" will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on May 1 and in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on May 2.

The new episodes profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins and Wolfgang Van Halen, while remastered episodes feature 50 Cent, Bobby Brown, Ice-T, Milli Vanilli, The Notorious B.I.G. and Sinead O'Connor.

Official loglines for new episodes are as follows:

When New Edition dissolved in the late '80s, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins were counted out by critics and record executives. However, they defied expectations and became a multi-platinum group with their album Poison. The trio created some of the greatest party anthems of the 1990s, but infighting, financial pitfalls, addiction and mental health struggles almost led to the group's demise. Four decades later, Bell Biv DeVoe still is performing for multiple generations of adoring global fans.

Despite a near-fatal shooting, Trace Adkins worked his way to the top of the country music charts with his platinum-selling debut album Dreamin' Out Loud. But a sophomore slump and a struggle with alcoholism nearly destroyed his career. With help from family, musicians and mentors alike, Trace pushed forward with even more hits, a flourishing acting career and a new lease on life. Wolfgang Van Halen reveals his story that's wrought with trauma, perseverance and immense talent. Born to guitar god Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, Wolfgang instantly became bound to music. As he developed his own sound, Wolfgang turned to his solo project, Mammoth WVH, before tragedy struck. Eddie's death rocked his son's world, but Wolfgang solidified his music career with a sound all of his own while continuing to honor his father's legacy.

These artists join the star-studded lineup of original "Behind The Music" episodes on Paramount+, featuring Boy George, Bret Michaels, Busta Rhymes, Duran Duran, Jennifer Lopez, LL Cool J, New Kids on the Block, Remy Ma and Ricky Martin.

The docuseries is executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Michael Maniaci for MTV Entertainment Studios.

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Pearl Jam Share 'Wreckage' From New Album 'Dark Matter'

Pearl Jam Share 'Wreckage' From New Album 'Dark Matter'

Pearl Jam recently released "Wreckage," the latest song from their new album Dark Matter.

Dark Matter, Pearl Jam's 12th studio album, dropped on Friday, April 19th via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records. Dark Matter marks the band's first release since critically acclaimed Gigaton in 2020.

"That one probably has the biggest build for me personally, in terms of hearing it at first and thinking, it's kind of an Ed song," Stone Gossard shares. "I wasn't quite aware of its potency until later. Andrew [Watt] encouraged me to play this little harmonic, acoustic part almost like a Cure melody. I've been playing along with the song to relearn it and I'm really looking forward to playing it live. It's a really powerful lyric and I think we did a really great job of taking something and really pushing it to its limit."

"['Wreckage'] started with the riff and everyone kind of formulating sections together," adds producer Andrew Watt. "That song just came to Ed right away. Within the first couple takes before the music was even right, his vocals were right. His melodies and words are so strong in that song. Once the initial spark was there and there were a few sections, it was just really about following him."

The band also celebrated indie record stores with the release of a special edition of the project on April 20th for Record Store Day.

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The Cult Announce 40th Anniversary U.K. Tour

The Cult Announce 40th Anniversary U.K. Tour

British rock band The Cult will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a U.K. and European tour.

Led by co-founding members Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, the Cult will return with their 8424 Tour in the summer and autumn.

Following summer shows in Europe, they'll head to the U.K., stopping in Leicester, Swansea, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, York, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Wolverhampton and London, where they'll wrap up at the Royal Albert Hall on November 4. Tickets are on sale now.

"Following up from the great energy of Death Cult 8323 shows, I'm looking forward to bringing that sense of celebration of the band's music, and the communion with our fans, to Cult 8424. CFFC. Let the ceremony commence!" said Duffy.

The Cult's most recent studio album is 2022's Under The Midnight Sun.

The Cult Upcoming Tour Dates:

Mon, October 21, 2024 - Leicester, De Montfort HallTue, October 22, 2024 - Swansea, ArenaThu, October 24, 2024 - Edinburgh, Usher HallFri, October 25, 2024 - Manchester, O2 ApolloSun, October 27, 2024 - Bristol, BeaconTue, October 29, 2024 - York, BarbicanWed, October 30, 2024 - Newcastle, Upon Tyne O2 City HallFri, November 01, 2024 - Portsmouth, GuildhallSat, November 02, 2024 - Wolverhampton, Civic at the HallsMon, November 04, 2024 - London, Royal Albert Hall

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Duff McKagan Announces 2024 U.K., European Headlining Tour

Duff McKagan Announces 2024 U.K., European Headlining Tour

Duff McKagan has announced that he will embark on a headlining tour of the U.K. and Europe this year in support of the recently released Lighthouse (Expanded Edition).

"At last! At last! See you all soon. #Lighthouse. Let's go!" said the Guns N' Roses bassist.

The tour, which is set to kick off on September 30 with a concert at the Academy in Dublin, Ireland, will see McKagan play in 15 cities across 11 countries. The tour's final concert is scheduled to take place at Nalen in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 22nd.

Lighthouse (Expanded Edition) includes eight additional tracks along with three exclusive live performance videos filmed last December at Easy Street Records in McKagan's hometown of Seattle, Washington.

Duff McKagan 2024 U.K. & Europe Tour Dates:

Sept 30 - Dublin, IE @ AcademyOct 2 - Glasgow, UK @ Oran MorOct 3 - Manchester, UK @ Academy 2Oct 5 - London, UK @ Islington Assembly HallOct 7 - Utrecht, NE @ Grote ZaalOct 8 - Cologne, GE @ KantineOct 9 - Munich, GE @ FreiheitshalleOct 11 - Brno, CR @ Sono CentrumOct 13 - Warsaw, PO @ StodolaOct 14 - Berlin, GE @ HeimathafenOct 16 - Milan, IT @ Magazzini GeneraliOct 17 - Solothurn, SW @ KofmehOct 19 - Liege, BE @ OMOct 20 - Paris, FR @ TrianonOct 22 - Stockholm, SW @ Nalen

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Classic Jimmy Buffett Albums To Be Reissued On Vinyl

Classic Jimmy Buffett Albums To Be Reissued On Vinyl

UMe is set to bring out some of the most classic albums by Jimmy Buffett on vinyl.

According to UMe, 10 albums by Buffett, released in 70s, 80s and 90s, will be reissued every month this summer, and all these will be available on standard black vinyl and limited edition colored vinyl.

Living and Dying in 3/4 Time (1973), One Particular Harbour (1983), and Fruitcakes (1994) will be launched in the first batch on June 7th.

The second trio of vinyl releases that will be arrive on July 12 will be A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean (1973), Havana Daydreamin' (1976), and Banana Wind (1996).

On August 16th, the third batch, consisting of Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Altitudes (1977), Son of a Son of a Sailor (1978), Volcano (1979), and Barometer Soup (1995), will be out on vinyl.

Buffett, who sold over 40 million albums in his lifetime, passed away in September 2023 at age 76.

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Alice Cooper Adds U.S. Dates To Too Close For Comfort Tour

Alice Cooper Adds U.S. Dates To Too Close For Comfort Tour

Rock legend Alice Cooper has added more dates to his Too Close For Comfort Tour. Twelve new U.S. shows have been added for this Summer.

The Summer 2024 U.S. headlining tour will kick off on July 30 in Niagara Falls, New York. The tour will close on August 17 in Tucson, Arizona.

A few days later, Cooper will embark on a previously announced co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie. Ministry and Filter will support them during the "Freaks on Parade Tour".

Tickets are on sale now.

Too Close For Comfort Tour Dates:

07/30 - Niagara Falls, NY @ Fallsview Casino Resort07/31 - Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre08/02 - Kalamazoo, MI @ Wings Event Center08/04 - Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center08/06 - Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights08/07 - Rockford, IL @ BMO Harris Bank Center08/10 - Tulsa, OK @ River Spirit Casino and Resort08/11 - Park City, KS @ Hartman Arena08/13 - Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom08/15 - Valley Center, CA @ Harrah's Rincon Pavilion08/16 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Pacific Amphitheater08/17 - Tucson, AZ @ Casino De Sol - AVA Amphitheater

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'Queen Rock Montreal' Headed To Disney+ In May

'Queen Rock Montreal' Headed To Disney+ In May

Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release, Queen Rock Montreal will make its global streaming premiere on Disney+ on May 15.

Queen Rock Montreal will be the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS.

The concert will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favorite Marvel films.

Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the iconic rock band at the peak of their live powers.

Queen Rock Montreal presents the most exciting and exhilarating performances by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon over two consecutive nights in November 1981.

The original Queen concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, were filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. The film was restored for IMAX by Mercury Studios.

Executive producers include Geoff Kempin and Alice Webb for Mercury Studios and Jim Beach and Matilda Beach for Queen Films.

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The Beatles' 'Let It Be' Documentary Headed To Disney+

The Beatles' 'Let It Be' Documentary Headed To Disney+

Disney+ announced that "Let It Be," director Michael Lindsay-Hogg's original 1970 film about The Beatles, will launch exclusively on the streaming service on May 8, 2024.

This will be the first time the film is available in over 50 years.

Let It Be was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg and was restored by Peter Jackson, who recently combed through 60 hours of footage to create the now-classic docuseries "Get Back."

Let It Be contains footage not featured in the "Get Back" docuseries, bringing viewers into the studio and onto Apple Corps' London rooftop in January 1969 as The Beatles, joined by Billy Preston, write and record their Grammy Award-winning album Let It Be, with its Academy Award-winning title song, and perform live for the final time as a group.

"I'm absolutely thrilled that Michael's movie, 'Let It Be,' has been restored and is finally being re-released after being unavailable for decades," says Jackson. "I was so lucky to have access to Michael's outtakes for 'Get Back,' and I've always thought that 'Let It Be' is needed to complete the 'Get Back' story."

"Over three parts, we showed Michael and The Beatles filming a groundbreaking new documentary, and 'Let It Be' is that documentary - the movie they released in 1970. I now think of it all as one epic story, finally completed after five decades," he added. "The two projects support and enhance each other: 'Let It Be' is the climax of 'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' Michael Lindsay-Hogg was unfailingly helpful and gracious while I made 'Get Back,' and it's only right that his original movie has the last word...looking and sounding far better than it did in 1970."

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SZA, The Killers To Headline Inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Festival

SZA, The Killers To Headline Inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Festival

SZA and The Killers have been announced as headliners of the inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Festival.

The inaugural edition of the Sudden Little Thrills festival is scheduled to take place on September 7 and 8 at Hazelwood Green in Pittsburgh.

The Killers will headline on Saturday and SZA will headline on Sunday.

Saturday's lineup also includes St. Vincent, Girl Talk, Crowded House, Ethel Cain, Wisp, and more.

Sunday's lineup also features Wiz Khalifa, Omar Apollo, Juvenile & The 400 Degreez Band, Lupe Fiasco, Corook, feeble little horse, and more.

Tickets for the inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Festival are on sale now.

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Paul McCartney, John Lennon's Sons Share New Song 'Primrose Hill'

Paul McCartney, John Lennon's Sons Share New Song 'Primrose Hill'

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son Sean Ono Lennon, and Paul McCartney's son James McCartney, recently released a new song, "Primrose Hill."

Sean and James co-wrote "Primrose Hill," which marks the first collaboration from the duo.

"Today I am so very excited to share my latest song co-written by my good friend [Sean Ono Lennon]," James wrote on social media. "With the release of this song it feels like we're really getting the ball rolling and I am so excited to continue to share music with you."

"I had a vision as a child in Scotland, on what was a lovely summers day," McCartney said of the song. "Letting go, I saw my true love and saviour in my mind's eye. 'Primrose Hill' is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person."

Paul McCartney also posted a note on social media about the song. "My son James has a new song out called 'Primrose Hill' - check it out!" he wrote. "And lots of love to Sean Ono Lennon who co-wrote the song."

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Blink-182's Tom DeLonge Unveils Signature Fender Starcaster

Blink-182's Tom DeLonge Unveils Signature Fender Starcaster

Blink-182 guitarist and co-lead vocalist Tom DeLonge has unveiled a new signature Starcaster guitar by Fender.

This one-of-a-kind Starcaster has many changes to the original, released in the 1970s. It features an offset semi-hollow body, "C" neck shape, 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard and DeLonge's logo on the neckplate.

DeLonge's first public performance with the guitar was on display during Blink-182's current global tour in support of the album, One More Time.

He shared its video on Instagram.

"I love this guitar, I really do. It's the coolest guitar ever made. Firstly, it is called a Starcaster-that's the most important thing. It goes to space and expands your mind," DeLonge said in a statement.

He added, "I've streamlined the electronics, added the '70s headstock to round out the weight, and chose the matte finish with black hardware, so its look matches its modern feel. This guitar shows my evolution as a player but also has the hallmarks of where I came from and what I'm about."

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Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Duets With Late Glen Campbell On 'Strong'

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Duets With Late Glen Campbell On 'Strong'

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson teamed up with the late Glen Campbell for a posthumous duet of Campbell's song, "Strong."

"Strong (with Brian Wilson)" marks the latest entry in the upcoming duet collection Glen Campbell Duets - Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which arrives on April 19th.

"Strong," which originally appeared on Campbell's 2011 "farewell" album Ghost on the Canvas, describes Campbell's onset of Alzheimer's Disease. Campbell co-wrote "Strong" with producer Julian Raymond.

Campbell vows to his wife to maintain his resilience in the face of the disease, confessing, "All I want to be for you is strong."

In the duet, Wilson shares Campbell's verses quite convincingly and with great clarity. His signature harmonies add a lovely feel.

"Glen was a great singer and a great guy. Our intention in doing 'Strong' was to echo back to 'Guess I'm Dumb' and the times that Glen and I worked together. It's kinda got that vibe to it and I dig the sound of it," Wilson said of the posthumous collaboration.

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Courtney Love Slams Taylor Swift As 'Not Important,' 'Not Interesting As An Artist'

Courtney Love Slams Taylor Swift As 'Not Important,' 'Not Interesting As An Artist'

In a recent interview with The Standard promoting her BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds series, "Courtney Love's Women," Courtney Love slammed Taylor Swift, saying "she's not important" and "not interesting as an artist."

"Taylor is not important," Love said. "She might be a safe space for girls, and she's probably the Madonna of now, but she's not interesting as an artist."

It's not known why Love has a contrarian view about Swift now after having wished her a happy birthday in December 2021 via Facebook. She called Swift an "aspirational huge role model for many young women" at the time. The post also featured a photo of Love and her "occasional hair twin/neighbor."

Courtney also spoke about Lana Del Rey and Madonna during the recent interview with The Standard.

"I haven't liked Lana since she covered a John Denver song, and I think she should really take seven years off," she said. "Up until 'Take Me Home Country Roads' I thought she was great. When I was recording my new album, I had to stop listening to her as she was influencing me too much."

About Madonna, Love said, "I don't like her and she doesn't like me. I loved Desperately Seeking Susan, but for the city of New York as much as her."

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Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dicky Betts Dead At 80

Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dicky Betts Dead At 80

Dicky Betts, a co-founder the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida, at the age of 80.

In an Instagram post, the Betts family wrote, "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard 'Dickey' Betts (December 12, 1943 - April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old."

"The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch passed away earlier today at his home in Osprey, FL., surrounded by his family. Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide," they added.

Betts was a co-founding member of The Allman Brothers band alongside brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe Johanson, and Berry Oakley.

When Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971, Betts assumed the role of the group's lead guitarist and also took over more of a singing role.

Betts was the writer and singer on the Allmans' hit single "Ramblin' Man." He also gained renown for composing instrumentals, with one appearing on most of the group's albums, including "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Jessica" (which was later used as the theme to Top Gear).

The band went through a hiatus in the late 1970s, during which time Betts, like many of the other band members, pursued a solo career and side projects under such names as Great Southern and The Dickey Betts Band.

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David Lee Roth Shares New Song 'Scotch And Sofa'

David Lee Roth Shares New Song 'Scotch And Sofa'

Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth recently released a new song, called "Scotch And Sofa."

The legendary rocker had released three teaser clips of the track before releasing the entire song with vocals.

Roth has released nearly 20 tracks over the past two years, stemming from two separate recording sessions from 2007 and 2022.

Previously released songs include "Hi-Fashion Girl," a song he recorded with guitarist John 5 in 2007. Five of those songs were released as part of The Roth Project in 2020, with the others dropping over the past two years.

The songs include "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar And Grill," "Low-Rez Sunset," "Giddy-Up!," "Alligator Pants," "Pointing At The Moon," "Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then," (a song about Van Halen), "Manda Bala," and "The Sh*t That Killed Elvis."

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John Oates Says He's 'Moved On' From Hall & Oates

John Oates Says He's 'Moved On' From Hall & Oates

John Oates has revealed that after months of litigation with Daryl Hall, he is moving on from the band with which he has been a part for half-a-century.

Hall & Oates was an American pop rock duo formed in Philadelphia in 1970. Daryl Hall was generally the lead vocalist; John Oates primarily played the electric guitar and provided backing vocals. The two wrote most of the songs they performed.

They achieved their greatest fame from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s with a fusion of rock and roll, soul music, and rhythm and blues.

"As far as I'm concerned, I've moved on. I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life," Oates said in an interview with Rolling Stone.

However, he made it clear that he is always open for continuing his relationship with Hall as friends in the future.

Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates last November to block him from selling his share in the duo's publishing to Primary Wave Music. He won the legal fight by obtaining a temporary restraining order.

Despite the separation, Oates has only good words for Hall, calling him "an amazing individual."

"He is one of the great, great songwriters of all time, and without a doubt, one of the great singers of all time. I would never say anything negative about him," Oates said. "But we have a different strategy for our lives, and we have a different strategy for our business lives as well as our personal lives."

He added, "And that's that, so be it. We're old guys. We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do."

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CBS Apologizes After Billy Joel Concert Abruptly Cut Off, To Rebroadcast Special

CBS Apologizes After Billy Joel Concert Abruptly Cut Off, To Rebroadcast Special

CBS has apologized after Billy Joel's 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden was abruptly cut off for some viewers on Sunday.

Joel was halfway through playing "Piano Man" when local news began airing in some parts of the country.

"A network programming timing error ended last night's Billy Joel special approximately two minutes early in the Eastern and Central Time Zones," Julie Holland, CBS's Vice President of Communications, said in a statement. "We apologize to Mr. Joel, his fans, our affiliated stations, and our audience whose viewing experience was interrupted during the last song."

Due to overwhelming demand from his legion of fans, Joel's performance will be rebroadcast in full beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, April 19, CBS said. Fans can also watch Joel's performance on Paramount+.

Joel performed some of his biggest hits during the concert, including "New York State of Mind" and his new single "Turn the Lights Back On." Sting and Jerry Seinfeld joined him on stage.

Sunday's special got a late start after the 2024 Masters Tournament.

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Crowded House Announce 2024 North American Tour, Share New Single 'Teenage Summer'

Crowded House Announce 2024 North American Tour, Share New Single 'Teenage Summer'

Crowded House have announced the schedule for a North American tour in support of their upcoming album, Gravity Stairs.

The 15-date tour will commence with a show at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, Florida, on August 29th. The final show of the trek is scheduled to take place at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles, California, on September 28th.

Gravity Stairs is set to arrive on May 31st via BMG. The band, which previously previewed the record with its lead single "Oh Hi," also recently released "Teenage Summer."

Gravity Stairs is the first new release from the multi-platinum-selling rock band since their 2021 album Dreamers Are Waiting and their eighth overall.

Crowded House 2024 Tour Dates:

08/29 - St. Augustine, FL @ The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre08/30 - Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park08/31 - Cary, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre09/03 - Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap09/04 - New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 1709/08 - Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino09/10 - Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at the Heights09/11 - Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival09/13 - Omaha, NE @ The Astro09/14 - Waite Park, MN @ The Ledge Amphitheater09/17 - Vail, CO @ Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater09/21 - Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery09/22 - Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater09/25 - Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery09/28 - Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre

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