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They promise to “distract you from the humdrum banality of existence”.

Over the years, the second week in August has yielded scores of memorable rock and roll-related events. In 1986, for instance, Queen staged what turned out to be the band’s…

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Recently a renowned publication asserted that the electric guitar is losing its popularity among the younger set. One explanation, claimed the article, is the lack of contemporary guitar heroes. Since…

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10×10 was a Ronnie Montrose work-in-progress album when he sadly died in 2012. Now, the album has been completed with some stellar guests… which is exactly what Montrose was planning.

The band-hopping Les Paul-loving Irishman is being honored for his work with Def Leppard, Ronnie James Dio, Lou Gramm, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Riverdogs, Last In Line and more.

Titled Live at the Hollywood Bowl, the set presents a “very special” 2016 show that included guests Billy Gibbons, Steven Tyler, and Beck’s touring partner Buddy Guy, among others.

And he’s still not “the biggest pop star in the world” that Dave Grohl says is also on the album.