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Eurythmics star Annie Lennox appears on the new single “Superlover” from Americana star Allison Russell. The tune marks the first time Lennox has appeared on a song since 2018’s “Requiem for a Private War,” from the movie A Private War.

“Thank you Annie Lennox for singing with me, for inspiring me,” Russell shares. “You are an Artist of The Ages. I love you so. I bless the day we met. Our Circle is Unbroken.”

Lennox notes that she met Russell when they were both invited by Brandi Carlile to take part in one of Joni Mitchell’s concerts.

“Allison and I were sitting next to each other and I knew right away that she was a very special person. She has such natural warmth and generosity of spirit,” Lennox shares. “A beautiful person, both inside and out, as well as having an absolute heart of gold.”

As for the song, Lennox says it’s “one of the most soulful, compassionate songs you could ever hear, at a point when there’s too much dissonance, polarization, aggressivity and hatred being openly bandied around the globe.”

She adds, “It’s an appeal for kindness and empathy, as opposed to violence and cruelty. … It is medicine for the times and balm for the soul.”

“Superlover” is available now via digital outlets. You can watch the track’s video on YouTube.

Lennox, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 with her Eurythmics partner Dave Stewart, released her last album of new music, Nostalgia, in 2014.

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Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and Heart’s Nancy Wilson are among the artists celebrating the music of Canadian rockers Triumph on a new tribute album.

Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph is a 15-track album featuring covers of classic Triumph tunes, including “Magic Power,” “Fight the Good Fight” and “Lay it on the Line.” It will drop June 6.

Other artists on the record include guitarist Phil X, who was a member of Triumph from 1992 to 1993, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, Journey drummer Deen Castronovo, guitarists Bumblefoot and Nita Strauss, Alex Lifeson’s band Envy of None and Night Ranger’s Jack Blades.

The first single released from the album is Bach’s take on the tune “Rock & Roll Machine,” which originally appeared on Triumph’s 1977 album of the same name. It is available now via digital outlets.

“The music of Triumph will always hold a special place in my heart,” Bach shares. “I’m super proud to pay tribute to one of my favorite bands of all time … the Rock n’ Roll Machine known as Triumph!”

Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph will be released on CD and as a two-LP set. It is available for preorder now.

Hard rockers Triumph were popular in the ’70s and ’80s, releasing their last record, Edge of Excess, in 1993. They were known for their explosive live shows, which featured pyrotechnics, lasers and more. They were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2019.

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Reginald Kenneth Dwight was born in Pinner, Middlesex, England. In 1967, he began using the name Elton John (he legally changed it to Elton Hercules John in 1972). He would go on to become one of the most beloved and successful recording artists in the world.

Elton’s long and successful partnership with songwriter Bernie Taupin, which started in 1967, has produced more than 50 top-40 hits, including nine #1 singles in both the U.S. and U.K. He’s also had seven Billboard #1 albums in the U.S., his first being 1972’s Honky Château.

Known for being a dynamic live performer, Elton wrapped his touring career in July 2023, playing the final date of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Sweden. The tour, which launched in 2018, grossed over $939.1 million and is the second highest-grossing tour of all time.

Elton has won numerous awards throughout his career, including five Grammys, two Academy Awards and a Tony Award. He won his first Emmy Award in 2024, making him one of only 19 entertainers to win the EGOT.

He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004. In March 2024, he and Taupin received the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Elton is also well known for his philanthropic work, having raised over $375 million for the fight against HIV/AIDs through his Elton John AIDS Foundation, which he started in 1992.

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Bruce Springsteen has been added to the lineup of the upcoming Patti Smith tribute concert in New York City.

People Have the Power – A Celebration of Patti Smith will be held Wednesday at Carnegie Hall. The night will include performances of songs from Smith’s full catalog, but will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of her classic album Horses.

And Bruce certainly has a connection to at least one song from Smith’s catalog. One of her best-known tunes, “Because the Night,” was co-written by Springsteen. It went to #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The concert will feature an A-list lineup of artists paying tribute to Smith, including R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Ben Harper, Kim Gordon, The National‘s Matt Berninger, Karen O and Sharon Van Etten, as well as Courtney Barnett, Maggie Rogers and the Kills’ Alison Mosshart.

All artists will backed by a house band, made up of bassist/keyboardist Tony Shanahan from Smith’s band, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan.

Tickets are available at musicof.org.

People Have the Power – A Celebration of Patti Smith is the latest in a series of charity concerts put on by New York City entrepreneur Michael Dorf, with each one celebrating a different artist. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Carnegie Hall series.

Since the series launched in 2004, the concerts have raised over $2 million for charity. Proceeds from the Smith concert will go toward music education for underserved youth.

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Heart revealed back in 2020 that a biopic on the group was in the works, and now Nancy Wilson is giving fans an update.

Nancy tells ABC Audio that Amazon Films is working with them on the script, which was written by Sleater-Kinney rocker Carrie Brownstein, and is now being worked on by Carrie and screenwriter Jessica Goldberg. She notes, “Amazon loves the script.”

“They’re about to start casting,” she adds. “I just think it’s gonna be a great story.”

And as casting gets underway, Nancy has some thoughts on who she’d love to see portray her and her sister and bandmate, Ann Wilson, in the film.

“If I had my druthers it would be Elle Fanning,” Nancy says of the actress she’d want to play her, noting she saw Elle in the Hulu series The Great and thought she was “insanely talented.”

And keeping it in the family, Nancy likes the idea of Dakota Fanning playing Ann.

“They both can sing, too, you never know,” she says, adding that she thinks Dakota would be a “kick-a** Ann Wilson.” 

And the biopic may not be the only Heart film we’ll see on the big screen. Nancy shares there are “a bunch of people” interested in a documentary about Heart, as well.

In the meantime, Heart fans can catch the band on the road. Their Royal Flush tour hits Milwaukee on Wednesday. A complete list of dates can be found at heart-music.com.

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A selection of special coins honoring The Beatles‘ Paul McCartney brought in over $750,000 at auction.

The rare currency auction house Stack’s Bowers Galleries handled the auction, which consisted of one gold and four silver pieces. Each weighed 5 kilograms, with all four bringing in a total of $753,600.

The gold one, which took 250 hours to make — including three days of polishing — was signed by the rocker during his 2024 Got Back tour in Paris. It sold for $600,000, making it one of the most valuable modern British coins ever sold.

The four silver coins, which have hand-enameling in the design of Paul’s psychedelic Magic Piano, sold for $38,400 each, way above their $5,400 value.

All of the coins came with a certificate of authenticity signed by McCartney. 

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Stevie Nicks is set to be inducted into the Pollstar Live! Hall of Fame, which honors artists, executives and venues “who have left an indelible mark on live music.”

The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will be honored during a ceremony at the 36th annual Pollstar Awards, taking place April 16 in Los Angeles.

“This year’s inductees have not only reached the pinnacle of success but have made an indelible impact on the industry, shaping its future and inspiring generations to come,” said Tim Leiweke, chairman and CEO of Oak View Group, which launched the Pollstar Live! Music Hall of Fame. “It’s an honor to celebrate these artists, executives, and venues whose passion and innovation continue to drive live entertainment forward.”

This year’s other honorees include promoters Barrie Marshall and Louis Messina, and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

The Pollstar Live! Hall of Fame launched in 2018, with Garth Brooks the first-ever inductee.

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Sting is set to headline a brand-new festival in Mexico.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will headline the inaugural Mexican Caribbean Music Festival on May 17 at Zamna in Tulum, Mexico. The stop will be part of his Sting 3.0 tour, which has him backed by longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas.

The festival will be a free event, although attendees will have to reserve tickets in advance.

Next up, Sting brings his tour to Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday. The tour returns to the U.S. with a three-night stand at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, May 19, May 20 and May 22. A complete list of dates can be found at Sting.com.

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Foreigner is headed up north this fall for a Canadian tour that will feature the band fronted by guest vocalist Geordie Brown, who is quite familiar with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band’s music.

Brown starred as the male lead in the workshop production of the Foreigner musical, Juke Box Hero, The Musical, during its runs in Calgary in 2018, and Toronto in 2019.

“I was most impressed by Geordie’s performances of Juke Box Hero, The Musical in Canada,” Foreigner founding member Mick Jones shares. “He is not only a consummate vocalist, but a verified Broadway actor to boot. We look forward to welcoming him at our shows on Foreigner’s 2025 Canadian tour.”

The tour will actually serve as a lead-up to the launch of Juke Box Hero, The Musical, which is scheduled to go into production next year.

Foreigner’s Canadian tour is set to kick off Oct. 21 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and wrap Nov. 7 in Kelowna, British Columbia. The band’s next U.S. show is June 11 in Highland, California.

A complete list of Foreigner dates can be found at foreigneronline.com.

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Dead & Company paid tribute to late Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh during their Dead Forever residency at the Sphere Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Fan-shot footage posted to social media shows the band playing Lesh’s classic tune “Box of Rain.” According to setlist.fm, it was the last song of the night and the first time they played the tune since Lesh’s passing in October.

During the performance the screens at the Sphere displayed archival photos of the Grateful Dead and Lesh.

Dead & Company — which features Bobby Weir and Mickey Hart, two of the last three surviving original members of The Dead — kicked off their latest Sphere residency on March 20. They will return to the venue on Thursday, with dates running through May 17. A complete list of shows can be found at deadandcompany.com.

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