Three recent coffee table books spotlight rock and R&B music legends who all released blockbuster albums 40 years ago. Title: Bruce Springsteen @75 Author: Gillian G. Gaar (Motorbooks/The Quarto Group) The Boss celebrated his 75th birthday this week. So, it’s a perfect time to detail Gillian G. Gaar...

With the first anniversary of the album 'Danse Macabre' approaching, Duran Duran announced a revamped version of the original, set for digital release on October 11 and CD on October 25, via Tape Modern/BMG. 'Danse Macabre' - De Luxe features three new bonus tracks, including an instrumental “Masque...

This past Monday, Squeeze took a break from its current co-headlining North American tour with Boy George to do a separate concert at Pappy and Harriet's Palace in Pioneertown. The band returns to the desert area tomorrow with Boy George for a gig at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage...

On Aug. 20, Haircut 100 performed in Los Angeles for the first time in 42 years at a packed YouTube Theater as part of a North American tour with Howard Jones and ABC. Three original members - singer/guitarist Nick Heyward, guitarist/backing vocalist Graham Jones and bassist Les Nemes - did an ebull...

Earlier this month, New Wave hitmaker Howard Jones released 'Live at the 02,' a concert album recorded last March in London via Cherry Red Records. The exciting collection features hits, fan favorites and a credibly snazzy cover of Kajagoogoo's '80s hit "Too Shy" accompanied by current touring band ...

On October 18, London Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bronski Beat's debut album, ‘The Age of Consent,’ with deluxe reissues. Speaking about the legacy of the album, Jimmy Sommerville reveals, “When there is something we do in our life that can have such an impact on other peoples’ li...

As Duran Duran near the end of their most recent run of North American dates - which included a headline slot at the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena last weekend - the veteran British band has announced the reissue of their first five studio albums - Duran Duran, Rio, Seven and the Ragged Tiger, No...