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Willie Nelson Covers Pearl Jam’s ‘Just Breathe’
Country music icon Willie Nelson has a new album out today (May 15) called ‘Heroes.’ The disc contains classic country songs, his own original work and unexpected covers. One of those covers includes Pearl Jam‘s 2009 single ‘Just Breath.’ Watch Nelson perform the song with his band live below.
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Tom Morello, Ben Harper Team Up for New Nightwatchman ‘Save the Hammer for the Man’ Video
Tom Morello has enlisted the help of Ben Harper in what is a super team-up of epic political rock proportions. The duo have released a music video for Morello’s the Nightwatchman project for the song ‘Save the Hammer for the Man.’
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New Alice in Chains Album in the Works, According to Jerry Cantrell
Alice in Chains guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell wants fans to know that the band is ready to work on a new album. The record would be the follow-up to 2009′s ‘Black Gives Way to Blue,’ 14 years after their previous release.
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The Wallflowers Reveal Details for 2012 Album, Tour
Veteran rockers the Wallflowers have been out of action for quite some time after going on hiatus in 2007. The band will release a new as-yet-untitled album in 2012 through Columbia Records, their first since 2005′s ‘Rebel, Sweetheart.’
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Beastie Boys Sales Surge After Death of Adam Yauch
In what was to be expected, sales of the Beastie Boys‘ music catalog have skyrocketed since the May 4 death of founding member Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch. The group’s album sales saw an increase of a whopping 1,235% in just two days since Yauch’s passing.
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Jimmy Fallon Enlists Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews + More for New Album
‘Late Night’ host Jimmy Fallon will release a new album next month, ten years after his debut ‘The Bathroom Wall.’ With such a long lapse in between records, Fallon has decided to recruit some heavy hitters like Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews and more to appear on ‘Blow Your Pants Off.’
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Against Me! Singer Tom Gabel Opens Up About Growing Up With Gender Dysphoria
As previously reported, Against Me! leader Tom Gabel has revealed to Rolling Stone that he’s transgender. Now, more details from the full article — which will be featured in the upcoming issue of the magazine — are emerging.
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Beastie Boy Mike Diamond Comments on Adam Yauch’s Death
The tributes to the Beastie Boys‘ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch have been nonstop since his death last Friday (May 4). Musicians, celebrities and fans shared heartfelt words on message boards and social networking sites. The remaining members of the group, Adam ‘Ad-Rock’ Horovitz and Michael ‘Mike D’ Diamond, were silent on the matter until earlier this week.
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Listen to the New Garbage Album ‘Not Your Kind of People’
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New York Neighborhoods Celebrate Adam Yauch’s Legacy
The Beastie Boys were never shy to show love for their hometown of New York City. That love was returned Friday night (May 4) when news of Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch‘s death was announced.
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Eminem, Kid Rock, Nas Pay Tribute to Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch
The death of founding Beastie Boys member Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch has affected artists from all music genres, and tributes have been pouring in since news of Yauch’s passing broke. Hip-hop icons Eminem and Nas, along with rapper-turned-rocker Kid Rock, are the latest to show respect for their fallen peer.
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Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony Dedicated to Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch
Producers of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony have added a dedication to recent inductee Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys, who passed away unexpectedly on May 4.