John Lennon's “Imagine” certified triple platinum; multiple events planned to mark Lennon's birthday Saturday

Universal Music Group On the eve of what would’ve been the late John Lennon‘s 81st birthday comes word that “Imagine,” the classic peace anthem Lennon co-wrote with wife Yoko Ono, has been certified triple Platinum by the
Sammy Hagar's 2021 Birthday Bash being held on Catalina Island this week; Saturday's show streaming at nugs.net

Credit: Leah Steiger Sammy Hagar‘s 2021 edition of his annual Birthday Bash is taking place this week, featuring three special performances by the Red Rocker and his band The Circle at the Catalina Casino on California’s Catalina
Listen to Joni Mitchell duet with James Taylor on Taylor's “You Can Close Your Eyes” at 1970 show

Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett A rare duet between Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, featuring the famed singer/songwriters performing Taylor’s song “You Can Close Your Eyes” in October 1970 at a concert at London’s Paris Theatre, was released
The Moody Blues' John Lodge to release new live solo album, 'The Royal Affair and After,' in December

Keeping the Faith for Halesouth Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge revealed earlier this year that he planned to release a live album featuring performances from his stint as an opening act on the Yes-headlined 2019 Royal Affair
Virtual John Lennon tribute concert, featuring Peter Frampton, Matt Sorum and more, taking place Saturday

Courtesy of Veeps/Open Eyes Records This Saturday, October 9, marks what would’ve been John Lennon‘s 81st birthday, and to commemorate the special day, the third annual “Dear John” charity tribute concert will be held virtually at Veeps.com
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi inspires name of newly discovered fossil

Kevin Mazur/WireImage In addition to inspiring countless metal musicians the world over, Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi has now inspired the name of a newly discovered fossil. The fossil, uncovered by a team of scientists in Russia, is
Foo Fighters unite with Preservation Hall Jazz Band for “Re-Version” of “Chasing Birds”

Roswell Records/RCA Records Foo Fighters have released a new version of their song “Chasing Birds” in collaboration with acclaimed New Orleans jazz outfit the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The updated recording, dubbed a “Re-Version,” takes the original,
Neil Young performing during virtual event benefiting California camp for ailing children

Credit: dhlovelife Neil Young is among the music artists and entertainers who will take part in a virtual charity event called CAMP-A-THON on October 28 that will raise funds for The Painted Turtle, a free camp for