New David Bowie-themed Barbie celebrates 50th anniversary of 'Hunky Dory' album

Mattel Inc. A new collectible David Bowie-themed Barbie doll has been released in honor of the 50th anniversary of the late rock legend’s classic fifth studio album, 1971’s Hunky Dory. The new doll is the second Bowie-inspired
Ozzy Osbourne's “Patient Number 9” gives Jeff Beck new 'Billboard' chart record

Epic Records In addition to being the lead single and title track off his upcoming solo album, Ozzy Osbourne‘s new song “Patient Number 9” has given Jeff Beck a new Billboard record. With “Patient Number 9” debuting at
Frank Zappa catalog, film archive and “Vault” acquired by Universal Music Group

Rob Verhorst/Redferns The late Frank Zappa‘s entire song publishing and recording catalog, his film archives and the full contents of his expansive storage facility, known as The Vault, have been acquired by Universal Music Group from the
2022 Peach Music Festival kicks off; select sets streaming online

Courtesy of The Peach Music Festival The 10th anniversary edition of the Allman Brothers Band-founded Peach Music Festival got underway Thursday. The four-day event, which runs through Sunday, July 3, is taking place at its usual location,
Original Dio drummer “loved” 'Stranger Things' jacket: “That was great”

Courtesy of Netflix While Kate Bush‘s “Running Up That Hill” has far and away been the defining song of the latest season of Stranger Things, fans of the heavier side of ’80s music got some recognition, too.
The Doobie Brothers to play concert at famed Radio City Music Hall in September

Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment The Doobie Brothers have added a special gig to the 2022 leg of their 50th anniversary tour, a September 8 performance at New York City’s famous Radio City Music Hall. Tickets
Pink Floyd reissuing 1977 Animals album with 5.1 Surround Sound mix, new cover art

Sony Music Pink Floyd is reissuing its classic 1977 concept album Animals in multiple formats featuring a previously unreleased 5.1 Surround Sound mix created in 2018 by the band’s longtime studio collaborator James Guthrie. The Animals reissue
See Alanis Morissette pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins during London show

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Billboard Alanis Morissette paid tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins during her concert in London earlier this week. During a performance of the song “Ironic,” the onstage screens played archival video
Alice Cooper's classic fifth album, 'School's Out,' was released 50 years ago today

Atlantic/Rhino Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release the Alice Cooper group’s fifth studio album, School’s Out, which featured the hit title track — widely regarded as the shock rockers’ signature song. School’s Out reached #2