Parlophone Records has announced a Dolby Atmos spatial audio version of the 1972 David Bowie album, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, will be available on Blu-Ray Audio and streaming services on September 6.

It is available to pre-order at https://davidbowie.lnk.to/RocknRollStar

The Blu-Ray audio disc features four iterations of the album: 2024 Dolby Atmos mix, 2024 Stereo Mix (96 khz / 24-bit pcm), original 1972 Stereo Mix - 2012 remaster (192 khz / 24-bit pcm), and original 1972 Stereo Mix - 2012 remaster (48 khz / 24-bit pcm).

The Atmos version of the album was mixed by Emre Ramazanoglu and Ken Scott at RAK Studios, London.

Scott says, "You're in there with the act, with David. He was so theatrical I think being able to put him into an immersive place makes this a really good choice for an Atmos mix. My whole philosophy with this has been to make it more like a live experience. And I've even got him moving about the stage a little towards the end, the way he would have in real life. Hopefully, it just feels as if you're in the theatre with this amazing show going on."

Parlophone Records also announced that David Bowie Rock 'N' Roll Star, a 5CD and 1 Blu-Ray Audio set chronicling Bowie's journey through the creation of the Ziggy Stardust character and the recording of the iconic album, will be released on June 14.

It contains 29 unreleased tracks; covers early songwriting demos; recordings from David's band, The Arnold Corns; rehearsals at Bowie's then-home, Haddon Hall; BBC sessions; singles; live performances and outtakes and alternative versions from the original album recording sessions,

It is available to pre-order at https://lnk.to/I0TZq8ms.

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Rhino has announced a Super Deluxe Edition of Yes's 1971 album, Fragile, will be released this summer.

Fragile (Super Deluxe Edition) will be available on June 28, including four CDs, one LP, and a Blu-ray disc. Renowned audio engineer Bernie Grundman cut lacquers for the set's LP. The music will also be available on digital and streaming platforms on the same day.

The extensive reissue of Fragile will feature a newly remastered version of the original album on both CD and vinyl, plus rare and unreleased recordings. A Blu-ray disc completes the collection with Steven Wilson's new mixes, including the album in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA.

Pre-order the deluxe edition at https://rhino.lnk.to/FragileSDE.

Ahead of the album's release, Rhino released an alternate version Of "Long Distance Runaround/The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)".

Yes is co-headlining the "=1 More Time Tour" this summer with Deep Purple, performing around the U.S. and Canada.

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A documentary about legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, titled Becoming Led Zeppelin, is headed to theaters.

The official documentary has been acquired for release by Sony Classics Pictures for North America, Latin America, Southeast Asia (except for Japan), the Middle East and Benelux.

A "work in progress" version of Becoming Led Zeppelin screened at the Venice International Film Festival in Italy in September 2021. The "now completed" cut features "a brand-new sound mix (and) newly unearthed material from the archives of all four band members," according to the Sony Classics announcement.

Becoming Led Zeppelin is directed by the award-winning, Emmy and BAFTA nominated Bernard MacMahon. It was written by MacMahon and BAFTA nominated producer Allison McGourty.

It is produced by Paradise Pictures in association with Big Beach alongside executive producers Michael Clark, Alex Turtletaub, Duke Erikson, Cynthia Heusing, David Kistenbroker, Simon Moran, and Ged Doherty.

The hybrid docu-concert film also unveils a huge amount of unseen Led Zeppelin performance footage, including The Fillmore West (January 1969), The Atlanta Pop Festival (July 1969), and The Texas Pop Festival (August 1969).

Jimmy Page said, "When I saw the early cut of the film premiered, at the Venice Film Festival, it was amazing. The energy of the story, and the power of the music, is phenomenal."

MacMahon said, "We have spent years designing this film to be experienced on the big screen with the best possible sound."

McGourty added, "Sony Pictures Classics are the perfect partners because they are true believers in the theatrical experience and are passionate about giving the millions of Led Zeppelin fans a chance to see and hear them on the greatest screens and sound systems in the world."

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Warner Brothers is set to release Prince's Purple Rain on 4K Ultra HD and digital platforms on June 25th in celebration of the iconic film's 40th anniversary.

Prince, who made his acting debut with Purple Rain, starred as The Kid in the movie, alongside Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos, and Clarence Williams III.

Albert Magnoli directed the film, co-writing the screenplay with William Blinn. Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo, and Steven Fargnoli produced the film, and Prince composed and produced the original songs.

The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score (Prince), the Grammy Award for Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special (Prince and the Revolution), and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (Prince).

The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc will include the theatrical version of the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Digital download of the film.

For the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain, the film has been completely restored digitally from an 8K scan of the 35 mm Original Camera Negative (OCN), and audio has also been restored from the original Dolby Stereo (LCRS) archived 35 mm magnetic film source elements containing the separate dialogue, music, and effects (DME) tracks.

The special edition features commentary by director Albert Magnoli, producer Robert Cavallo, and cinematographer Donald E. Thorin as well as music videos for "Let's Go Crazy," "Take Me With U," "When Doves Cry," "I Would Die 4 U/Baby I'm a Star," "Purple Rain," "Jungle Love," "The Bird," and "Sex Shooter.

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The John Lennon Estate and Universal Music have announced a reissue of John Lennon's 1973 album Mind Games in expanded Ultimate Collection editions on July 12.

The Lennon Estate and Universal Music note that the upcoming six-CD and two Blu-ray collection deluxe box set offers "an immersive, deep listening experience and in-depth exploration of this classic, yet underappreciated record."

The deluxe edition, which is authorized by Yoko Ono Lennon and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, is from the same audio team that worked on the critically acclaimed Imagine and John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Ultimate Collections. This team includes triple Grammy-Award winning engineer Paul Hicks and mixers/engineers Sam Gannon and Rob Stevens.

Yoko Ono Lennon said, "John was trying to convey the message that we all play mind games. But if we can play mind games, why not make a positive future with it - to be a positive mind game? 'Mind Games' is such an incredibly strong song. At the time, people didn't quite get the message because this was before its time. Now, people would understand it. I don't think in those days people knew they were playing mind games anyway."

In addition to the 12 tracks included on the original Mind Games album, the new set features different session takes and outtakes from the recording, which took place in New York City during the summer of 1973 with Lennon producing himself.

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Stevie Wonder was granted Ghanaian citizenship on his 74th birthday on Monday, May 13.

The legendary American musician and songwriter, whose original name is Steveland Morris, was conferred Ghanaian citizenship by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House in capital Accra.

President Akufo-Addo praised Wonder for his outstanding contributions to music and his unrelenting dedication to the African diaspora.

He emphasized that Wonder's music has been a source of inspiration to generations of Ghanaians and Africans worldwide and that his visit to Ghana would help to strengthen the ties between Africa and its diaspora.

A long-time admirer of Ghana and its rich cultural heritage, Wonder expressed deep gratitude, joy and honor.

He said he has been drawn to Ghana's vibrant culture and warm hospitality and he was thrilled to now call himself a Ghanaian citizen.

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Legendary rockers The Black Crowes recently released a visual for "Wilted Rose," their collaboration with Grammy-winning country superstar Lainey Wilson.

"Wilted Rose" is from the band's critically acclaimed 10th studio album Happiness Bastards.

The visual features footage of Wilson's surprise guest performance with the band at their memorable, sold-out opening night of the "Happiness Bastards Tour" at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry House. It also features a behind-the-scenes film of Wilson with the band backstage and at rehearsals, as well as additional footage from the tour.

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Hulu and Disney+ have announced that a documentary on Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band will be launched on their platforms in October.

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band offers in-depth behind-the-scenes access to their 2023-2024 world tour. It also offers footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage - as well as hearing from Bruce Springsteen himself.

These conversations follow Springsteen closely as he develops the story he wants to tell with this tour's setlist - interspersed with rare archival clips of The E Street Band.

The autobiographical series spans Springsteen's memoir "Born to Run," "Springsteen on Broadway," and the films Western Stars and Letter to You.

The film was directed by Springsteen's longtime collaborator, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Thom Zimny, and was produced by Zimny, Jon Landau, Springsteen, Adrienne Gerard and Sean Stuart. The film begins with a one-of-a-kind look at the band's preparation process, following them from their earliest rehearsals in Red Bank, New Jersey, to performances for tens-of-thousands across continents.

Fans get the chance to experience professionally shot footage from the 2023-2024 tour in addition to hearing firsthand from band members about performing on stage with Springsteen.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band capped the first 2024 leg of their world tour in April. The band is in the midst of playing 25 shows throughout Europe this spring and summer.

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Cher fans will get to celebrate Pride Month in June with special vinyl editions and expanded digital versions of her classic albums, Living Proof and Closer to the Truth.

These two albums will be available from Warner Records on June 28. Living Proof will be pressed on cola-bottle milky green vinyl, while the Closer To The Truth vinyl will be in a rich creamy bone color.

Each LP will retail for $27.98 and are is available to order at https://bio.to/CTTTLP.

Warner will also introduce expanded digital versions of the albums. Closer To The Truth (Super Deluxe Digital Album) features the digital debut of "Will You Wait For Me" (previously only available on the Target edition of the album).

Also on June 28, Living Proof (Deluxe Digital Album) will debut. It includes the track listing used for the U.S. version of the album, plus two bonus tracks ("The Look" and "You Take It All") from the international edition.

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Pink Floyd's David Gilmour has announced a U.S. tour, which will mark his first tour in the country in eight years.

The trek will follow the release of Gilmour's new solo album, Luck and Strange, on September 6. The shows will take place in Los Angeles and New York only. Gilmour will play the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and 30 and Madison Square Garden on November 4 and 5.

The general on-sale for all shows will take place on Friday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

The Pink Floyd guitarist and singer had recently announced shows in Rome and at London's Royal Albert Hall for September and October.

Gilmour's fifth album will be his first LP of solo material since the release of Rattle That Lock in 2015. The new album's first single, "The Piper's Call," was released in April.

David Gilmour 2024 Tour Dates:

09/27 - Rome, Italy @ Circo Massimo09/28 - Rome, Italy @ Circo Massimo09/29 - Rome, Italy @ Circo Massimo10/01 - Rome, Italy @ Circo Massimo10/02 - Rome, Italy @ Circo Massimo10/03 - Rome, Italy @ Circo Massimo10/09 - London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall10/10 - London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall10/11 - London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall10/12 - London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall10/14 - London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall10/15 - London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall10/29 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl10/30 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl10/31 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl11/04 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden11/05 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden 11/06 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden11/09 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

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Beatles legend Ringo Starr has revealed that he is working on a country album along with T Bone Burnett.

"It's a country one. I'm working on it with someone very special - T. Bone Burnett," Starr told USA Today. "He's doing stuff in Nashville and he comes to L.A. and it's all working out. He came to me with nine songs. It won't be out until October, at least."

Meanwhile, Starr is set to embark on a tour with his All Starr Band, which kicks off on May 22 in Las Vegas.

"When I first started this, I was invited to put a band together and go on tour, and I said yes, and then I said: What do you mean, yes? You're the drummer in other people's bands!" he shares about how the tour got started in 1989. "But I opened my phone book and called everyone I knew and they all said yes. So I had to close my book."

The lineup features long-time collaborator Steve Lukather, who's been Starr's longest-serving solo bandmate. Lukather has been featured on every All-Starr Band lineup date since 2012.

"I'll never get rid of Luke. He has a lifelong ticket," Starr says. "He's my last best friend. You need time to make best friends. He's an incredibly good musician and an incredible human being."

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Jane's Addiction have announced an intimate show at London's Bush Hall.

The alt-rock legends will play at Bush Hall on May 23, ahead of their previously scheduled two shows at London's Roundhouse and concerts in Glasgow and Manchester.

The band are also set to headline at Bearded Theory festival in Derbyshire on May 25.

The band's last studio album was The Great Escape Artist, which released back in 2011, while their most recent single, "Another Soulmate," dropped in 2013.

Tour Dates:

Thu May 23 2024 - LONDON Bush HallMon May 27 2024 - LONDON RoundhouseWed May 29 2024 - LONDON RoundhouseFri May 31 2024 - GLASGOW BarrowlandSun June 02 2024 - MANCHESTER O2 ApolloThu June 06 2024 - HAMBURG Grosse Freiheit (Germany)Tue June 25 2024 - COLOGNE Carlswerk Victoria (Germany)Wed June 26 2024 - PARIS Olympia (France)Fri June 28 2024 - DUBLIN Trinity CollegeWed July 03 2024 - LUXEMBOURG Rockhal (Luxembourg)

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John Barbata, the renowned drummer known for his contributions to The Turtles, Jefferson Starship, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young has passed away. He was 79.

Barbata death was confirmed by Rolling Stone. Best Classic Bands reported he passed on May 8. However, Barbata's cause of death remains unknown at the time of the report.

Jefferson Starship paid tribute to Barbata on social media, writing, "We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Barbata, Jefferson Starship's original drummer. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. Rock in peace, Johnny!"

Jefferson Airplane also honored Barbata on Facebook, writing, "Known for his exceptional talent, John left his mark on the music world by playing with bands such as The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, and Jefferson Starship."

"Back in '72, during a hiatus for CSN&Y, David Crosby introduced John to the Airplane, who hired him instantly," the band added. "You can hear John's drumming skills on the band's final studio album, Long Live John Silver, as well as the live album Thirty Seconds Over Winterland."

Barbata joined The Turtles in 1966 as a replacement for founding drummer Don Murray.

He became popular after recording their hit songs "Happy Together" and "She'd Rather Be With Me," along with their subsequent three albums Happy Together, The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands, and Turtle Soup.

After The Turtles were dissolved, Barbata joined Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and then Jefferson Airplane.

His legendary music career was chronicled in his 2005 memoir, The Legendary Life of a Rock Star Drummer.

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Legendary rock band Metallica have earned their fourth consecutive No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, thanks to "Screaming Suicide."

"Screaming Suicide" rose to the top of the tally dated May 18. The song follows reigns for "Too Far Gone?", "72 Seasons" and "Lux Æterna." All four tracks are from 72 Seasons, Metallica's 11th studio album.

Metallica now has 14 career No. 1s on Mainstream Rock Airplay, having first reigned with "Until It Sleeps" in 1996. The band ties with Five Finger Death Punch and Foo Fighters for the third-most leaders over the chart's 43-year history.

"Screaming Suicide" also rose to the 15th spot from 17th on the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with 2.6 million audience impressions, up 10%, May 3-9, according to Luminate.

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Sebastian Bach recently released the latest single, "Freedom," from his new album.

Bach's much-anticipated Child Within The Man album, his first solo effort in 10 years, dropped on Friday, May 10. He also kicked of the U.S. leg of his What Do I Got To Lose? Tour.

"Freedom" is the latest track from Child Within The Man. It follows "What Do I Got To Lose," "Everybody Bleeds" and "Hold On To The Dream."

Child Within The Man was recorded in Orlando, Florida, and produced and mixed by Elvis Baskette. Bach wrote or co-wrote all the album's 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals.

Child Within The Man features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, and Orianthi, who all co-wrote their respective tracks with Bach.

Child Within The Man tracklisting:

1. Everybody Bleeds2. Freedom (featuring John 5)3. (Hold On) To The Dream4. What Do I Got To Lose?5. Hard Darkness6. Future Of Youth (featuring Orianthi)7. Vendetta8. F.U. (featuring Steve Stevens)9. Crucify Me10. About To Break11. To Live Again

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Steve Earle recently shared a reimagined version of Tom Petty's "Yer So Bad."

The cover version will feature on the highly-anticipated tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, due out on June 21st.

"Yer So Bad," which is from Petty's solo album Full Moon Fever, peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart.

Chris Stapleton's "I Should Have Known It," Dolly Parton's "Southern Accents" and Dierks Bentley's "American Girl" are other tracks that are already available from the upcoming tribute album.

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The Beatles recently shared a new music video for their 1971 hit song, "Let It Be."

The video features scenes from the restored version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's original 1970 film about The Beatles, including John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr performing the song in the studio.

The film, Let It Be, was launched on Disney+ last week, marking the first time the film is available in more than 50 years.

First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles' breakup, Let It Be is now brought to light through its restoration and in the context of revelations brought forth in Peter Jackson's multiple Emmy Award-winning docuseries, "The Beatles: Get Back."

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Sony Music will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's classic album Born In The U.S.A. on June 14 with a special-edition release featuring new colored vinyl and expanded packaging.

Arriving via translucent red LP, this anniversary edition of Born In The U.S.A. will feature a gatefold sleeve and exclusive booklet with archival material from the era, new liner notes penned by Erik Flannigan and a four-color lithograph.

Originally released on June 4, 1984, Born In The U.S.A. had an unprecedented seven Top Ten singles on its tracklist, has sold approximately 25 million copies and captured the pop culture zeitgeist with once-in-a-generation impact.

Pre-order the 40th anniversary edition of Born In The U.S.A. at https://brucespringsteen.lnk.to/BITUSA40

Forty years after the Born In The U.S.A. tour kicked off in Summer 1984, Springsteen and The E Street Band started the European leg of their 2024 run earlier this month.

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The Grateful Dead recently released a live recording of "Ship Of Fools" recorded at the University of Nevada in May 1974.

The song is set to feature on From The Mars Hotel (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition), which is due out on June 21st.

"Debuting at Winterland in San Francisco on February 22, 1974, less than three months before the Reno show, 'Ship Of Fools' was one [of Jerry Garcia's] two mellower-tempo'd songs on Mars Hotel along with 'China Doll,'" Dead Legacy manager and audio archivist David Lemieux writes. "It was a mainstay of Grateful Dead setlists from its debut right through 1995, although it was only played a half dozen times in 1994 and 1995 combined."

"Ship of Fools (Live at University of Nevada 5/12/74)" is available now via digital outlets.

From The Mars Hotel (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) includes a remastered version of the album, along with previously unreleased demos and the University of Nevada concert.

The deluxe album will be out as a three-CD and digital set. The remastered version of the album will also be released as a single black vinyl; a limited-edition neon pink vinyl; a limited-edition "Ugly Rumors" custom vinyl, sold exclusively on Dead.net; and a specially designed zoetrope picture disc.

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The Dead Daisies recently shared the title track from their upcoming album, Light 'Em Up, which will be released in September.

"It's a kick-ass, straight ahead rock and roll tune, just how we like it!!! Turn it up, and get ready to bang your head and break sh*t!!! Hope ya like it!!! Love you guys!!" the Dead Daisies lead singer John Corabi said of the new song.

The song is accompanied by an explosive video featuring amazing graphics that are bursting full of pyrotechnics, rockets and fire, truly reflecting the title of the song. "Light 'Em Up" was produced in Nashville by Marti Frederiksen.

The supergroup will kick off their global tour in support of the album in New York City on June 6 with a run of concerts in U.S. cities with tickets already going fast. The Light 'Em Up Tour 2024 continues to the U.K. in September, followed by the European leg in November.

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