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Remembering the Lost Jingle Steely Dan Wrote for Schlitz Beer, Found Decades Later by Their Engineer's Daughter

14+ hour, 22+ min ago  (376+ words) Obsessed with The Shirelles when she was a little girl, Tina would sing the legendary group's hit "Soldier Boy" out the window of her Bronx, New York apartment to unsuspecting passersby, then duck when they looked up to find the…...

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americansongwriter. com > my-chemical-romance-makes-the-difficult-decision-to-postpone-first-show-of-2026-due-to-reasons-beyond-the-control-of-ourselves

My Chemical Romance Makes the "Difficult Decision" To Postpone First Show of 2026 "Due to Reasons Beyond the Control of Ourselves"

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (357+ words) My Chemical Romance fans are going to have to wait longer than expected for the start of their latest tour. The band shared the news on Instagram, revealing that the kickoff of their Black Parade 2026 Tour will be moved from…...

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americansongwriter. com > liam-gallagher-seemingly-confirms-future-oasis-activity-in-social-media-exchange-with-fans

Liam Gallagher Seemingly Confirms Future Oasis Activity in Social Media Exchange With Fans

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (366+ words) After one X/Twitter user lamented that "oasis 2025 will officially be over in a day," in a Dec. 30 post, Liam Gallagher himself responded. "Bring on 2027 I mean 2026 I mean happy easter," replied the "Wonderwall" singer, 53. This comment marked a hard…...

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americansongwriter. com > journey-fans-left-waiting-as-des-moines-concert-is-postponed

Journey Fans Left Waiting as Des Moines Concert Is Postponed

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (303+ words) Most bands will do almost anything not to cancel or postpone a single concert. Journey was no expectation. Especially given the meaning surrounding the tour. What was meant to be a moment of celebration was already clouded with rumors after…...

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americansongwriter. com > introducing-american-songwriters-3rd-annual-road-ready-talent-contest-judges-panel

Meet the 3rd Annual Road Ready Talent Contest Judges

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (489+ words) Longtime manager at Brilliant Corners, guiding the careers of Toro y Moi, Josh Ritter, Real Estate, The Dip, and others. I love traveling with my inspiring wife Kate, who is a star leader in the medical community, and our two…...

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americansongwriter. com > 4-albums-that-prove-that-1981-was-the-pinnacle-of-the-arena-rock-era

4 Albums That Prove That 1981 Was the Pinnacle of the Arena Rock Era

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (582+ words) Jim Beviglia has been writing about music for two decades, with much of that time spent as a featured writer for both the print and online editions of American Songwriter. During that time, he's interviewed hundreds of artists for AS,…...

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americansongwriter. com > neal-schon-responds-to-arnel-pineda-allegations-over-journey-tour

Neal Schon Responds to Arnel Pineda Allegations Over Journey Tour

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (356+ words) Rumors have clouded what should have been a time of celebration. According to Pineda, he wanted to retire from the road after dealing with some health issues and a divorce. First joining Journey in 2007, at 40, the singer will turn 59 this…...

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americansongwriter. com > i-dont-know-if-i-want-to-go-with-you-why-journeys-singer-tried-to-skip-the-bands-final-tour

I Don't Know if I Want To Go With You: Why Journey's Singer Tried To Skip the Band's Final Tour

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (221+ words) Speaking with Rolling Stone, Pineda attempted to back out of the tour on multiple occasions. According to the singer, his decision had nothing to do with the band. Instead, he often struggled with his voice. If that wasn't enough stress…...

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americansongwriter. com > mike-bordin-says-mike-patton-will-likely-no-longer-perform-with-faith-no-more-it-doesnt-feel-great-to-me

Mike Bordin Says Mike Patton Will Likely No Longer Perform With Faith No More: "It Doesn't Feel Great to Me"

1+ year, 7+ hour ago  (203+ words) The origins of the alleged feud between Patton and Faith No More date back to 2021 when the group announced that they would return to the road after a five-year hiatus. Those dates were canceled after Patton stated that he couldn't…...

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americansongwriter. com > journey-is-trying-to-get-steve-perry-to-join-their-reunion-tour

Journey Is Trying to Get Steve Perry to Join Their Farewell Tour

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (478+ words) Journey band members are crossing their fingers for a Steve Perry appearance. In an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Jonathan Cain confirmed that Journey has reached out to Perry, the band's frontman during its most successful years, to join them…...