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Kasey Anderson, Fraud: Faked Benefit Album with Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Willie Nelson, Others

Musician Kasey Anderson has been charged with wire fraud for concocting phony music projects involving the likes of Jack White and Willie Nelson. ... Read More »

Feist, Broken Social Scene & More Back Idle No More Protest Movement

High profile Canadian musicians like Feist and Blue Rodeo are supporting the Idle No More movement. ... Read More »

Kraftwerk Win Sampling Court Case Involving Witnesses Smashing Pieces of Metal Together

Kraftwerk have won a sampling legal case thanks in part to a dramatic session of in-court metal clanking. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: Dec. 9 - 15 -- Jim Morrison Nabbed, George Harrison Stabbed

This week in music history Jim Morrison was arrested... in the middle of a show. ... Read More »

Pretty Things 47-Year New Zealand Ban For Plane Fire Ending This Week

After being banned from playing in New Zealand for 47 years British band The Pretty Things are finally being allowed to play in that country. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: December 2 - 8 -- John Lennon Shot, Stones Stabbing, Zeppelin Goes Down

This week in music history John Lennon died, a Supreme was kidnapped and Led Zeppelin packed it in. ... Read More »

Drunk 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Singer Wears Viking Helmet to Court Case

Robert Wilkinson, who scored minor fame singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the back of a police car while drunk, had his day in court. ... Read More »

Pussy Riot Member Moved to Solitary Prison Cell For Her Safety

Maria Alekhina, a member of jailed Russian protest rockers Pussy Riot, has been put in a solitary prison cell for safety. ... Read More »

A$AP Rocky Bomb Threat Causes Toronto Show Cancellation

A bomb threat caused last night's ASAP Rocky show in Toronto to be cancelled. ... Read More »

Donald Trump 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Protest/Parody Video Removed From Youtube

Getty | Getty In the obvious ironies department, Donald Trump has reportedly forced YouTube ... Read More »

Cheap Trick, Ottawa Bluesfest Stage Collapse Blamed on Poor Construction

An investigation into the 2011 Ottawa Bluesfest stage collapse that resulted in the firm hired to build the stage getting blamed. ... Read More »

Ted Leo Headlining Bradley Manning Wikileaks Benefit Concert

Rocker Ted Leo will headline a concert supporting Wikileaks whistleblower Bradley Manning. ... Read More »

Bon Jovi's Daughter Arrested for Heroin: Stephanie Rose Bongiovi Reportedly Overdosed

Bon Jovi's daughter Stephanie Rose Bongiovi was arrested for heroin possession following a suspected overdose. ... Read More »

Robert Plant Stage Invasion: Knocked Over During Buenos Aires Show

Robert Plant got bowled over when an over-enthusiastic fan jumped on stage during his show in Buenos Aires. ... Read More »

When Airlines Attack: Tales of Destroyed, Lost and (Occasionally) Found Instruments

Being a touring musician sometimes means airlines lose or break your instruments. ... Read More »

Prince Sues Collection Agency After They Take $116,000 From Him

Prince is suing a collection agency that took $116,000 from him. ... Read More »