New York Post — Dickey Betts, a singer, songwriter and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida. He was 80. In an Instagram post, his family said, “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024)... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Bringing peace and love to 12 North American cities this September. Ringo Starr Announces Fall 2024 Tour Dates with His All Starr Band Scoop Harrison more info

Stereogum — Dickey Betts — guitarist, singer-songwriter, and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band — has died. His Instagram account shared the following message: more info

Consequence Of Sound — It sounds like A Perfect Circle, Tool, and Puscifer will all be working on new music. Maynard James Keenan: “I’ve Got Three Bands That Need to Write Songs” Jon Hadusek more info

Stereogum — If I told you that “Drown” is the best song that the Smashing Pumpkins ever released, would that be a hot take? Or is it conventional wisdom? I don’t really know how most people think about “Drown,” but I still cannot believe how good that fucking song is. It’s the Pumpkins’ contribution to the hugely important soundtrack of the 1992 film Singles, and even though it never became a single, it’s probably one of the reasons that the band blew up the way they did. When that guitar riff chimes in, I feel like I’m blissfully floating in an endless expanse of pink foam. more info

JamBase — Check out late night shows and after parties taking place this weekend in conjunction with Phish's four-night run at the Las Vegas Sphere. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Sawa landed the role after Dr. Dre saw his performance in Final Destination. Macaulay Culkin Was First Choice for Eminem’s “Stan” Video, Says Devon Sawa Eddie Fu more info

Metal Injection — We wish Kille's friends and family all the best at this time. more info