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Huey Lewis & The News is a band that enjoyed great success in the 1980s and early 1990s. At the time, they placed 19 singles in the Top 10 of three Billboard charts: the Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Mainstream Rock. Three of those singles...
Zak Starkey fired from The Who again
Last month, we reported that Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr’s son) had been fired from The Who after nearly 30 years of playing with the band. A few days later, on April 19, Pete Townshend (the band’s guitarist and primary writer) posted a...
Gabor Dornyei’s Sonor SQ2
A few months ago, London-based Hungarian drummer and educator, Gabor “Gabs” Dornyei (who has been featured on BeatIt in the past), became a SONOR artist for the second time in his career. Now, he has revealed the drum kit he has picked...
Life Of Agony announce 30 Years of Ugly Tour
Life Of Agony are one of the classic acts of the New York alternative scene of the 1990s, now going through their third surge of popularity. Two years ago, they celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut album “River Runs Red” with a huge tour,...
Josh Freese fired from Foo Fighters
Yesterday, Josh Freese issued a statement announcing that he is no longer a member of the Foo Fighters. The post on his social media accounts reads: ‘The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go in a different...
New: Limited Edition Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch Snare Drum
Tama have released a limited-edition Starclassic Walnut/Birch snare drum. According to the manufacturer, ‘This special model retains the full, focused sound characteristic of the Walnut/Birch line while boasting an elegant aesthetic with...

