Paramount+ has announced that a documentary revealing the secrets behind Don McLean's iconic song, "American Pie," will premiere exclusively on the streaming service on July 19.

Paramount+ has announced that a documentary revealing the secrets behind Don McLean's iconic song, "American Pie," will premiere exclusively on the streaming service on July 19.

Additionally, the documentary will have a special Academy qualifying run in New York City and Los Angeles starting on July 8 and will screen in Showcase Cinemas and associated theaters globally on July 14 and July 17

The day the music died: the story of Don Mclean's 'American pie' is produced by Spencer Proffer and executive produced by Bruce Gilmer.

McLean and Proffer tell the story of the song by using contemporary audio/visual storytelling techniques to artistically reimagine the music for a modern audience.

With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, "American Pie" is a musical phenomenon woven deep into the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years.

The documentary highlights cultural moments in America's history that are as relevant now as they were in 1971, when the song was released. The film tells stories of the people who were a part of this moment from the beginning and shows the point of view of a new generation of artists who are motivated by the same values and ideas that inspired the song's creation.

"This documentary is something that will make people think, especially since so many throughout the years have asked me what certain lyrics meant or whom I was referring to, but now I finally can solve many of those mysteries," says McLean.

He added, "Everyone from Madonna to Garth Brooks to Weird Al Yankovic has recorded 'American Pie' and made it their own. So many people have their own interpretation of the song, and I love it."

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Judas Priest have announced a set of fall 2022 U.S. dates for their "50 Heavy Metal Years Tour" with Queensryche.

Judas Priest have announced a set of fall 2022 U.S. dates for their "50 Heavy Metal Years Tour" with Queensryche.

After embarking on a North American run earlier this year, Judas Priest are currently touring Europe as part of their 50-year celebration.

The newly-announced fall tour will kick off on October 13 in Wallingford, Connecticut, and conclude at on November 29 in Houston Texas. Queensryche are scheduled to join them for the entirety of the tour.

Tickets for the whole tour are on sale now.

Judas Priest Fall Tour Dates:

Oct. 13 - Wallingford, Ct. @ Toyota Oakdale Oct. 15 - Albany, N.Y. @ MVP Arena Oct. 16 - Boston, Mass. @ MGM Music Hall Fenway Oct. 18 - Uniondale, N.Y. @ Nassau Veterans Oct. 19 - Wilkes-Barre, Pa. @ Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza Oct. 21 - Kalamazoo, Mich. @ Wings Event Center Oct. 22 - Detroit, Mich. @ Masonic Temple Theatre Oct. 24 - Cincinnati, Ohio @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center Oct. 25 - Waukegan, Ill. @ Genesee Theatre Oct. 27 - Green Bay, Wis. @ Resch Center Theater Oct. 29 - Moline, Ill. @ TaxSlayer Center Moline Oct. 30 - Mankato, Minn. @ Mayo Clinic Event Center Nov. 1 - Sioux City, Iowa @ Tyson Events Center Nov. 2 - Rapid City, S.D. @ The Monument Nov. 7 - Ontario, Calif. @ Toyota Center Nov. 8 - Tucson, Ariz. @ TCC Arena Nov. 10 - Loveland, Colo. @ Budweiser Events Center Nov. 12 - Park City (Wichita), Kan. @Hartman Arena Nov. 13 - St. Charles, Mo. @ The Family Arena Nov. 15 - Corbin, Ky. @ The Corbin Arena Nov. 17 - Southaven, Miss. @ Landers Center Nov. 18 - Baton Rouge, La. @ Raising Canes River Center Nov. 20 - Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Paycom Center Nov. 22 - San Antonio, Texas @ Tech Port Center & Arena Nov. 23 - San Antonio, Texas @ Tech Port Center & Arena Nov. 25 - Dallas, Texas @ The Factory in Deep Ellum Nov. 26 - Corpus Christi, Texas @ Concrete Street Nov. 28 - Edinburg, Texas @ Burt Ogden Arena Nov. 29 - Houston, Texas @ 713 Music Hall

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AXS TV is set to celebrate this 4th of July with Red, White & Rock! a three-day event that will include the premiere of concert films and documentaries featuring Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam.

AXS TV is set to celebrate this 4th of July with Red, White & Rock! a three-day event that will include the premiere of concert films and documentaries featuring Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam.

Red, White, & Rock! will kick off on Saturday, July 2nd and run through Monday, July 4th. It will include shows and specials focusing on the Sounds Of America.

The weekend will include performances from Tom Petty, Kid Rock, Shania Twain, Soundgarden, Bon Jovi, Dolly Parton, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Heart, Soundgarden, Motley Crue, and many more.

Saturday, July 2:

noon ET - Rock Legends marathon 5 pm ET & 3 am ET - The Top Ten Revealed: Songs Of America 5:30 pm ET & 3:30 am ET - The Top Ten Revealed: Patriotic Songs 6 pm ET - Bruce Springsteen: The Promise - The Making Of 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town' 8 pm ET - Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band: 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town' At The Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park 11:30 pm ET - Tom Petty - Live From Gatorville

Sunday, July 3:

10:30 am ET - Lynyrd Skynyrd 11:30 am ET - Kid Rock: Live From The Artists Den 12:30 pm ET - John Fogerty: Part One 1:30 pm ET - Cheap Trick 2:30 pm ET - Alabama Shakes: Live From The Artists Den 3:30 pm ET - Soundgarden: Live From The Artists Den 4:30 pm ET & 2:30 am ET - Stone Temple Pilots: Live In Chicago 6 pm ET & 11:30 pm ET - Pearl Jam: Twenty 9 pm ET - Pearl Jam: Let's Play Two

Monday, July 4:

8 am ET - Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry 10 am ET - Shania Twain - Still The One 11:30 am ET - Sugarland: The Incredible Machine 12:30 pm ET - Bon Jovi: Lost Highway - The Concert 1:30 pm ET - Aerosmith: Live at Donington 3:30 pm ET - Heart: Part One 4:30 pm ET - Heart: Part Two 5:30 pm ET - Mötley Crüe - The End

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