Magnolia Home EntertainmentOnce Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the 2019 documentary inspired by Robbie Robertson‘s 2016 memoir Testimony, gets its release on DVD, Blu-ray and digital HD today. The film focuses on new interviews with
Dave Simpson/WireImageQueen guitarist Brian May recently suffered “a small heart attack,” and underwent an operation to have stents placed in three partially blocked coronary arteries. The 72-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer revealed the news in
L-R: Jonathan Cain, Randy Jackson, Neal Schon in 1986; Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesWhen Randy Jackson was a judge on American Idol, he would often mention the time he spent as the bass player for the band
Reprise RecordsBy MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News In 1999, Eric Clapton teamed up with his friend and one of his blues idols B.B. King for a collaborative album called Riding with the King, which was released in 2000
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images By ANDREA DRESDALE, ABC News Elton John is marking the milestone birthday of his oldest and dearest friend today with a sweet social media post. On Twitter and Instagram, Elton salutes Bernie Taupin,
Pink Floyd Ltd./Sony Music EntertainmentBy MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News Pink Floyd has launched a new archival playlist that’s available for streaming at YouTube and Spotify. New songs will be added on a daily basis, and each Friday,
Ollie Millington/Getty ImagesBy JOSH JOHNSON, ABC News With their summer tour postponed due to COVID-19, what better time than to dig into the Guns N’ Roses archives? The “Welcome to the Jungle” rockers have launched the “Not in This Lifetime
Red Light ManagementBy MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News As expected, Styx‘s Tommy Shaw released a cover of the 1971 Led Zeppelin classic “Going to California” today exclusively via streaming services. You also can now check out an official
Hans J. Hoffmann/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesBy MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News Need some joy and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic? How about some “Songs of Hope and Happiness?” A new article titled “Happiness in Hard Times,” in
Jamie McCarthy/WireImageBy ANDREA DRESDALE, ABC News Earlier this week, we all enjoyed the heartwarming story of a woman whose stepdad’s dying wish was for her to deliver a portrait that he’d painted of Sting to the rocker
Credit: Karsten StaigerBy MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News Some Foreigner members have gotten together, albeit virtually, to record a new version of the band’s chart-topping 1984 power ballad, “I Want to Know What Love Is,” in honor of
Norman Seeff By ANDREA DRESDALE, ABC News If you missed NBC’s Red Nose Day Special last night, you missed the premiere of James Taylor‘s new animated video for “As Easy as Rolling Off a Log,” a track
Credit: Dave HoganBy JOSH JOHNSON, ABC NEWS Apple Music has announced a run of concert films airing this Memorial Day weekend as part of its “At Home with Apple Music: Best Seat in the House” series. From
Frontiers Music srlBy MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News Former Styx singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung‘s new album, 26 East, Volume 1, his first studio effort since 2009’s One Hundred Years from Now, hit stores today. DeYoung tells ABC Audio that
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteBy ANDREA DRESDALE, ABC News While this year’s Class of 2020 have been cheated out of a “regular” graduation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve also had the pleasure of having some of the world’s
ABC/Matt Stroshane; ABC/Image Group LABy ANDREA TUCCILLO, ABC News Good Morning America has officially announced the lineup for its GMA Summer Concert Series, which is going virtual this year. Among the newly confirmed artists who will be
Good Company Entertainment/Mailboat RecordsBy CARENA LIPTAK, ABC News Jimmy Buffett returns next week with a new album, Life on the Flip Side, and he’s already previewed the new songs with a sneak peek at its track list. You
Credit: Kate IzorBy MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News Roger Waters‘ 2019 concert film, Roger Waters: Us + Them, which features performances shot in Amsterdam and the U.K. during the ex-Pink Floyd singer/bassist’s 2017-2018 Us + Them Tour, will
Tom Briglia/FilmMagicBy DANIELLE LONG, ABC News Little Richard has reached his final resting place in an Alabama cemetery. The rock ‘n’ roll legend born Richard Penniman was buried Wednesday during a closed ceremony at Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery in
Ringo Starr and Astrid Kirchherr circa 1964; Max Scheler – K & K/RedfernsBy MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News Paul McCartney has written a heartfelt tribute to Astrid Kirchherr, who died last week at age 82. The German photographer
Chiaki Nozu/WireImageBy ANDREA DRESDALE, ABC News She can’t turn back time, but she can certainly celebrate the passing of it. Cher was surprised on Wednesday — her 74th birthday — with an outdoor party which, of course,
Credit: Josh CheuseBy JOSH JOHNSON, ABC News You’ll have to wait another year to Shake Your Money Maker along with The Black Crowes. The reunited southern rockers have announced that their upcoming summer tour, which would have celebrated the 30th
Red Light Management By MATT FRIEDLANDER, ABC News Styx singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw will release a cover of the 1971 Led Zeppelin classic “Going to California” this Friday as a digital single and via streaming services. Shaw explains
Credit: Udo SpreitzenbarthFounding Beach Boys singer Mike Love recently released a new solo single titled “This Too Shall Pass,” that offers a message of hope and positivity during the coronavirus pandemic. The 79-year-old Rock & Roll Hall
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen is just as frustrated as we are about life in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The toughest thing about the lockdown is not knowing what the future holds,” The Boss said during a
Mark Horton/Getty ImagesGuns N’ Roses has postponed their upcoming summer U.S. tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The run was set to kick off July 4 in Milwaukee, and run through August. The Smashing Pumpkins were scheduled to provide support
Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesThanks to the success of musical biopics like Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody, there’s been speculation about future biopics based on the lives of every other legendary British rock star. Rod Stewart says he’s all
Mickey Sumner, Sting; Jamie McCarthy/ Getty ImagesThanks to Sting‘s daughter, Mickey Sumner, a man’s dying wish will be fulfilled. On the Instagram feed Humans of New York, a woman has penned a beautiful tribute to her stepdad, a
Kevin Mazur/WireImageTake a trip back to the year 2006 this week with Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lollalooza is streaming the Chilis’ headlining performance at the festival from ’06 as part of its “Lolla from the Vault” series. You
Amanda Taraska/News & Guts MediaDon McLean is the guest on the latest episode of the Dan Rather-hosted AXS TV series The Big Interview, which premieres today at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. In a preview clip, Rather
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has posted the fifth installment of his ongoing “Fireside Sessions” performance videos in the “Hearse Theater” section of his Neil Young Archives website. This episode has been dubbed the “Barnyard Edition” because, well, the
Medios y Media/Getty Images; ABC/Mark LevineMusic stars who hail from, or have lived on, New York’s Long Island are holding a special virtual concert benefiting United Together for Health Care Heroes, an initiative of United Way of
Courtesy of Live NationForeigner had been slated to launch its 2020 Juke Box Heroes tour with Kansas and Europe on July 9 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but like so many other treks, the outing has now has
ABC/Paula Lobo; Nels IsraelsonThe rescheduled dates for James Taylor and Jackson Browne‘s recently postponed joint U.S. tour have been unveiled. The trek, which originally was slated to kick off on May 15 of this year in New
Deborah Feingold/Getty ImagesFounding Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, Blondie drummer Clem Burke and Talking Heads members Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth are among the many musicians scheduled to perform during a virtual tribute concert to Joey Ramone,
Trinifold Management/William SnyderOne the most famous lines Pete Townshend ever wrote was “Hope I die before I get old.” Thankfully, that didn’t happen. The Who’s guitarist, main songwriter and creative mastermind turns 75 today. The Who —
Credit: Kate Izor Roger Waters has posted a video announcement expressing his frustration that he isn’t allowed to promote any of his solo projects on the Pink Floyd website and social media pages — and he says
Courtesy of Dave HoganSince Ronnie Wood began self-isolating in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rolling Stones guitarist has been posting occasional video messages on his social media pages offering encouragement to fans who, like him, have
Courtesy of Trevor RabinIn March, Trevor Rabin released a 10-CD box set called Changes that delved deeply into his solo career, and now the ex-Yes guitarist says he’s focusing on a new collection of original solo material.
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for iHeartMedia; Walt Disney Television/ Lorenzo BevilaquaDaryl Hall and Patti LaBelle are among the artists set to headline PHLove, a one-off variety concert taking place this Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. ET that
ABC/Heidi GutmanGreen Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong has put a spin on “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll” for the latest installment in his ongoing “No Fun Mondays” covers series. “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll” was originally written and recorded by Raspberries vocalist and “All
Courtesy of PEGABruce Springsteen will take part, virtually, in a special concert that will feature his pals Dropkick Murphys performing at an empty Fenway Park in Boston later this month. The show, dubbed Streaming Outta Fenway, will
Frontiers Music srlDennis DeYoung recently debuted an official video for his new tune “To the Good Old Days,” a duet with Julian Lennon that will appear on the ex-Styx singer/keyboardist’s forthcoming solo album, 26 East, Vol. 1.
Courtesy of AXS TVAXS TV has acquired the rights to all 14 episodes of the Final 24 docuseries, which profiles the last hours of various late celebrities, including some famous rock stars. The show, which originally aired
Keeping the Blues Alive RecordsRock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop legend Dion DiMucci has debuted another new song from his forthcoming star-studded studio album Blues with Friends, “I Got Nothin’,” which features guest vocals by Van Morrison and
Credit: Kate IzorRoger Waters is missing playing with his backing group while on lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so he got most of the band members together virtually for a new video performance that’s been posted
Krafft Angerer/Getty ImagesAstrid Kirchherr, the German photographer who befriended The Beatles during their time performing in the clubs of Hamburg, Germany, and took some of the earliest pictures of the band, died Tuesday, May 12, at age
Courtesy of CBS Sunday MorningGraham Nash isn’t letting a little thing like quarantine slow down his productivity. On this weekend’s edition of CBS Sunday Morning, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer says lockdown has “not been too weird
Courtesy of Jon Bon JoviJon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, the charity co-founded by the Bon Jovi frontman that works toward ending poverty, hunger and homelessness in the U.S., has launched a new food bank to serve in-need
Frank Hoensch/Redferns via Getty ImagesPhil May, lead singer of the veteran British band The Pretty Things, died Friday from complications following hip surgery after a recent biking accident, The Guardian reports. He was 75. May co-founded The
earMUSICAlice Cooper released a new single today titled “Don’t Give Up,” focusing on life during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s a song about what we’ve all been going through right now and about keeping our heads up and
Cover art: Tom Wilkes/Reprise RecordsThis past November, Neil Young announced that Homegrown, a collection of unreleased acoustic tunes recorded in 1974 and ’75, finally would hit stores this year. Now the folk-rock legend has unveiled official plans
Polydor RecordsThe Rolling Stones‘ recently released single, “Living in a Ghost Town,” has been given a dance twist by popular Brazilian DJ Alok. The “Alok Remix” version of the track is available now as a digital download
Warner MusicJudy Collins‘ hit rendition of “Amazing Grace,” which is marking its 50th anniversary, will be re-released on May 29 in a new version featuring singers from all around the world — and you can participate yourself.
Courtesy of AXS TV This Sunday’s episode of AXS TV’s Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar features the Red Rocker traveling to Nashville for a star-studded benefit concert organized by James Burton, the lead guitarist
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesTexas native Don Henley has raised thousands of dollars for a food bank in Dallas, simply by putting pen to paper. Page Six reports that Henley contacted Heritage Auctions, which was holding an online sale of memorabilia
Mick Hutson/RedfernsIn April of 1992, some of music’s biggest names — including David Bowie, Robert Plant, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John — gathered at Wembley Stadium for a giant Freddie Mercury tribute concert. All the money
Jim Spellman/WireImageIn honor of Bono‘s 60th birthday last Sunday, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week opened its video vaults to share a bonanza of U2 material online. In addition to watching Bruce Springsteen induct
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesTonight, Elvis Costello, Robert Cray and Sheryl Crow will perform — and Keith Richards will make a special appearance — on #TheNewGig, a three-hour benefit concert sponsored by The Jazz Foundation of America. The concert,
Courtesy SixthmanIt was inevitable, but now it’s official: KISS‘ fan cruise has been moved to 2021. Sixthman, the company that produces many themed music cruises and destination festivals, has announced that The KISS Kruise X is moving
Mike HelfrichRichard Marx has been a busy guy while in quarantine: He’s started two video series and a podcast. #SocialDistancing is an interview series, #Beachin‘ features acoustic performances of his hits, and the podcast, Tequila Talk, is
Backstreets/Virgil FilmsBroken Poet, a new film that features a cameo by Bruce Springsteen and his wife, E Street Band member Patti Scialfa, will be released May 15 exclusively through the popular Springsteen fan site Backstreets.com. The movie
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicDavid Crosby has commented, albeit obliquely, about the tragic death of Beckett Cypher, the 21-year-old son of Melissa Etheridge. Crosby was the biological father of both Beckett and his sister Bailey, who Etheridge shares with her ex-partner
Amanda Taraska/News & Guts Media Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson recently revealed on the AXS TV series The Big Interview with Dan Rather that he’s “suffering from an incurable lung disease,” adding, “My days are numbered.” But
CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty ImagesHours after confirming the tragic passing of her 21-year-old son Beckett, Melissa Etheridge broke her silence about his cause of death. In a heartbreaking letter to fans, the “Come to My Window” singer revealed on Wednesday that her
Credit: Criss Cain Heart singer Ann Wilson has not been idle while spending the coronavirus lockdown with her husband at their rural Florida home. Wilson tells ABC Audio that she’s been working on two new solo songs:
UMeA new ABBA box set will be released on July 3, featuring all eight of the Swedish pop legends’ studio albums, each one pressed on a different color of vinyl. The collection, titled ABBA: The Studio Albums,
Cleopatra EntertainmentStreet Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash, the new biopic based on ex-Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle‘s account of the tragic 1977 accident that killed frontman Ronnie Van Zant and two other
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyMelissa Etheridge‘s 21-year-old son Beckett has died, according to a tweet from her official account. No cause of death was provided. A rep for the singer confirmed the tragic news and
Credit: Timothy WhiteMichael McDonald, who will be rejoining his old band The Doobie Brothers for a 50th anniversary tour that’s scheduled to begin in July, reveals that he’s working on a new studio album, which will be
Paul Kane/Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump visited a mask manufacturing plant in Arizona, and video of the trip captured the Guns N’ Roses cover of Paul McCartney and Wings‘ “Live and Let Die” playing in the background as he walked through the factory.
Courtesy MJ The MusicalAfter being derailed by the Broadway shutdown due to COVID-19, MJ, the new Broadway musical inspired by the music and life of Michael Jackson, has a new opening date. The show will now officially
Frank Hoensch/RedfernsHere’s some good news and bad news from the post-punk and synthpop world. To start with the band news: New Order‘s Unity Tour with Pet Shop Boys has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The joint trek, set
Chaka Khan; ABC/Ida Mae AstuteFunk/soul legend Chaka Khan will be portrayed by Grammy-winning Canadian R&B singer Melanie Fiona in season two of the BET series American Soul, which returns on May 27. “I still can’t believe this
Mary McCartney/MPLCommunications; ABC/Randy HolmesThe latest edition of U.K. newspaper The Sunday Times‘ annual Rich List has been revealed, and as usual, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John are ranked among the wealthiest musicians in their homeland.
Credit: Anna Webber Four albums by David Crosby‘s old band CPR — 1998’s CPR and Live at Cuesta College, 1999’s Live at the Wiltern and 2001’s Just Like Gravity — will be made available digitally this Friday,
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Madonna’s MDNA SKINAfter her Madame X tour suffered a series of cancellations due to sickness and injury, Madonna announced she has scheduled an operation to put her onto the road to recovery. While posing for a series
Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsBryan Adams has apologized for a controversial social media post in which he railed against so-called “wet markets” in China, which are widely believed to have been ground zero for COVID-19. In the post, Bryan
ABC/Eric McCandlessAs he himself sang in 1980, “Happy Birthday to you,” Stevie Wonder! The living legend turns 70 today. Wonder was born Stevland Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, and moved to Detroit at age four. Blind from infancy,
Cleopatra BluesA group of well-known guitarists have contributed to a new album by Shirley King, daughter of late blues legend B.B. King. The 11-track collection, which is aptly titled Blues for a King, will be released on
ABC/Craig SjodinElton John fans may want to watch this past Sunday’s episode of the award-winning BBC America black comedy Killing Eve, even if you’re not a fan of the show. That’s because Elton and his music are
Amanda Taraska/News & Guts MediaJethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson reveals that he’s “suffering from an incurable lung disease” during a chat Wednesday with host Dan Rather on the AXS TV series The Big Interview. The 72-year-old singer/flutist
The Prince Estate/RhinoThe Prince Estate will host a special three-day livestream event beginning this Thursday, May 14, that will include the screening of Prince and the Revolution: Live, a concert film capturing a March 1985 performance at
Deuce Music Ltd./RhinoLast month, Jeff Beck and actor/musician Johnny Depp released a collaborative cover of the 1970 John Lennon song “Isolation” as a digital download and via streaming services. Now an official video for the tune has
Purple PyramidJethro Tull‘s Ian Anderson contributes vocals and flute to “We Say Thank You,” a new song celebrating the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic by the star-studded jazz-rock collective known as Mandoki Soulmates. Mandoki Soulmates was founded, and
Johnny Nunez/WireImageBryan Adams is under fire over a social media post that some interpreted as racist, and others saw as simply a call to embrace veganism. The Canadian rocker, who’s vegan, posted an Instagram video of himself
Courtesy of Robin HoodNew York remains the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a disproportionate amount of confirmed cases and fatalities attributed to the virus. The severity of the pandemic has taxed many city-based charities, from food banks
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsA new video featuring former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman chatting about the various collectibles he’s putting up for bid at a September 12-13 auction in Beverly Hills, California, has been posted at the
Credit: Rob PreussSongwriter Mark Barkan, who wrote or co-wrote songs recorded by Lesley Gore, Manfred Mann, Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart, Connie Francis, Dusty Springfield and many more famous artists over the course of his long career, died
© Jeri Jones PhotographyRoberta Flack will host a special YouTube listening party this Saturday, May 16 starting at 3 p.m. ET, featuring the legendary pop/R&B singer’s favorite and most popular songs streamed live. Those who check out
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationGuns N’ Roses have canceled their upcoming European tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Things are changing daily and we want to keep our fans, crew members and band safe,” the “Welcome to
ABC/Randy HolmesDavid Gilmour, his wife Polly Samson and some of their family members recently took part in the sixth in a series of streaming events launched to promote Samson’s new novel, A Theatre for Dreamers. Much of
Keeping the Blues Alive Records Rock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop legend Dion DiMucci has debuted a new song from his forthcoming star-studded studio album Blues with Friends, a collaboration with ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons called “Bam Bang
Tina Korhonen/Wymer PublishingSteve Hackett, who played guitar in Genesis from 1971 to 1977, will give fans a look behind-the-scenes at his time in the band in his autobiography, coming in July. Called A Genesis In My Bed,
Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty ImagesPaul McCartney has taken to Twitter to bid farewell to Little Richard, who helped shape him as an artist perhaps more than any other musician.
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesCelebrities from the worlds of music, TV and film — and even politics — paid tribute to rock ‘n roll’s founding father Little Richard, who has died at the age of 87. Mick Jagger:
Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesAhead of his 60th birthday on Sunday, U2’s Bono gave an interview to Ireland’s RTE Radio 1 where he talked about how he’s faring in lockdown and the future of live shows. “I think it
Gomer RecordsThe most unexpected collaboration of the year just may be the new charity single that Rick Springfield has put out, featuring a range of artists so eclectic that it defies a single genre. The “Jessie’s Girl”
ABC/Randy Holmes The latest — and final — installment of Pink Floyd‘s free live-concert series is now streaming at David Glilmour‘s YouTube channel. You can now enjoy a screening of David Gilmour Live at Pompeii, which documents
Greg Gayne/FOXBret Michaels plans to reinvent the rock autobiography with his new book, Bret Michaels: Auto-Scrap-Ography Vol. 1. Due out May 12, the Poison singer’s book features photos and handwritten stories collected over his 35-year career. It
Eagle Rock EntertainmentLast week, The Rolling Stones launched a weekly archival series called Extra Licks, featuring bonus features from six of their concert films. The next installment is ready to go this Sunday on their official YouTube
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesThe European leg of Paul McCartney’s Freshen Up tour was set to kick off May 23, but as you can probably surmise, it ain’t happening. In fact, the entire thing has been canceled, rather than
Parlophone RecordsA series of live David Bowie recordings from the ’90s will soon be available for your streaming pleasure. The first one, David Bowie LiveAndWell.com, is a 12-track collection recorded during the 1997 tour in support of
Credit: Ash KelleherWhat better way to celebrate mom this Sunday than to give her access to all kinds of free content featuring her favorite band, Bon Jovi? You can thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Columbia RecordsAfter dropping two unexpected songs over the past few weeks — “Murder Most Foul” and “I Contain Multitudes” — Bob Dylan has another surprise: a new album. Rough and Rowdy Ways will be out June 19;
Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMeToday marks the 50th anniversary of the U.K. release of The Beatles‘ final studio album, Let It Be, which hit stores in the U.S. 10 days later. The album, which arrived less than a month
Courtesy of The Grateful DeadThe fifth installment of The Grateful Dead‘s weekly streaming concert series, “Shakedown Stream,” premieres Friday, May 8, at 8 p.m. ET on the band’s official YouTube channel. Prior to the event, founding Grateful
Ebet Roberts/RedfernsWas (Not Was) singer Hillard “Sweet Pea” Atkinson, who contributed lead vocals to the group’s 1987 hits “Walk the Dinosaur” and “Spy in the House of Love,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles of a heart attack,
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has posted the fourth installment of his recently announced “Fireside Sessions” performances in the “Hearse Theater” section of his Neil Young Archives website. All of the videos have featured Young playing solo renditions of
Credit: Chloe FriedmanBrian Howe, who was Bad Company‘s lead singer from 1986 to 1994, died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Lake Placid, Florida, on Tuesday. He was 66. Howe’s passing was confirmed by his
Real World RecordsRated PG, a compilation of Peter Gabriel songs that have been featured in various movies, will receive a wide release June 12 on CD and as a black-vinyl LP, after getting its initial release on
Paul Kane/Getty ImagesSocial media lit up on Wednesday when Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin engaged in a brief but wild Twitter feud. Rose, who has openly criticized President Donald Trump over the past few years, took aim at the Treasury
Johnny Louis/Getty ImagesBilly Joel had hoped to resume his monthly residency at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden next month, but like most other touring musicians, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced him to delay his return to
BMGBeach Boys singer Mike Love recently released a new song, “This Too Shall Pass,” inspired by the current COVID-19 pandemic, and he says it offers a message of hope and positivity. “[H]aving lived through the Vietnam War
JIMMY Patterson Books Guns N’ Roses‘ “Sweet Child o’ Mine” is being turned into literal “childhood memories.” Jimmy Patterson Books, the children’s book imprint of best-selling author James Patterson, is publishing Sweet Child o’ Mine, a picture book comprised
Polydor RecordsLast week, The Rolling Stones‘ new single, the reggae-flavored, COVID-19-themed “Living in a Ghost Town,” debuted on multiple Billboard charts, and now the track has moved further up those respective tallies after its first full week
Jeff Kravitz/BBMA2016/FilmMagicMadonna wants to clear the air, so to speak, regarding her recent announcement that she’s tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. In an Instagram post Wednesday, the singer chided people who would “rather believe sensationalist headlines than
Grateful Dead ProductionsThe Grateful Dead will continue its 50th anniversary catalog reissue campaign by releasing an expanded version of its fourth studio album, 1970’s Workingman’s Dead, on July 10. Workingman’s Dead: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will available
Credit: David Bergman Jon Bon Jovi has been a frequent presence online during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he’s now donating his talents to yet another online fundraiser. He’s among the celebrities who’ll be performing during A Night
Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesJamaican singer Millie Small, who sang the 1964 pop hit “My Boy Lollipop,” died Tuesday in the U.K. after suffering a stroke, the Jamaica Observer reports. She was 73. Island Records founder Chris
Amanda Taraska/News & Guts MediaRobbie Robertson, founding guitarist and main songwriter of The Band, is the guest on the latest episode of Dan Rather‘s AXS TV series The Big Interview, premiering tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImageIn a startling reversal, a three-judge panel on Tuesday unanimously overturned a 2017 ruling that once awarded millions of dollars in royalties from Michael Jackson‘s estate to music mogul Quincy Jones. The 87-year-old, who originally argued for $30 million
Courtesy of UNICEF USAPeter Frampton, Cher and Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas are among the artists who’ll be featured on a virtual streaming event hosted by UNICEF USA this weekend. UNICEF Won’t Stop, which will highlight the
Courtesy of The New York Guitar FestivalThe 2020 New York Guitar Festival was put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the event has headed online and is presenting a special daily tribute to late blues
ABC AudioStevie Nicks says she’s hoping to use her time during the COVID-19 lockdown to work on a number of interesting projects, although she reveals that her plans have been hampered a bit by a bout with
MotorbooksBack in 2005, ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons published a book about his passion for cars and guitars titled Rock + Roll Gearhead. Now the book has been updated and expanded in honor of the band’s 50th
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BSBBarbra Streisand is paying tribute to essential workers with a new music video for the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” from the musical Carousel. The song, a recording of Barbra’s performance from the
Daniele Venturelli/WireImageMick Jagger made a surprise appearance on Monday night’s episode of NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon when he was featured in a pre-recorded fake BBC public service announcement, demonstrating how to be useful while
Jim Dyson/RedfernsRod Stewart is currently auctioning off everything from designer clothing and jewelry to soccer memorabilia to raise funds for Britain’s National Health Service amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The auction, which is being hosted on BidInAuction.com, features
Patricia Schlein/Star Max/GC ImagesKISS‘ Gene Simmons has taken to Twitter to promote the importance of wearing a face mask to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus, but he found resistance from some Twitter followers who
Courtesy of Omaze and Duran DuranDuran Duran has partnered with the Omaze fundraising website to launch a contest offering a virtual photography session and video chat with keyboardist Nick Rhodes, as well as two VIP tickets to
Courtesy of Omega AuctionsA cassette tape featuring two versions of an unreleased song that Paul McCartney co-wrote with Ringo Starr is being auctioned off May 19 at a U.K. memorabilia sale hosted by Omega Auctions. The song,
Kevin Kane/Getty Images for Scoop MarketingJourney had been scheduled to launch a major North American tour with The Pretenders on May 15 in Ridgefield, Washington, but unfortunately, the trek has now been canceled because of the COVID-19
ABC/Heidi GutmanBillie Joe Armstrong has shared a cover of “Kids in America” for the latest installment of “No Fun Mondays” series. The Green Day frontman dedicates the performance to his band mate Mike Dirnt, in honor of his birthday today. “Play
Courtesy of earMUSICAlice Cooper has unveiled plans to rush-release a new single titled “Don’t Give Up.” Arriving May 15, the song focuses on the challenges we’re all dealing with during the COVID-19 pandemic. The veteran rocker began
Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesCher is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in two ways: by releasing new music, and trying to help others. As Billboard reports, as soon as she began self-isolating, the legendary star began working on recording
Courtesy of Kent State UniversityToday marks the 50th anniversary of the infamous massacre at Ohio’s Kent State University, where four students were killed and 11 were wounded when National Guard troops opened fire during a protest over
Credit: Jim SheaThe core members of The Doobie Brothers got together virtually recently while self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic to perform a new version of the band’s 1974 chart-topping hit “Black Water,” with help from a bunch
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesNo use in preaching about the importance of social distancing to Madonna. Just days after the 61-year-old singer revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, she was out and about with
Courtesy Robin HoodAnother day, another virtual fundraising telethon — but this one is even more star-studded than usual. Robin Hood, New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization, has announced Rise Up New York!, a virtual fundraiser that will
Courtesy of NetflixSting, Donovan and Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann appear in a new documentary titled Have a Good Trip that features various musicians, actors and comedians discussing their good and bad experiences with hallucinogenic drugs. The
earMUSICDeep Purple has released a second single in advance of their forthcoming studio album, Whoosh!, an atmospheric, prog-rock-flavored tune titled “Man Alive.” The song, which is available now as a digital download and via streaming services, finds
Aqua Pulse RecordsLongtime Styx drummer Todd Sucherman‘s first-ever solo album, Last Flight Home, gets released this Saturday, May 2, on CD, digitally and via streaming services, while a signed, limited-edition 180-gram vinyl version of the record will
Live NationDef Leppard, Mötley Crüe and Poison have shared an update regarding their upcoming summer Stadium Tour with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. In a statement posted on the official websites of Def Leppard, the Crüe and Poison,
Reprise RecordsTommy James and Tiffany, who both had major hits with the song “I Think We’re Alone Now,” are big fans of the recent version of the tune done by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. James,
Credit: Ron KochEagles fans in the U.S. will have to wait until next year to see the band livin’ it up at the Hotel California. The band had already pushed back a series of stateside concerts that
Jeremy Westby/2911 MediaDon McLean has opened his vaults to make 11 of his studio albums available via all digital platforms for the first time since their original release. The albums, which feature a total of 173 songs,
Courtesy of The Grateful DeadThe fourth installment of The Grateful Dead‘s weekly streaming concert series, “Shakedown Stream,” premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET on the band’s official YouTube channel. This screening will feature The Closing of Winterland,
Courtesy of The Rolling Stones/Eagle Rock EntertainmentThe Rolling Stones are set to launch a new weekly archival concert-film series called Extra Licks on the band’s official YouTube channel that kicks off Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Pride IslandMadonna has apparently tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. In a stylized Instagram video Thursday dubbed “Quarantine Diaries No. 14,” Madonna narrated her thoughts while typing on a typewriter. “I took a
Jorgen Angel/RedfernsPink Floyd recently launched a free live-concert series at the band’s YouTube channel, premiering a different archival performance each Friday as part of the YouTube #StayHome #WithMe Film Festival. The latest installment, debuting today at 12
Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sugar Factory American BrasserieDespite COVID-19 dashing her plans for a massive and lavish birthday party for her twins, Mariah Carey turned lemons into lemonade by making sure Monroe and Moroccan celebrated their ninth birthday in style with
Credit: Udo SpreitzenbarthFounding Beach Boys singer Mike Love has released a brand-new solo single today titled “This Too Shall Pass,” an ode to life during the COVID-19 pandemic that also shares the message that better days are
Universal Music Group No time for losers, Queen + Adam Lambert are the champions…of turning a classic record into a quarantine anthem. The band, which is a collaboration between the active members of the British band Queen —
ABC/Randy Holmes On Thursday, David Gilmour, his wife Polly Samson and some of their family members participated in the fifth in a series of streaming events promoting Samson’s new novel, A Theatre for Dreamers. All five webcasts
JB Lacroix/WireImageAfter Mariah Carey’s fans sent her 2008 album E=MC2 to the top of the iTunes album chart earlier this week, Madonna fans decided to come through with some nostalgic love too. The singer’s 1994 album Bedtime
Omnivore RecordingsIn 1995, Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson teamed up with Van Dyke Parks, the main lyricist for the band’s long-delayed Smile project, to release an album of mostly original Parks compositions, called Orange Crate Art. Now,
Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagicAs the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, Prince Jackson says he is doing his part to help others due to the values his late-father, Michael Jackson, instilled upon him. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, the 23-year-old said his charity, Heal Los
Courtesy Humane Society of the United StatesTonight at 7 p.m. ET on the Humane Society’s Facebook and YouTube channel, Rob Thomas and his wife, Marisol, will host a charity livestream called Rock the House for Animals, raising
BMG RecordsYes guitarist Steve Howe has pushed back the release of his latest solo album, Love Is, from this month to July 31. The 10-track collection, which features five instrumentals and five songs with vocals, is Howe’s
Courtesy of the Newport Folk FestivalThe 2020 Newport Folk Festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s edition of the Rhode Island institution was set to take place from July 31 to August 2,
Credit: Austin LordPeter Frampton is offering to help one lucky musician hone their guitar skills as they self-isolate at home — and benefit a good case to boot. Frampton is auctioning off a guitar lesson, either via
Courtesy of Smithsonian National Air and Space MuseumOn Thursday, Sting will perform during the finale of a virtual concert called “Space Songs: Through the Distance” that will be presented by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
Polydor RecordsThe Rolling Stones‘ new single, the reggae-flavored, coronavirus-themed “Living in a Ghost Town,” has debuted on multiple Billboard charts, 56 years after the band’s first-ever appearance on one of the publication’s tallies. During the same week
Courtesy of Deborah AndersonFounding Yes singer Jon Anderson has written and sings the theme song to Women of the White Buffalo, a documentary directed by his daughter Deborah Anderson that looks at the struggles of several Lakota
ABC/Randy HolmesOne of the unexpected side effects of our nationwide quarantine has been the re-emergence of jigsaw puzzles as a top form of entertainment, with sales surging so much that companies can’t keep up with the demand.
Amanda Taraska/News & Guts MediaEx-Eagles guitarist Don Felder is the featured guest on the latest episode of the Dan Rather-hosted AXS TV series The Big Interview, which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Felder discusses
©CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Billie Joe Armstrong turned his cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” into a family affair on Tuesday night’s The Late Late Show. The Green Day frontman recruited his two songs, Joey
ABC/Lou RoccoIt’s been 12 years since Mariah Carey dropped E=MC2, and to celebrate, fans sent it shooting to the top of the iTunes albums charts on Monday. Of course, Mimi reacted hilariously to the news by tweeting upon learning the news, “What is
BMGA long-in-the-works all-star tribute album to T. Rex and the influential glam-rock band’s late frontman, Marc Bolan, will be released on September 4. AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex is a 26-track collection
Courtesy of Record Store DayRecord Store Day is changing its format amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 event, which was first scheduled to take place on April 18 before moving to June 20, will now be held over three
Eagle Rock Entertainment Keith Richards, Robert Plant and Sting are among the artists featured in Up from the Streets: New Orleans — The City of Music, a new documentary exploring the Big Easy’s musical heritage that will
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has revealed that he’s planning to release a new archival album titled Road of Plenty next year that includes a 1986 live performance with Crazy Horse of a song of the same name that
Sony Music CanadaBryan Adams and Rush‘s Geddy Lee among the many Canadian music stars who have come together to record a version of the late Bill Withers‘ classic tune “Lean on Me” to raise money for the
Courtesy of Calabro Music MediaHall & Oates singer John Oates and Eric Bazilian of The Hooters are among the many musicians who will perform during Love from Philly, a three-day virtual festival taking place May 1-3 that
Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty ImagesU2 guitarist The Edge is among a whole host of Irish musicians preaching social distancing in a new PSA, organized by One Direction‘s Niall Horan. The video, which was created to supprt Ireland’s
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Melissa Etheridge can’t come to your window, but she can offer you some entertainment from her living room. Melissa will live stream a one-hour concert special called From My Home
Cleveland International RecordsHave a Good Time (But Get Out Alive), the second studio album by Pittsburgh roots rocker Joe Grushecky‘s band Iron City Houserockers, celebrates its 40th anniversary in June, and to mark the milestone, an expanded
Rick Kern/WireImageFounding Bad Company and Free drummer Simon Kirke will be the featured guest on the first installment of the Road Recovery organization’s new online series, Random Acts of Outreach, which will be streamed at Facebook Live
Credit: Julie FogertyJohn Fogerty will be the musical guest on tonight’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which airs on CBS at 11:35 p.m. ET/10:35 p.m. CT. The show, which has been featuring Stephen Colbert
Scott Garfitt/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesEver wished you could collaborate with Sting on a song? Well, now you have the chance to do just that while donating to a worthy cause. Auction house Sotheby’s and Google
Epiphany MusicAlanis Morissette has released a brand new song with an apropos title given the current COVID-19 pandemic: “Diagnosis.” The track is actually about mental illness, specifically post partum depression, with Alanis addressing the stigma and difficulties
ABC/Image Group LAOne of Mariah Carey’s old albums is having a moment right now, and not even Mariah understands why. Much to Mimi’s surprise, her 2008 album, E=MC2, has topped the iTunes albums chart, 12 years after
Rob Shanahan; Vera Harder; Karsten StaigerA new week brings two new episodes of AXS TV’s @Home and Social online Q&A sessions, taking place today and Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET, respectively. The events, which you can watch
Credit: Harry ReeseZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons has debuted a new high-def performance video for his 2018 solo song “Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’” on his official YouTube channel. The clip features performance footage shot on November 11, 2018,
Michael Putland/Getty ImagesLegendary R&B drummer Hamilton Bohannon, who was the live drummer for Stevie Wonder among others, died Friday in Georgia at the age of 78, according to The Newnan Times-Herald. A cause of death was not revealed. In addition to
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsFormer Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman had been scheduled to auction off a selection of instruments and other memorabilia from his personal archive at a three-day sale set for May 29-31 in Beverly Hills,
Rock Cellar Productions/Get Together FoundationA star-packed online telethon called All Together Now!, which raised money for the L.A. Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund, took place Saturday, and featured performances and appearances by a variety of well-known musicians and
Corus EntertainmentMore stars have joined the lineup of Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble, the Canadian special celebrating front-line workers helping to fight the COVID-19 virus in that country that will air Sunday, April 26, across dozens of Canadian
Credit: JRoseMick Jagger was interviewed by Apple Music’s Zane Lowe this week, and shared some details about The Rolling Stones‘ brand-new song, the coronavirus-inspired “Living in a Ghost Town,” which was released Thursday. The band started working
Courtesy of AXS TV On a new episode of Sammy Hagar‘s AXS TV series Rock & Roll Road Trip, premiering this Sunday, the Red Rocker visits his hometown area of Riverside, California, where he chats with Rob
Captain Tom: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images; Elton John: ABC/Randy HolmesAt 73, Elton John is one of the oldest artists who’s still scoring hit songs, but he gave a special salute to a guy who just topped
Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesEver since the world went into lockdown, Madonna‘s been posting a steady stream of photos and videos from quarantine — and now she’s paying tribute to one of the people who’s been helping her get
Keeping the Blues Alive RecordsRock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop legend Dion DiMucci has recruited a star-packed lineup of artists to collaborate with him on a new album titled Blues with Friends, which will be released on June
Courtesy of BravadoHere’s your chance to rep your favorite musical artists and adhere to public health guidelines. Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merch company, has launched the We’ve Got You Covered initiative to sell face masks branded by
Courtesy of Pathway to ParisR.E.M.‘s Michael Stipe, Patti Smith and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea are among the artists set to perform this Sunday during an online festival presented by the Pathway to Paris organization, in
Courtesy of Doug “Cosmo” CliffordMagic Window, Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford‘s recently rediscovered unreleased solo album that he recorded in 1985, hits stores today, April 24, which also is his 75th birthday. Clifford tells ABC
Courtesy of The Grateful Dead The third installment of The Grateful Dead‘s weekly streaming concert series, “Shakedown Stream,” will premiere this Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m. ET on the band’s official YouTube channel. This screening will
Dave M. Benett/Getty ImagesCyndi Lauper has always been an original, but at one point in her life, it took Lady Gaga to remind her of that. Known for her colorful fashions and hairstyles, the singer tells People
Roy’s Boys/Legacy RecordingsRoy Orbison was born 84 years ago today, and in celebration of the late rock ‘n’ roll legend’s birthday, a special screening of the Black & White Night 30 concert film will take place at
Credit: Dave HoganHot on the heels of the release of The Rolling Stones‘ surprise new song, “Living in a Ghost Town,” an official video for the reggae-flavored track has premiered on the band’s YouTube channel. Reflecting the
Polydor Records If there’s one thing we’ve learned during the coronavirus crisis is that you can’t always get what you want. That being said, one thing we did get today is a brand-new song from The Rolling
(c) Yann OrhanHappy news to report about singer Marianne Faithfull, who’d been hospitalized in London since March 31 after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. According to a message on her official website, the 73-year-old British singer
Cleopatra RecordsThe Jefferson Airplane‘s Jorma Kaukonen, Detroit soul legend Mitch Ryder and John Sebastian of The Lovin’ Spoonful are among the guest musicians featured on the latest album by blues veteran Joe Louis Walker, Blues Comin’ On,
David LachappelleLast month, Elton John moved a chunk of the shows on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour to 2021, but left his shows scheduled to take place from May through July untouched. Well, as you might
Jemal Countess/Getty Images – Alexandre Schneider/Getty ImagesJersey-natives Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and more banded together on Wednesday for the Jersey 4 Jersey benefit — an hour-long effort to inspire donations to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. The Garden State has been hit hard by
BMGThe Pretenders have debuted an official music video for “The Buzz,” the first single that was released from the band’s upcoming studio album, Hate for Sale, due out July 17. The clip, which was created completely during
Danny Clinch; ABC/Lou RoccoJust a reminder that the Jersey 4 Jersey benefit event, featuring performances by a variety of artists from New Jersey, including Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, will be broadcast tonight at 7 p.m.
Thomas NelsonKnown for hits like “Wichita Lineman,” “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Gentle on My Mind,” Glen Campbell was a beloved pop/country superstar who bridged genres, expanded his career into TV and film and earned legions of fans around
Courtesy of Live NationThe Grateful Dead spinoff group Dead & Company won’t be truckin’ back to the road this summer after all. The band has canceled its previously announced 17-date U.S. tour, which was to have kicked
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesThough her story’s been told several times, in books, documentaries and TV movies, an official Whitney Houston biopic is now in the works. This time, it comes with the blessing
Amanda Taraska/News & Guts MediaBlondie frontwoman Debbie Harry is featured in the latest episode of the Dan Rather-hosted AXS TV series The Big Interview, which premieres tonight, April 22, at 8 p.m. ET. In a sneak peek
Courtesy of Community Environmental CouncilKenny Loggins and Michael McDonald are among the artists who’ll be performing today as part of the #TogetherWeEarthrise Earth Day Live Festival, a live-streamed event presented by Santa Barbara, California’s Community Environmental Council.
©Subafilms Ltd. As a treat to music fans who are stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, YouTube Music will host a screening of a special “Sing-A-Long” edition of the 1968 animated Beatles film Yellow Submarine
Credit: Austin LordHere’s wishing Peter Frampton a very happy 70th birthday. The British singer, guitarist and songwriter first found fame as a teenager in his home country as the frontman of The Herd. Then, in 1969, he
Inside RecordingsToday is Earth Day, and in celebration of the environmental-themed holiday, Jackson Browne has released a new song titled “Downhill from Everywhere” as a digital single and via streaming services. The track follows on the heels
Credit: Criss CainHeart frontwoman Ann Wilson‘s spring U.S. solo tour, which had been scheduled to kick off April 30 in Englewood, New Jersey, has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. In message on her official website,
Credit: Bill BernsteinLongtime Foreigner keyboardist Michael Bluestein has released a video featuring performing him a new solo song titled “Why Corona?” that finds him wittily reflecting on life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bluestein, who joined Foreigner in
Monty Brinton/CBSToday marks the fourth anniversary of Prince‘s death, and we can all remember him tonight by tuning in to Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince, which was recorded January 28 in Los Angeles. The
Neal Preston/© Queen Productions Ltd.Last week, Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor posted a video that combined separate clips of the two musicians performing their band’s classic hit, “We Are the Champions.” Now a new
Big Machine Label GroupRingo Starr, Joe Walsh and Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson are among the artists who have contributed to a new song called “Bad Trick” by veteran Texas singer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. The gritty blues-flavored
Credit: Leah SteigerSammy Hagar and his band The Circle recently debuted the third in a series of remotely recorded “Lockdown Sessions” performance videos, which you can watch at the Red Rocker’s YouTube channel. The new clip features
Courtesy of GibsonJoan Jett will be featured in an installment of Rolling Stone‘s In My Room IGTV music series that will premiere this Friday, April 24, at 3 p.m. ET. The In My Room series, which can
Corus EntertainmentOn the heels of Saturday’s star-studded One World: Together at Home special that celebrated healthcare workers across the globe helping to fight COVID-19, a similar event featuring just Canadian artists has now been announced. Stronger Together,
Norman SeeffTonight, James Taylor will return to NBC’s The Voice as the “Mega Mentor,” helping the remaining contestants alongside coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Nick Jonas and Blake Shelton. But tomorrow, he’ll make a more unexpected appearance.
Payley Photography; Courtesy of Dennis DeYoungAXS TV recently launched alive online video-interview series called @Home and Social on its Facebook page, which features two Q&A sessions per week with well-known artists as they shelter from home during
Ash KelleherSince the COVID-19 pandemic began, Jon Bon Jovi has been a familiar face online. Now, that’s officially going to be the only place you’ll be able to see him this year. Bon Jovi has announced that
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesIn a new Rolling Stone interview, David Crosby discusses his efforts to make peace with Neil Young and convince him to take part in a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young reunion. Regarding whether he thinks
Credit: Patrick Balls and Martin GriffinAs a treat for fans stuck at home during the coronavirus lockdown, Genesis has launched a free online movie series on its official YouTube channel featuring a different concert film premiering each
Courtesy of Global Citizen The One World: Together at Home special, featuring performances by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and various other major music stars as they self-isolated because of the coronavirus pandemic, was broadcast Saturday on
Neal Preston/© Queen Productions Ltd.In recent weeks, Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor have been posting separate videos online showing them jamming on their respective instruments as they self-isolate at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Credit: Sean HagwellJohn Oates of Hall & Oates will make a guest appearance on the latest episode of the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs, airing Wednesday, April 22, at 8 p.m. ET. The episode, titled “Oates and Oates,”
Courtesy of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The 2020 New Orleans Jazz Fest has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, festival organizers announced that the event, originally set for April 23 to April
Courtesy Amazon MusicIf you’re a Hootie & the Blowfish fan, you probably know they’re huge R.E.M. fans. In fact, during their 2019 reunion tour, they covered the iconic Georgia band’s #1 hit “Losing My Religion,” and R.E.M.’s
Credit: Kate IzorRoger Waters took part in a lengthy video interview that was posted Thursday on RollingStone.com. Among the interesting topics Waters discussed was a failed meeting he had last year with his former Pink Floyd band
Credit: Loral KaramDaryl Hall‘s popular performance series Live from Daryl’s House returns to television this Sunday, April 19, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, when the first of 14 past episodes airs on AXS TV. The first show,
Columbia RecordsJust three weeks after releasing his first new original song in eight years, the 17-minute-epic “Murder Most Foul,” Bob Dylan has delivered another brand-new tune, “I Contain Multitudes.” Like “Murder Most Foul,” the new track features
Medios y Media/Getty ImagesChristopher Cross revealed a few weeks ago that he’s battling COVID-19, and now he’s offered fans an update on his condition. “I had become very ill but fortunately I did not develop respiratory complications,”
Credit: Dave HoganArguably the most famous rock band on the planet, The Rolling Stones have joined the already-star-packed lineup of the One World: Together at Home special, which will be broadcast tomorrow, April 18, at 8 p.m.
MPL/Capitol/UMePaul McCartney‘s debut solo album, McCartney, was released 50 years ago today, on April 17, 1970. In celebration of the milestone anniversary, a special Spotify Listening Party will be held, starting at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
Courtesy of AXS TVThe fifth season of the Sammy Hagar-hosted AXS TV series Rock & Roll Road Trip premieres this Sunday, April 19, at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT with an episode that finds the Red Rocker
Just a reminder that The Disney Family Singalong, a new hour-long ABC special featuring Donny Osmond and many other stars, airs tonight, April 16, at 8 p.m. ET. The TV event, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will feature
Insight EditionsA live streaming event celebrating the release of Tribute: Cocker Power, a new photo book commemorating the late Joe Cocker‘s legendary 1970 Mad Dogs & Englishmen Tour, will take place Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m.
Credit: Lauren MassieChris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes have a remedy for fans who are getting bored while sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tonight at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, the duo will
Credit: Robert FinizioAfter recently pulling the plug on a spring European tour because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Santana has now canceled his eight-show May 2020 residency at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. The concerts were
Credit: Alex ArroyoDisco legend Gloria Gaynor is already inspiring the youth during this COVID-19 pandemic, by encouraging them to wash their hands with her viral TikTok video set to her 1970s hit “I Will Survive.” She tells ABC Audio that she
Deuce Music Ltd./RhinoJeff Beck has teamed up with actor/musician Johnny Depp to record a cover of the 1970 John Lennon song “Isolation” that was released today as a digital download and via streaming services. The track was
Credit: Bob FogertyAs recently announced, while John Fogerty is sheltering at home, he’s begun posting a series of videos featuring him playing classic songs by his old band Creedence Clearwater Revival with help from three of his
Credit:Richard KerrisTodd Rundgren was slated to launch his late-spring U.S. tour celebrating his critically acclaimed 1973 album A Wizard, A True Star on May 1 in San Francisco, but the entire trek is being rescheduled because of COVID-19,
BMGThe Pretenders have debuted a third advance track from their forthcoming studio album, Hate for Sale, which will be released on July 17. “You Can’t Hurt a Fool” is a soulful ballad that’s available now as a
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CBGB FestivalA host of rock artists have shared tributes to the late Jimmy Webb, a fixture of the New York City punk scene. According to Rolling Stone, Webb died of cancer Tuesday at age 62.
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesIf you’re struggling to just get your kids out of bed and yourself in the shower while self-isolating at home, you probably won’t want to watch the video created by one ambitious family in Washington
Film ConstellationThe first preview clip from the new David Bowie biopic Stardust, which is set in 1971 and focuses on the events that inspired the rock legend to create his Ziggy Stardust persona, has premiered exclusively on
Mary McCartney/MPL CommunicationsDoes Paul McCartney think The Beatles are better than The Rolling Stones? That’s one of the questions Howard Stern asked McCartney in a phone interview Tuesday while Macca sheltered at his U.K. country home. And
Inside Out MusicKansas has treated fans to a preview of “Throwing Mountains,” one of the nine songs featured on the band’s upcoming studio album, The Absence of Presence, along with a glimpse of the accompanying video for
Courtesy of Doug “Cosmo” CliffordOn April 24, Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford will be releasing a previously unreleased solo album he recorded in 1985 called Magic Window. In advance of the 10-track collection’s arrival, Clifford
Credit: Kirsten SchultzIn recent weeks, a self-isolating Carole King has been posting videos on her social media pages of her performing snippets of various songs from her back catalog with lyrics updated to reference life during the
ABC/Image Group LAIt turns out some people are using the COVID-19 pandemic to challenge themselves to learn a new talent. Take it from Mariah Carey, who kicked it up a notch in the kitchen to brush up on her
UMeEven if you’re still stuck at home in May because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NOW That’s What I Call Music folks have put together another collection of songs that will make you feel like you’re sailing
Denis O’Regan A few weeks ago, Jon Bon Jovi wrote a song called “Do What You Can” and invited his fans to write the tune’s second verse, based on their experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. On
Credit: Bob FogertyWhile self-quarantining at home with his family, John Fogerty got together with his sons Shane and Tyler and his daughter Kelsy to recreate the cover photo of the classic 1970 Creedence Clearwater Revival album Cosmo’s
Global Citizen/World Health OrganizationAnnie Lennox and Sheryl Crow are among the many musicians and celebrities taking part in the One World: Together at Home digital live stream, a six-hour event airing on various apps and websites ahead of this
Courtesy of Lynyrd SkynyrdWith little fanfare, Lynyrd Skynyrd released a brand-new song called “Last of the Street Survivors” as a digital single earlier this month. The tune, which shares its title with the Southern-rock legend’s ongoing farewell
ABC News New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are among the stars who’ll be performing on a benefit TV broadcast in support of COVID-19 relief for the Garden State. Springsteen announced the broadcast, called
Courtesy of The Material World FoundationLast month, the George Harrison-founded Material World Foundation launched a campaign dubbed The Inner Light Challenge asking people around the world to recite, perform or share a verse, chorus or line from
ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Ida Mae AstuteSting and Gloria Estefan were among the many music artists who took part in a six-hour telethon Sunday seeking to raise money for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
Credit: Randee St. NicholasREO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin will participate in an online interview event today at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT as part of on AXS TV’s Facebook Live series At Home With…. The series is
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesToday marks the 35th anniversary of the star-studded charity single “We Are the World” reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song, which spent five weeks at the top of the chart, was co-written
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CoachellaAs more and more concerts, tours and festivals are getting postponed to the fall and early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one healthcare expert thinks even that’s too optimistic. Zeke Emanuel, who is
Blank Archives/Getty ImagesThirty-five years ago today — April 13, 1985 — the star-studded charity single “We Are the World” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for a month. Released in March of ’85, it became
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has posted the third installment of his recently announced “Fireside Sessions” performances in the “Hearse Theater” section of his Neil Young Archives website. All of the videos have featured Young playing solo renditions of
Credit: Kate IzorFounding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters has posted a new video of him performing a solo acoustic version of John Prine‘s 1970 song “Paradise” in tribute to the acclaimed folk-country singer/songwriter, who died last Tuesday,
ABC/Randy HolmesDavid Gilmour, his wife Polly Samson and some of their family members have taken part in two streaming events promoting her just-published novel, A Theatre for Dreamers, both of which are viewable at the Pink Floyd
Courtesy of StyxThe latest installment of Styx‘s recently launched series of special streaming concert events, dubbed “Styx Fix,” will available exclusively Saturday, April 11, at the band’s official YouTube channel at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The
DJM Records/UNI/UMEToday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the album that made Elton John a star: His 1970 self-titled collection. Released on April 10, 1970, Elton John was Elton’s second album, though many U.S. fans
MVD VisualA recent documentary about late Rolling Stones member Brian Jones and the mystery surrounding his death titled Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones will be released on DVD on June 12. The film follows
Courtesy of Global Citizen/World Health OrganizationRod Stewart is teaming up with his 32-year-old daughter Ruby for a special live mini concert that will be viewable on Ruby’s Instagram page starting at 2 p.m. ET. The event, dubbed
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the day U.K. newspaper The Daily Mirror announced that Paul McCartney had split with The Beatles, based on comments in a press release he’d issued promoting his forthcoming self-titled debut solo
Credit: Brent CliffordMagic Window, a recently rediscovered unreleased solo album that founding Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford recorded in 1985, will be released on Friday, April 24. The 10-track collection was recorded at Clifford’s home
Andrew Toth/Getty Images for iHeartMediaWith social distancing guidelines firmly in place for most of the country, if not the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has breathed new life into The Police‘s 1980 hit “Don’t Stand So Close to Me.”
Credit: Anna WebberDavid Crosby will take part in an online interview event with one of his frequent collaborators, Snarky Puppy frontman and bassist Michael League, today at 3 p.m. ET at Crowdcast.io. During the event, dubbed “Staying
Neal Preston/© Queen Productions Ltd.Queen‘s Brian May posted a new “MicroConcert” today on his official website and YouTube channel, this one featuring him playing an instrumental version of his band’s classic song “We Are the Champions” solo
Courtesy of BST Hyde Pary; Courtesy of Le Festival d’été de QuébecTwo major summer music festivals — one in the U.K. and one in Canada — are the latest events that have been canceled due to the
Courtesy of earMUSICAlice Cooper is one of many well-known hard-rock artists who will perform on a live-streamed fundraising event hosted by Megadeth bassist David Ellefson that will support his Youth Music Foundation’s “School’s Out” initiative, which provides
Credit: dhlovelifeA new version of Neil Young & Crazy Horse‘s 2019 song “Shut It Down” and an accompanying video, both focusing on the world’s reaction to the current coronavirus pandemic, were released today. The new track, dubbed
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s almost been 15 years since Mariah Carey released her 10th studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi, which featured the smash hits “We Belong Together” and “Shake It Off.” Now, the 50-year-old singer is promising fans an
Courtesy of The Grateful DeadThe Grateful Dead will launch a weekly streaming concert series dubbed “Shakedown Stream” this Friday, April 10, at 8 p.m. ET on the band’s official YouTube channel. The series will begin with a
Purple Pyramid RecordsIn 2011, most of the 1974 lineup of Todd Rundgren‘s prog-rock group Utopia reunited to play a series of shows to raise money to help founding keyboardist Mark “Moogy” Klingman pay medical bills he amassed
Columbia RecordsBob Dylan‘s new song “Murder Most Foul,” the folk-rock legend’s 17-minute-long epic reflection on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, has debuted at #1 on Billboard‘s Rock Digital Song Sales chart. The marks the first
Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp; Credit: Scott StrebleFarm Aid, the non-profit organization co-founded by Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Willie Nelson to support agriculture in America, is joining forces with AXS TV to launch
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Jazz at Lincoln CenterThe late Aretha Franklin‘s former partner Willie Wilkerson died Wednesday of COVID-19 virus at age 72, the Detroit Free Press reports. Wilkerson, a retired Detroit firefighter, met the Queen of
Credit: Leah SteigerSammy Hagar and his current band The Circle have put together the second installment in a series remotely recorded performance videos that the Red Rocker has labeled “Lockdown Sessions.” The new clip features Hagar, bassist
Danny Clinch; Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyBruce Springsteen is among the artists paying tribute to acclaimed folk-country singer/songwriter John Prine, who died Monday at age 73 after contracting the COVID-19 virus. “Over here on E
ABC AudioOne of Stevie Nicks‘ signature songs is “Edge of Seventeen,” with its memorable chorus: “Just like the white-winged dove sings a song/ Sounds like she’s singing/ Ooh ooh ooh.” But believe it or not, Stevie had
NBC/Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesAs Americans mark nearly a month of self-quarantine due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake were inspired by their collective boredom to put a remix on one of their previous conversations. Dubbed the “Quarantine Remix,”
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicLike so many artists, Graham Nash recently was forced postpone a series of tour dates because of the coronavirus pandemic. Not long before the folk-rock legend had his spring U.S. trek cut short, he hinted to
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Red Light Management and Live NationEurythmics member Dave Stewart is among the many musicians who’ve discovered Trackd, a new music app that makes it easy for musicians, singers, songwriters, producers and DJs to
Courtesy of Michael StipeMichael Stipe will be the musical guest on tonight’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which airs at 11:35 p.m. ET/10:35 p.m. CT on CBS. The program also will feature a guest
Andrew MacphersonSupermodel Naomi Campbell has started a new online show called No Filter with Naomi. When she interviewed one of her fellow legendary supermodels, Cindy Crawford, on Monday, Cindy revealed a secret about one of the most
Credit: Jill JarrettDoors guitarist Robby Krieger has shared a video of him performing his old band’s 1967 hit “People Are Strange” as part of the recently launched Gibson Homemade Music Sessions series, which you can watch on
