Dave Simpson/WireImageAn ailing and tearful Elton John was forced to cut his performance in New Zealand short on Sunday night after he lost his voice, but his promoters insist he’ll finish the rest of his shows Down
Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton in 2005; Scott Gries/Getty ImagesThe lineup has been revealed for the London tribute concert Eric Clapton has organized celebrating the music and life of late Cream drummer Ginger Baker that takes place
Credit: Austin LordPeter Frampton has been chosen as one of the National Organization for Rare Disorders’ 2020 Rare Impact Award honorees. The awards salute individuals and organizations for outstanding work supporting the rare disease community. The legendary
Reprise/Warner RecordsGreen Day‘s new album Father of All… has debuted at number one on the on the U.K.’s Official Album Chart. That gives the punk trio their fourth number-one record across the pond, following American Idiot, 21st
Courtesy of Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen has no shortage of his own songs to choose from when he plays live, but The Boss also likes to cover tunes by other artists he admires in his concerts. A new
Deanne FitzmauriceThe good thing about being around for forty years like Huey Lewis & the News has is that they’ve made a lot of friends along the way — and many of them are celebrities. So Huey
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s official: Mariah Carey is heading to England this summer to celebrate LGBT pride. The singer confirmed in an Instagram video Friday that she is indeed headlining one of the U.K.’s biggest pride festivals, Brighton
ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaUniversal Music Group has confirmed that the master recordings of 19 artists were “affected” by the 2008 Universal Studios fire, including Elton John, Bryan Adams, Michael McDonald, Peter Frampton, R.E.M. Those names were revealed
ABC/Image Group LAGreen Day‘s new album Father of All… is on pace to make a top-10 debut on the Billboard 200. According to the publication, the punk trio’s 13th full-length studio effort will finish its opening week with
Wicked Cool Records Ringo Starr is featured on one of two brand-new songs released Friday by the star-studded rock group The Empty Hearts, which includes members of The Cars, Blondie and The Romantics. The former Beatles drummer
Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesSure, there are plenty of artists who’ve managed to chart 80, 90, 100 or more songs on a Billboard chart over the course of their careers. But there’s only one who can say they’ve had
Allman Brothers Band Recording CompanyFour albums featuring the late Duane and Gregg Allman recorded before the formation of The Allman Brothers Band will be released on CD for the first time ever on March 27, and reissued on
Courtesy of Dead.netA 15-CD live Grateful Dead box set — focusing on five shows that the band played in the northeastern U.S. in June 1976 — will be released on March 20. The collection, simply titled June
Parlophone RecordsThe final installment of a six-song digital David Bowie rarities EP called Is It Any Wonder? gets its release today via streaming services. Plans for a limited-edition physical version of the collection also have been unveiled. The
Rick Guest/Interscope RecordsThe Who played a pair of intimate acoustic shows Wednesday night at the Pryzm nightclub in the London suburb of Kingston upon Thames in honor of the 50th anniversary of the band’s classic concert album
Rick Kern/WireImageLast summer, The Cure frontman Robert Smith declared that he was “intent” on releasing a new album with the goth icons in 2019, and that he would be “extremely bitter” if the year ended without one.
Courtesy of Julian’s AuctionsFormer Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman will be auctioning off a selection of instruments and other memorabilia from his personal archive at a three-day sale to be held May 29-31 in Beverly Hills, California.
Credit: Jérôme Brunet The Steve Miller Band must have loved touring with veteran country act Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives last summer, because the two groups will be hitting the road together this year for a
Courtesy Huey Lewis & The NewsHuey Lews & the News release their new album, Weather, on Friday, the band’s first album of new material in almost 20 years. To promote the project, Huey did a Q&A with
Courtesy of Live Nation EntertainmentDef Leppard is pouring some sugar on their already exciting 2020 plans by announcing a 16-date joint U.S. fall tour with ZZ Top. The 20/20 Vision Tour kicks off on September 21 in
R&D MultimediaFormer Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman will release a new prog-rock album titled The Red Planet on April 3. The record features eight new musical pieces, and, according to a press release, “harks back to Wakeman’s critically
DNR Productions A bevy of famous rock musicians are featured in the recent documentary Ampire: The Sound of Music, which is available via streaming at Vimeo.com for $3.99. The film features such well-known guitarists R.E.M.‘s Peter Buck,
BMGRichard Marx has won a Grammy and sold 30 million albums, but he says he literally got choked up at the news that people are embracing his brand-new album, Limitless. “My manager sent me a picture of
Credit: Ria BurmanFounding Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Bob Weir has teamed up with country star Wynonna Judd to record a new version of his old band’s song, “Ramble On Rose,” which is available now as a digital single
UMe/VIRGINIt’s time to rule the world once again: Tears for Fears are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their monster 1985 album, Songs from the Big Chair, with some things that you can’t do without. On March 13,
Trafalger ReleasingSteve Miller and Hall & Oates singer John Oates are among the artists who appear in a new documentary about the history of The Gorge Amphitheatre, a popular concert venue located in rural eastern Washington State.
Shout! FactoryMasked and Anonymous, the surrealistic 2003 film starring and co-written by Bob Dylan, will be released on Blu-ray for the first time on March 10. The darkly comic movie, which features Dylan as an enigmatic rock
Trafalgar Releasing/Doors Property L.L.C.The Doors: Break On Thru — A Celebration of Ray Manzarek, the concert film and documentary focusing on a star-studded 2016 tribute to the late Doors keyboardist, will be shown in select theaters around
Credit: John RussoLindsey Buckingham recently announced plans to play his first concert since undergoing emergency open-heart surgery early last year…and now the ex-Fleetwood Mac singer/guitarist has lined up a series of U.S. solo tour dates in the
Courtesy of GoldenvoiceBlondie and Devo are part of the expansive lineup of the inaugural Cruel World festival, a one-day concert extravaganza celebrating the New Wave scene of the late ’70s and ’80s, scheduled for May 2 near
Courtesy of Autism SpeaksAfter skipping 2019, Stephen Stills is bringing back his star-studded Light Up the Blues Concert, which raises money for the Autism Speaks charity, for 2020. This year’s benefit show will take place May 30
Adam Bettcher/Getty Images for Starkey Hearing FoundationIt looks like Don Felder is a victim of love again! According to People, the former Eagles guitarist has gotten engaged to his girlfriend of two years, Diane McInerney, who’s the
Kevin Kane/WireImageLast year, the HBO documentary Leaving Neverland once again raised the question of whether Michael Jackson was guilty of sexual abuse. But a star who was very close with the King of Pop during the ’90s
Courtesy of Long Island UniversityThe Beatles-themed festival Abbey Road on the River is partnering with New York’s Long Island University to launch the first Abbey Road on the Island event, a three-day celebration of the Fab Four
Tim Mosenfelder/WireImageAfter suing his four Aerosmith band mates because they wouldn’t let him perform with them at the Grammys, it appears drummer Joey Kramer was given a reason to finally bury the hatchet. TMZ reports that the band invited Kramer to join them on stage for
Credit: Emily LodgeLongtime Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge begins his 2020 itinerary with a stint on the star-packed ’70s Rock & Romance Cruise, which sets sail from Miami this Saturday, February 15. This marks the first time
Credit: Andy Fallon1970s British pop star Gilbert O’Sullivan will launch his first U.S. tour in over 40 years this spring, a nine-date trek starting April 12 in Washington, D.C., and scheduled through an April 26 concert in
Credit: RANKINRod Stewart didn’t appear on the Grammy Awards a few weeks ago, but he’ll have the honor of closing out the U.K. equivalent, the BRIT Awards, February 18 in London. This will be the second time
George Pimentel/Getty ImagesIn December, founding Guess Who singer/keyboardist Burton Cummings began hinting on his social media pages that he and the band’s original lead guitarist, Randy Bachman, were discussing playing some reunion shows in 2020. Now both
ABC/Image Group LATalk about a “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”: the film adaptation of Green Day‘s 2004 opus American Idiot is no longer in the works. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong revealed the sad news in an interview with
Sunset Blvd. RecordsEagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit and Herman’s Hermits singer Peter Noone are among the guest artists who’ve contributed to Have Harmony, Will Travel 2, a new duets album by veteran roots rocker Carla Olson that
Michael Kovac/Getty Images for EJAFElton John showed up at his 28th annual Oscar Viewing Party Sunday night with the best accessory of all: a brand-new Oscar. Elton and his songwriting partner of five decades, Bernie Taupin, scored
Live Nation EntertainmentFollowing a year that saw her launch her first Las Vegas residency, Janet Jackson is now bringing her music directly to her fans. The iconic performer has announced her Black Diamond World Tour, which will
Credit: Josh CheusePrior to their giant reunion tour this summer, The Black Crowes will strip things down for an intimate acoustic tour, kicking off later this month. The Brothers of a Feather tour will feature the no-longer-estranged
ABC/Lou RoccoBon Jovi has debuted the instrumental track of a brand-new song called “Limitless,” but in order for you to hear it, there’s a catch. The band has launched a contest asking fans to visit SingBonJovi.com, where
Anthony Kiedis and John Frusciante in 2007; Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesJohn Frusciante played his first show back with Red Hot Chili Peppers over the weekend after rejoining the band late last year. The “Under the Bridge” rockers played
ABC/CRAIG SJODINSir Elton John is now a double Oscar winner. He and his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin won the Best Original Song award for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again,” their end credits song from Elton’s biopic, Rocketman soundtrack. The win came shortly after
Credit: Andrew MasonThe Doors‘ Morrison Hotel album was released 50 years ago this past Sunday, and to commemorate the anniversary, a special celebration was held Saturday in West Hollywood, California, that featured the band’s guitarist, Robby Krieger,
Credit: Jody RogacIt’s quite an eventful time for David Byrne. It was announced this past week that Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee will direct a movie version of the ex-Talking Heads frontman’s Broadway show, David Byrne’s American Utopia,
ABC/Image Group LAGreen Day‘s new album Father of All… is out today, and the punk trio is celebrating by premiering the video for the track “Meet Me on the Roof.” The clip stars Stranger Things actor Gaten
ParlophoneThe fifth installment of a six-song digital EP of rare David Bowie recordings called Is It Any Wonder? is a semi-instrumental track titled “Nuts” that was released today via streaming services. You also can listen to the
Ben Gibson/Rocket Entertainment; J.RoseElton John and The Rolling Stones were among the winners at the 31th annual Pollstar Awards, which were held Thursday, February 6, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Elton took home the
P. Lehman/Barcroft Media via Getty ImagesSaturday night may be alright for fighting, but Sunday night could be alright for winning — if you’re Elton John, that is. He and his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin are nominated
Reprise/Warner RecordsGreen Day‘s new album Father of All… is finally here. The 13th studio effort from the punk trio, and the band’s first since 2016’s Revolution Radio, is out today. At just 10 songs and 26 minutes
RhinoThe Doors‘ fifth studio album, Morrison Hotel, was released 50 years ago this Sunday, February 9. While the 11-track collection didn’t feature any hit singles, it does include the classic-rock staple “Roadhouse Blues,” plus such gems as
UMeCat Stevens‘ first two studio albums, Matthew & Son and New Masters, will be reissued on 180-gram vinyl on March 27. This will mark the first time that either album, which were both originally released in 1967,
Courtesy of Dead & CompanyThe Grateful Dead spinoff group Dead & Company will be truckin’ back to the road this summer on a new U.S. tour. The 17-date trek, which will feature the only headlining tour dates
Live Nation Entertainment Add another mishap to Madonna‘s trouble-plagued Madame X tour. She claims the Palladium — the venue where she’s been performing in London — brought the curtain down on her Wednesday night as she was
Capitol/UMeA new 180-gram vinyl edition of Jimi Hendrix‘s 1970 live album, Band of Gypsys, will be released on March 27, 50 years and two days after the record first hit stores. The LP has been mastered from
Credit: J.RoseAs expected, The Rolling Stones have announced plans for a new North American tour leg. The trek, which is part of the legendary rock band’s ongoing No Filter outing, kicks off on May 8 in San
Frontiers Music s.r.l.In January, Blue Öyster Cult released an archival 2014 concert video and album and reissued the out-of-print 1994 studio album Cult Classic, and now the veteran rockers are preparing a similar pair of releases for
Credit: Marta SzczesniakMoody Blues singer/guitarist Justin Hayward will mount a spring U.S. solo tour dubbed, simply, Nights, that will follow the second annual edition of his star-studded On the Blue Cruise. The 10-date trek kicks off April
Frontiers Music srlThe cover art, release date and track list of ex-Styx member Dennis DeYoung‘s upcoming studio album, 26 East, Vol. 1, were revealed recently, and now DeYoung has posted a new message on his official Facebook
ABC/Randy HolmesIf you like Elton John‘s style but you can’t afford Gucci and platform boots aren’t your things, you now have another option. Elton, who’s currently touring Down Under, has given the O.K. to the trendy Australian
Credit: Silvia GravAn official video for Robbie Robertson‘s new tune, “Once Were Brothers,” got its premiere Wednesday at RollingStone.com. It’s also streaming on the founding The Band guitarist’s official YouTube channel. “Once Were Brothers” appears on Robertson’s
Credit: Dennis Morris, U.K. 1973Thursday, February 6, would have been Bob Marley‘s 75th birthday. In commemoration of the milestone, the late reggae legend’s family, along with Universal Music and Island Records, are launching a yearlong celebration that
Courtesy of SanukThe Grateful Dead has teamed up with Sanuk to launch a new line of sandals and comfortable slip-on shoes inspired by the famous jam band, part of an ongoing partnership between the Rock & Roll
Radio DisneyJanet Jackson and The O’Jays are among the stars that will perform at the 2020 Cincinnati Music Festival, which will take place July 23-25 at Paul Brown Stadium. Jackson will close out the three-day festival with
Wild Honey PresentsThe surviving original Lovin’ Spoonful members — John Sebastian, Joe Butler and Steve Boone — will reunite and perform together for the first time in nearly two decades at the end of the month. The band will be honored at a charity concert, set for
Courtesy of Greg Prato Writer, Corp.AC/DC frontman Bon Scott died 40 years ago this February 19, and to commemorate the milestone, a new book about the influential and beloved singer has just been published. A Rockin’ Rollin’
University of Texas PressLongtime Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine has written a book about her eventful, turbulent life and music career called All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Memoir, which will be released on April 9.
Ed GregoryThe Goo Goo Dolls will be giving fans across the country a dose of their Miracle Pill this summer. The band has announced a new 29-date headlining tour, kicking off July 23 in Boise, Idaho. The
Courtesy of Universal MusicA new PBS special paying tribute to Chuck Berry and featuring archival footage of music legends performing classic songs by the late rock ‘n’ roll pioneer will premiere February 29 on select stations. Chuck
Cleopatra EntertainmentA long-delayed Lynyrd Skynyrd biopic focusing on the tragic 1977 plane crash that claimed the life of lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and other band members will finally get its world premiere on February 16 at
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesNow that Prince Harry and his wife, Megan Markle, are stepping back from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family, they plan to spend most of their time in North America. Well, they’ve
ABC AudioSteve Lukather announced this past October that Toto was going on indefinite hiatus after the band finished its 40th anniversary tour, but the guitar whiz has plenty of other projects to keep him busy. Lukather’s 2020
Credit: Ruben MartinCarlos Santana and his namesake band have extended their long-running Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino into the fall. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have
Roberto Ricciuti/RedfernsThe current touring version of The Beach Boys, fronted by founding lead singer Mike Love, will perform Wednesday at Safari Club International’s 2020 convention in Reno, Nevada, however, that stirred up some bad vibrations with two other
Gonzo Multimedia An expansive box set offering a deep dive into former Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin‘s solo career will be released on March 16. The 10-CD Changes collection features five of Rabin’s solo albums, plus various unreleased
Live Nation EntertainmentMadonna‘s current Madame X tour has been plagued with problems since it started last year. She had to cancel a number of dates due to injury, and at other concerts, she started the show hours
Credit: Dave HoganCould The Rolling Stones be plotting a new North American tour this year? That’s the rumor after the band posted an enigmatic animated video clip and message on its social media sites Monday, and signs
Gijsbert Hanekroot/RedfernsThe David Bowie tribute tour A Bowie Celebration — featuring various musicians who played and/or recorded with the late rock legend over the years — will return to North America for a 30-date series of concerts,
Credit: Rob DeMartinFor the second year in a row, a screening of rare archival Bruce Springsteen concert footage hosted by filmmaker Thom Zimny will be held at the Asbury Park Music + Film Festival in Asbury Park,
Courtesy Live NationFollowing last weekend’s pre-Super Bowl show in Miami, the Guns N’ Roses “Nightrain” just keeps on rolling. The reunited rock legends have announced a North American tour for this summer. The outing kicks off July
Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsCzech guitarist and songwriter Ivan Král, who played with Patti Smith among many others, died on Sunday. He was 71. A cause of death was not revealed. “It’s with a heavy heart that at the request of Ivan
Chris McKay/Getty ImagesAndy Gill, cofounder and guitarist of Gang of Four, is dead at 64. According to his obituary, which was published by The Guardian, the musician came down with pneumonia. While Gang of Four never reached critical success, the
Credit: Jill JarrettDoors guitarist Robby Krieger has shared a new tidbit about his long-in-the-works solo album. At the recent NAMM Show musical-equipment trade event in Anaheim, California, Krieger told the media that the album is titled The
Cooking Vinyl The Psychedelic Furs are back with their first album in 29 years. The British new wave rockers will release a new record called Made of Rain on May 1. It’s the group’s first studio effort
George Rose/Getty ImagesThis Sunday, Demi Lovato will take the stage to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. It’s the singer’s second major appearance in a week, following her emotional performance at last weekend’s Grammy Awards,
Cat-O-Log Records/BMGA super-deluxe box set remastered version of Cat Stevens‘ 1978 album Back to Earth will be released on April 10. Ahead of the release, a video for “Butterfly,” one of two previously unheard 1978 studio recordings
Frontiers Music srlAll-star hard-rock group Revolution Saints‘ third studio album, Rise, was released this past week. Now a new video for one of the record’s 11 tracks, “Talk to Me,” has premiered. The song is a soaring,
Courtesy of Live NationThe upcoming Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard stadium tour has already passed one million tickets sold. That’s according to Billboard, which reports that the summer trek, which also includes Poison and Joan Jett &
ParlophoneThe fourth installment of the previously announced six-song digital EP of rare David Bowie recordings Is It Any Wonder? has just been released via streaming services. The EP is being issued one track each week through February
Credit: Katarina BenzovaAerosmith is among the performers starring in a new ad promoting Las Vegas’ new slogan, “What Happens Here, Only Happens Here.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, who currently are playing their latest series
Courtesy of Dennis DeYoung New details have been revealed about former Styx singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung‘s upcoming studio album, 26 East, Vol. 1. The official Facebook page of DeYoung’s record label, Frontiers Music, has unveiled the album’s cover
Courtesy of Mascot Label GroupFormer Whitesnake guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has relaunched his namesake band, Vandenberg, with a new lineup, and is recording a new studio album that’s expected to be released later this year. So far, Vandenberg
ABC/Image Group LAMariah Carey is reportedly heading to England this year to celebrate LGBT pride. According to U.K.’s The Sun, the singer will be performing at one of the country’s biggest pride festivals, Brighton Pride, on August
ABC/Image Group LAAs Green Day gears up to release a new album, Billie Joe Armstrong wants to put a new coat of paint on one of the band’s previous records. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Armstrong says he
Courtesy of Blackbird PresentsHeart frontwoman Ann Wilson has joined the lineup of a star-studded two-night tribute to late blues legend B.B. King that will take place February 16-17 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.
Legacy RecordingsPink Floyd drummer Nick Mason‘s current band, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, will release a new concert film and live album on April 17 that features performances from a May 2019 stand in London. Live at
Credit: Pamela LittkyFounding Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell longtime side project The Dirty Knobs and Sheryl Crow are among the artists that will help support country star Chris Stapleton on newly announced dates of
Courtesy of One Love Bahamas A variety of well-known music acts, including Foghat and Sweet, are taking part in a special hurricane-relief charity concert called One Love Bahamas that will be held Saturday, February 8, at The
ABC/Randy HolmesThere have been plenty of musicals based around an artist’s catalog of hits, but Sting‘s The Last Ship isn’t one of them. The founding Police frontman, who’s currently starring in the touring production of the stage
Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsThe sound of Minneapolis took over Los Angeles on Tuesday night, as a variety of stars celebrated the music of Prince at the taping of a Grammy concert special in tribute to the late music
UMe/VirginDef Leppard has announced details of the third installment in a series of four box sets spanning their entire recording career. The new collection, titled The Early Years 79-81, will hit stores on March 20 and focuses
Douglas Mason/Getty ImagesA stranger invaded Billy Joel‘s house on New York’s Long Island, Page Six reports. Police sources tell Page Six that a burglar broke into the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, busted
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesSince Fleetwood Mac parted ways with singer/guitarist Lindsey Buckingham in 2018 and replaced him with Neil Finn and Mike Campbell, many fans have wondered if there’s a chance Buckingham will rejoin the band, but drummer
Shout! FactoryThe 2019 documentary Mystify: Michael Hutchence, which offers an in-depth, intimate look at the life and tragic, untimely death of the late INXS singer, will be released in the U.S. on DVD and Blu-ray on March
ABC/Image Group LAGreen Day will be celebrating the Oscars with ABC’s Good Morning America. The punk trio is performing on GMA‘s post-Academy Awards broadcast from Los Angeles on Monday, February 10. They’ll be playing their new single
Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty ImagesA new documentary focusing on the last year of John Lennon‘s life is being produced to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Beatles legend’s death, according to Deadline. The film, titled
Credit: Robert YagerAs David Lee Roth prepares to kick off his stint opening for KISS this year on the band’s End of the Road farewell tour, the founding Van Halen frontman has added an appearance at a
Polydor Records/Universal Music CanadaBryan Adams will compete for three honors at the 2020 edition of the Juno Awards, the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys. The veteran Canadian rocker has been nominated for the Artist of the Year,
L-Christoper Cross, Tom Gates/Getty Images; R- Billie Eilish, Phil McCarten/CBSIf you watched the Grammy Awards on Sunday, you saw 18-year-old Billie Eilish win the so-called “Big Four” categories: Best New Artist, plus Record, Song and Album of
SoulMusic.comA deluxe, expanded version of Roberta Flack‘s 1969 debut album, First Take, will be released on April 10 in honor of the record’s 50th anniversary. First Take includes Flack’s classic cover of British folk singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl‘s
Jeff Hochberg/Getty ImagesIn the midst of Grammy Weekend this past Saturday, Universal Music hosted a showcase that treated attendees to an exclusive first look at the new Beatles documentary that’s being made by Lord of the Rings
Polar/UMeA 2014 archival ABBA live album that features an entire performance recorded on November 10, 1979, at the final show of a six-concert residency that the Swedish pop legends played at London’s Wembley Arena will be reissued
BMGJohn Fogerty‘s 50 Year Trip: Live at Red Rocks concert film was released on DVD this past Friday. As previously reported, the flick documents a June 2019 concert that the ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman played in Morrison,
Erik Kabik Photography/MediaPunchHot Tuna, the psychedelic folk-blues duo featuring Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady, has lined up more than 20 concerts this year, including multiple-show runs with the David Bromberg Quintet and the
ParlophoneThe third installment of a six-song digital EP of rare David Bowie recordings called David Bowie Is It Any Wonder? has been released via streaming services. The EP is being issued one track each week through February
Courtesy of Live Nation Aerosmith have announced plans to return to their old home base of Boston on September 18 to play a special concert at Fenway Park in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary. The Rock
Michael Tran/FilmMagicOlivia Newton-John isn’t letting her battle against breast cancer get her down. According to People, the Grease star spoke openly about her diagnosis while attending a charity dinner hosted by the Australian diplomacy program G’Day USA on
Courtesy of Live NationTalk about a tour that hard-rock dreams are made of! Sammy Hagar and his current band The Circle will team up with Whitesnake and special guests Night Ranger for a 30-city trek that will
Craft RecordingsJoni Mitchell‘s most recent studio album, 2007’s Shine, will receive its debut release on vinyl on April 3. The disc, which can be pre-ordered now, is pressed on 180-gram vinyl. Shine features 10 track, including an
Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesMadonna‘s Madame X tour continues to limp along after suffering yet another cancellation. The “Vogue” singer announced Saturday that she was ordered to bow out of Monday night’s performance in London, which would have been the
Warner Music CanadaCanadian folk legend Gordon Lightfoot will release his first studio album since 2004’s Harmony on March 20, a 10-track collection called SOLO. The album, which can be pre-ordered now, will be available on CD, as
Cherry Red RecordsA variety of current and former Yes members are among the guest musicians featured on a just-released collaborative album by ex-King Crimson violinist David Cross and late founding Yes guitarist Peter Banks called Crossover. The
Francis Specker/CBSAs usual, the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards crammed a whole lot of extravagant, emotional and occasionally mind-blowing performances — and very few actual awards — into a three-and-a-half hour telecast. There was a lot of profanity
Francis Specker/CBS Heading into the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, the question on many viewers minds was how the awards ceremony would acknowledge the controversy that’s been swirling around it for several weeks regarding accusations
Kevin Kane/WireImageCould a new Genesis reunion featuring the group’s three-member lineup of Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks be brewing? According to the Genesis News fan site, rumors have been circulating that Collins, Rutherford and Banks
CBS NewsHuey Lewis will appear on this weekend’s episode of CBS Sunday Morning to chat about what may be his and his band The News‘ final studio album, Weather, which will be released on February 14. For
Harrison Cooney/Walt Disney World Resort Sting is currently performing in the re-launch of his musical The Last Ship in Los Angeles, but later this year he’ll head to Las Vegas for a brand-new residency. On Thursday night’s
ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty ImagesAn official trailer for The Burnt Orange Heresy, a new art-heist thriller that features Mick Jagger in a major role, has debuted online at Sony Pictures Classics’ YouTube channel. In the movie, the
The Recording AcademySheila E. will team up with R&B star Usher for a special tribute to Prince on the Grammy Awards this Sunday. Their performance will be a preview of a two-hour special, titled Let’s Go Crazy:
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Red Light Management and Live NationAs planned, Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore reunited Thursday night to perform at the Homeward Bound Concert, a show benefiting the PATH homeless charity that
Legacy RecordingsSimon & Garfunkel‘s classic fifth and final studio album, Bridge over Troubled Water, hit stores 50 years ago this Sunday. In celebration of the anniversary, a new digital EP featuring previously unreleased live versions of four
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Gibson While the Guns N’ Roses reunion has been a smashing success on the road, the prospect of new music from the band is less definitive. In a new interview, guitarist Slash indicates
Michele Crowe/CBSJust a reminder that the 62nd annual Grammy Awards will be handed out this Sunday, January 26. Among this year’s nominees are several veteran artists, including Gloria Gaynor, Barbra Streisand, David Crosby, Elvis Costello and Dolly
Eagle Rock EntertainmentZZ Top is giving fans a preview of the upcoming DVD/Blu-ray version of its 2019 documentary ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas, which will be released on February 28. A video of the
ABC/Randy Holmes; Pamela SpringsteenViewers who tune into the Academy Awards on February 9 will see performances by two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. Elton John and Randy Newman, who are both competing for Oscars this year.
Credit: dhlovelifeCanadian folk-rock legend Neil Young has become a U.S. citizen. Neil confirmed the happy news on his Neil Young Archives website, posting a photo of himself saluting an American flag by a sign that reads “DEMOCRATS
Michele Crowe/CBSAs usual, Sunday night’s Grammy Awards will include “Grammy Moments,” during which artists who don’t normally play together take the stage for a special performance. One of the highlights will feature Cyndi Lauper joining such stars
Clive Davis and Whitney Houston in 2008; Larry Busacca/WireImageThe legendary music executive who discovered Whitney Houston is developing a new biopic about the iconic artist. Clive Davis, who signed Whitney to Arista Records in 1983, tells the Los Angeles Times he
Credit: Jesus CorderoGloria Estefan has joined the Facebook Watch, scoring her own talk show — and it’s a real family affair. Red Table Talk: The Estefans is a spinoff of actress Jada Pinkett Smith‘s Red Table Talk, which
Hannah Peters/Getty ImagesFormer Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is speaking publicly for the first time since the band announced that he was no longer in the group, and that longtime on-again, off-again guitarist John Frusciante
PRNewsfoto/Live Nation EntertainmentMadonna‘s Madame X tour is hobbling along after the “Vogue” singer had to cancel another concert, her second this week, in Lisbon on Wednesday. The 61-year-old has attributed her past cancellations due to injuries and illnesses. In
Courtesy of AEG PresentsRoger Waters has unveiled plans for a new North American trek called This Is Not a Drill, which kicks off July 8 in Pittsburgh and is scheduled through an October 3 concert in Dallas.
ABC NewsTuesday on ABC’s Good Morning America, ousted Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan told her side of the story in a contentious debate that’s roiled the music industry just days before the Grammy Awards. Dugan claims she
UMC/PolydorSoundtracks to a pair of 1979 Who-related movies — the rockumentary The Kids Are Alright and the film adaptation of the 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia — will be reissued as two-LP vinyl sets on March 6. The
Fantasy RecordsJames Taylor is ready to release his long-awaited new album, and as promised, it features the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer diving into the Great American Songbook. American Standard, due out February 28, is Taylor’s
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Janie’s FundAfter suing his four Aerosmith bandmates because they wouldn’t let him perform at the Grammys with them, a judge has rejected Joey Kramer‘s argument. TMZ reports that a judge didn’t find Kramer’s defense convincing enough to let him rejoin Aerosmith for
Red Light Management/Live NationJust a reminder that The Doors‘ surviving members — guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore — will team up for a rare reunion performance tonight at the Homeward Bound Concert, a benefit show
Credit: Chris CuffaroThe Go-Go’s have announced plans for an 11-date U.S. summer tour that will coincide with the TV premiere of a new Showtime documentary about the famed all-female band. The trek kicks off on June 25
ABC/Lou RoccoJon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, were in Newark, New Jersey, Wednesday to celebrate the opening of their third JBJ Soul Kitchen non-profit restaurant, located on the Newark campus of Rutgers University, WABC TV reports.
Courtesy of Lockn’ FestivalThis past November, organizers of the Lockn’ Festival revealed that the 2020 edition of the jam-heavy music extravaganza will feature an all-star celebration of founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh‘s 80th birthday. Now the
Courtesy of God’s Love We DeliverCyndi Lauper and Jackson Browne are part of the star-packed lineup of artists that will perform at the fourth annual Love Rocks NYC! benefit concert, taking place March 12 at the Beacon
Courtesy of Rock & Brews RestaurantsKISS singer Paul Stanley will be on hand to celebrate the grand opening of a new Rock & Brews Restaurant, the chain of eateries he co-founded with band mate Gene Simmons, in
Credit: Rob DeLorenzoDoors guitarist Robby Krieger is among the artists scheduled to perform at WeedCon Wonderland, a two-day conference for cannabis industry professionals taking place today and tomorrow in Hollywood, California. The event, which seeks to promote
Credit: Zack WhitfordAerosmith has issued a statement in response to a lawsuit filed by drummer Joey Kramer against the other four members of the band, which claims they won’t allow him to perform with them. The message confirms
Credit: Gottlieb Bros.Yes has announced plans to play a brief series of concerts in the Southeastern U.S. in advance of the 2020 edition of the famed prog-rock band’s Cruise to the Edge. The confirmed shows kick off
Credit: Zack WhitfordAerosmith will be honored this Friday as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a star-studded concert event in Los Angeles, and the band itself has just been added to the gala’s performance lineup. However,
Rob Fenn/earMUSICAlice Cooper has added a second North American leg of his “Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back” tour to his 2020 itinerary. The new series of dates runs from a May 30 show in Paso Robles, California,
Tim Mosenfelder/WireImageAerosmith drummer Joey Kramer apparently is experiencing some not-so-sweet emotions regarding the fellow members of his famous group. TMZ reports that Kramer has sued his fellow Aerosmith band mates — Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton
Courtesy Live NationLast year, Daryl Hall & John Oates announced two big February 2020 concerts: one in Hershey, PA and one at New York’s Madison Square Garden, both with opening acts Squeeze and “Black Horse and the
Wicked Cool RecordsThis past September, The Empty Hearts, the supergroup that features founding members of Blondie, The Cars and The Romantics, released two brand-new songs — “Coat-Tailer” and “Run and Hide from You” — and now the
Courtesy of Dudeski/Chip Baker FilmsAn official trailer for a new documentary about late Rolling Stones member Brian Jones and the mystery surrounding his death debuted online on Monday. The film, titled Rolling Stone: Life and Death of
Harrison Cooney/Walt Disney World ResortWill Sting’s life ever receive the movie treatment, like Queen and Elton John‘s lives did? Not if he has any say in the matter. The musician is currently starring in a Los Angeles
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton has found another way to share her inspiring words. The music legend has announced that she’s partnered with American Greetings to release her own line of physical and digital greeting cards that will feature her iconic song
AC/DC in 2009; Greetsia Tent/ WireImageIn recent months, multiple unofficial sources have reported that AC/DC was working on a new album with the surviving members of its Back in Black lineup. Now, an Australian radio host has
Courtesy of AudibleLast year, James Taylor announced that he’d be releasing, not an autobiography, but an “audio-biography,” via the online audiobook store Audible. Now we know when it’s coming out. The Audible Original, titled Break Shot: My
BASE HologramAs the February launch of the Whitney Houston Hologram tour approaches, tour director and choreographer Fatima Robinson hopes to create a magical experience for fans of the iconic singer. “I wanna do the Whitney hologram show
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAMMJoni Mitchell was presented with the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards, which took place Saturday, January 18, in Anaheim, California. Before the
Courtesy of Queen Productions Ltd./ The Royal MintThe U.K.’s Royal Mint has released a new commemorative coin saluting Queen, marking the first time that a British band has been celebrated on the country’s coinage. Each of the
Red Light Management/Live NationNirvana bassist Krist Novoselic will join the surviving members of The Doors — guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore — when they give a rare performance together at a previously announced charity show
Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesMadonna was forced on Sunday to cancel another concert during her Madame X Tour. “Thank you again Lisbon! Sorry I had to cancel tonight,” wrote the 61-year-old on Instagram hours before the show was to take place. “I must
Courtesy Light of Day FoundationThe 20th anniversary of the Light of Day Winterfest was made even more special when Bruce Springsteen appeared as a surprise guest performer after a five year absence. Light of Day Winterfest, put on by
Estate of Keith Morris/RedfernsT. Rex will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year after being eligible for the honor since 1994. Soul singer Gloria Jones, the late Marc Bolan girlfriend and mother
Credit: Randall SlavinMatchbox Twenty are celebrating 2020 by hitting the road for an extensive summer tour. In a new video promoting the trek, the guys look back on their early days, when they were just another band
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesFollowing the January 10 announcement of Rush drummer Neil Peart‘s death, streams of the Canadian prog-rock trio’s songs experienced a huge surge in the U.S., according to reports from Nielsen Music/MRC Data. During the period
ParlophoneThe second installment of a six-song digital EP of rare David Bowie recordings called David Bowie Is It Any Wonder? was released today via streaming services. The EP is being issued one track each week through February
Credit: Sebastian SmithMen at Work‘s Colin Hay recently announced dates for a major 2020 U.S. solo tour, and now the singer/songwriter has revealed plans for a charitable aspect to the trek to help raise funds for brushfire
Akashic BooksA new series of illustrated children’s books called LyricPop that are based on the lyrics to select popular songs will launch on June 2. The first installment of the series will feature four books, based on
David McClister; Alex ArroyoCheap Trick and Gloria Gaynor are part of the entertainment lineup for a special after-party event that will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in L.A., immediately following the 62nd Annual Grammy
Photo: © Elliott Landy 1969/Magnolia PicturesAn official trailer for the new documentary Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band has debuted online. The two-and-a-half-minute preview features brief interview snippets with Robertson, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, The
Courtesy of Live NationThis summer, The Scorpions will rock Las Vegas like a hurricane. The German heavy-metal legends have scheduled a residency dubbed “Sin City Nights” that will take place at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort
George Pimentel/WireImageElton John and Bernie Taupin‘s partnership has lasted more than 50 years, even though they never write their songs together. Bernie writes the lyrics and then hands them off to Elton — which is why Taupin
L-R: Mike Brown, Steve Martin Caro, Tom Finn, George Cameron, Rick Brand of The Left Banke; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesSteve Martin Caro, founding lead singer of the 1960s baroque-pop act The Left Banke, died Tuesday at the
ABC/Randy HolmesEarlier on Thursday, Stevie Nicks was confirmed as a headliner at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and now comes word that the Fleetwood Mac singer will perform at another big 2020 concert event
Courtesy of SixthmanLate last year, Lynyrd Skynyrd announced plans to headline a four-day, multi-artist festival called the Lynyrd Skynyrd & Frynds Simple Man Jam: A Family Reunion that will take place August 20-24 in Orlando, Florida, and
ABC/Image Group LAGreen Day has dropped a new song called “Oh Yeah!,” which will appear on the band’s upcoming album, Father of All… The track samples Joan Jett‘s vocals from her 1981 song “Do You Wanna Touch
Courtesy of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The lineup for the 2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been unveiled and, as expected, The Who is among the artists set to headline this year’s extravaganza,
Courtesy of Live NationAfter touring the U.S. together in 2016, Steely Dan and Steve Winwood are teaming up for a new joint stateside trek that will take place this June and July. The “Earth After Hours” tour
ABC/Heidi Gutman Mariah Carey, Eurythmics, The Isley Brothers, Steve Miller and Pharrell Williams are among the artists who’ll be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this June in New York City. Mariah is the most successful
Courtesy of Live NationA new promo video featuring members of Def Leppard talking about the band’s upcoming U.S. summer trek with Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts has premiered online exclusively at LiveNation.com. The
Credit: Richard KerrisTodd Rundgren has announced plans for a late-spring U.S. tour that will celebrate his critically acclaimed 1973 album A Wizard, A True Star. Dubbed “The Individualist, A True Star” tour, the trek kicks off with
Credit: Ruben MartinCarlos Santana is known for his interest in exploring spiritual consciousness, and now he’s partnered with California-based cannabis company Left Coast Ventures to develop a line of high-quality cannabis and hemp CBD brands that he
Courtesy of Rock Hall of FameWhile Whitney Houston is sadly no longer here to tell us how she might feel about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the man who made her a
Courtesy of Blackbird PresentsA star-studded two-night tribute to late blues legend B.B. King will take place February 16-17 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Among the many artists slated to perform at the concerts,
Michele Crowe/CBSThe Grammy lineup continues to expand. Bonnie Raitt and hip-hop legends Run-DMC are among the artists who have just been added to the list of performers at this year’s Grammy Awards. Raitt will be on hand
Credit: Clay Patrick McBrideAfter being eligible for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since 1997, The Doobie Brothers finally will receive the honor this year. In the wake of today’s big news, several of
Credit: Allen ClarkGrand Funk Railroad has announced initial dates for a planned 40-date 2020 North American trek dubbed the Some Kind of Wonderful Tour. So far, the veteran rockers have about a dozen confirmed shows on their
Live Nation EntertainmentBon Jovi’s back, and they’re bringing Bryan Adams with them. The band has announced their Bon Jovi 2020 tour, which will kick off June 10 in Tacoma, WA and visit arenas across the country Bryan
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Doobie Brothers, T. Rex, Whitney Houston and Depeche Mode are among the artists who’ve been chosen for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year,
Credit: Jen RosensteinKISS has unveiled the initial list of artists that will be joining the band on the 10th annual edition of their KISS Kruise, which runs from October 30 to November 4. Queensryche, Ratt and Fozzy
Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesMeat Loaf has launched a lawsuit against a Texas hotel and the organizers of the Texas Frightmare Weekend convention after he was injured in an onstage fall last May while taking part
Credit: Danny ClinchIf Bruce Springsteen ever finds himself on fire again, he can call on his son Sam to help. The Boss’ 26-year-old son was sworn in as a firefighter in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Tuesday
Island Mercury/UMeThe Allman Brothers Band‘s self-titled debut album was released 50 years ago this past November, so in celebration of the group’s milestone anniversary, a career-spanning box set titled Trouble No More: 50th Anniversary Collection is scheduled
Courtesy of the Recording AcademyElton John is definitely having a good 2020. On Monday he was nominated for an Oscar, and now one of his classic hits has been announced as an inductee into the 2020 Grammy
Courtesy of Dead & CompanyGrateful Dead spinoff group Dead & Company released recordings of three full performances that the band gave during the 2019 edition of its Playing in the Sand concert and vacation event as part of
Credit: Max CraceChristopher Cross released his self-titled debut album 40 years ago last month, and to mark the milestone, the singer/songwriter has announced plans for a 40th anniversary tour in 2020. So far, the trek features 14
Credit: Claus GrabkeThe Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde lends her vocal talents to a new song by the German blues-rock duo The Picturebooks called “You Can’t Let Go.” The duet is available now as a digital download and via
BMGAfter touring the world for the past year or so with Fleetwood Mac, founding Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell is turning his attention to his longtime side project The Dirty Knobs. The Campbell-fronted band
Courtesy of Fire Fight AustraliaQueen + Adam Lambert and Olivia Newton-John are two of the many artists that will perform at a special benefit concert on February 16 in Sydney, Australia, to raise money for bushfire relief
NIKLAS HALLE’N/AFP via Getty ImagesContrary to reports out of the U.K., Elton John did not know about “Megxit” before the Queen did. It’s a well-known fact that Elton is close with Prince Harry, but a report in
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen is among the artists receiving nominations for the 2020 Brit Awards, the U.K. equivalent of the Grammys. The Boss is in the running for the International Male Solo Artist honor. He’ll be competing
Courtesy of Live NationForeigner has announced plans for a 2020 edition of their Juke Box Heroes Tour, which also will feature Kansas and Europe. The 40-date North American summer trek kicks off July 9 in Albuquerque, New
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FamePat Benatar and The Doobie Brothers came in second and third in the online fan poll choosing the most popular nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of
Mat Hayward/Getty ImagesFollowing Friday’s news that Rush‘s Neil Peart had died last Tuesday at age 67, more tributes to the iconic drummer poured in over the weekend. Actors Paul Rudd and Jason Segal, who played Rush super
Capitol Records/UMeA brand-new lyric video for the classic 1976 Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band tune “Night Moves” has premiered on YouTube, marking the launch of Bob Seger‘s official artist channel on the website. The clip
Machado CicalaCher‘s been a star since 1965, but it seems her star power glows brighter each year. According to Billboard Boxscore, the legendary diva earned more money on tour in 2019 than she did in any previous year.
Interscope/Paramount PicturesElton John‘s biopic Rocketman didn’t fare too well this morning as the Academy Awards nominations were announced, but Elton himself came out on top. He and Bernie Taupin received a nod for Best Original Song for
Credit: Kevin FoleySammy Hagar and Rick Springfield are among the music stars who will take part in a February 20 tribute concert saluting the late Eddie Money. The show, which will be held at The Canyon at
Mat Hayward/Getty ImagesThe music world is reeling from the news announced today that Rush drummer Neil Peart died on Tuesday after a three-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. A variety of artists from across the rock spectrum have
Courtesy of GibsonSlash has teamed up with Gibson for a new collection of signature guitars. The official Slash Collection includes a number of both electric and acoustic guitars, including the Les Paul Standard electric and the J-45
RhinoIn celebration of the New Year, the Rhino label has launched the 2020 edition of its annual “Start Your Ear Off Right” campaign, which features various limited-edition vinyl discs that will be available exclusively at select U.S.
Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Rush‘s Neil Peart, one of the most lauded and influential drummers of all time, as well as the band’s primary lyricist, died Tuesday at the age of 67. According to a message
Columbia RecordsFive Bruce Springsteen albums spanning from 1999 to 2007 will be reissued as multiple-disc vinyl collections on February 21, most of which haven’t been available on vinyl since their initial releases. The albums being re-released are
ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Image Group LAOzzy Osbourne has premiered the title track from his upcoming solo album, Ordinary Man, which features a guest appearance by Elton John. The song is available now as a digital download and via
Credit: Anna WebberA new podcast series called Freak Flag Flying featuring in-depth discussions between David Crosby and his friend, author Steve Silberman, debuted this week at OsirisPod.com. The first episode, titled “Set a Course and Go,” runs
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameWith the online fan poll choosing the most popular potential 2020 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame closing at the end of the day, the top five
Trafalgar Releasing/Doors Property L.L.C.An extended trailer for the new concert film and documentary The Doors: Break On Thru — A Celebration of Ray Manzarek has premiered online at The Doors‘ official YouTube channel. The film, which focuses
Legacy RecordingsAs Billy Ocean prepares to celebrate his 70th birthday later this month, the veteran U.K. pop/R&B singer has announced plans to release his first album of new original material in more than 10 years. One World
Credit: Colin SmithDavid Lee Roth kicked off his Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues on Wednesday night, and, according to Rolling Stone, the founding Van Halen frontman delivered a set packed with songs by his
Courtesy of Stewart CopelandLast year, Police drummer Stewart Copeland revealed that he’ll be hosting a three-part U.K. documentary series that includes an interview he conducted with his old band mate Sting, and now official details about the
© The Prince Estate. Photographer: Nancy BundtPrince is the latest music legend to be the subject of a TV tribute special. Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince will be taped January 28, two days after
Credit: Emily LodgeLongtime Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge is gearing up for his first performances of 2020, which includes a stint on the ’70s Rock & Romance Cruise and a series of U.S. concerts in late February
Credit: dhlovelifeIn November, Neil Young announced that he was working on putting out a variety of archival releases in 2020, the first of which will be Homegrown, a collection of acoustic tunes from 1974 and ’75. Now,
MGMAretha Franklin‘s youngest son is blasting the upcoming Queen of Soul biopic starring Jennifer Hudson and is calling for Aretha’s fans to boycott the movie. “The Franklin family (does not) support the movie that is in production!” 49-year-old Kecalf Franklin commented
Paramount PicturesAfter coming away with a couple of Golden Globe awards this past Sunday, Rocketman has now been nominated for another prestigious honor. The Elton John biopic will compete for the Outstanding Film — Wide Release prize
ParlophoneCoinciding with what would have been David Bowie‘s 73rd birthday comes news that a six-song digital EP of rare recordings called David Bowie Is It Any Wonder? will be released one track at a time in weekly
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyIt’s an exciting time to be Chad Smith. The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer has a new art exhibit out, he’s featured on the upcoming Ozzy Osbourne solo album, and, as
Courtesy of The Women’s International Music NetworkDisco legend and gospel artist Gloria Gaynor and ’70s glam-rocker and Happy Days actress Suzi Quatro are among the female music artists who will be honored at the eighth annual She
ABC/Image Group LAHow would you like to host a Green Day backyard concert? Well, now’s your chance. In an Instagram video, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong reveals that he and his band are planning “some surprises” to celebrate
Credit: Zack Whitford Aerosmith is among the artists who’ll be performing at the 2020 Grammy Awards. The legendary rockers, who first played the Grammys in 1991, will be taking the stage at this year’s ceremony as the
Elvis Presley EnterprisesToday marks what would’ve been Elvis Presley‘s 85th birthday, and coinciding with the milestone, the late King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s annual Birthday Celebration gets underway at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. The four-day
Courtesy of Rick WakemanFormer Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has kicked off 2020 by sharing a rundown of some of his plans for the year via a new installment of his Grumpy Old Rick’s Ramblings blog. According to
Jennifer Lourie/Getty ImagesThe Gibson guitar company has launched Gibson TV, a new network offering streaming programming that’s viewable at Gibson.com on YouTube. Among the first shows available to watch is the debut episode of a series called
ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Image Group LAOzzy Osbourne‘s upcoming solo album Ordinary Man will feature a collaboration with Elton John, according to the heavy-metal icon’s wife, Sharon. “He’s got all his friends playing on [the album],” Sharon said during
Courtesy of Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalMembers of two of the biggest new wave bands that emerged from the late 1970s — The Police and Talking Heads — will be performing at the 2020 Bonnaroo Music &
ABC/Image Group LAWhen you’re Mariah Carey, it seems nothing can get under your skin. For being the only artist to score number one hits across four decades, it’s no wonder why Mimi reacted the way she did when her
David McClister; Leah SteigerSome big-name artists have joined the lineup of this month’s 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Aerosmith, including a pair of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Cheap Trick and
Ben Gibson, © HST Global Limited/ Courtesy of Rocket EntertainmentElton John has announced he’ll be donating a million dollars to toward bushfire relief in Australia. The singer made the announcement Tuesday during his show at Qudos Bank
Credit: Laura GlassChad Smith is converting his drum sticks into paintbrushes. Well, not literally, but close. The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer has launched The Art of Chad Smith, an art exhibition open now in Austin, Texas.
BASE HologramOn February 25, a Whitney Houston hologram tour will kick off in the U.K., and if last year is any indication, it should be pretty successful. 2019 brought us two hits from Whitney: a posthumous duet with
Courtesy Live NationRod Stewart is hitting the road this summer. The legendary singer has announced details for his 2020 summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick. The 21-city North American trek kicks off July 21 in Cleveland,
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImageTimothée Chalamet may be moving on from Little Women to “Rainy Day Women.” Deadline reports the actor is in talks to play Bob Dylan in Going Electric, the upcoming movie from Ford v Ferrari director James Mangold. The movie will reportedly focus on the
George Pimentel/Getty ImagesLast month, founding Guess Who singer/keyboardist Burton Cummings posted messages on his Facebook page hinting that a reunion tour featuring him and the band’s original lead guitarist, Randy Bachman, could be in the works for
Frontiers Music srlRevolution Saints are ready to “Rise” again! The all-star hard-rock group, which features ex-Journey drummer Deen Castronovo, Night Ranger singer/bassist Jack Blades and former Whitesnake guitarist Doug Aldrich, will release its third studio album, Rise,
Courtesy of Sanborn SessionsMichael McDonald appears on the latest episode of the new online streaming series Sanborn Sessions, which features Grammy-winning sax player David Sanborn interviewing and jamming with select guest artists. The new show, which premiered
Courtesy of MJ: The MusicalThink you can sing and dance like Michael Jackson? MJ, the Broadway musical based on the life of The King of Pop, is ready to offer you the chance to prove it. The
iStock/GoodLifeStudioWatching other people’s vacation videos is pretty boring — but maybe you’d be interested in checking out Madonna‘s. The Queen of Pop has posted a minute-and-a-half video montage of her recent family vacation, which seemed to involve
Courtesy of The TribuneJohn Mellencamp closed out 2019 by offering a gift of $50,000 to Seymour, Indiana, the small town where he was born. The money’s intended to be used for the completion of a plaza that’s
Courtesy of JaM CellarsStevie Nicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Blondie are among the music acts spending their Memorial Day Weekend this year in California wine country. They’ll all be playing at the 2020 BottleRock festival, scheduled
Rob DeLorenzo; Courtesy of David CrosbyWeedCon Wonderland, a two-day conference for cannabis industry professionals that helps promote education about the medical benefits of cannabis products, takes place on January 22-23 in Hollywood, California. Doors guitarist Robby Krieger,
Credit: Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImageSunday night, Elton John did something he’s never done in his amazing five-decade-long career: He won an award jointly with his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. It’s hard to believe, but despite their years
ABC/Jeff NeiraIn recent months, Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry has been busy promoting her memoir Face It, which was published in October, while the band hasn’t played a concert since last summer. However, the singer tells ABC Audio
Courtesy of Michael StipeMichael Stipe turned 60 today, and in celebration of the milestone birthday, the former R.E.M. frontman released his second official solo single, “Drive to the Ocean,” along with an accompanying video that he directed.
Courtesy of RhinoJust a reminder that the fourth annual Day of The Doors celebration takes place Saturday, January 4, at and around the site of the Morrison Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. As previously reported, Doors guitarist
The Buckinghams, Marty Grebb on the far left; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesMarty Grebb, a multi-instrumentalist, producer and arranger who was a member of the Chicago pop-rock band The Buckinghams from 1966 to 1968, died on January 1
Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesIt seems Rod Stewart‘s holiday break with six of his eight kids wasn’t exactly quiet and serene. People magazine reports that the singer and his eldest son, Sean, were allegedly involved in some sort of altercation
Disney/Image Group LAJanet Jackson is celebrating her son’s third birthday with a sweet tribute on Instagram. The singer shared a throwback photo from her pregnancy, along with a message for her toddler, Eissa Al Mana. “3 yrs
Paramount Pictures2019 was a great year for Elton John, but Sunday night, the pop-rock legend will see if he can carry his winning streak into 2020 as he and his biopic Rocketman compete for trophies at the
Courtesy of The Capitol TheatreGrateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh turns the big 8-0 this March 15, and to celebrate the milestone birthday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will play a special three-night stand, March 13,
Courtesy of Reckoning PRThe surviving members of The Allman Brothers Band‘s final lineup are reuniting for a special 50th anniversary concert, taking place March 10 at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The group, dubbed The Brothers,
Courtesy of Michael StipeFormer R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe celebrates his 60th birthday this Saturday, January 4, and coinciding with the milestone, he will release his second solo single, “Drive to the Ocean.” Like Stipe’s first solo single,
Credit: Olivier JourdanetThe City of Brotherly Love will be showing lots of love for the late David Bowie this month, as the 2020 edition of Philadelphia’s annual “Philly Loves Bowie Week” kicks off Friday, January 3. The
Paramount Pictures Ahead of the Golden Globes, where Rocketman has received three nominations, Elton John is lending his considerable star power to his biopic’s Oscar campaign. Elton and his songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, will appear at a
Denise TruscelloGetting your family together for the holidays is always a struggle, but it’s a lot more complicated when you’re Rod Stewart and you have eight kids with five different women. But Rod nearly managed to pull
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesA Guns N’ Roses superfan is facing legal action over alleged leaked recordings, according to TMZ. The site reports that Universal Music Group accuses the fan, named Rick Dunsford, of leaking 97 unreleased GN’R recordings
Ronnie Montrose, Keith St. John; Courtesy of Keith St. JohnA slew of well-known musicians will participate in the fifth annual Ronnie Montrose Remembered tribute concert celebrating the late rock guitar great’s music that will take place January
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; ABC/Randy HolmesA copyright infringement lawsuit was launched this week involving a number of music documentaries featuring artists including The Rolling Stones, Elton John, U2, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers and ABBA.
Courtesy of Green Leaf RustlersChris Robinson is gearing up for The Black Crowes‘ 30th anniversary reunion tour this summer, but before that, a live album titled From Within Marin by his new side project, Green Leaf Rustlers,
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesNick Gordon, the controversial partner of the late Bobbi Kristina Brown, has died. He was 30. Gordon’s brother, Jack Walker confirmed his passing to ABC News. “We are devastated by the loss of my beautiful brother,” He wrote. “He leaves a void
Christian Petersen/Getty ImageBret Michaels has five resolutions for 2020 and one of them is to “rock harder.” That means his upcoming Poison tour with Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard is set for a healthy dose of adrenaline. Michaels told People on Tuesday that The Stadium Tour,
Dave Hogan; ABC/Lou Rocco2020 is here, and it’ll bring with it a slew of new studio albums, including records by some big-name veteran artists. Some of the releases have been confirmed — with or without dates —
ABC AudioMusic fans were thrilled when the star-studded lineup of the Woodstock 50 event was announced in March, but little did anyone know then that the planned 50th anniversary celebration for the historic 1969 festival would never
Interscope RecordsAfter focusing on solo projects in 2018, The Who came roaring back with a vengeance this year. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey announced in January that the band would mount a major trek dubbed the Moving
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Courtesy of AXS TVThe music world lost many well-known artists in 2019, among them the leader of a beloved New Wave band, a pop-rock singer who
UMeIn October, Ringo Starr released a new studio album called What’s My Name that he made with a little help from a bunch of his musical friends, including his old Beatles band mate Paul McCartney. Sir Paul
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place March 29 at Barclays
Mary McCartney/MPL Communications; ABC/Craig SjodinPaul McCartney and Queen guitarist Brian May are two of the many celebrities who’ve announced their support for Veganuary, an initiative that asks people to pledge that they’ll avoid eating meat for the
PRNewsfoto/Live Nation Entertainment Following a TMZ report that Madonna and dancer Ahlamalik Williams have been dating for a year and are getting serious, the Queen of Pop seemed to acknowledge their relationship by including him in her
Columbia RecordsAfter giving more than 170 performances in 2018 thanks to his hugely popular Springsteen on Broadway show, Bruce Springsteen played only a handful of events this year. That being said, The Boss had quite an eventful
ABC/Randy HolmesFor the past 12 years, Alice Cooper has headlined a special New Year’s Eve charity concert on the Hawaiian island of Maui that also features performances by various rock stars who are either visiting or live on the island.
Clockwise from top left: Myriam Santos; Ross Halfin; David McClister; Erik KabikAs the world prepares to celebrate the arrival of 2020, a variety of veteran music acts will ring in the New Year onstage tonight. Among the
Credit: Dave HoganIn late 2018, The Rolling Stones announced plans to mount their first North American tour since 2015 in April of this year, but the 17-date trek hit a major speed bump before it even got
Elvis Presley EnterprisesThe items up for bid at an Elvis Presley memorabilia auction held during the 2020 edition of the late King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s annual Birthday Celebration at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, have
Steven Klein @stevenkleinstudioIs Madonna getting serious with one of her backup dancers less than half her age? According to TMZ, the 61-year-old Queen of Pop has been dating 25-year-old Ahlamalik Williams for a little over a year
ABC/Randy HolmesTuesday night’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest will feature two powerhouse female stars of the ’90s: Sheryl Crow, performing from New Orleans, and Alanis Morissette, performing in New York’s Times Square. Crow
Mary McCartney/MPL CommunicationsJust about every year is an eventful one for Paul McCartney, and 2019 was no exception. In May, McCartney released an expanded, deluxe box-set version of his chart-topping 2018 studio album Egypt Station dubbed the
Ruven Afanador for Billboard Christmas is over, but the gifts keep on coming for Mariah Carey. Her song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” stays atop the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week, on the
