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Credit: Randall Slavin Matchbox Twenty‘s first foray into the world of NFTs — the new technology that allows people to own a unique piece of digital content — has worked out pretty well. The band’s first NFT

Cleopatra Records A new collaborative single called “X Moves” featuring the unusual pairing of late hardcore rapper DMX with Yes guitarist Steve Howe, Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice and legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins has just been

EMI Music Australia Australians unite on a new remix of Crowded House‘s recent single “To the Island” by modern-rock act Tame Impala, aka Kevin Parker. The Sydney-born Parker put his spin on the track, a cut off

Credit: Ace Bouchard Just a reminder that former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard will play a special livestream concert this Saturday, April 10, that will feature, for the first time ever, a full performance of his

Frontiers Music srl Former Styx singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung has released the lead single from his upcoming farewell studio album, 26 East, Volume 2, a six-minute, prog-rock-flavored rock tune titled “The Isle of Misanthrope” that’s available now as

Mike Pont/Getty Images On Thursday night, Cheap Trick celebrated the release of their new studio album, In Another World, by performing on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.  Fans who watched the band’s rendition of the

Courtesy of Consequence The two-day virtual livestreamed music festival Protect Live Music! kicks off today, April 9, at 5 p.m. ET. REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin and Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads are among more than 90

BMG Cheap Trick‘s 20th studio album, In Another World, gets released today. The 13-track collection features all the familiar Cheap Trick elements, including Beatles influences, glam, power pop, heavy rock and power ballads, but there also are

Credit: Ross Halfin Pink Floyd‘s David Gilmour is featured in a new preview from the upcoming film and album documenting the star-studded London tribute concert that Mick Fleetwood organized last year celebrating Fleetwood Mac‘s early years and

ABC/Christopher Willard A few weeks ago, Lionel Richie appeared on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and host Jimmy Kimmel asked the famed balladeer if he’d ever made love to one of his own songs, with Richie answering, “Not

Light in the Attic Records ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons has contributed a song to a new tribute album May the Circle Remain Unbroken: A Tribute to Roky Erickson that will be released as a limited-edition colored-vinyl

© The Prince Estate/Photo: Mike Ruiz A previously unheard studio album that Prince recorded in 2010 called Welcome 2 America will get its release on July 30 in multiple formats and configurations. The 12-track collection finds Prince

Courtesy of Roger Waters Founding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters finally has announced rescheduled dates for his This Is Not a Drill tour of North America, which originally was supposed to kick off in July 2020 before

Zoobs The first trailer for Cher’s upcoming Smithsonian Channel documentary Cher & the Loneliest Elephant has arrived. In the clip, Cher recalls first meeting with Kaavan, the elephant who’s been kept in chains for nearly 20 years

Rhino A new four-disc Joni Mitchell collection titled The Reprise Albums (1968-1971), featuring remastered versions of the iconic singer/songwriter’s first four studio albums, will be released on June 25. The package, which includes 1968’s Song to a

Rhino In October 1971, Chicago released a four-disc box set titled Chicago at Carnegie Hall that was culled from an eight-show stand that the band played in April of that year at the famous New York City

Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood revealed Wednesday that he was the recipient of a prestigious honor from his U.K. hometown, London — the Freedom of the City of London. The award is bestowed on people of all

Cleopatra Records Cactus, the hard-rock band co-founded in 1969 by Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice and bassist Tim Bogert, has just released a new studio album called Tightrope. A follow-up to 2016’s Black Dawn, Tightrope is the

Courtesy of The Warburton For the first time ever, the star-studded annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament will not feature an actual golf tournament because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the fundraiser, also known as The

Courtesy of Record Store Day Limited-edition vinyl discs from Elton John, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Prince, The Rolling Stones and The Police are among the exclusive releases that’ll be available at independent record stores for the

Capitol Records/UMe A remix of the new Paul McCartney song “Slidin’,” created by Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien, has been released as a digital download and via streaming services. The updated recording will appear on McCartney III Imagined,

Credit: Danny O’Connor Veteran keyboardist Ralph Schuckett, who played with Todd Rundgren’s Utopia and also contributed to several Carole King albums, died Sunday, April 4, Variety reports. He was 73. While no cause of death has been

Go On Then Records/Deko Entertainment ’80s pop star Tiffany has announced plans to release a brand-new single titled “Hey Baby” as part of a limited-edition 12-inch vinyl picture disc on April 23. The release also will feature

Jackson Lee/GC Images If you ever happen to forget that Mariah Carey is a true diva, here’s your reminder that she’s the woman who works out in stilettos — sort of. The “We Belong Together” star shared

Credit: Jet Luna The worlds of rockabilly and ballet collide in a new collaborative dance production that features a performance by the Complexions Contemporary Ballet company set to three songs from Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker‘s recently

Credit: Jet Luna The worlds of rockabilly and ballet collide in a new collaborative dance production that features a performance by the Complexions Contemporary Ballet company set to three songs from Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker‘s recently

Lionel Richie and Tina Turner in 1984; Jerry Wachter/IMAGES/Getty Images Lionel Richie reflected on some of his most memorable moments with his longtime friend Tina Turner in a new Vogue profile. “When I think of my dear friend Tina, I think of

Lionel Richie and Tina Turner in 1984; Jerry Wachter/IMAGES/Getty Images Lionel Richie reflected on some of his most memorable moments with his longtime friend Tina Turner in a new Vogue profile. “When I think of my dear friend Tina, I think of

Simon & Schuster Richard Marx is writing a memoir called Stories to Tell, but since he’s Richard Marx, it’s also going to come with a soundtrack.  Now, he’s shared a snippet of one of the songs he’s

Simon & Schuster Richard Marx is writing a memoir called Stories to Tell, but since he’s Richard Marx, it’s also going to come with a soundtrack.  Now, he’s shared a snippet of one of the songs he’s

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation It’ll be another year before the “Nightrain” returns to Europe. Guns N’ Roses have announced that their upcoming European tour has been pushed back to 2022. The outing had previously been

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation It’ll be another year before the “Nightrain” returns to Europe. Guns N’ Roses have announced that their upcoming European tour has been pushed back to 2022. The outing had previously been

Andreas Terlaak A Beautiful Noise, a musical that will tell the life story of Neil Diamond, has set a date for its world premiere. In what’s commonly called an “out-of-town tryout,” the show will open at Boston’s

Andreas Terlaak A Beautiful Noise, a musical that will tell the life story of Neil Diamond, has set a date for its world premiere. In what’s commonly called an “out-of-town tryout,” the show will open at Boston’s

Courtesy of The Doors Doors drummer John Densmore has designed his own signature drumsticks that are available now at his band’s official online store. The Doors 7A drumsticks are made from maple wood, are painted black and

Courtesy of The Doors Doors drummer John Densmore has designed his own signature drumsticks that are available now at his band’s official online store. The Doors 7A drumsticks are made from maple wood, are painted black and

Myriam Santos; Michael Helms A star-studded list of musicians and other celebrities, including John Fogerty, ex-Eagles guitarist Don Felder and REO Speedwagon‘s Kevin Cronin will participate in a virtual charity fundraiser scheduled to take place tonight at

Myriam Santos; Michael Helms A star-studded list of musicians and other celebrities, including John Fogerty, ex-Eagles guitarist Don Felder and REO Speedwagon‘s Kevin Cronin will participate in a virtual charity fundraiser scheduled to take place tonight at

Credit: Desiree Prieto Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb looks back on some of his group’s most enduring hits in a new episode of Essentials Radio with Apple Music. During the interview, Gibb shares an interesting reason why

In Focus Records/Cherry Red Records Veteran Dutch prog-rock band Focus will release a new multi-disc audio and video collection titled Focus 50 — Live in Rio on April 30. The four-disc set features audio of a full

In Focus Records/Cherry Red Records Veteran Dutch prog-rock band Focus will release a new multi-disc audio and video collection titled Focus 50 — Live in Rio on April 30. The four-disc set features audio of a full

Credit: Desiree Prieto Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb looks back on some of his group’s most enduring hits in a new episode of Essentials Radio with Apple Music. During the interview, Gibb shares an interesting reason why

Courtesy of Verzuz & Triller Sunday evening’s Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire was epic, to say the least. Social media enjoyed the legendary groups performing their timeless music alongside hosts Steve Harvey and Quarantine DJ D-Nice.   Ron

Courtesy of Verzuz & Triller Sunday evening’s Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire was epic, to say the least. Social media enjoyed the legendary groups performing their timeless music alongside hosts Steve Harvey and Quarantine DJ D-Nice.   Ron

Gonzo Multimedia Ex-Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has shared a brand-new performance video on his official YouTube channel. The clip shows Wakeman playing the solo piano instrumental “The Temperament of Mind (Part 1),” an original composition that first

Gonzo Multimedia Ex-Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has shared a brand-new performance video on his official YouTube channel. The clip shows Wakeman playing the solo piano instrumental “The Temperament of Mind (Part 1),” an original composition that first

B.B. Dickerson in 1976; Michael Putland/Getty Images Founding War bassist Morris “B.B.” Dickerson died Friday, April 2, at the age of 71. Billboard reports that, according to a rep for the musician, Dickerson passed away peacefully at a

B.B. Dickerson in 1976; Michael Putland/Getty Images Founding War bassist Morris “B.B.” Dickerson died Friday, April 2, at the age of 71. Billboard reports that, according to a rep for the musician, Dickerson passed away peacefully at a

Courtesy of Consequence of Sound REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin and Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads are among dozens of artists who will perform during a streaming festival this week hosted by the website Consequence of Sound

Courtesy of Consequence of Sound REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin and Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads are among dozens of artists who will perform during a streaming festival this week hosted by the website Consequence of Sound

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Mariah Carey reacted to getting her first COVID-19 vaccine the only way she knows how, by tapping into her signature whistle register. The “We Belong Together” singer on Saturday shared a hilarious video of her

Credit: Paddy Balls/Martin GriffinIn February, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason‘s announced that his current band, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, was postponing all of its upcoming 2021 U.K. tour dates until next year, and now most of

Esoteric Recordings A remastered and expanded version of former Yes frontman Jon Anderson‘s third solo album, 1982’s Animation, will be released on April 30. Anderson recorded Animation during his first hiatus from Yes, co-producing the album with

Madonna: Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Cody: Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images Despite claims by a British tabloid that screenwriter Diablo Cody had left her job as the co-writer of Madonna‘s biopic due to creative differences, it appears that she and Madonna

Madonna: Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Cody: Daniel Zuchnik/Getty ImagesDespite claims by a British tabloid that screenwriter Diablo Cody had left her job as the co-writer of Madonna‘s biopic due to creative differences, it appears that she and Madonna did,

DSDK ProductionsFounding Buffalo Springfield and Poco singer/guitarist Richie Furay has just released his new live album, 50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour, via digital platforms. The album documents a special show that Furay played with his solo

DSDK Productions Founding Buffalo Springfield and Poco singer/guitarist Richie Furay has just released his new live album, 50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour, via digital platforms. The album documents a special show that Furay played with his

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversalJohn Fogerty was a guest on Thursday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, and during his appearance, the former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman chatted about his topical new tune “Weeping in the Promised Land,” and explained

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal John Fogerty was a guest on Thursday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, and during his appearance, the former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman chatted about his topical new tune “Weeping in the Promised Land,” and

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for GLAAD Madonna has been working hard on her upcoming biopic with Diablo Cody, the Oscar-winning writer of the movie Juno and the Alanis Morissette Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill.  But now a British

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for GLAADMadonna has been working hard on her upcoming biopic with Diablo Cody, the Oscar-winning writer of the movie Juno and the Alanis Morissette Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill.  But now a British tabloid

Courtesy of Little Kids Rock FoundationFor a second straight year, the Little Kids Rock Foundation will present its annual benefit show as a virtual event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 event will take place on

Courtesy of Little Kids Rock Foundation For a second straight year, the Little Kids Rock Foundation will present its annual benefit show as a virtual event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 event will take place

Credit: Mo SummersPolice guitarist Andy Summers has penned his first fiction book, titled Fretted and Moaning: Short Stories, a collection of 45 short tales that will be published on August 19. According to a press statement, each

Credit: Mo Summers Police guitarist Andy Summers has penned his first fiction book, titled Fretted and Moaning: Short Stories, a collection of 45 short tales that will be published on August 19. According to a press statement,

Footage: William Wareing © Yoko Ono LennonA newly created official music video for John Lennon‘s acoustic ballad “Look at Me,” a song from his 1970 debut solo studio album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, has premiered on Lennon’s

Footage: William Wareing © Yoko Ono Lennon A newly created official music video for John Lennon‘s acoustic ballad “Look at Me,” a song from his 1970 debut solo studio album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, has premiered on

L to R: Steve Smith, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory; Kevin Kane/ WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of FameJourney has settled its legal differences with two former members, bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith,

L to R: Steve Smith, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory; Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Journey has settled its legal differences with two former members, bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith,

Bravado/Harley-DavidsonAerosmith has partnered with Harley-Davidson to launch a limited-edition apparel collection for men and women that incorporates images and designs associated with the legendary rock band and the iconic motorcycle company. The items, which include T-shirts, long-sleeve

Bravado/Harley-Davidson Aerosmith has partnered with Harley-Davidson to launch a limited-edition apparel collection for men and women that incorporates images and designs associated with the legendary rock band and the iconic motorcycle company. The items, which include T-shirts,

Courtesy of nugs.net In advance of the upcoming expanded reissue of The Who‘s 1967 album The Who Sell Out, a new installment of the Classic Albums documentary series focused on the inventive record will be streamed for

Courtesy of nugs.netIn advance of the upcoming expanded reissue of The Who‘s 1967 album The Who Sell Out, a new installment of the Classic Albums documentary series focused on the inventive record will be streamed for free

Rhino“Ivory Tower,” a previously unreleased outtake from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young‘s 1970 debut, Déjà Vu, that will be featured on the forthcoming expanded 50th anniversary reissue of the classic album, has been made available digitally as

Rhino “Ivory Tower,” a previously unreleased outtake from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young‘s 1970 debut, Déjà Vu, that will be featured on the forthcoming expanded 50th anniversary reissue of the classic album, has been made available digitally

Spirit of Unicorn MusicPaul McCartney isn’t the only musician celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ram, the 1971 album he recorded with his first wife, Linda. Along with the just-announced half-speed-mastered vinyl reissue of Ram that Sir Paul

Spirit of Unicorn Music Paul McCartney isn’t the only musician celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ram, the 1971 album he recorded with his first wife, Linda. Along with the just-announced half-speed-mastered vinyl reissue of Ram that Sir

Credit: Danny ClinchPerhaps eight will be the charm for Bruce Springsteen, who once again has been nominated for the International Male Solo Artist honor at the latest annual edition of the Brit Awards, the U.K. equivalent of

Theo Wargo/WireImageLast January, James Taylor and Jackson Browne announced a joint U.S. tour to take place in May of 2020. Of course, it had to be canceled due to COVID-19, so it was postponed to May of

Ian Gavan/Getty Images Another day, another catalog of iconic songs being sold by a legendary musician.  This time, it’s Paul Simon. Music Week reports that Sony Music Publishing has acquired the 16-time Grammy winner’s songwriting catalog, including

Genesis PublicationsA limited-edition book featuring photographs taken by Paul McCartney‘s younger brother, Mike, during the 1950s and ’60s, including many early images of Paul and his Beatles band mates, will be published in September. Mike McCartney’s Early

UMeThis May 17 marks the 50th anniversary of the release Paul and Linda McCartney‘s Ram album, and in celebration of the milestone, a limited-edition half-speed-mastered vinyl version of the record will arrive on May 14. Ram, which

Credit: Michael MullerIn October 2019, Billy Idol played a Las Vegas residency at Palms Casino Resort’s Pearl Theater, and now the punk-pop legend is slated to return to Sin City this October for a multiple-show engagement at

Credit: Lauren DukoffMelissa Etheridge, a longtime advocate for marijuana legalization, is planning a special livestream event to celebrate April 20, the unofficial holiday of pot smokers everywhere. The special, called It’s Cool to Be Kind, will feature

Gennady Avramenko/Epsilon/Getty ImagesIn 2016, founding Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore relaunched the latter band with a new lineup, although, to date, the group’s latest incarnation has only performed in the U.K. and mainland Europe, and

ABC/CRAIG SJODIN; Danny ClinchElton John and Bruce Springsteen are among the top 10 artists of the last year when it comes to streaming concerts, according to a Bandsintown survey. The live music discovery and recommendation platform used

Elektra Catalog Group; Elektra Catalog Group; RhinoThe Eagles will be reissuing three of their albums as two-LP sets pressed on 180-gram vinyl on Friday, April 2. The albums, which you can pre-order now at Eagles.com, are 1980’s

Credit: Lock 3The city of Akron, Ohio, has announced plans to honor hometown band Devo with its own day this Thursday, April 1.  That day will also mark the start of a month-long campaign to inspire people

UMeAn archival Cream concert album, Goodbye Tour — Live at the Forum, capturing a 1968 performance by the legendary British power trio at the Los Angeles Forum, will be released as a limited-edition two-LP set pressed on

Blue Élan RecordsGerry Beckley has just released a new compilation called Keeping the Light On — The Best of Gerry Beckley featuring highlights from the America co-founder’s solo career. The 20-track collection features selections from Beckley’s seven

Cover: Alina Broome/UMGA new Billy Squier compilation EP called Past Perfect that features six songs from four of the veteran rocker’s studio albums was recently made available via streaming services. Among the tracks is the original full-length

Courtesy of Live NationStyx has announced plans to return to Las Vegas this fall for a two-night engagement at The Venetian Theatre inside the Venetian resort on September 25 and 26. This will mark the first time

Credit: Dino PerrucciHeart frontwoman Ann Wilson will return to the concert stage as a special guest of Gov’t Mule, the band led by former Allman Brothers Band singer/guitarist Warren Haynes, at a just-announced socially distanced show scheduled

ABC/CRAIG SJODIN; Herring & HerringElton John is apparently working on “something” with Metallica . The pop-rock legend revealed news of the collaboration during the latest episode his Rocket Hour show on Apple Music. “I’ve just done something

Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesGwen Stefani says that, at 51, she’s not offended when her age is mentioned, but does admit it feeds into people’s obsession with looking younger. Speaking recently to British publication, The Daily Telegraph‘s Stellar, Gwen opens up about her

Orion Publishing GroupPaul McCartney and his daughters Mary and Stella have gathered together some of his late wife Linda‘s favorite meat-free recipes and added some of their own to create a new cookbook called Linda McCartney’s Family

Credit: Nels IsraelsonJackson Browne took part in a new Q&A that will appear in the next issue of with AARP The Magazine, and ABC Audio is offering an exclusive sneak peak at the article, which also reveals

BMGHere’s a reminder that a new one-man show called The Moneygoround, co-written by Kinks frontman Ray Davies, premieres today as a one-off livestream presentation at the band’s YouTube channel at 3 p.m. ET. As previously reported, The

UMe Peter Frampton recently revealed to ABC Audio that he had multiple album projects in the works, including “an instrumental covers record” that he made with his current backing band.  Now the guitar great has unveiled plans

Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live NationJoan Jett & the Blackhearts are among the artists that will perform during the 21st annual Light of Day benefit concert series, which this year will be a virtual event because of the

Mascot Label Group/Provogue RecordsSteve Cropper, the legendary Stax Records guitarist/producer who also is a founding member of Booker T. & the MG’s and The Blues Brothers, will release Fire It Up, what he describes as his first

Deko EntertainmentTen Years After have announced official plans to release a deluxe version of their most recent studio album, 2017’s A Sting in the Tale, on February 5. The expanded edition of the album features four bonus

Courtesy of The Blues FoundationDion DiMucci, Fabulous Thunderbirds frontman Kim Wilson, and founding Paul Butterfield Blues Band member Elvin Bishop are among the many artists competing for honors at this year’s Blues Music Awards. This year’s ceremony,

Dirty Donny/ECHO Print GalleryThe first in a new series of limited-edition prints inspired by late guitar legend Jimi Hendrix will go on sale starting Friday, January 29, at 2 p.m. ET from the ECHO print gallery. The

BMGAs promised, Cheap Trick debuted “Light Up the Fire” today, their brand-new single.  Along with it, the legendary power-pop band has announced they’ll release a new studio album called In Another World on April 9. Cheap Trick’s

Brendon Thorne/Getty ImagesDionne Warwick‘s hilarious questions and commentary about her fellow celebrities turned her into a viral sensation on Twitter.  She turned the tables on Wednesday by challenging her fans to put her in the hot seat. The “Heartbreaker” singer fired

Courtesy of Guitar CenterEddie Van Halen‘s son Wolfgang Van Halen is sharing his support for the Los Angeles mural depicting his late father after it was criticized by a fan. The mural was unveiled earlier this week

Credit: Nefer SuvioDuran Duran released a new version of David Bowie‘s 1972 gem “Five Years” on January 8, which marked what would’ve been the late rock legend’s 74th birthday, and now the famed U.K. band will premiere

Courtesy of WhitesnakeWhitesnake had to put its 2020 touring plans on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic and some health issues that frontman David Coverdale was experiencing.  With the pandemic still raging around the world, Coverdale admits

Credit: Myriam SantosEagles guitarist Joe Walsh says being stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic has him and his band mates champing at the bit to get back out on tour, but he also reveals that

Credit: Rob ArthurFans who’d like to watch Peter Frampton chat about his new memoir, Do You Feel Like I Do?, will get a chance on Thursday, January 28, when the guitar great will appear live on a

BMGCheap Trick has announced plans to release a brand-new single titled “Light Up the Fire” on Thursday. According to a post on the power-pop legends’ social media sites, the song will be available at midnight ET. A

John Parra/Getty ImagesNow that she’s been kicked out of his Miami mansion, Phil Collins‘ ex-wife Orianne Cevey evidently doesn’t have enough room to store all her stuff, so she’s auctioning it off — along with some of

Courtesy of The Coda CollectionA new subscription streaming channel called The Coda Collection focusing on music-themed programming will launch next month via Amazon’s Prime Video service. The channel will offer a curated library of acclaimed concert films

M. Von Holden/FilmMagicEach year, record mogul Clive Davis throws a star-studded pre-Grammy party.  This year’s awards have been moved to March due to the dire COVID-19 situation in Los Angeles, but the party will go on, virtually.

Credit: Jeremy DangerHeart‘s Nancy Wilson is planning to release her first solo studio album in April, and she tells ABC Audio that the record will include a short acoustic instrumental she wrote recently as a tribute to

Orange Mountain MusicFounding Tommy Tutone guitarist Jim Keller has tapped Los Lobos‘ David Hidalgo to play guitar on his new solo album, By No Means, which will be released on February 12. Hidalgo also lends harmony vocals

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Scoop MarketingSince early 2020, Journey frontman Arnel Pineda has been back at his home in Manila, the Philippines, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped him from working, remotely, on a

Credit: Ray Di PietroElvis Costello is looking back at one of his bigger controversies — getting banned from Saturday Night Live. The rocker spoke to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe on Monday about the infamous stunt that resulted in him

Courtesy of Guitar CenterA new mural paying tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen was unveiled at Guitar Center’s flagship store on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California, today, which would’ve been the legendary guitarist’s 66th birthday.

Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesJon Bon Jovi has performed for many a political candidate and lent his support to any number of important issues, but he says one thing he’d never do is actually go into

Tim Bogert, Carmine Appice, Vince Martell, Mark Stein; Courtesy of Vanilla FudgeA new episode of the Hangin’ & Bangin’: Artists on Lockdown online show, co-hosted by legendary sibling rock drummers Carmine and Vinnie Appice, will feature a

Courtesy of Michael McDonaldMichael McDonald turns 69 on February 12, and the one-time Doobie Brothers singer/keyboardist is planning to celebrate his birthday with a special virtual concert event that evening dubbed “Home Alone 2: Birthday Bash: A

Higher Vision Inc.; Leslie HasslerKenny Loggins has co-written and recorded a new tune called “The Great Adventure” that will be the theme song for the San Diego Zoo Kids channel, a closed-circuit TV channel that airs wildlife-themed

Credit: Amy GranthamGraham Nash is featured in a recent documentary about the inventive Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher that will get its U.S. theatrical premiere on February 5 in New York, Los Angeles and more than 50

ABCDarius Rucker made the day of his fellow iHop patrons.  ABC affiliate WCIV reports that over the weekend, the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman and country star footed the bill for the entire iHop restaurant he was dining at in

Courtesy of The Dead DaisiesThe Dead Daisies, the all-star band known for featuring ex-members of notable rock acts, has just released their fifth studio album, Holy Ground. Interestingly, just a day after the record’s release, drummer/singer Deen

Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesIt seems Phil Collins has officially unloaded his Miami Beach mansion — and closed a chapter in his messy divorce from wife Orianne Cevey. According to a listing for the house, a

Upright RecordsStray Cats bassist Lee Rocker has just released his first new solo album focusing on original material in over 13 years, Gather Round.  Coinciding with the record’s arrival, Rocker has debuted an official video for one

Credit: Michael KeelBlackmore’s Night, the Renaissance folk-rock group led by founding Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer Candice Night, has released a second advance single from their forthcoming studio album, Nature’s Light,

Courtesy of Live NationThe last 2020 concerts that Chicago played before having to cancel their tour plans because of the COVID-19 pandemic were a series of Las Vegas residency shows at at The Venetian Theatre.  Now the

Blue Élan RecordsA new compilation featuring highlights from America singer Gerry Beckley‘s solo career will be released on March 26. Keeping the Light On — The Best of Gerry Beckley is a 20-track collection featuring selections from

Cherry Red RecordsThe late Bon Scott became famous as the frontman for AC/DC, but before joining the legendary Australian hard-rock band, he was the lead singer of a group called Fraternity. Now, a comprehensive three-CD Fraternity compilation

Credit: Rob ArthurPeter Frampton has announced plans for a new signature guitar, based on his famous Gibson Les Paul Custom VOS model that he played on his classic Frampton Comes Alive! album and which is now known

Michelle Day; John Sciulli/WireImageOlivia Newton-John hasn’t let the pandemic slow her down: She’s recorded different duets with two very special people — her daughter Chloe and her lifelong friend Barry Gibb. Olivia and Chloe just released “The

William Snyder; Courtesy of Julien’s Auctions The MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which will raise money for those in the music industry affected by COVID-19, is set to launch on January 31, and the sale will feature items

Credit: Patrick Balls and Martin GriffinGenesis‘ The Last Domino? Tour of the U.K. and Ireland, which originally was supposed take place in late 2020, then was pushed back to April of this year, has been postponed again

Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesMariah Carey is keeping the #MC30 celebration going. As part of the series she started last year for the 30th anniversary of her debut album, Mariah has released a special batch of remix EPs for

Courtesy of the Sam Cooke EstateToday marks what would have been the 90th birthday of the legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, who is best known for the classic series of enduring songs he released in the late

Courtesy of Ann Wilson Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson has debuted a brand-new solo single called “Tender Heart” that’s available digitally and via streaming services. The soaring, soulful original tune is a follow-up to Wilson’s cover of the

Courtesy of Ric LeeFounding Ten Years After drummer Ric Lee has penned a new memoir called From Headstocks to Woodstock focusing on his long music career, including his adventures with the famous U.K. blues-rock outfit. The 448-page

Credit: Dave HoganWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, The Rolling Stones are launching themed chocolate bars named after their song lyrics that are sure to give fans some sweet “Satisfaction.” The rockers-turned-chocolatiers will be coming out with two mouth-watering candy

Credit: Sacha GuzyHeart guitarist Nancy Wilson is among the accomplished and influential female music artists being honored tonight at the 2021 She Rocks Awards. Not surprisingly, this year’s edition of the annual event has gone virtual because

Credit: Alex Solca PhotographyToto guitarist Steve “Luke” Lukather has released the third and final advance track from his upcoming solo album I Found the Sun Again, which is due out on February 26. The atmospheric tune is

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFor years, artists have expressed their displeasure at the fact that then-President Donald Trump used their music at his rallies and campaign appearances without permission.  While Trump is no longer president, two acts are

Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesThe Celebrating America inauguration special on Wednesday night featured a star-studded lineup that included Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and other big-name music stars. But now it appears that the Bon Jovi

BMGIn conjunction with the recent release of the 50th anniversary reissue of The Kinks‘ 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, a new one-man show called The Moneygoround co-written by Ray Davies will premiere

Courtesy of Glastonbury FestivalsThe U.K.’s most prestigious music festival, Glastonbury, was supposed to have celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020 with a star-studded lineup that included Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, The Isley Brothers, Crowded House and dozens

The Go-Go’s in 1981; Paul NatkinThe Go-Go’s are among the artists who will be honored during the 2021 She Rocks Awards, which will be a virtual event this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Go-Go’s bassist

Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images The 2021 inauguration celebrations wrapped up Wednesday night with the primetime special Celebrating America.  The event, which was hosted by Tom Hanks, featured a lineup of top-tier performers, multiple tributes that celebrated the diversity of

Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesThe 2021 inauguration celebrations wrapped up Wednesday night with the primetime special Celebrating America. The event, which was hosted by Tom Hanks, featured a lineup of top-tier performers, multiple tributes that celebrated the diversity of

Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesOn a day that saw the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, U2 frontman Bono has posted a message on the band’s social media sites reflecting on the historic event

Courtesy of Biden Inaugural CommitteeHere’s a reminder that the star-studded primetime TV special Celebrating America commemorating today’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris airs this evening at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. The show will

Courtesy of nugs.netBilly Idol, Styx‘s Tommy Shaw and Poison‘s Bret Michaels are part of the lineup of an all-star virtual benefit concert organized by Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and his wife, singer/songwriter Lauren Monroe, that will

ABC/CRAIG SJODIN; Courtesy of QueenMore than 100 U.K. musicians, including Elton John, Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey and Sting, have signed an open letter accusing the British government of making it much

Courtesy of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalThe 2021 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been pushed to the fall. The multi-week fest, which is usually held in late April and early May, this year is

Photo: Patti Perret/Courtesy of Amazon StudiosLeslie Odom Jr. says he wanted to “honor” legendary singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami by showing a never-before seen side of him. “I thought the best way that I

Courtesy of Gibson BrandsGibson’s Epiphone brand has just introduced a new signature electric guitar co-designed by Heart‘s Nancy Wilson. The Nancy Wilson Fanatic guitar features a mahogany body shaped like a Gibson Nighthawk model, with a maple

Cleopatra RecordsA collection of previously unreleased recordings by Tommy Bolin from the sessions for the late rock guitar great’s second and final solo album, 1976’s Private Eyes, will be issued on February 12. The album, titled Shake

ABC/Eric McCandlessThe Godmother of soul, Patti LaBelle, is among the artists set to perform at the 59th Inaugural National Prayer Service on Thursday, January 21, the day after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president.  The

KMazur/WireImage for ChopardDespite their long-standing friendship, Rod Stewart and Elton John had a falling out a couple of years ago, with both of them sniping at each other in the press.  But now, Rod’s confirmed that he

Credit: Jay BlakesburgThe Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir is among the celebrities scheduled to take part in the Clean Energy for America Inaugural Ball, a virtual event scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden

Neil Mockford/GC ImagesWe’re a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and with the continued absence of live music, it seems like every artist under the sun has done some kind of virtual concert.  One holdout has been Cher,

Courtesy of Biden Inaugural Committee Songs both current and classic by artists from a variety of genres are featured on the official inauguration playlist for the Joe Biden/Kamala Harris campaign. The 46-track playlist, now available on your

Rodin Eckenroth/WireImageThe Supremes are about to celebrate a major milestone.  This Thursday, January 21, marks the 60th anniversary of the day the girl group was signed by Motown Records as The Primettes. Mary Wilson spoke to The Hollywood

Hachette BooksPeter Frampton continues to promote his memoir Do You Feel Like I Do?, which was published back in October. As previously reported, the book delves into Peter’s long career, from becoming a teen pop star in

Credit: Desiree PrietoBee Gees legend Barry Gibb‘s new solo album, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook (Vol. 1), has debuted at #1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart. The album, which features country-flavored renditions of select classic Bee

Credit: Kate IzorRoger Waters has re-teamed with his Us + Them tour backing band for another remote performance video: a rendition of “The Gunner’s War.”  The track is an anti-war-themed song from Pink Floyd‘s 1983 album The

Dante MarshallOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Stevie Wonder has posted an emotional video message reciting an open letter to the late civil rights leader commenting on the continued racial troubles plaguing the U.S., particularly in light

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicGeddy Lee has been rather quiet of late, but the founding Rush frontman has signed on to take part in a virtual fundraiser for Canada’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra that will be streamed TheConcertHall.ca on February 18

A&M/UMeSting‘s third solo album, The Soul Cages, was released 30 years ago this week, and to mark the milestone anniversary, the former Police frontman has issued an expanded digital-only version of the record. Originally released in January

Courtesy of Ocean Spray Now here he goes again: Nathan Apodaca has just landed a very presidential gig, thanks to his fame as the “Dreams” TikTok skateboard guy. Nathan’s video of himself chugging Ocean Spray juice and

DSDK ProductionsFounding Buffalo Springfield and Poco singer/guitarist Richie Furay has unveiled plans to release a new live album and concert video titled 50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour on April 2. The album and video, which will

Mailboat RecordsSammy Hagar and his band The Circle have premiered an official music video for their cover of David Bowie‘s classic “Heroes,” which is featured on their recently released album Lockdown 2020. The clip features remotely shot

Al Seib-Pool/Getty Images Phil Spector, the famed music producer and songwriter who was later convicted of murder, has died, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed. He was 81. Officials said Spector died of natural causes

Cleopatra RecordsRick Springfield lends his talents to the latest in a series of digital singles pairing Badfinger guitarist Joe Molland with various pop and rock musicians on new versions of songs by the famed U.K. power-pop band.

Warner MusicFifty years ago this Saturday, January 16, rock fans got their first taste of that little ol’ band from Texas, ZZ Top, when the trio — singer/guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist/singer Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard

Reprise RecordsMore than a year after first mentioning the project on his Neil Young Archives website, Neil Young has announced full official plans to release an archival concert album and video called Way Down in the Rust

Gabe Ginsberg/Getty ImagesYoko Ono has informed a federal judge in New York that she has reached a settlement with her late husband John Lennon‘s former personal assistant that would end her lawsuit that alleged copyright infringement. The

UMeIn 2015, KISS frontman Paul Stanley launched his side project, Paul Stanley’s Soul Station, to explore his love of R&B and soul music. Now the group is set to release its debut album, Now and Then, on

Polygram/UMe/Mercury StudiosJust a reminder: That recent documentary focusing on The Go-Go’s will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital formats on February 5, and the film also will be available via rental services the same day. The

Sylvain Sylvain with David Johansen of New York Dolls in 2011; Marc Broussely/RedfernsSylvain Sylvain, founding rhythm guitarist of the influential glam-punk band New York Dolls, died Wednesday of cancer, according to a message on his official Facebook

Slaven Vlasic/Getty ImagesRob Thomas is preparing to say goodbye to his best friend Samy, his ailing senior dog, and is going above and beyond to make sure he’s comfortable. “So our Samy has a host of problems. But the one

Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen has joined President-elect Joe Biden‘s Inauguration Day festivities. The Boss has been added to the lineup of performers for Celebrating America, an upcoming TV special airing the night of January 20. Foo Fighters

Credit: Julie FogertyEx-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty‘s Fogerty’s Factory album, which was issued on CD and digitally in November, gets its vinyl release today. The 12-track collection features mostly of new versions of CCR tunes and Fogerty

ABC/CRAIG SJODIN2020 was a big year for Elton John: Even if he wasn’t able to tour, he won an Oscar, did a lot of online charity events, released his autobiography in paperback, put out his archival Jewel

Damien Hirst, Dog with Bone, 2017 © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS 2021.Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and returning guitarist John Frusciante play together on a song that will be featured on

Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARASLongtime pals James Taylor and Carole King have been using their platforms for decades to support politicians, so it’s no surprise that they’re involved in the festivities leading up to Joe Biden‘s inauguration

PRNewsfoto/HarperCollins Children’s BooksA new illustrated children’s book inspired by Cat Stevens‘ 1971 hit “Peace Train” will be published on May 11 in celebration of the uplifting song’s 50th anniversary. The Peace Train book features the song’s lyrics,

Credit: Amanda DemmeFleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has sold all of his royalty interests in his band’s recordings outright to BMG. The deal encompasses more than 300 recordings, spanning from Fleetwood Mac’s third album, 1969’s Play On,

FOX via Getty ImagesLike many, Mariah Carey is looking forward to the day life returns to normal.  Until then, the “We Belong Together” singer says she is focusing on the positive things happening in her life. Speaking Wednesday

Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice in 2005; Bill McCay/WireImageOriginal Vanilla Fudge bassist Tim Bogert, who also was a founding member of Cactus and the supergroup Beck, Bogert & Appice, died on Wednesday, January 13, after a battle

Credit: Jeremy Danger Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson has been preparing her first solo studio album, which is tentatively scheduled for a March release. Wilson tells ABC Audio that the album will feature seven original songs and three

Aimee & John Oates; Credit: Karen SandersJohn Oates and his wife, Aimee, are helping to organize a virtual streaming concert event called Oates Song Fest 7908 that takes place March 20 and is scheduled to feature performances

Courtesy of Skyville LiveEpisodes of the star-studded concert series Skyville Live, which originally aired on various platforms from 2015 through 2017, will air on CMT throughout 2021. Among the many artists that’ll be featured on the CMT

Courtesy of Def LeppardDef Leppard has launched a virtual museum called The Def Leppard Vault that will serve as an online location where fans can find exclusive and rare photos, videos, artifacts, interviews, audio commentary, merchandise and

Polly Samson/Courtesy C.F. Martin & Co.Two Martin signature acoustic guitars inspired by a 1969 D-35 model long owned by Pink Floyd singer/guitarist David Gilmour will be introduced during the NAMM music-equipment trade conference’s virtual Believe in Music

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ImagesJoe Biden‘s inauguration is bringing out the stars, including Jon Bon Jovi. A primetime TV special called Celebrating America will air live across a number of networks on January 20, Inauguration Day. The

Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC has premiered the video for “Realize,” a track off the band’s new album, Power Up. The no-frills, black-and-white clip showcases the rock legends performing on a sparse sound stage while surrounded by stacks of

Purple PyramidProg Collective, a star-studded prog-rock project spearheaded by Yes bassist/singer Billy Sherwood, will release its third studio album, Worlds on Hold, on February 5. Among the many well-known artists contributing to the album are several Yes

Courtesy of RhinoLPs from The Cars, Talking Heads, Buffalo Springfield, Dire Straits and Genesis are among the New Year offerings from the Rhino label’s 2021 edition of its annual “Start Your Ear Off Right” campaign, which features

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImageLast month, Ringo Starr released a star-studded single called “Here’s to the Nights” that reunited him, albeit remotely, with his former Beatles band mate Paul McCartney.  And in a new interview with The Irish

Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC has shared a trailer teasing the upcoming video for “Realize,” a track off the band’s new album, Power Up. The clip films the rock legends with a fisheye lens as they perform on a

Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has shared his feelings about the violent storming of the Capitol building that took place last Wednesday, after outgoing President Donald Trump encouraged his followers to protest the election results certification. Young has long

L-R, David Furnish, Elijah, Zachary, Elton John; Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesElton John‘s youngest son Elijah Joseph Daniel turned eight on Monday, and now the music legend has shared some photos of the birthday celebration

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for AMBI DISTRIBUTIONPaul McCartney‘s daughter Mary will direct a new feature-length documentary about Abbey Road Studios, the famous London recording facility where The Beatles recorded most of their songs. According to AbbeyRoad.com,

Credit: Frank PiercyIn 2019, Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge and his solo band served as an opening act for Yes on The Royal Affair Tour, and Lodge reveals that he’s preparing a new live album featuring performances

Kevin Nixon/Future via Getty ImagesDef Leppard frontman Joe Elliott‘s glam-rock side project Down ‘n’ Outz released a new video for its 2019 David Bowie tribute song “Goodnight Mr. Jones” on Sunday to coincide with the fifth anniversary

Madonna: Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Florence Pugh: JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty ImagesWhile some fans think Ozark star Julia Garner would be the perfect woman to portray Madonna in the upcoming biopic the Queen of Pop is

Michael Anthony with Eddie Van Halen in 2004; SGranitz/WireImageFormer Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, who was replaced in the band by Eddie Van Halen‘s then-teenage son Wolfgang in 2006, said he regrets that he didn’t have a

Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC is releasing a new video this week. The rock legends will premiere the visual for “Realize” — the opening track off the band’s new album, Power Up — on Wednesday, January 13, at 10

Credit: Yannick BeauvaletMichael Fonfara, a Canadian musician who played keyboards on nearly all of Lou Reed‘s studio albums from 1974 through 1980, died Friday in a Toronto hospital after a two-year bout with cancer, according to a

Columbia/Legacy RecordingsToday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Janis Joplin‘s posthumous final studio album, Pearl.  To commemorate the milestone, a series of special releases are planned for 2021, included a limited-edition colored-vinyl reissue that’s due

Courtesy of Journey In a new Rolling Stone interview, Journey guitarist Neal Schon reveals that the band, which welcomed bassist Randy Jackson and drummer Narada Michael Walden into its lineup last year, has been working on a

Credit: Dana TynanLegendary folk singer and peace activist Joan Baez turned 80 today, and in celebration of her milestone birthday, she’s hosting a virtual reception this afternoon for her new art exhibit, “Mischief Makers 2,” which opened

Courtesy of GibsonKISS singer/bassist Gene Simmons has partnered with the Gibson company to launch G², a joint venture that will feature the release of right-handed and left-handed electric guitars and basses, as well as offer new streamed

Jimmy King/David Bowie EstateToday, on what would have been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, the late rock legend’s music catalog has been made available on the TikTok video social-media platform. The new Bowie TikTok channel is now live,

Courtesy of Paradise ArtistsAnthony Gourdine, lead singer of the 1960s vocal group Little Anthony and the Imperials, celebrated his 80th birthday today. The group, which formed in late 1950s in Brooklyn, New York, scored a #4 hit

Tim Mosenfelder/ImageDirectLooks like Tracy Chapman‘s got enough money to buy more than one “Fast Car.” The New York Post‘s Page Six reports that according to federal court documents, the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter has agreed to accept $450,000, as

UMe/American RecordingsThe Black Crowes will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1990 debut, Shake Your Money Maker, by releasing an expanded reissue of the album on February 26. The reissue, which can be pre-ordered now, will be

Chris Walter/WireImageA viral video seemingly taken by Donald Trump Jr. backstage at President Trump’s speech on Wednesday — ahead of violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol — has drawn the ire of those who look after the

Parlophone/ISO RecordsThe new single commemorating what would have been the late David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, featuring a pair of previously unreleased cover tunes Bowie recorded during the late 1990s, got its release Friday, digitally and as a

Clocktower ExperiencesFans who are missing live music performances and the 1980s likely will want to check out a new virtual festival called the ’80s Radical Sabbatical, which is scheduled to take place on January 30. The event’s

S-Curve Records/BMGWith today marking what would’ve been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, and this Sunday being the fifth anniversary of his death, Duran Duran has just released a cover of his 1972 song “Five Years” in honor of

Courtesy of QueenIt looks like 2021 will be a better-smelling year, thanks to Queen guitarist Brian May. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is teaming up with Sergio Momo, founder of the Xerjoff perfume company, to

Reprise RecordsGreen Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones‘ collaborative album Foreverly is being reissued on vinyl. The record will be released January 15 as part of Rhino’s “Start Your Ear Off Right” campaign. It’ll be available

RhinoWhitesnake frontman David Coverdale recently shared some tidbits about his band’s planned forthcoming compilation The Blues Album, and now the project’s full details have been announced. The 14-track collection, which is the third and final installment of

Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesSometimes, even superstars need a little help putting things into perspective. For Bruce Springsteen, that perspective once came in the form of a pep talk from popular country singer Tim McGraw. After the 2003 Grammy

Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty ImagesLike everyone else, members of the music community were consumed with the news Wednesday when a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed and broke into the U.S. Capitol building amid the certification process

Jesse Grant/Getty ImagesToday, January 7, marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Rush‘s Neil Peart, one of the most lauded rock drummers of all time, as well as the band’s primary lyricist. Peart passed away at

Courtesy of John FogertyOn Wednesday, a day that saw supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump swarm the U.S. Capitol, emboldened by his speech reiterating claims that the election was stolen from him, John Fogerty released a new

ABC/CRAIG SJODIN; Alana O’HerlihyMiley Cyrus has revealed that she has recorded a version of heavy-metal band Metallica‘s 1992 hit “Nothing Else Matters” that features Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and famed classic cellist

Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosCulture Club singer Boy George is among several artists who’ve just been added to the lineup of a recently announced livestream event marking what would’ve been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday. As previously reported,

Credit: dhlovelifeOn the heels of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited purchasing 100% of Lindsey Buckingham‘s song catalog comes the news that the company has acquired 50% of the publishing rights Neil Young‘s song catalog. According to a press

BMGJohn Fogerty has released a powerful new gospel-flavored song titled “Weeping in the Promised Land.”  John reflects in the song on some of the serious issues we’ve faced during the past year, including the COVID-19 pandemic and

Han Myung-Gu/WireImageWith Whitesnake‘s tour plans for 2021 still up in the air, fans of the veteran hard rockers at least can look forward to some cool album releases from the band in the coming months. One of

Shirlaine Forrest/WireImageKeith Richards reveals in a new interview with U.K. magazine Classic Rock that he’s been making good use with some of his time in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rolling Stones guitarist tells the magazine

The Recording AcademyMonday was the final day of voting for the 2021 Grammy Awards, but we’re not going to find out who the winners are at the end of the month after all. A rep for the

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesIn the past few years, we’ve gotten Elton John‘s biopic Rocketman and his memoir, Me.  But now a documentary is in the works offering a look at Elton’s stardom from the point of view

Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DKMSSupermodel Iman opened up in an ultra-rare interview about the beautiful life she shared with her late husband, David Bowie. In an article in the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, which hits stands January

Credit: Cara RobbinsThis past November, Stevie Nicks sold an 80% interest in her catalog of songs to music publisher Primary Wave.  Now comes word that her former Fleetwood Mac band mate and ex-romantic partner, Lindsey Buckingham, has

Courtesy of Dice.fmThis Friday, January 8, would have been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, while Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of his death. Coinciding with those milestones, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, screenings of a film capturing a

Alison Buck/WireImageTerri Nunn of ’80s hitmakers Berlin has issued a lengthy apology following backlash over her performance at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida resort owned by President Donald Trump. In a statement, posted

Credit: Jenny RisherAlice Cooper made a surprise appearance on a recent episode of the YouTube Live show Coffee Talk with ADIKA Live, during which he sang a new song he wrote especially for the program’s main guest,

Credit: Doltyn SneddenLynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant has posted a new video message wishing fans a Happy New Year, reflecting on the many people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and looking ahead with cautious optimism about

Credit: Desiree PrietoBee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb teamed up with Dolly Parton for a reimagined duet version of the 1968 Bee Gees hit “Words” that will be featured on his upcoming album, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol.

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesOn the Today show Monday, Valerie Bertinelli opened up about the loss of her ex-husband, guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, who died of cancer at 65 last October.  “It’s been rough,” the

Frontiers Music srlA new prog-rock band called Arc of Life featuring three current members of Yes will release its self-titled debut album on February 12. Arc of Life’s lineup includes Yes frontman Jon Davison, bassist/singer Billy Sherwood

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationMariah Carey rang out 2020 with the number-one song in the country, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and then celebrated the first weekend of the new year with another old

Courtesy of PeaceTech LabSting will take part in the first-ever International Peace Honors ceremony, which will recognize “prominent world leaders and change-agents of our time” who “inspire hope for a brighter future.” Sting will perform at the

© Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty ImagesIt’s returned to the charts each holiday season for years, but now, after 36 years, the Wham! holiday classic “Last Christmas” is finally number one in the U.K. “Last Christmas” was previously

Credit: Myriam SantosJoe Walsh says he’s glad to put 2020 behind him. And although it’s unclear when artists will be able to return to touring because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the longtime Eagles guitarist tells ABC Audio

Dave Thompson – PA Images/PA Images via Getty ImagesGerry Marsden, frontman of the popular 1960s Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers, has died, his friend and U.K. radio broadcaster Pete Price announced Sunday in a Twitter post.

Eddie Van Halen: Randy Holmes/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images; Neil Peart: Jason Squires/WireImageThe music world said goodbye to many major artists in 2020, among them two rock musicians who emerged in the 1970s that many rank

Credit: Scott Robert RitchieRingo Starr looks back at 2020 and welcomes the New Year in a video message to fans that he posted Thursday on his social media pages. The clip begins with the former Beatles legend

CNNThe recent documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, which focuses on President Jimmy Carter‘s unique relationship with music, gets its television premiere this Sunday, January 3, at 9 p.m. ET on CNN. The film features interviews

Courtesy of Global Citizen; Courtesy of VetsAidThe COVID-19 pandemic affected all areas of life this year, but the music industry was among the most affected.  The global concert business lost an estimated $30 billion as live events

Long Island Music Hall of FameA star-studded New Year’s Eve presented by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame will air this evening at 9 p.m. ET on the local Long Island, New York, channel News 12

Interscope RecordsGwen Stefani will reintroduce herself visually Friday morning — if you’re not too hungover to tune in. The official video for her new song “Let Me Reintroduce Myself” debuts at 11 a.m. ET.  From a teaser

Credit: Ray Di PietroAs we prepare to ring in 2021 this evening, Elvis Costello has delivered a surprise musical kiss-off to the past year in the form of a new song titled “Farewell, OK 2020.” The tune,

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationGuns N’ Roses has shared an official live video capturing the band’s cover of the Soundgarden‘s “Black Hole Sun.” The performance is featured in a collection of highlights from the “Welcome to

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images; ABCCOVID-19 has canceled most New Year’s Eve concerts, but you’ll still be able to see some of your favorite artists perform Thursday night on select TV specials and streaming events. Among the

Credit: Al PereiraWith 2020 coming to a close, Kinks guitarist Dave Davies is reflecting on the turbulent year while also maintaining a positive attitude about the future. With touring on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the

© Mary McCartneyIn the latest installment of his “You Gave Me the Answer” Q&A feature, Paul McCartney has fielded a variety of questions about his new studio, his McCartney III album, and some other interesting queries to

Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesThe hip-hop and dance communities are mourning the death of dancer Adolfo Quiñones, better known as “Shabba-Doo,” who passed away Tuesday at age 65.  The news was confirmed Wednesday by Toni Basil, who co-founded the popular street dance crew

Credit: Joshua PickeringAlto Reed, the longtime sax player with Bob Seger‘s Silver Bullet Band, died Wednesday, December 30, after a battle with colon cancer. He was 72. Reed, who was born Thomas Neal Cartmell in Detroit in

Elvis Presley: ©2020 ABG EPE IP LLC; Big Boi, Dillon Francis, Chromeo: Courtesy of PelotonA trio of Elvis Presley songs have been remixed by contemporary artists exclusively for the Peloton exercise platform. The songs — 1963’s “Catchin’

L-R: David Banda, Mercy James, Madonna; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for J/P HROIt looks like Madonna and at least some of her brood will be ringing in 2021 in Africa. As depicted in her Instagram Stories and

Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was among the many events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s honorees were announced in January, and included The

Credit: Bob FogertyLast month, John Fogerty released Fogerty’s Factory, a 12-track album featuring performances by the ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman and his three youngest children — sons Tyler and Shane, and daughter Kelsy — most of which

Giant Interactive/MadPix Films/Cedar Hills MediaThe long-running institution Rock’ n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is the subject of a new documentary, which focuses on how, since 1996, the event has allowed fans worldwide to jam with and learn from

Gary Miller/FilmMagicIt’s very difficult to play the guitar like Slash, but it’s even more difficult to try to play the guitar like Slash without any guitar strings. In that regard, the Guns N’ Roses shredder’s got you

David Redfern/RedfernsOn Christmas Day, Nashville, TN was rocked by a bomb placed in an RV, which exploded in the city’s downtown area.  The bomber, Anthony Quinn Warner, died in the blast, his motive still unknown.  However, legendary

Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesBritish glam rockers Sweet, best known for “Ballroom Blitz,” “Fox on the Run” and “Love Is Like Oxygen,” lost founding member Steve Priest this past June.  Now, the band plans to release a series of

Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Tibet HousePatti Smith will celebrate her 74th birthday Wednesday with a special livestream performance. The Godmother of Punk and her band will take the stage at 9 p.m. ET via Veeps.com. Tickets

Michael Kovac/Getty Images for EJAF As a friend of the late Princess Diana and her sons, it’s no surprise that Elton John is one of the guests on Prince Harry and his wife Meghan‘s holiday special podcast,

Myrna M. Suarez/Getty ImagesSing us a song, you’re the Piano Man’s daughter? Billy Joel‘s five-year-old is showing that she can carry a tune as well as dad. Tuesday is Billy’s eldest daughter Alexa Ray Joel‘s 35th birthday,

Landmarks Presents KISS is preparing to ring in 2021 with a massive livestream from Dubai, featuring an attempt to break the record for the biggest-ever pyro display — $1.5 million worth, to be exact.  Paul Stanley tells

Top row: Polydor Records; Columbia Records; Columbia Records. Bottom row: Columbia Records; Capitol Records/UMe. While the COVID-19 pandemic essentially put all touring on hold, plenty of veteran artists still released new music in 2020, some of which

Courtesy of John LodgeBack in July, Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge released a new solo track called “In These Crazy Times (Isolation Mix),” which he recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown, and then released a companion music video

Credit: Lauren DukoffMelissa Etheridge will be presented with a special honor next year by NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. Each year, NAMM holds a huge event called The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, featuring artists

Bolder Records/Cherry RedA posthumous solo album featuring previously unreleased recordings by Trevor Bolder, the bassist in David Bowie‘s backing band The Spiders from Mars and a longtime member of Uriah Heep, was issued recently on CD. Titled

ABC NewsMariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is back in the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and it’s now scored the diva a bunch of new chart records. This is the song’s

RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images; Courtesy of YoshikiQueen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor will take part in a special performance that will serve as the finale of Japan’s popular annual New Year’s Eve TV program, Kohaku Uta Gassen, which will

Capitol Records/UMeAfter debuting at #1 on his U.K. homeland’s Official Albums Chart, Paul McCartney‘s latest studio album, McCartey III, was kept off the top of the United States’ Billboard 200 tally by his pal Taylor Swift‘s latest

Courtesy of Dublin Bowie FestivalThe 2021 edition of the annual Dublin Bowie Festival, a series of events commemorating the life and music of David Bowie traditionally held in Dublin, Ireland, will be a virtual celebration that runs

Capitol Records/UMePaul McCartney simply must have had a wonderful Christmas time after getting the news that his latest studio album, McCartney III, debuted at #1 on the U.K’s Official Albums Chart. McCartney III becomes Sir Paul’s first

© Mary McCartneyAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, most of us are likely planning a laid-back Christmas celebration.  And Paul McCartney is no different. “I’m going to stay at home,” the Beatles legend declared during a Reddit AMA

RockHeart Records/Deko EntertainmentLast month, former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard‘s released a reimagined version of his old band’s 1988 studio album Imaginos, aptly titled Re Imaginos, on CD and digitally.  Now plans have been announced for

Courtesy of HBOThe HBO and HBO Max documentary The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, about the iconic trio who ruled the airwaves in the ’70s, has sent music fans scurrying to check out

Anthem RecordsLast month, a new, star-studded version of Jose Feliciano‘s classic bilingual Christmas song “Feliz Navidad” was released as a digital single, in celebration of the tune’s 50th anniversary.  Now an official video for the track has

James Devaney/GC ImagesThis week’s been busy for Goo Goo Dolls singer John Rzeznik: His daughter Liliana just turned four on Tuesday and now it’s time for Christmas. He says his daughter loves having her birthday next to

Credit: Ross HalfinMick Fleetwood is among the celebrities who will appear on a special New Year’s Eve livestream party hosted by TikTok that will celebrate the social media platform’s highlights of 2020. The event, which begins at

Jason Kirk/Getty ImagesMichael Jackson‘s famed Neverland Ranch has finally been sold. The Los Olivos, CA property has been on and off the market for many years, The Wall Street Journal reports. As of last year, it was

Credit: Justin BoruckiThe music world, and the hard-rock community in particular, is mourning the loss of Mountain frontman Leslie West, who died Tuesday at age 75 after suffering cardiac arrest earlier in the week. Peter Frampton, members

PS RecordsJohn Oates of Hall & Oates has released a new holiday single, a low-key, jazz-flavored rendition of Mel Torme‘s yuletide classic “The Christmas Song,” along with a companion lyric video. Oates’ version of the tune is

Gary Miller/Getty ImagesSlash is gearing up for a big 2021. In an interview with Cleveland.com, the guitar icon shares that he’s working on new music with his Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators project, and with Guns N’

Myriam Santos; Jeff Golden/Getty ImagesChristmas time is here! Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic may affect how large holiday gatherings are this year, but people are still planning to celebrate in their own ways. The Eagles‘ Joe Walsh

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Raymond Boyd/ Getty ImagesFleetwood Mac‘s Mick Fleetwood and ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill are among a variety of well-known musicians featured reading segments of the classic children’s holiday poem “‘Twas the Night Before

Rahav Segev/Getty ImagesMountain frontman Leslie West died Wednesday morning, his brother, Larry West Weinstein, confirmed to Rolling Stone. He was 75. Larry told the magazine that Leslie suffered cardiac arrest Monday at his home near Daytona, Florida,