Ultra Records Sting and indie-pop group SHAED are featured guests on a catchy new song by superstar DJ Steve Aoki called “2 in a Million.” The melody-rich track features the Police frontman and SHAED vocalist Chelsea Lee
Credit: Sheila WithumJourney keyboardist Jonathan Cain has released a concert video documenting a December 2017 show he played in support of his Unsung Noel holiday album, exclusively through Amazon Prime Video. Unsung Noel with Jonathan Cain, which
A&M Records; Warner MusicA new Grammy-sponsored charity auction has been launched in celebration of the holiday season, and it’s offering autographed collectibles signed by a variety of music stars. Among the items up for bid: vinyl LPs
ABC/Image Group LA; ABC/Heidi GutmanPaula Abdul and Green Day are among the artists who’ll be ringing in the New Year on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020. Both acts are performing on the
Robert Altman/Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty ImagesToday marks the 50th anniversary of the ill-fated free concert held at California’s Altamont Speedway and headlined by The Rolling Stones. During The Stones’ set, an 18-year-old man named Meredith Hunter who
Interscope RecordsThe Who‘s new album, WHO, is out today. The 11-track collection is the band’s first studio effort since 2006’s Endless Wire. WHO was mostly recorded during the spring and summer of 2019 in London and Los Angeles;
Hollywood RecordsQueen is the king of Billboard‘s year-end Top Rock Albums chart for 2019. The legendary British rockers took the top two spots on the tally, with their 2018 Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack finishing at #1 ahead of
Rhino/WarnerIt’s nice to know that nearly 50 years into his career on the Billboard charts, Rod Stewart can still set brand-new milestones. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s new album, You’re In My Heart, which features
PolydorA new archival Cream box set, Goodbye Tour — Live 1968, featuring complete recordings of four shows the legendary British band played during its farewell trek, will be released February 7. The four-CD collection includes the very
ABKCO RecordsToday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the classic Rolling Stones album Let It Bleed. The nine-track collection was the final Stones studio album to feature founding guitarist Brian Jones, who was fired from
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesWelcome to the Super Bowl, Guns N’ Roses. The reunited rock legends are performing at the Super Bowl Music Fest, taking place January 30 to February 1 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. The event
BMGHuey Lewis & the News will be showing some love to their fans on Valentine’s Day next year. The group has announced their first new, original album since 2001, Weather, will be coming out February 14. They
Esoteric RecordingsA new five-CD box set featuring expanded versions of all four albums recorded by Eric Burdon‘s late-1960s incarnation of The Animals will be released on February 21, 2020. When I Was Young — The MGM Recordings
Virginia Sherwood/NBCThe holiday season in New York City officially got underway on Wednesday with NBC’s lighting of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree — with Jon Bon Jovi, Chicago and more supplying the music. Bon Jovi performed his band’s new
BMGJohn Fogerty‘s 50 Year Trip: Live at Red Rocks concert film debuted in select theaters as a one-night-only screening event last month, and now a DVD of the movie is set for a January 24, 2020 release.
Courtesy of Live NationOfficial details have been unveiled for Mötley Crüe‘s recently announced 2020 reunion tour, which in addition to featuring the previously reported Def Leppard and Poison, also will include Joan Jett & the Blackhearts as
Courtesy of The Beach BoysAs The Beach Boys wrap up their 2019 tour itinerary in the coming week with four shows in their home state of California, and the legendary surf-rock band also has also been lining
ABC/Image Group LAThe Mariah Carey Christmas gifts just keep on coming. Amazon Music has announced a brand-new mini-documentary, Mariah Carey Is Christmas: The Story of “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” will premiere later this month.
Courtesy of Live Nation EntertainmentThe Who recently announced that three U.S. shows postponed this past September when singer Roger Daltrey came down with bronchitis had been rescheduled for next spring. Now the British rock legends have added
Roberto Ricciuti/RedfernsNow that his old pal Elton John has been the subject of a hit biopic, of course Rod Stewart wants one too. Elton’s memoir, Me, goes into great detail about the friendly competition the two stars
Artists for Peace and Justice/Arts Music Inc. Jackson Browne is one of a variety of international musicians and songwriters artists who have contributed their talents to a charity album titled Let the Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Summit
Purple Pyramid RecordsTodd Rundgren contributes guitar to a new instrumental cover of contemporary rapper-singer Post Malone‘s chart-topping 2019 hit “Circles,” by the Hawkwind-themed prog-rock supergroup Hawkestrel. The track, which is available now as a digital download and
Credit: Doltyn SneddenLynyrd Skynyrd launched its Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018, but the Southern rock legends have now unveiled plans to keep the trek going well into 2020. The band’s newly announced performances
Courtesy of Live NationThe Eagles and The Doobie Brothers will headline a new concert and vacation experience next year called Cabo en Vivo that will take place of Memorial Day weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The
Courtesy TDWPAs Elton John‘s farewell tour dominates the concert box office, his memoir Me takes up residence on the best-sellers list and his biopic Rocketman vies for awards, the music legend’s latest creative project is developing nicely.
Courtesy of The Royal Marsden Cancer CharityEric Clapton and Procol Harum‘s Gary Brooker are among many stars slated to perform at a benefit show for the U.K.’s Royal Marsden Cancer Charity that will take place March 3,
Courtesy of BillboardIt’s been a few weeks since Billie Eilish‘s infamous stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she fumbled a Van Halen question. However, the internet still refuses to forget that she couldn’t name a single member of the famous rock band. In her
The Who in 1979; Michael Putland/ Getty ImagesToday marks the 40th anniversary of the tragic incident that occurred at a Who concert at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum, where 11 young people were killed when a crowd of fans
Credit: Andy FallonThis past July, 1970s British pop star Gilbert O’Sullivan played his first two concerts in the U.S. in 43 years — one in New York City and the other in Philadelphia. Now O’Sullivan is set to
ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Image Group LA Van Halen is trending on Twitter today, but it’s not because the band has announced any tours or new music. No, it’s because teenage pop superstar Billie Eilish doesn’t know who they
NBC UniversalJon Bon Jovi will perform his band’s new song “Unbroken” on NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center special, which airs Wednesday night. As previously reported, “Unbroken” is featured in the Netflix documentary To Be of Service, which
ABC/Heidi Gutman This past weekend, as soon as the Thanksgiving dishes were cleared away, did you get out the boxes of Christmas lights and ornaments and decorate your entire house Griswolds-style? Then we’ve got a video for
Courtesy of Live Nation EntertainmentFresh off an appearance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Chicago has announced plans for a joint 2020 North American tour with pop-rock great Rick Springfield. The trek kicks off June 12 in
Courtesy of WCPOThe Who‘s Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are featured in a new hour-long documentary called The Who: The Night that Changed Rock that focuses on the incident at a December 3 1979, concert at Cincinnati
Credit: Matthew MurphyDavid Byrne has been burning down the house at New York City’s Hudson Theatre with his Broadway production David Byrne’s American Utopia, an adaptation of the concerts he played on his tour supporting his 2018
Eagle Rock EntertainmentThe restored version of INXS‘ 1991 concert film Live Baby Live will be screened in select theaters across North America on Monday, December 9. The movie captures a sold-out performance that the Australian band gave
Courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment/ AXS TVFleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood shares insight about his band’s history in the season finale of the AXS TV series Brian Johnson‘s A Life on the Road, airing tonight at 9
Pink Floyd Music Ltd.Pink Floyd‘s enduring and influential concept album The Wall was released 40 years ago today, November 30. Written mostly by singer/bassist Roger Waters, The Wall tells the story of a rock star named Pink,
Courtesy of Record Store DayJust a reminder that the 2019 Record Store Day Black Friday campaign takes place today. Here are a few limited-edition vinyl selections that will be available exclusively in independent record stores: Paul McCartney
ABC AudioIn a recent Rolling Stone article, The Who‘s Pete Townshend is quoted as saying about his late band mates Keith Moon and John Entwistle, “Thank God they’re gone” because “they were f****** difficult to play with.”
ABC/Image Group LAPaula Abdul won’t just be celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday — she’ll also be marking the 30th anniversary of the release of her #1 hit, “Opposites Attract.” The song’s iconic video features Paula dancing with a
Credit: Todd & Chris OwyoungAfter a year that saw them headline a sold-out tour and release their first new album in 14 years, Hootie & the Blowfish are ready to give thanks. Front man Darius Rucker says he plans to eat
Steven Klein @stevenkleinstudioIt seems Madonna will be spending this Thanksgiving weekend following doctor’s orders. The singer has been forced to cancel her upcoming weekend shows in Boston due to “overwhelming” pain. “Please forgive this unexpected turn of
Michael Dorf PresentsCarly Simon will be saluted at the 16th in the series of star-studded annual tribute concerts held at New York City’s Carnegie Hall focusing on a single legendary artist, organized by local entrepreneur Michael Dorf.
Courtesy of Hollywood Christmas ParadeBret Michaels is among the many artists who will perform at the 2019 Hollywood Christmas Parade this Sunday, and now comes word that the Poison frontman also will receive a very special honor
ABC/Image Group LAIf you want to watch a live performance of the Post Malone/Ozzy Osbourne collab “Take What You Want,” where Ozzy isn’t just sort of standing in the back and waving his arms back and forth,
Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesThe Who‘s Pete Townshend has often expressed deep sadness over the respective deaths of Keith Moon and John Entwistle, but in a new Rolling Stone interview, Townshend shares some harsh sentiments about his late
Credit: Helen MaybanksCyndi Lauper is being recognized by the United Nations for her longtime advocacy for the LGTBQ community. The “True Colors” icon is set to receive the U.N.’s inaugural High Note Global Prize awards, given to
Courtesy of AXS TVAmerica‘s Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell are featured on the latest episode of the Dan Rather-hosted AXS TV series The Big Interview, which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The duo, who
Nathan Congleton/NBCFifteen years ago Friday, Natasha Bedingfield released one of the defining pop songs of the 2000s: “Unwritten.” It hit the top five, earned her a Grammy nod and, of course, served as the theme song for MTV’s The Hills. Natasha
Credit: Sheila WithumNext month, Journey closes out 2019 with a four-show Las Vegas engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars — but first the band members will be enjoying some holiday downtime. Keyboardist/songwriter Jonathan Cain says he’s looking
Credit: George ChinEric Clapton is organizing a London concert celebrating the music and life of late Cream drummer Ginger Baker, who passed away last month at the age of 80. The show, dubbed Eric Clapton & Friends:
Credit: DH LovelifeNeil Young has recorded several albums over the years that he has decided not to release for various reasons, among them a collection of acoustic tunes from 1974 and ’75, called Homegrown. Now, the folk-rock
PolydorBryan Adams recently released a new five-track holiday mini-album titled Christmas EP that features two new recordings, including a rocking original tune called “Joe and Mary.” Now Adams has debuted a video for “Joe and Mary,” which
Warner Records You probably wouldn’t think of Guns ‘N Roses and Prince in the same sentence, but it turns out the two legendary acts have one thing in common: Duff McKagan. The G’NR bass player is one
Credit: Denise TruscelloThe Queen of Christmas got an early gift this year courtesy of Guinness World Records. During her holiday concert in Las Vegas over the weekend, Mariah Carey was presented with a record-breaking title certificate for
Cleopatra EntertainmentMelody Makers: The Bible of Rock ‘n’ Roll, a recent documentary about the influential U.K. music magazine Melody Maker, will be released December 17 on video-on-demand platforms and DVD. The film includes interviews with The Animals‘
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesNow in her eighth decade, Tina Turner continues to be, simply, the best. Today, November 26, marks the 80th birthday of “rock’s greatest survivor,” as one British paper put it. Last year, the legendary enteratiner
Credit: Danny ClinchHow would you like Bruce Springsteen to wish you “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,” in person from the famous Jersey Shore town? Springsteen has partnered with the Omaze fundraising website to launch a contest offering
Macrobiotic Records/UMeThe Band‘s Robbie Robertson is celebrating the Christmas season with a new original tune titled “Happy Holidays” that offers up a bit of twisted, tongue-in-cheek yuletide cheer. The atmospheric track is available now as a digital
Phil Dent/RedfernsWondering what to get the Whitney Houston fan in your life for Christmas? How about a dress originally worn by the late, great superstar? In 2007, a storage unit owned by Whitney’s company, Nippy, Inc., was
MJ Kim/MPL Communications Ltd.Paul McCartney thrilled a group of attendees at a private party Saturday night in Jersey City, New Jersey, when he joined the house band to belt out a rendition of the 1963 Beatles classic
Interscope RecordsSting has teamed up again with reggae star Shaggy, with whom he recorded the Grammy-winning 2018 album 44/876, for a reggae-flavored new holiday tune. Titled “Silent Night (Christmas Is Coming),” the new song combines the yuletide
Credit: Clay Patrick McBride The Doobie Brothers recently announced plans to mount an expansive 50th anniversary North American tour in 2020 that will feature the band’s former singer/keyboardist, Michael McDonald, rejoining the lineup, and now 23 new
Doug Lubahn, far left, with Billy Squier in 1984; Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/ NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesBassist Doug Lubahn, who, as a session musician, played on three Doors albums, died last Wednesday, November 20, at the age
Timothy White; Deborah AndersonAn eclectic variety of well-known musicians and singers, including Michael McDonald, ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson and Bette Midler will be featured on an upcoming album by Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. The album, titled
Danny North; Dave HoganSince the end of this year marks the end of the 2010s, every publication is creating a retrospective list. The latest is the touring trade publication Pollstar, which has rounded up a list of
CBS NewsJon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, will be featured in a segment this weekend on CBS Sunday Morning, airing November 24 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET. The couple will chat about their JBJ
Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty ImagesMusic biopics are all the rage these days, and if you’re going to make a movie about a star who had a particularly dramatic life, they don’t get bigger than Michael Jackson. Deadline reports
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Save the ChildrenWhen most musicians decide to tell their life stories, they write a book. But James Taylor plans to sit behind a microphone to do it. Sweet Baby James will release a
Interscope RecordsThe Who has debuted a third song in advance of the December 6 release of their first studio album in 13 years, WHO. “I Don’t Wanna Get Wise” is available now as a digital single and
Capitol/UMePaul McCartney released two new songs, titled “Home Tonight” and “In a Hurry,” as digital downloads and via streaming services today. The tracks, which were recorded with producer Greg Kurstin during the sessions for McCartney’s chart-topping 2018
Live Nation EntertainmentThree years after Guns N’ Roses first launched their Not in This Lifetime reunion tour, the worldwide trek finishes 2019 as the third-highest grossing tour in history. That’s according to the latest numbers from Billboard,
Nikolas Helbing/Courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment & AXS TVThe latest episode of the AXS TV series Brian Johnson’s A Life on the Road features Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers chatting with the AC/DC singer about the success
ABC/Randy HolmesU2 has returned with a new song. The track is called “Ahimsa,” the Sanskrit word for nonviolence. It was recorded with acclaimed Indian composer A.R. Rahman. You can download it now via digital outlets. “Ahimsa” arrives
ABC/Randy HolmesEarlier this week in London, Elton John sat down with his pal, British comedian and Little Britain star David Walliams, for an in-depth discussion about his new autobiography in front of a live audience. If you weren’t able to travel across the
ACT IV Music/BFDA star-studded compilation album celebrating the music of Fred Rogers, creator and host of the PBS children’s series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, was released recently, and it includes performances from The Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz, ex-Fifth Dimension
Cleopatra RecordsCurrent and former members of Yes and Asia are among the artists featured on a new holiday compilation called A Prog Rock Christmas that was produced by Billy Sherwood, who currently plays bass with both groups.
Ramblin’ RecordsA Marshall Tucker Band concert album capturing a New Year’s Eve 1978 performance that the Southern rockers gave in New Orleans will be released as limited-edition two-LP vinyl and two-CD sets for the 2019 Record Store
Courtesy of MJ the MusicalEphraim Sykes, who earned a Tony nomination earlier this year for his performance in Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations has been tapped to play Michael Jackson in the upcoming Broadway production MJ
ABC/Heidi GutmanMariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas: She’s just released the 25th anniversary reissue of her 1994 holiday album, her hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has just made its annual reappearance on the
ABC/Craig SjodinThanks to Lionel Richie, you can now smell good “All Night Long.” The singer and American Idol judge has launched his first his and her fragrance collection called, of course, HELLO by Lionel Richie. Both scents
Courtesy of Shore Fire MediaBelinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s is part of an eclectic lineup of performers who will participate in Cyndi Lauper‘s ninth annual Home for the Holidays benefit show, which takes place December 10 at
ABC/Randy HolmesGreen Day will be rocking the Game Awards. The punk trio is performing on the 2019 edition of the annual ceremony, which celebrates the best in video games. You can stream the show live online December
Universal MusicIf you tried and failed to get a copy of Elton John‘s album Live from Moscow 1979 on vinyl when it was made available for Record Store Day earlier this year, here’s some good news. The album,
Inside RecordingsJackson Browne‘s recent collaborative single with singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson, “A Human Touch,” will be released as a limited-edition red-vinyl disc as part of the 2019 Record Store Day Black Friday event, which takes place November 29.
Courtesy of East Coast Music Hall of FameThe East Coast Music Hall of Fame’s second annual induction ceremony will be a two-day event held June 9-10 at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Among the artists
Credit: FerialPatti Smith is among the artists who will perform at acclaimed indie-rock act The National‘s 2020 Homecoming festival. The two-day event takes place May 8-9 at Smale Park in The National’s hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Smith
Credit: Amy GranthamGraham Nash recently scheduled a series of U.S. solo concerts in March 2020. Now the folk-rock legend has added several dates to the trek, extending it through an April 1 show in St. Louis. A
Credit: Amanda TaraskaFormer Talking Heads frontman David Byrne appears on a new episode of the Dan Rather-hosted AXS TV series The Big Interview that premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The 67-year-old Rock & Roll
The Recording AcademyGloria Gaynor, Barbra Streisand, David Crosby, Elvis Costello and Dolly Parton are among the veteran artists who received nominations for the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, announced today. Disco legend Gaynor scored nods in two gospel
The Recording AcademyNew artists are dominating the Grammys this year. First-time nominees Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X lead the list of nominations, which were announced Wednesday morning. Lizzo is the top nominee, with eight, including
MJ Kim/MPL Communications Ltd.Mamma mia! Hot on the heels of the announcement that Paul McCartney will be headlining the U.K.’s famous Glastonbury festival this summer comes news that prior to that big gig, the ex-Beatles legend will
ABC/Image Group LADiana Ross will return to Las Vegas next year for a new series of six residency dates at the Wynn resort and casino’s Encore Theater. The shows are scheduled for April 8, 10, 11, 15,
Courtesy of AirBnBThis past week, KISS was forced to cancel its entire Australian tour because frontman Paul Stanley has a throat infection. But the rest of the band still decided to head Down Under to play a
Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, The Who became the first inductees into The Music Walk of Fame, a brand-new London attraction located in the city’s Camden Town district, which is renowned for its musical history. Who singer Roger
ABC/Paula LoboSting is part of an all-star lineup of performers that will take part the first Global Citizen Prize Award ceremony, which will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 13. The event
Courtesy of Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen may have been born in the U.S.A., but the legendary rocker has been thrilling audiences across the globe for decades. Now The Boss has released a new archival live compilation called The
Live Nation EntertainmentDoobie Brothers fans, rejoice. Michael McDonald is rejoining the band for a 50th anniversary tour. For the first time in nearly 25 years, McDonald will join Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee for the
Courtesy of Gardiner HoulgateA jaw-dropping list of rock legends, including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Pete Townshend, have signed an electric guitar that will be auctioned next month to raise money to help veteran folk-rock
ABC/Jeff NeiraSting‘s star-studded 30th anniversary Rainforest Fund benefit concert will have even more star power. According to Page Six, Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry has joined the gala’s lineup. As previously reported, the event, which takes place December
PolydorForget about the “Summer of ’69” — right now, Bryan Adams is all about the winter of 2019, thanks to his new EP, Christmas, which is out now. The five-track collection includes three previously released holiday recordings
PRNewsfoto/STILETTO EntertainmentBarry Manilow announced in September that he’d extended his Las Vegas residency at the Westgate Resort & Casino until late March 2020. Now comes word that, because of high demand, the pop legend has scheduled shows
ABC/Randy HolmesTMZ reports that, according to sources close to Eddie Van Halen, the legendary guitarist spent a few days in the hospital this past week because he experienced complications from the cancer treatments he’s been undergoing. TMZ
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen treated an unsuspecting invite-only crowd at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to a glorious night of music on Saturday, playing a surprise two-hour set during a private event benefiting Boston
MJ Kim/2019 MPL Communications LtdThe U.K.’s most prestigious festival, Glastonbury, has announced a legendary headliner for 2020. “We are incredibly excited to announce that @PaulMcCartney will headline the Pyramid Stage on the Saturday night of Glastonbury 2020,”
Megaforce RecordsFounding Santana and Journey singer/keyboardist Gregg Rolie recently released his first solo album in 18 years, Sonic Ranch. Rolie tells ABC Audio that the reason it took so long for him to release the record was
ABC/Lou RoccoIf your mom was Mariah Carey, you’d probably know every song in her catalog backwards and forwards, right? Well, according to Mimi herself, she’s actually surprised that her 8-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan know any of
Nikolas Helbing/Courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment & AXS TVThe latest episode of AXS TV series Brian Johnson’s A Life on the Road features former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler chatting with the AC/DC singer as they visit
Courtesy of Timothy B. Schmit Longtime Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit has released a new single called “The Good Fight” that features guest vocals by Sheryl Crow. The soulful mid-tempo rock song seems to be a call
Gonzo MultimediaBefore he formed his famous funk/soul/rock band The Family Stone, Sylvester Stewart, a.k.a. Sly Stone, was in a multi-racial high-school doo-wop group called The Viscaynes. Now, a compilation featuring The Viscaynes’ early doo-wop and gospel recordings
BMGRonnie Wood‘s latest solo, Mad Lad: A Live Tribute to Chuck Berry, an homage to one of the Rolling Stones guitarist’s musical heroes, is out now. The album, which is credited to Ronnie Wood and His Wild
Jeremy Westby/2911 MediaDon McLean enjoyed another testament to his esteemed career by receiving a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars on Thursday. According to a press release from Las Vegas Walk of Stars, the “American
Tim Mosenfelder/WireImageTom Petty and the Heartbreakers bassist Ron Blair says he and his band mates are still mourning the 2017 loss of Petty, but admits that Tom’s tragic passing has given him the chance to work on
Courtesy of BillboardPaul McCartney was interviewed for the cover story of the latest issue of Billboard, which celebrates the publication’s 125th anniversary. In the article, the ex-Beatles legend discusses a wide range of topics, including his old
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesIn honor of Billboard‘s 125th anniversary, the magazine has put together a new chart, the Top 125 Artists of All Time, that’s based on appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart and Billboard
Parlophone/RhinoToday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie‘s second self-titled U.K. album, which was reissued in the U.S. in 1972 as Space Oddity and featured the famous song of the same name. In honor
Johnny & Edgar Winter in 2007; Engelke/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesDuring his life, blues-guitar great Johnny Winter served as a musical mentor and inspiration to many, including his younger brother Edgar, who went on to forge a
Credit: Jen Rosenstein KISS has unveiled the final dates on the iconic band’s End of the Road farewell tour. The newly announced shows kick off February 1, 2020, in Manchester, New Hampshire, and conclude October 2 in
Credit: Jen Rosenstein After postponing the start of their tour of Australia and New Zealand due to Paul Stanley coming down with the flu, KISS has now scrapped the entire tour leg altogether. According to a post
Courtesy of GoogleHey Queen fans, are you ready for the Freddie Challenge?! Today, the band has teamed up with YouTube Music to launch FreddieMeter, an Artificial Intelligence-powered singing challenge that rates how closely you can mimic the
ABC/Randy HolmesIn 1996, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong sent a 15-year-old fan a VHS tape of himself thanking her for all the letters she sent him. Now, thanks to the wonder of the internet, you can
Credit: Mads PerchRobert Plant says he and members of his backing band The Sensational Space Shifters have been amassing material for a potential follow-up to his 2017 studio album, Carry Fire, and they may soon be hitting
NetflixNetflix has released the official trailer for its upcoming holiday film Holiday Rush, starring Romany Malco and featuring legendary girl-group singer Darlene Love in a supporting role. The film follows Malco’s character, a single dad and radio
Credit: Myriam SantosJoe Walsh has been added to the list of performers for the Country Music Association Awards, which airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The Eagles guitarist will participate
Liberation Hall Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke and original Santana drummer Michael Shrieve are among the musicians who’ve contributed to Born in the Bronx, the debut solo album by Handsome Dick Manitoba, the longtime frontman of the
Ben Gibson © HST Global Limited, courtesy of Rocket EntertainmentElton John continues to expand his massive Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. He’s just announced 24 new North American dates, which together will complete the second year of
Courtesy of Tariano Jackson/Beatroot LLCRock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson of The Jackson 5 is on the charts now as a solo act with the remix of “One Way Street,” a song from his 2016
Craft RecordingsR.E.M. recently released a 25th anniversary reissue of its chart-topping 1994 album, Monster. The album found the band moving in an edgier, louder direction after the massive success of its two mellower predecessors — 1991’s Out
Courtesy Dutton/Penguin Random House Whitney Houston‘s best friend and former assistant, Robyn Crawford, appeared Tuesday on The Wendy Williams Show, and revealed details not only about Whitney’s drug use, and also Bobby Brown‘s abusive behavior. Robyn admitted she used cocaine with
The Jackson 5 in 1973; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The Jackson 5 is barely mentioned in the new HBO documentary about the famed Apollo Theater in New York City, and one of Michael Jackson‘s nephews wonders if
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesEx-Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters will head to Austin, Texas, in March to give a keynote speech at the 34th edition of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals. This year’s event runs from
Courtesy of The MonkeesThere will be a lot more Monkee business to look forward to in 2020, as The Monkees‘ surviving members — Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith — have announced dates for another tour, as well
Jesse Grant/Getty ImagesMotown founder Berry Gordy and singer, songwriter and producer Smokey Robinson were honored at a special event celebrating the famed label’s 60th anniversary held Monday, November 11, at the Waldorf-Astoria in Beverly Hills, California. At
Courtesy of Blue CoupeBlue Coupe, the all-star rock group made up of founding Blue Oyster Cult members Joe Bouchard and Albert Bouchard, and original Alice Cooper band bassist Dennis Dunaway, has just released its third studio album,
Blixa SoundsThe first two studio albums by British new-wave veterans Modern English, 1981’s Mesh & Lace and 1983’s After the Snow, will be reissued on vinyl and CD on Friday, December 6. The vinyl versions of the
Courtesy of Z2 ComicsSome new details have been revealed about the upcoming Grateful Dead graphic novel, Grateful Dead Origins, which will be published in April 2020 and focuses on the group’s formation and its emergence as one
Credit: Tony NelsonDisappointing news from Brian Setzer. The Stray Cats frontman won’t be rocking any towns this holiday season with his Brian Setzer Orchestra because he’s been diagnosed with a severe case of tinnitus and, under doctor’s
Live Nation/Interscope Records/MaverickPeople still “Crave” Madonna on the dance floor. The remix of her song “Crave,” with Swae Lee, has hit #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, making it her 49th #1 hit on that
Credit: DH LovelifeIn an interview last month with the Los Angeles Times, Neil Young revealed that he was expecting to become a U.S. citizen on November 12 while keeping his Canadian citizenship. But the folk-rock legend now
Courtesy of Mick FleetwoodFleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood is organizing a special star-studded U.K. tribute concert honoring the early blues years of his famous band and the group’s original frontman, singer/guitarist Peter Green. The show will take
Credit: Tony TranA classic rock legend teamed up with a contemporary pop superstar for a unique performance this Saturday in Las Vegas. Doors guitarist Robby Krieger was on hand to jam with Lady Gaga when Gaga dropped
Credit: Josh CheuseThe rumors are true! After breaking up into 2015, The Black Crowes have announced plans for a huge 2020 reunion trek commemorating the 30th anniversary of their 1990 debut album, Shake Your Moneymaker. The world
Credit: Jen Rosenstein A note on the band’s website reads, “Due to a bad case of Influenza, doctors have advised Paul Stanley to rest for the next few days and not to undertake the long trip from
Chris Haston/NBCNot everyone enjoys or is willing to wait for Madonna to show up fashionably late to her concerts. One Florida man is so irate, he wants to drag the “Crave” singer to court. Page Six reports that Nate Hollander bought three
Kevin Kane/Getty Images for the Rock and Roll Hall of FameLate Cars frontman Ric Ocasek cut his estranged wife, Paulina Porizkova, out of his will, according to public documents obtained by Page Six. Page Six reports that
Courtesy of Fathom EventsJohn Fogerty‘s new concert film 50 Year Trip: Live at Red Rocks will be screened in select theaters across the U.S. today, Veterans Day. The movie, which documents a June 2019 show that the
Courtesy of VetsAidJust a reminder that Joe Walsh‘s third annual VetsAid concert benefiting the Eagles guitarist’s non-profit veterans organization of the same name takes place Sunday, November 10, on the eve of Veteran’s Day, at the Toyota
Courtesy of James Burton Foundation and Gary BridgesThis Tuesday in Nashville, a jaw-dropping lineup of music stars will participate in a special charity concert headlined and hosted by former Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson guitarist James Burton.
Columbia/Legacy RecordingsBruce Springsteen and Jackson Browne appear on the soundtrack album of the new documentary The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash. It’s premiering this Monday on YouTube Originals after being screened at select film festivals earlier
Kevin Mazur/WireImageDespite controversy, Michael Jackson‘s music continues to have an impact on the charts. As Billboard tallies Halloween’s effect on sales and streams this year, the publication reports that Michael’s Halloween classic “Thriller” has reappeared on the
Columbia RecordsJeff Lynne’s ELO, the re-formed version of Electric Light Orchestra, has topped the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart with its new album, From Out of Nowhere. This marks the first time that a studio album by the
Calderstone Productions Ltd./UMGRobert Freeman, a photographer whose images of The Beatles were used for the covers of several of the Fab Four’s albums, has died. According to NME, he was 82. Freeman photos are featured on With
Courtesy of Live NationThis past September, The Who postponed concerts in Denver and Dallas and cut short another show in Houston after singer Roger Daltrey came down with bronchitis. Now, the legendary British rockers have announced makeup
Whitney Houston and Eddie Murphy in November 1989; Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesIn addition to revealing that they had a physical relationship, Whitney Houston‘s former assistant and lover Robyn Crawford is sharing even more details about the
Petaluma RecordsFormer Blondie bassist Nigel Harrison has teamed up with soulful Seattle-based singer Renee Holiday on a modern-sounding new cover of the 1988 Patti Smith anthem “People Have the Power,” which will be part of an upcoming
Warner RecordsA previously unreleased Prince song dropped on Friday. “Don’t Let Him Fool Ya” was recorded by Prince in 1982 in his home studio Chanhassen, Minnesota, and he plays all the instruments: guitar, drums, bass and keyboards. The song is
MIG MusicA two-CD/DVD set documenting a star-studded 2015 London tribute show honoring late Cream singer/bassist Jack Bruce, which was held on the eve of the first anniversary of Bruce’s death, is available now. Sunshine of Your Love:
Courtesy of Dennis DeYoungFormer Styx singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung reveals that he recently completed recording the final song for what he says will be his last studio album, and to help him, he tapped the talents of a
NBC News’ Today/DatelineIn her first television interview, Whitney Houston‘s best friend and former assistant, Robyn Crawford, confirms the rumors that they were sexually involved. Crawford makes the revelation in her memoir, A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston, and
ABC/Randy HolmesMariah Carey is teaming up with Andy Cohen to bring her much-anticipated memoir to the world. The Bravo TV host has just launched Andy Cohen Books, a new imprint under publishers Henry Holt. Among the imprints
Grand Central PublishingFlea‘s new memoir, Acid for the Children, tells the story of the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist’s upbringing, but it ends just as the iconic band is starting up. That may be disappointing for rock
Mike ColucciIt’s a long way ’til next summer, but Billy Joel is already making plans to step up to the plate. The Piano Man is continuing his “stadium residency” at Boston’s Fenway Park by performing a seventh
ABCSting is one of a variety of music stars who are celebrating the holiday season with Disney. The former Police frontman will be featured on two upcoming ABC holiday specials: The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday
Courtesy of MattelIn 2017, Mattel partnered with The Beatles to introduce a series of Hot Wheels cars inspired by the covers of five classic Fab Four albums, and now a new collection of Hot Wheels has arrived
Courtesy of Lockn’ FestivalOrganizers of the Lockn’ Music Festival have revealed that the eighth annual edition of the jam-heavy music extravaganza will be an all-star celebration of founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh‘s 80th birthday. The 2020
Courtesy of Recovery Troubadour RecordsFormer Joan Jett & the Blackhearts guitarist Ricky Byrd is preparing a follow-up to his 2017 solo album, Clean Getaway. In a message posted on his official website, the Rock & Roll Hall
Capitol/UMe The 50th anniversary reissue of The Band‘s acclaimed self-titled second album will be released on November 15. Founding Band guitarist Robbie Robertson oversaw the project with award-winning engineer Bob Clearmountain, and he tells Billboard that improving
ABC/Heidi GutmanWant to celebrate the holidays exactly like the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey? In a new interview with Cosmopolitan UK, the singer runs through some of her favorite traditions. First and foremost, no “drama” is
Pink Floyd Music Ltd./Legacy RecordingsGerald Scarfe, the artist who created the surreal images for Pink Floyd‘s The Wall album, tour and film, is selling his huge archive of memorabilia and artwork from The Wall projects via the
Credit: Myriam SantosJoe Walsh lent his talents his brother-in-law Ringo Starr‘s new solo album, What’s My Name, including playing guitar on a cover of a rare John Lennon ballad called “Grow Old with Me” that also features
Credit: DH LovelifeNeil Young hasn’t announced any touring plans for 2020 yet, but the folk-rock legend says he turned down a big payday to do a trek celebrating his most successful album, 1972’s Harvest. In an in-depth
Courtesy Dutton/Penguin Random HouseWhitney Houston’s best friend and former assistant, Robyn Crawford, is admitting for the first time publicly that she was in a romantic relationship with the celebrated singer. She makes the revelation in her memoir, A Song
Courtesy Songwriters Hall of FameJourney, Steve Miller, The Beach Boys‘ Mike Love and former Eurythmics members Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart are among 24 music acts who’ve been nominated for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Courtesy of Henry HoltIn his new autobiography, ME, Elton John goes into great detail about his struggles with substance abuse, his eventual recovery and 20 years of sobriety. Now, in a new interview with Variety, Elton says
Andrew MacphersonLast Christmas, the romantic comedy inspired by the George Michael holiday classic of the same name, opens this Friday nationwide, but we’ve already got an early present in the form of a previously unreleased George Michael
BMGThe Kinks recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1969 concept album, Arthur (or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire), by reissuing the record in multiple formats, including a four-CD Deluxe Box Set. The deluxe
Credit: Sebastian Smith Men at Work frontman Colin Hay, who’s also a member of the current lineup of Ringo Starr and the All Starr Band, has announced plans for a major 2020 U.S. solo tour that will
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesJennifer Lopez and Shakira will be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show this February in Miami. But another Latina who’s synonymous with Miami was also invited to perform — and turned it down. Gloria Estefan
Compass RecordsJust a few days after his ex-band mate Steve Perry released a cover of “Silver Bells” as a new holiday single, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has released a Christmas single of his own, an original tune
UMeBesides being the frontman of the world’s greatest rock band, The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger has found creative satisfaction by occasionally recording solo albums. Now Jagger’s entire solo catalog — 1985’s She’s the Boss, 1987’s Primitive Cool,
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe “Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll” exhibition, which was on display at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art from April to October, is slated to open
Hachette BooksWho guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend‘s debut novel, The Age of Anxiety, is out today. The book is narrated by a character named Louis, a middle-aged man who’s a renowned art dealer. The story focuses of
ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Ida Mae AstuteLast week, a source told Us Weekly that John Mellencamp and actress Meg Ryan had broken up, about a year after the couple announced their engagement. Now, People magazine has confirmed the split.
Credit: Jen RosensteinWe now know when the road will end for KISS‘ End of the Road farewell tour. At an indoor show that the band played during the KISS Kruise IX event Saturday, singer/guitarist Paul Stanley announced
Red Light Management/Live NationDoors guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore will give a rare performance together at the first Homeward Bound Concert, a charity event that will take place on January 23, 2020, at the famed
Credit: Scott Robert RitchieLend me an ear and I’ll share some exciting news about Ringo Starr. The former Beatles drummer and his All Starr Band will hit the road again in 2020 for a North American tour
iStock/MischokoThe Michael Jackson Estate has acquired the United States rights to the catalog of one of the greatest bands of the ’60s and ’70s: Sly and the Family Stone. The catalog includes the group’s classics “Family Affair,” “Dance to the
Machado CicalaHere we go again, again: Cher‘s current tour will now be stretching into 2020. Next year’s dates for the Here We Go Again tour — which is a nod to Dancing Queen, Cher’s hit album of
Blue Note Records/Polygram Entertainment/UMeThe soundtrack for the upcoming HBO documentary The Apollo was released online Friday, and features classic songs by Marvin Gaye, James Brown and Aretha Franklin. Among the soundtrack’s 32 tracks are Gaye’s “What’s Going
PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy Stock Photo/Supplied by Julien’s AuctionsOlivia Newton-John‘s iconic sultry black getup from Grease had many people saying “You’re The One That I Want” on Saturday when it hit the auction block. So much
Cat-O-Log Records/BMGA remastered version of Cat Stevens‘ 1978 album Back to Earth will get its U.S. release on CD and vinyl on November 29, while a super-deluxe box set featuring various rare and previously unreleased live and
Columbia Records/Legacy RecordingsThe latest installment of Bob Dylan‘s The Bootleg Series archival collections, which focuses on Dylan’s late-1960s recording sessions in Nashville, and includes unreleased 1969 studio collaborations with Johnny Cash, was released today. Bob Dylan (featuring
NBCUniversalChicago will bring a bit of Windy City music to the Big Apple later this month when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees take part in the 93rd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The three-hour New
Columbia RecordsHalloween is over and it’s officially Christmas season, as far as Mariah Carey is concerned. In a video posted to social media Friday, the Queen of Christmas is seen lying in bed still wearing her ’80s
Columbia RecordsJeff Lynne’s ELO, the relaunched version of Electric Light Orchestra, released their latest studio album, From Out of Nowhere, on Friday. The 10-track record is a follow-up to ELO’s 2015 comeback album, Alone in the Universe,
Fantasy RecordsIt may be only the first day of November, but Steve Perry is already embracing the holiday season with open arms. The former Journey frontman has released a cover of the Christmas classic “Silver Bells” as
Island RecordsBon Jovi released a new song today called “Unbroken” that was inspired by the thousands of military veterans in the U.S. who are living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. An accompanying video also has
ABC/Randy Holmes Few people knew Prince better than Morris Day, and the leader of The Time says the Minneapolis icon would have objected to some of the releases from his vault following his death. “They’re putting a
Courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment/ AXS TVThe latest episode of the AXS TV series Brian Johnson‘s A Life on the Road features longtime Eagles guitarist and solo star Joe Walsh chatting with the AC/DC frontman as they
Credit: Kimberly AdamisHeart recently wrapped up their 50-plus-date Love Alive Tour, a North American trek that featured a variety of female or female-led opening acts, including Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Sheryl Crow, Elle King and Brandi
Evil Teen RecordsWith the lineup of Warren Haynes‘ Christmas Jam 2019 set to be announced next week, the Gov’t Mule frontman and ex-Allman Brothers Band guitarist has announced a new live album and film documenting the 2014
Courtesy of John VarvatosLed Zeppelin has teamed up with rock-music-loving menswear designer John Varvatos to create an exclusive capsule collection in honor of the band’s 50th anniversary. According to a press statement, the apparel items evoke “the
Eagle Rock FilmsSomebody Up There Likes Me, the new documentary about Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood that premiered at the London Film Festival earlier this month, will be screened at select U.K. theaters starting on November 26.
Courtesy of Live Nation EntertainementBack in June, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain revealed to ABC Audio that his band was plotting a major 2020 tour with The Pretenders. Now full details of the trek have been announced. The
Courtesy of AXS TV/Joy FactoryThe Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz is featured on the latest episode of AXS TV’s Mixtape, airing tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The show features the famous singer and TV actor reminiscing about
Eagle Rock EntertainmentBlack Crowes spinoff group The Magpie Salute‘s sophomore studio album, High Water II, was released earlier this month. The album is the second part of a project that began with the group’s 2018 studio debut,
James Devaney/GC ImagesThe walls have come tumbling down on Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp‘s year-long engagement, a source tells Us Weekly. “She’d had enough and ended [their engagement],” says the insider, adding, “She has no regrets.” The When Harry Met Sally star first
iStock/YaryginHappy Halloween, all you monsters and ghouls! In honor of the world’s scariest holiday, YouTube has unveiled a list of the 31 songs whose daily global views peaked on October 31, 2018. They include timeless and occasionally
Upright RecordsAs he announced last week, Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker has released a brand-new solo single called “Dog House Shuffle” today. An official video for the tune got its exclusive premiere Tuesday on Billboard.com. “‘Dog House
ABC Audio; ABC/Randy HolmesRingo Starr and Foo Fighters frotnman/Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl interview each other for the latest installment of Rolling Stone‘s ongoing “Musicians on Musicians” series. During the far-reaching conversation — “Two drummers, they’ll blah their
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteBon Jovi is back. The New Jersey rockers are releasing a new song at midnight on Friday. It’s called “Unbroken,” and according to a post on the band’s Twitter, it was written for the documentary
Creative Direction: Aubrey Powell, Hipgnosis; Design: Peter Curzon, StormStudiosThe recently announced Pink Floyd The Later Years box set will arrive a bit later than originally expected. The massive collection, which salutes the legendary U.K. band’s output from
Credit: Amanda TaraskaAlice Cooper is the latest rock legend to appear on the Dan Rather-hosted AXS TV series The Big Interview, which airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. On the program, the 71-year-old Rock &
David Livingston/Getty ImagesFeed this into your head: Grace Slick celebrates her 80th birthday today. As a member of Jefferson Airplane, the powerhouse singer established herself as one of the iconic voices of the Woodstock era, then found
Credit: Amy GranthamGraham Nash wrapped up a fall U.S. solo tour last week, but the folk-rock legend already has plans to mount a new series of stateside shows in March of 2020. Nash currently has nine concerts
Charles Sykes/BravoWhitney Houston turned Dolly Parton‘s classic country hit “I Will Always Love You” into a record-setting pop smash, but legendary singer Patti LaBelle says she was approached about recording the song before Whitney cut it for The Bodyguard soundtrack. On Monday’s Watch What
John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCCher’s been tweeting for months about how she’s been developing a new signature perfume. Well, it’s finally ready for pre-order. The legendary diva teased the perfume with a brief Twitter video in which
Fat Possum RecordsJackson Browne, The Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde and Bonnie Raitt are among the artists featured on a new album paying homage to late jazz/blues singer, songwriter and pianist Mose Allison that will be released on November
Credit: Glenn GottliebAfter headlining the North American package trek The Royal Affair this past summer, Yes will return to the road next year with The Album Series 2020 Tour, which kicks off with a European leg starting
Credit: Payley PhotographyThe Zombies recently finished up a U.S. tour that featured headlining shows and joint dates with Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson‘s solo band. During the trek, the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
ABC AudioIn 2003, The Who‘s Pete Townshend was arrested on child-pornography charges after he paid to access a website that featured illicit images, and although he was cleared of any major crimes after it was determined that
Random House/Spiegel & GrauA new Prince book called The Beautiful Ones is coming out on Tuesday. It’s a collection of never-before-seen photos, lyric sheets, letters, cartoons and other writings by the legendary singer, as well as parts of
ABC/Randy HolmesSantana has announced the first dates of a global trek that will launch next year dubbed the Miraculous 2020 World Tour. The confirmed shows include a string of European concerts that kick off March 13 in
Debra L Rothenberg/Getty ImagesJon Bon Jovi made a surprise appearance at the ceremony honoring the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 inductees, held Sunday at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. The singer was on
Courtesy of The Best FestHall & Oates‘ John Oates is part of an eclectic lineup of music artists who will perform at Cash Fest, a tribute show to late country legend Johnny Cash taking place November 10
Credit: Myriam SantosThis November 11, Veterans Day, will be an eventful day for John Fogerty. In addition to the ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman’s new concert film, 50 Year Trip: Live at Red Rocks, being screened in theaters
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesLongtime Little Feat guitarist and singer Paul Barrere died Saturday morning at UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 71. “It is with great sorrow that Little Feat must announce the passing of our brother guitarist, Paul Barrere,” reads
ABC/Randy HolmesElton John has had his share of health issues over the years, but he really must have been feeling lousy when he scrapped his show Saturday night in Indianapolis, IN. In a message on Instagram, Elton
ABC AudioThe Who‘s Pete Townshend will take part in the U.S. premiere of his wife Rachel Fuller‘s Animal Requiem, an orchestral piece she composed in honor of pets that she and others have lost. The performance takes
Courtesy of Alice CooperWith Halloween almost upon us, Alice Cooper has devised a diabolical 15-song playlist filled with some of the scariest hard-rock songs ever. “Alice Cooper’s Halloween Horror” playlist, which is available now via streaming services,
Live Nation EntertainmentAll Mariah Carey wants for Christmas is crisps — the British word for potato chips. The Evening Standard reports that Mariah’s been tapped to star in a holiday ad campaign for Walkers, one of the biggest
Ren AdkinsIf you’re a fan of “yacht rock” — the smooth, soft-rock sounds of the ’70s and early ’80s — you may have attended a show by the wildly popular Yacht Rock Revue, which sells out venues
Reprise RecordsColorado, Neil Young‘s new album with his frequent backing band Crazy Horse, hit stores today. The 10-track collection finds Young delving into familiar topics like his love for wife Daryl Hannah, his concerns over climate change,
Ben Gibson/Rocket Entertainment One reason Elton John wanted to do such a lengthy Farewell Tour is that he wanted to be able to personally say goodbye to all the fans in all the cities around the world
UMeRingo Starr‘s 20th solo album, What’s My Name, was released Friday. The former Beatles drummer produced the 10-track collection at his home studio with help from various famous musicians, including Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Edgar Winter, Dave
Courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment/ AXS TVThe latest episode of the AXS TV series Brian Johnson‘s A Life on the Road features the longtime AC/DC frontman chatting with Billy Joel at the Piano Man’s motorcycle shop on
Warner Bros. PicturesBruce Springsteen‘s Western Stars movie gets a wide theatrical release today, after being shown in select theaters across North America on October 19 and 23. As previously reported, the film features Springsteen performing all 13
UMCDavid Bowie is among the many artists who are featured on the upcoming soundtrack to the British TV crime drama series Peaky Blinders. The 49-track collection, due out November 15, includes Bowie’s song “Lazarus,” which appeared on
Credit: Doltyn SneddenLynyrd Skynyrd will ring in the New Year in Dallas when they headline a special concert at American Airlines Center as part of a week-long celebration held in conjunction with the 2020 NHL Winter Classic
ABC/Paula LoboThe benefit shows that Sting has held on and off since 1989 to raise money for his and his wife Trudie Styler‘s charity the Rainforest Fund are always star-studded, but for the 30th anniversary edition of
Courtesy of QueenBack in late July, Queen launched its “You Are the Champions” campaign, asking fans to help create three new music videos for the band’s classic songs “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Don’t Stop Me Now” and “A Kind
Courtesy of Joy Factory/AXS TVTodd Rundgren is featured on the latest episode of the AXS TV series Mixtape, airing tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The show features the prolific artist, who recently was nominated for
dick clark productionsThe nominations for the 2019 American Music Awards, and while the vast majority of the artists in the running for honors this year are contemporary acts, a couple are veteran superstars — Elton John and
Courtesy of VetsAidThe Doobie Brothers have joined the star-studded lineup of Joe Walsh‘s third annual benefit concert for non-profit veterans organization VetsAid, which takes place November 10 at the Toyota Center in Houston. The band, which recently
Credit: Alex SolkaFollowing the end of Stray Cats‘ 40th anniversary tour, bassist Lee Rocker has returned to strutting with his solo band, and he’s now preparing to release a new single title “Dog House Shuffle” on October
RhinoPhil Collins‘ will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his hit 1989 album …But Seriously by reissuing the four-times-platinum collection as a 180-gram, colored-vinyl two-LP set on November 22. The limited-edition release will be pressed on turquoise vinyl.
Ben Gibson/Rocket EntertainmentElton John doesn’t want to say farewell quite yet. The pop-rock legend has announced even more dates to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour. New spring and summer 2020 shows have been added in
The O’Jays with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; Credit: Scott WeinerSoul greats The O’Jays, eclectic pop-rock group The Hooters and disco star Evelyn “Champagne” King. were among the seven inductees Tuesday into the Philadelphia Music Walk of
MPL Communications Ltd.Besides being a rock legend, Paul McCartney is a longtime vegetarian and supporter of PETA. Now he’s allowed the animal-rights organization to use his 1993 song “Looking for Changes” in a new campaign against animal
ABC/Randy HolmesIn a sequel to the “David Lee Roth surprises bachelor party playing Van Halen” story, a Tool fan unknowingly asked Eddie Van Halen to take a photo of him. The guitar icon attended Tool’s show in
Credit: Amanda TaraskaPoison frontman Bret Michaels stars on the latest episode of AXS TV’s The Big Interview, which airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. On the show, the veteran rocker chats with host Dan Rather
Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesCongratulations are in order for Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, who’s now a married man. The musician revealed the news Tuesday in an Instagram post featuring a photo of him and his wife, fashion
Courtesy of Paradise ArtistsThe initial dates for the 2020 edition of the Happy Together Tour, the annual oldies package trek headlined by The Turtles, have been revealed. The star-studded outing gets underway June 3 in Melbourne, Florida
Annerin TheatricalsYou’ve seen Bohemian Rhapsody. You went to the Queen + Adam Lambert concert. Still want more Queen? Then check out We Will Rock You, the Queen musical, which is currently touring North America. We Will Rock
Credit: Denise TruscelloNeil Diamond will feel the power of love this coming March. The legendary singer/songwriter will be honored at the 24th annual Power of Love gala, staged annually in Las Vegas by Keep Memory Alive. Keep
Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesThe forthcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul, has tapped some heavy hitters for the cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald,
Larry Marano/Getty Images“Get well soon” wishes go out to longtime Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. The 67-year-old rocker revealed in a message posted Monday on podcaster Mitch Lafon‘s Facebook page that he was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic
Shakey Pictures/AbramoramaJust a reminder that Mountaintop, the new documentary about the making of Neil Young‘s upcoming album with his old backing group Crazy Horse, Colorado, will be screened in over 100 North American theaters tonight, three days
NonesuchThe cast album for ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne‘s new Broadway show American Utopia, a stage production based on his recent tour in support of his 2018 solo album of the same name, has been released digitally
ABC/Paula Lobo Sting is quite the trouper: Even after having surgery on his left arm, he’s not planning to cancel any shows. Right at the start of his European tour in support of his latest album My
Gonzo MultimediaFormer Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has dug into his archives to compile a new 18-CD box set featuring official bootleg recordings of 10 concerts by his various solo projects. The Rick Wakeman Box of Boots: Set
Courtesy of Caesars EntertainmentPaula Abdul wants you to remember she’s Forever Your Girl — and she’ll officially launch her Las Vegas residency by that name tonight at the Flamingo hotel. With this show, featuring her chart-topping hits and
Walter McBride / ContributorWho fans have a second chance at catching the five-time Tony Award winning rock musical The Who’s Tommy, opening in 2021. The musical is an adaptation of the band’s fourth studio album Tommy. Rolling Stone reports that the musical
ABC/Randy HolmesAll this week Jimmy Kimmel is taping his ABC late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music. Things kicked off Monday with a rare talk show appearance by Bruce Springsteen. The two chatted about a number of
Atlantic/Swan SongToday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin‘s second album, Led Zeppelin II, which helped further establish the band as one of the world’s biggest rock acts. The album, which arrived nine months
Courtesy of Tariano Jackson/Beatroot LLCIn 2016, Tito Jackson became the last member of The Jackson Five to release a solo album, Tito Time, and now the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is promoting a new single:
Courtesy of Tulane University/ UpperWest Music GroupGospel-soul legend Mavis Staples and founding Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson are among the artists who will perform at the 2019 Tipping Point, a benefit concert for Tulane University taking place
iStock/CaptureLightBryan Adams will be heading to Las Vegas in the spring of 2020 for a limited series of shows. The Canadian rocker will do a three-night engagement at Wynn Las Vegas, as part of his ongoing Shine
Shanabelle/RCA Records The Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh and Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan are all featured on “Get the Money,” the title track of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and his side band
Wicked Cool/UMeE Street Band guitarist “Little Steven” Van Zandt explores his early solo career in an expansive box set called RockNRebel — The Early Work, which will be released on December 6. The collection features remastered vinyl
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaSome veteran music artists will be on hand to mark the half-century anniversary of the popular children’s show Sesame Street during a star-studded special that’s set to premiere November 9 on HBO, and also
Al Pereira/WireImageSteely Dan‘s annual multiple-night residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre has become a tradition, even without the late, great Walter Becker. The 2019 edition, due to wrap up Tuesday, runs six nights, three of which saw
Danny Clinch; Jody RogacJimmy Kimmel recently announced that Bruce Springsteen and David Byrne would be guests on his late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! this coming week, when the program will be airing from Jimmy’s childhood home of
Courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment/ AXS TVThe latest episode of the AXS TV series Brian Johnson‘s A Life on the Road features the longtime AC/DC frontman chatting with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason while checking out Mason’s impressive
iStock/ Feodora ChioseaThose who were hoping that Michael Jackson would be canceled didn’t take into account his popularity on streaming services. As Billboard notes, following the release of the controversial HBO documentary Leaving Neverland –– in which
Capitol/UMeA newly remixed version of The Band‘s enduring tune “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” has been released as a digital single and via streaming services. It’s taken from the recently announced 50th anniversary reissue of
RANKINRod Stewart is among the stars who’ll be part of the Royal Variety Performance, an annual event that benefits the Royal Variety Charity. It’s been held more or less every year since 1912, and senior members of
Warner Records/Prince EstateTo mark the 40th anniversary of the release of Prince‘s self-titled second album, which was released on October 19, 1979, the artist’s estate has released a previously unheard acoustic solo demo of his classic song
Amy Sussman/Getty Images © 2019This year’s edition of the annual Grammy Salute to Music Legends special, celebrating the Recording Academy’s 2019 Special Merit Awards winners, airs tonight at 9 p.m. as the latest episode of the network’s
Rich Fury/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesElton John and Taron Egerton, the actor who played Elton in Rocketman, reunited for a special screening of the film at L.A.’s Greek Theater Thursday night. The one-of-a-kind screening, Rocketman: Live in
Cleopatra EntertainmentPeter Frampton and Cheap Trick‘s Rick Nielsen and Bun E. Carlos are among the music stars featured in a documentary about late Small Faces and Humble Pie frontman Steve Marriott that will be released as a
Courtesy of Live Nation EntertainmentThat band from the Windy City will be returning to Sin City next year. Chicago has announced plans for a new eight-show Las Vegas residency at The Venetian Theatre, running from February 28
Courtesy of Paradise ArtistsPeter Noone was into something good Wednesday evening in Las Vegas, when the Herman’s Hermits frontman was presented with the Entertainer of the Year Award at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards. The British Invasion
Jimi Hendrix “Machine Gun” Lyrics; Courtesy of Experience Hendrix L.L.C./Strax Technologies Inc.A new series of high-quality prints featuring Jimi Hendrix‘s image or related to the late guitar legend was recently made available for purchase. The Jimi Hendrix
iStock/bestdesignsA host of celebrities, including well-known veteran musicians like David Byrne and U2 bassist Adam Clayton, have signed an open letter acknowledging being “hypocrites” in their efforts to raise awareness for climate change. “Dear journalists who have
Courtesy of Tariano Jackson/Beatroot LLCRock and Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson has enjoyed an iconic career as a member of The Jackson Five and The Jacksons, and he recently released a remix of “One Way Street” from his 2016 debut solo
Courtesy of AXS TV & Joy FactoryDoors guitarist Robby Krieger and actor/musician Dennis Quaid are featured on the latest episode of the AXS TV series Mixtape, airing tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. Krieger and Quaid
Megaforce RecordsFounding Santana and Journey singer/keyboardist Gregg Rolie has just released a video for “What About Love,” the lead single from his new solo album, Sonic Ranch. The clip premiered Wednesday on Billboard.com and also can be
Danny Clinch; Jody RogacWhen Jimmy Kimmel returns to his childhood home of Brooklyn, New York next week to host a series of episodes of his ABC late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, among his guests will be two
BMGMusic legend Dionne Warwick has rounded up an interesting assortment of artists from various genres to join her on a new holiday album titled Dionne Warwick & The Voices of Christmas, which comes out this Friday. According
Courtesy of Bow + Arrow Entertainment/Gravitas VenturesThe Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz, KISS‘ Gene Simmons and Guns N’ Roses guitairst Slash are among the rock stars featured in a new documentary The Rainbow, which tells the story of the
Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMeA limited-edition Beatles box set containing 180-gram-vinyl versions of the 22 singles that the band released in the U.K. from 1962 to 1970, as well as a newly created disc featuring the group’s mid-’90s singles
Courtesy of earMUSICAlice Cooper is all set to kick off a fall U.S. leg of his “Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back” tour on November 3 in Fort Myers, Florida, but the rocker has also lined up a
Gilles Petard/RedfernsLate Temptations singer David Ruffin will receive multiple honors as part of a special celebration in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi, later this month. The festivities will take place on Saturday, October 26, and will start
Courtesy Henry Holt.Elton John‘s promotional tour in support of his new memoir ME, out now, included a pit stop on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! where he and Jimmy discussed his storied past, including snowmobiling with Stevie Wonder and a game of charades with Bob Dylan that didn’t
Douglas Mason/WireImageGrateful Dead co-founder and bassist Phil Lesh was forced to postpone several shows following surgery on his back. That, unfortunately, applies to his annual Phil-O-Ween shows. The shows were set to take place on October 31 and the first two
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Gijsbert Hanekroot/RedfernsAs announced Tuesday, The Doobie Brothers are among the nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Although the band has been
Courtesy of Goldenvoice The annual Stagecoach Festival focuses mainly on country music, but the event often features some well-known veteran rock and pop artists as well….and the upcoming 14th installment is no exception. ZZ Top and Bryan
BMGRichard Marx‘s new album, Limitless, is a family affair. Due out February 7, the collection includes a song Richard co-wrote with his son, Lucas, and another co-written by his wife, Daisy Fuentes. Also of note: The
