Credit: Yuval HenQueen‘s Brian May has contributed his guitar and production talents to a new version of the classic 1962 Jerry Leiber–Mike Stoller tune “I’m a Woman.” It was recorded by a quartet of female vocalists called
John Parra/Getty ImagesTake a look at them now: Phil Collins and his ex-wife, Orianne Cevey, are turning to an impartial third party to help them solve their latest dispute. Page Six reports that a judge ruled Tuesday
Def Jam RecordingsElton John has long been a fan of R&B singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and model Teyana Taylor, so when she asked him to appear in her latest video, he agreed right away. Teyana herself directed
Courtesy of Tom PettyToday marks what would’ve been the 70th birthday of Tom Petty, and to commemorate the milestone, an impressive lineup of music stars, including Stevie Nicks, Stephen Stills and Jackson Browne, will be taking part
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicSpencer Davis, leader and guitarist of the popular 1960s British beat band The Spencer Davis Group, died in a hospital on Monday while being treated for pneumonia, the musician’s agent told the BBC. He was 81.
Credit: Carol LewisTony Lewis, lead singer and bassist of the popular 1980s band The Outfield, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, near London, according to a statement from his PR representative. He was 62. The Outfield scored
BMGJohn Fogerty has contributed backing vocals to a new song called “Scream and Shout!” by Hearty Har, a band led by the former Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s sons Shane and Tyler. The tune, which is available now for
Mary McCartney/MPL Communications It had been rumored that Paul McCartney was working on a third full-fledged solo album, following 1970’s McCartney and 1980’s McCartney II. Now the rock legend has posted a series of messages on his
Warner Bros.If you still don’t believe in the power of TikTok, this should convince you: Fleetwood Mac‘s landmark album Rumours is back in the top 10 on Billboard‘s album chart after 42 years. The 1977 album, which
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesFollowing the death of Eddie Van Halen on October 6, ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry phoned Rolling Stone to share some recollections he had of the guitar legend and of the time that Van Halen served
Cleopatra RecordsAn official music video for Todd Rundgren new collaborative single with Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo, “Down with the Ship,” has debuted on Cleopatra Records’ official YouTube channel. The animated clip follows a small crew of gun-wielding
Medios y Media/Getty ImagesThis past April, Christopher Cross revealed that he had contracted the COVID-19 virus and that it had rendered him temporarily unable to walk. Cross, who thankfully is on the mend, shared details about his
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsTwo famous guitars that belonged to the late Eddie Van Halen will be auctioned during a rock memorabilia sale scheduled for December 4-5 at the Julien’s Auctions location in Beverly Hills, California. The instruments,
Warner RecordsTom Petty may have passed in 2017, but his music legacy lives on with the posthumous release of his new single “Leave Virginia Alone.” The single, which is part of the newly released Wildflowers & All the
Credit: Alessandro SolcaFounding Toto guitarist Steve “Luke” Lukather and longtime lead singer Joe Williams have announced that they’re relaunching the band with a new lineup, with plans to hit the road on a worldwide trek dubbed the
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesFleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has revealed that he recently talked with Lindsey Buckingham for the first time since Buckingham was fired from the band in 2018. In an interview last week with Page Six,
BMGKeith Richards has premiered a new video of him playing the 1963 John Lennon–Paul McCartney-penned Rolling Stones single “I Wanna Be Your Man” in 1988 with his solo band The X-Pensive Winos at the Hollywood Palladium in
BMGVeteran singer/songwriter Jesse Colin Young, former frontman of the folk-rock band The Youngbloods, will release his 22nd solo album, Highway Troubadour, on November 27. The 11-track collection features new solo acoustic versions of songs from throughout Young’s
Concord RecordsElvis Costello has released the fifth advance single from his upcoming studio album, Hey Clockface, which is due out on October 30. The track, the avant-jazz-influenced “Newspaper Pane,” is available now as a digital download and
UMeElton John is giving us another peek inside his Jewel Box. The singer has released more tracks from his upcoming Elton: Jewel Box, an 8-CD collection of rarities, B-sides, deep cuts and more. The first track, “Here’s
Credit: Myriam SantosJohn Fogerty has announced that he’s issued a cease-and-desist order to President Donald Trump demanding that the President stop playing the classic Fogerty-penned Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Fortunate Son” at his campaign events. In a
Columbia RecordsAC/DC‘s “Shot in the Dark” has shot up the charts. The new single from the rock legends — the first preview of their upcoming album Power Up — debuts at number five on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock
Courtesy of NIVA/YouTube MusicNeil Young narrates a new trailer promoting #SOSFest, a.k.a. the Save Our Stages Festival, the star-studded three-day virtual concert event kicking off today that supports the National Independent Venue Association, or NIVA, and its
Capitol Records/UMeOn November 20, Neil Diamond will release a brand-new studio album featuring updated versions of many of his best-loved tunes augmented with orchestral accompaniment. Neil Diamond with the London Symphony Orchestra: Classic Diamonds is a 14-track
Gijsbert Hanekroot/RedfernsA new episode of ABC’s 20/20 airing Friday, October 16, will feature a look at John Lennon, his final days and his lasting legacy one week after what would’ve been late Beatles legend’s 80th birthday. The
Omnivore RecordingsIf you want Badfinger singer/guitarist Joey Molland‘s new solo album, Be True to Yourself, come and get it! The 10-track collection, on which Molland collaborated with veteran producer/songwriter Mark Hudson, was released today. As a Liverpool
Credit: Rhys FaganYusuf, the singer/songwriter also known as Cat Stevens, has debuted a video for the new version of his classic song “Wild World.” It appears on the recently released reimagined version of his breakthrough 1970 album
UMeAlice Cooper wants you — to help him get “Elected” president in 2020. As he’s done every four years since 1972, the shock rocker has launched a new, tongue-in-cheek campaign seeking to be voted into the highest
Polar Music/UMeAt the rate we’re going, the end of 2020 can’t come fast enough…so why not help usher in 2021 with some help from ABBA? A limited-edition seven-inch clear blue vinyl single featuring the Swedish superstars’ song
Photo Credit: Panagiotis PantazidisBilly Joel has been in the upper reaches of many a Billboard chart in his long career, but the latest chart he’s featured on just might make your head explode. Two big hits by
Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Paddy Balls/ Martin GriffinBlack Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed that he recently played on a new track with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason that will be part of a benefit album for a cancer
Courtesy of The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing You oughta know that Jagged Little Pill, the hit Broadway musical based on Alanis Morissette‘s landmark album of the same name, is this year’s top Tony nominee.
Courtesy Goo Goo Dolls/FanTracksGoo Goo Dolls had to reschedule their tour for next summer, but to tide fans over, they’re prepping a livestream virtual concert with all the bells and whistles — plus a super-special Christmas extravaganza.
Credit: Tami FreedFormer Yes frontman Jon Anderson has released a video for a new version of a song called “Go Screw Yourself” that he hopes will inspire people to vote for a change of leadership in the
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFans of the late Eddie Van Halen are honoring the guitar great by sending his band’s music to the top of several Billboard charts this week. Van Halen passed October 6 following a battle with cancer. Van
Credit: Matthew MurphyWith the Spike Lee-directed version of David Byrne’s American Utopia premiering on HBO and HBO Max this Saturday, October 17, comes word that the ex-Talking Heads singer’s critically acclaimed stage production will return to Broadway
Courtesy of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy CampAlice Cooper, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey, Def Leppard‘s Joe Elliott and Styx are the first artists that have signed on to participate in Front Row Live events. It’s a new online
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesShe’s been married once, albeit very briefly, but Stevie Nicks has never had children. And according to the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, that’s because her “mission” was to bring her music
Credit: Eleanor StillsFollowing the release last week of Stephen Stills‘ and Pose actor and singer Billy Porter‘s new collaborative remix version of the 1966 Stills-penned Buffalo Springfield anthem “For What It’s Worth,” Stephen has co-founded a new
KMazur/WireImageIn the newly penned chapter of his autobiography Me, which was released Tuesday in the U.K., Elton John has come clean about why he and his old pal Rod Stewart, whom he once counted among his nearest
BMGThe Kinks have unveiled full details about the expanded 50th anniversary reissue of their 1970 concept album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, which will be released on December 18 in multiple formats and configurations.
Credit: Dante MarshallAfter 15 years, the legendary Stevie Wonder has returned from his music hiatus to release two new inspiring and socially relevant songs, “Where Is Our Love Song” and “Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate.” Stevie told ABC Audio
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameYou’ve seen the viral “Dreams” TikTok video from Nathan Apodaca, and you’ve probably seen Fleetwood Mac‘s Mick Fleetwood doing his own take on it. Now, get ready
Courtesy of AirbnbAlice Cooper says he “jumped” at the chance to host the recently announced Airbnb Online Experiences event that will feature the shock rocker reading scary stories to select paying fans via Zoom. As previously reported,
Courtesy of Chris ThompsonFormer Manfred Mann’s Earth Band singer Chris Thompson has released a new solo single titled “Blood on His Hands” that he recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown remotely with a variety of other musicians. “Blood
So What the Fuss Music/Republic Records/UMGStevie Wonder has just released two brand-new songs, “Where Is Our Love Song” and “Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate,” timing the tracks’ arrival with the birthday of his second-oldest
Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesAfter teasing it on social media a few weeks ago, Madonna‘s now made her new fragrance, Madame X Eau de Parfum, available for purchase in her online merch store — at a hefty price. The
Courtesy of 117 Entertainment GroupGoodness, gracious! Jerry Lee Lewis recently turned 85, and to celebrate the milestone birthday, a star-studded virtual livestream party will be held Tuesday, October 27, at 8 p.m. ET at the rock ‘n’
Tommy Shaw and Danny Zelisko; Courtesy of White CastleStyx may not have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but one of its main members, singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw, is set to be welcomed today
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesLast week, when Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood told Nathan Apodaca that the band “owed him” for featuring their hit “Dreams” in his viral skateboarding TikTok video, he wasn’t kidding: The song is now
Reprise RecordsGreen Day has announced a vinyl reissue of the band’s 1995 album Insomniac to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The two-LP collection includes the original record remastered, plus a batch of rare and previously unreleased live tracks.
Daniel Knighton/Getty Images; ABC AudioIf you can’t say anything nice… David Crosby is in extremely hot water for his one-word reaction to the passing of guitar great Eddie Van Halen. The incident happened when a fan asked the Crosby,
Credit: Leah SteigerHere’s wishing a very happy and rocking birthday to Sammy Hagar, who turns 73 today. The Red Rocker usually celebrates his birthday by holding a star-studded, multi-day birthday bash at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in
Polydor The Who has debuted a striking new animated lyric video for its classic 1969 song “Pinball Wizard” at the band’s official YouTube channel. The clip takes the viewer on a trip through a Who-themed pinball machine
John Parra/Getty ImagesPhil Collins and his third wife Orianne split in 2006 after six years of marriage; their divorce, finalized in 2008, reportedly cost Phil nearly $50 million. In 2016, they revealed that they’d reconciled and were
Denise Truscello/WireImageThe paperback version of Elton John’s autobiography, Me, is coming out this month with a brand-new chapter detailing what’s happened to Elton in the past or so. And according to a British tabloid, one of the
Han Myung-Gu/WireImageBono is close to completing a new memoir that’s the product of an international publishing deal the U2 frontman signed with Penguin Random House, The Sunday Times of London reports. The Rock & Roll Hall of
Esoteric RecordingsA remastered and expanded version of founding Yes frontman Jon Anderson‘s 1980 solo album, Song of Seven, will be released on November 27, coinciding with the record’s 40th anniversary. Song of Seven was Anderson’s second solo
Getty Images for Children’s Diabetes FoundationOver the weekend, the annual Carousel of Hope Ball charity gala took place remotely, and included performances from Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick and many other major stars. The
BMGStevie Nicks has released her first new song in six years, “Show Them the Way.” The song and its video were inspired by a dream she had in 2008, in which she was playing piano at a
Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of FameElectric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne is among those acknowledged in the 2020 edition of Queen Elizabeth II‘s annual Birthday Honours list, which recognizes “outstanding achievements” and service of
Frontiers Music srlOn Friday, Blue Öyster Cult released its first new studio album in 19 years, The Symbol Remains. The 14-track collection features a mix of hard-rocking and melodic tunes, with the main songwriting duties split between
Hollywood RecordsQueen + Adam Lambert‘s new concert album, Live Around the World, has debuted at #1 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart. The new record, which is Queen‘s first-ever release with the one-time American Idol finalist, is
Cleopatra Records Todd Rundgren has teamed up with Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo on a new song called “Down with the Ship.” “It’s just a little parable about what happens when you align yourself with a treacherous leader,”
Interscope A new song by U.K. modern rockers The Struts called “I Hate How Much I Want You,” featuring contributions from Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen, is available now as a digital single
Courtesy of Ocean SprayWhen Idaho man Nathan Apodaca took a ride on a skateboard and swigged from a bottle of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice while grooving to Fleetwood Mac‘s “Dreams,” the world fell in love with him
UMC/EMI Today, Elton John‘s letting fans hear the title track of an album he never released. He’s just dropped an animated video for a tune called “Regimental Sgt. Zippo,” which you’ll find on Jewel Box, his upcoming
Andy Cohen BooksMariah Carey did a huge publicity blitz to promote her new memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, and it paid off: The book debuted at number one on The New York Times list of non-fiction
ParlophoneThe new 2020 mix of David Bowie‘s memorable 1970 song “The Man Who Sold the World” has been released as a digital single and via streaming services in advance of the upcoming 50th anniversary edition of Bowie’s
Interscope RecordsNo Doubt‘s massive hit album Tragic Kingdom turns 25 this Saturday. The third full-length effort from Gwen Stefani and company was released on October 10, 1995, and would go on to become one of the most
Courtesy of AirbnbWith Halloween festivities curtailed for most people because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alice Cooper has signed on to help a select number of fans have a spooky good time in advance of the holiday as
BMGToday, Patty Smyth — the voice behind hits like “The Warrior” and “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough” — returns with It’s About Time, her first studio album of new material in 28 years. While Smyth says she’d
RhinoThe expanded 50th anniversary reissue of The Doors‘ fifth studio album, Morrison Hotel, got its release today. Morrison Hotel: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is available as a two-CD/one-LP set that features a newly remastered version of the
Michael Putland/Getty ImagesThe surviving Beatles members, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, are sending birthday wishes to their late band mate John Lennon, who would’ve turned 80 today. McCartney tweeted a photo of him and John in the
BMG As promised, Stevie Nicks has released her first new song in six years: “Show Them the Way.” The song, which features drums by Dave Grohl and guitar by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, was written in 2008
Jim Vasquez Photography; Michael Putland/Getty ImagesHad he lived, John Lennon would have celebrated his 80th birthday today. Badfinger‘s Joey Molland tells ABC Audio that one of his career highlights was being recruited by Lennon to play on
New York Times Co./Larry C. Morris/Getty ImagesToday marks what would have been John Lennon‘s 80th birthday. Born in Liverpool, U.K., on October 9, 1940, the singer, songwriter and guitarist went on to change the music world and
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesR.E.M.‘s Michael Stipe is part of the lineup of performers for an upcoming virtual event in honor of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The program, dubbed “Honor Her Wish,” also is meant to
Tara Ziemba/Getty ImagesCher has always been a champion for the LGBTQ community. This year, she’s among the lineup of celebrities who’ll be showing their support for GLAAD’s Spirit Day. Spirit Day, the organization’s annual anti-bullying campaign, will
Ron Pownall/Getty ImagesFormer Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have shared a video tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen, who died Tuesday at age 65. The two have been rehearsing with their band The
Warner RecordsThe untimely death of Eddie Van Halen on Tuesday has inspired fans to revisit the music of guitar legend’s namesake band in a big way. Billboard reports that Van Halen‘s catalog of albums and songs experienced
HBO/Rock & Roll Hall of FameRingo Starr, Bruce Springsteen and The Eagles‘ Don Henley are among the many special guests who’ll be featured on the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions special, which is
KMazur/WireImageElton John‘s friendship with Rod Stewart over the years was legendary. As detailed in Elton’s memoir Me, they enjoyed playing pranks on each other, giving one other gifts and having a friendly competition over whose records did
Bettmann via Getty ImagesTonight, on the evening of what would have been John Lennon‘s 80th birthday, the Empire State Building will be lit up with sky-blue lighting and will feature a white rotating peace sign in its
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesVan Halen drummer Alex Van Halen has shared a tribute to his late brother and band mate, Eddie Van Halen. “Hey Ed. Love you. See you on the other side. Your brother, Al,” Alex wrote
Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC announced plans on Wednesday to release a new studio album called Power Up on November 13, and also debuted the first song from the record, “Shot in the Dark.” The album is considered a
Blaine Claussen; Chris McKay/Getty Images for Live NationZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons is one of many well-known musicians mourning the loss of Eddie Van Halen, who died of cancer on Tuesday at age 65. Gibbons tells ABC Audio
Apple Original FilmsWhat better way for Bruce Springsteen to share his excitement about the new Apple TV+ documentary about the making of his latest studio album, Letter to You, than to write a letter about it?! Springsteen
Courtesy of Henry HoltAbout a year ago, Elton John‘s candid memoir Me was released, and now it’s coming out in paperback, with a brand-new chapter rounding up some of the things that happened to him after the
Courtesy of Record Store DayRecord Store Day has announced the list of exclusive vinyl that will be released during its annual Black Friday spin-off event, set to take place on November 27. Among the limited-edition pieces that
UMeA new installment of the NOW That’s What I Call Music! compilation series featuring holiday tunes by some of the legends of soul and R&B has just been released on CD and digitally. NOW That’s What I
Courtesy of LiveXLiveDuring a year when the music industry had to move entirely online, a new awards show is celebrating the best virtual performances. The inaugural Lockdown Awards, presented by the streaming platform LiveXLive, will be held
Courtesy of Austin City Limits Music FestivalThe Austin City Limits festival has announced the details of its upcoming ACL Fest 2020 streaming special, set to take place Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11, in lieu of
Kevin Mazur/WireImageThe rock world is mourning legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died Tuesday of cancer at age 65. Considered one of the greatest guitarists in history, Van Halen led his namesake band to the top of
Michele Eve Sandberg/Corbis via Getty ImagesFollowing Eddie Van Halen‘s death Tuesday, the rock community mourned the iconic Van Halen shredder with a wave of tributes. Overnight and into Wednesday morning, even more artists shared their thoughts on
Bill Tompkins/Getty ImagesAC/DC‘s new single “Shot in the Dark” dropped at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday. The new song is from the band’s upcoming album, Power Up, recorded with the surviving members of AC/DC’s classic Back in Black album — guitarist Angus
Helmut Reiss/United Archives via Getty Images)Johnny Nash, the singer known for the chart-topping hit “I Can See Clearly Now,” died Tuesday at the age of 80. He was reportedly at home when he died of natural causes,
Courtesy of Billy PorterStephen Stills recently joined forces with Pose star and singer Billy Porter on a new remix of the classic 1966 Stills-penned Buffalo Springfield protest anthem “For What It’s Worth.” Now the track has been
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesMembers of the rock community are sharing their thoughts and condolences over the devastating loss of the legendary Van Halen shredder Eddie Van Halen, who died Tuesday at age 65 after a long battle with
PRNewsfoto/Left Coast VenturesCarlos Santana recently introduced his own line of coffees, and now the guitar legend has launched another line of products that offer the user a different kind of buzz. Santana has partnered with the Left
Ebet Roberts/Getty ImagesEddie Van Halen, one of the most influential rock guitarists of his era, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 65. On Tuesday, Eddie’s son and Van Halen bass player Wolfgang Van Halen
Tim Mosenfelder/WireImageAC/DC‘s upcoming new album is exciting for a lot of reasons, mainly because it marks the return of each surviving member from the band’s classic Back in Black lineup. However, the record also carries a somber
Interscope RecordsThe Who will release a deluxe, expanded version of its 2019 studio album, WHO, as a two-CD set on October 30 and a box set featuring six vinyl singles and a CD on December 4. The
Reprise/Warner RecordsBillie Joe Armstrong is turning his No Fun Mondays covers series into an album. The compilation, titled No Fun Mondays, collects 14 of the covers the Green Day frontman recorded this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic,
RockHeart Records/Deko Entertainment Founding Blue Öyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard will release a reimagined version of his old band’s 1988 studio album, Imaginos, fittingly dubbed Re Imaginos, on November 6. Imaginos originally was intended to be a
St. Martin’s PressTalking Heads drummer Chris Frantz recently chatted with ABC Audio about his recently published memoir Remain In Love, which focuses on his experiences with his famous band and his long romance with the group’s bassist,
Courtesy of RhinoTalking Heads, INXS, Devo and Love are among the acts included in the Rhino label’s recently launched 2020 edition of its Rocktober campaign, which will see the release of limited-edition vinyl reissues most Fridays this
Sam Wordley/RedfernsPaul Simon rarely plays live these days, but he’ll do it for causes he believes in. That’s why this Thursday, he’ll have his guitar in hand once more. Simon will perform at a virtual fundraiser called
Apple Original FilmsBruce Springsteen will treat fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his latest studio album, Letter to You, in a new feature-length documentary premiering exclusively on Apple TV+ on October 23, the same
Rob Kim/Getty ImagesMariah Carey‘s new memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, goes into detail about many aspects of her life, including her brief fling with Derek Jeter. But oddly, she doesn’t mention Australian billionaire James Packer —
Atlantic/RhinoLed Zeppelin has announced a special release to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band’s third album, 1970’s Led Zeppelin III. The rock legends will reissue the Japanese version of the “Immigrant Song” single as a seven-inch
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ImagesThe viral video of that guy on a skateboard lip-syncing to Fleetwood Mac‘s “Dreams” while swigging Ocean Spray juice has inspired the band’s own Mick Fleetwood to recreate the scenario. The drummer made
Hachette BooksPeter Frampton is preparing to release a new memoir titled Do You Feel Like I Do? on Tuesday, October 20, and to celebrate the book’s arrival, the rock-guitar great has lined up a pair of virtual
Chelsea Lauren/WireImage AC/DC‘s new single “Shot in the Dark” is dropping this week. The track, which the rock legends started teasing last week, will arrive at the stroke of midnight, East Coast time, on Wednesday, October 7.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesIt seems that if you want to work with Madonna, the stars have to align or you’re out of luck. In a recent interview with YouTubers Mcfly and Carlito, superstar French DJ and producer David Guetta, dished about
Cleopatra RecordsWilliam Shatner has just released a new album called The Blues that features the Star Trek legend delivering theatrical spoken-word versions of various classic blues songs accompanied by a cast of well-known and respected musicians. While a
Legacy RecordingsSunday, October 4, marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Janis Joplin, the legendary singer whose passionate, blues-rock style has gone on to influence generations of female artists, including Stevie Nicks, Heart‘s Ann Wilson, Melissa
RhinoA previously unreleased alternate take of The Doors‘ classic song “Roadhouse Blues” that will be featured on the upcoming expanded 50th anniversary reissue of the band’s 1970 album Morrison Hotel premiered on RollingStone.com recently and also has
Sony LegacyThe 2019 concert film Roger Waters: Us + Them, which features performances shot in Amsterdam during the ex-Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters‘ 2017-2018 Us + Them Tour, got its release today on DVD and Blu-ray. Companion
UMeElvis Costello‘s acclaimed 1979 album Armed Forces is the subject of an expansive box set featuring nine vinyl discs that will be released on November 6. The Complete Armed Forces is comprised of three 12-inch LPs, three
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Rock and Roll Hall of FameSince COVID-19 hit, Stevie Nicks has penned several emotional missives begging fans to wear masks and observe social distancing. But she’s also making music. According to The
Alexandra Wyman/WireImageFor years, many have wondered how Lenny Kravitz has maintained a healthy relationship with his ex-wife and actress Lisa Bonet and her now-husband, Jason Momoa. Kravitz and Bonet married in 1987 and divorced in 1993 when their daughter, actress and model Zoë Kravitz, was four years
Andy Cohen BooksMariah Carey fans have an embarrassment of riches this week: First, her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey was released, and now, her new album The Rarities is available. But if you still can’t get
Island RecordsWhen most musicians make new albums, they ask family and friends for feedback. But if you’re Jon Bon Jovi, those “friends” include Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney. Bon Jovi‘s new album 2020 is out today, and
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Studio OneYet again, Yoko Ono is suing the former aide for her late husband John Lennon. In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Ono claims that Frederic Seaman flagrantly violated a 2002 court order that
Alliance Media RelationsFuneral details have been announced to celebrate the life of singer, songwriter and actor Mac Davis. The 78-year-old died on September 29 in Nashville after complications following heart surgery. Davis will be laid to rest
ParlophoneA series of six David Bowie live albums recorded during the 1990s will be released on CD and vinyl LP in the coming weeks. The discs — limited single-run pressings — will be available exclusively at Bowie’s
Carry On MusicHeart guitarist Nancy Wilson has announced plans to release her first official solo studio album early next year. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will precede the record with an advance single that will
ABC/Arturo HolmesElton John is embroiled in controversy after he was photographed not wearing a mask outside of a hotel on the Italian island of Capri this week. According to U.K.’s The Guardian, Italy’s leading consumers’ association, Codacons,
Hollywood RecordsLive Around the World, Queen‘s first-ever concert album with current singer Adam Lambert, got its release today on multiple formats, including on CD, on vinyl, and as a CD/DVD or CD/Blu-ray set. The collection features performances
BMGRolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards will reissue his 1991 concert album Live at the Hollywood Palladium as an expanded limited-edition box set on November 13. The album documents a December 15, 1988, show that Richards played with
Courtesy of Gorillaz Forget about the Phantom of the Opera: “The Pink Phantom” is here. “The Pink Phantom” is a song that features Elton John collaborating with the U.K. band Gorillaz and rapper 6LACK. Gorillaz isn’t actually
MPL/Capitol/UMePaul McCartney will reissue his 1984 children’s song “We All Stand Together,” a.k.a. “The Frog Song,” as a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl picture disc on November 6 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the popular British comic
Credit: Bob FogertyJohn Fogerty will be releasing an expanded full-length album version of the Fogerty’s Factory EP, which initially was issued as a seven-song digital collection in May. The 12-track Fogerty’s Factory album will be released on
Courtesy of QueenQueen guitarist Brian May is on the mend and doing okay after suffering a heart attack earlier this year. Grammy nominee and American Idol runner up Adam Lambert, who is the classic-rock band’s lead singer, gave Entertainment Tonight
Warner RecordsThe Stevie Nicks 2020 Takeover continues…thanks to TikTok. The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman was already having a moment: A movie and a live album Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold the Concert are coming later this month, while
Credit: Jutta Maue KaySteppenwolf frontman John Kay has joined the list of artists playing concerts live from the historic Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, that will be available as a pay-per-view livestream. Kay performance is scheduled
Martin Philbey/Redferns The week of AC/DC teasers continues. Following a possible new album title reveal and confirming the return of the classic Back in Black lineup, the rock legends have now shared a video clip featuring a
Cleopatra RecordsTodd Rundgren recently released the first single from his next studio album, Space Force, an electronic dance music-flavored track titled “Espionage” featuring Iraqi-Canadian hip-hop artist Narcy. Rundgren tells ABC Audio that “Espionage” was recorded near the
Artwork by Shepard Fairey Unreleased recordings by former Talking Heads singer David Byrne and ex-Til Tuesday singer Aimee Mann are among the 77 tracks featured on a second edition of Good Music to Avert the Collapse of
Courtesy of Fender Guitars; Courtesy of Taylor GuitarsRock is dead, they say? Not so fast. Baking, gardening and doing jigsaw puzzles were all popular quarantine hobbies, but one hobby seems to have saved an entire industry. Sales
RhinoA new career-spanning Aretha Franklin box set, simply titled Aretha, will be released on November 20 digitally and as a four-CD collection. The compilation features 81 remastered tracks, 19 of which have never been released either on
Reprise RecordsNeil Young will release a new archival live album and video titled Return to Greendale on November 6 that features the folk-rock legend and his frequent backing band Crazy Horse playing Young’s 2003 concept album Greendale
Lauren DukoffMelissa Etheridge established The Etheridge Foundation in June. Now, she’s scheduled her first-ever benefit concert for the charity. The Foundation was established to raise funds for research into the causes and effects of opioid addiction, which
Jason Squires/WireImageAfter many months of rumor and speculation, AC/DC is officially back in black. In an Instagram post, the rock legends have confirmed that the surviving members of the Back in Black lineup — guitarist Angus Young,
Frontiers Music srlBlue Öyster Cult has debuted a video for “Tainted Blood,” the vampire-themed power ballad that’s the third advance song from its forthcoming studio album, The Symbol Remains. The clip, which is viewable now at the
Gary Null / Walt Disney Television via Getty ImagesHelen Reddy, the Grammy-winning Australian singer who became a feminist icon thanks to her hit “I Am Woman,” has died, according to a message posted on her official Facebook
Warner RecordsWith Wildflowers & All the Rest, the long-awaited box set featuring an expanded version of Tom Petty‘s 1994 solo album Wildflowers, getting its release on October 16, a new video preview of the collection has premiered
ABC/Stewart CookNext month, the Atlantic Council, a Washington, D.C., think tank, will present Lionel Richie with one of its annual Distinguished Leadership Award — an honor known as “the Oscars of Washington.” Richie will receive the Distinguished
Brill/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesGet ready to “power up,” AC/DC fans! The Australian rock legends appear to be preparing for a big announcement, judging by some new changes at the band’s official website and social media pages.
Andy Cohen BooksToday marks the arrival of Mariah Carey‘s memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, and to say that the diva is excited for people to read her story is an understatement. “Butterflies in my stomach but
CBS Photo Archive/Getty ImagesPaul McCartney shares in a new BBC interview that he was “so happy” that he and John Lennon mended their friendship before his Beatles band mate’s tragic murder in December 1980. People.com reports that
ABC/Image Group LAAnne Winters, who stars in the Netflix teen drama 13 Reasons Why, is going hard in her campaign to play Madonna in the singer’s upcoming biopic. The actress posted a series of photos over the
Credit: Paul SeigelEric Clapton is featured in a new lyric video for the recently released updated version of his 1998 song “My Father’s Eyes” that he recorded with acclaimed Cuban-born Latin-jazz percussion player and singer Pedrito Martinez.
UMeA new album collecting the theme songs from every James Bond movie is due out on November 20. The compilation, titled The Best of Bond…James Bond, is presented chronologically, beginning with the iconic Bond theme by The
Credit: Jeremy WestbyDon McLean will take part in a special livestream performance today that you can watch at The 615 Hideaway‘s YouTube channel and Facebook page starting at 5 p.m. ET. The hour-long show, which also will
Courtesy of Teenage Cancer TrustFor 20 years, the U.K.’s Teenage Cancer Trust has been holding an annual concert series at London’s Royal Albert Hall organized by The Who‘s Roger Daltrey to support the charity’s mission to help
Warner RecordsMark Stone, the original bassist of Van Halen, died Sunday of cancer. The news was announced by Stone’s brother Brad, who wrote on his Instagram page, “My beloved brother Mark passed this morning. #markstone #vanhalen #fanhalen.”
Andy Cohen BooksCan you picture Mariah Carey with an alternative rock album? It almost happened in the mid ‘90s. On Sunday, Mariah tweeted a “fun fact” from her upcoming memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, revealing there
Kayos RecordsFormer Joan Jett & the Blackhearts guitarist Ricky Byrd has just released his third solo album, Sobering Times. Like Byrd’s previous album, 2017’s Clean Getaway, the new record features songs focusing on the struggles of addiction and
Nemperor RecordsRomantics frontman Wally Palmar has been busy lately promoting the just-released second album from his supergroup side project, The Empty Hearts, but he took time recently to reflect on the 40th anniversary of his main band’s
Courtesy of IFC FilmsThe new David Bowie biopic Stardust, which focuses on the events that inspired the rock legend to create his Ziggy Stardust persona, will premiere on November 25 in theaters and on demand. The film
Eagle Rock EntertainmentThe previously unreleased 1989 Rolling Stones concert film and album Steel Wheels Live — Atlantic City, New Jersey hit stores today in multiple formats. The show, which took place in December 1989 at Atlantic City’s
Credit: Melanie DuneaRod Stewart had a big hit with his 1989 rendition of Tom Waits’ “Downtown Train,” but did you know that former Scandal singer Patty Smyth recorded it first? Well, now she’s done a new version
RhinoA deluxe, expanded reissue of the late Lou Reed‘s critically acclaimed and popular 1989 album New York was released today. New York is Reed’s only studio effort to be certified gold for sales of more than 500,000
Katja Ogrin/RedfernsCher has won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy and a Kennedy Center Honor, but she’s about to receive a truly unique tribute: the Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award. The award is given annually by the
Warner RecordsFleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has released an updated version of “These Strange Times,” a song he co-wrote that originally appeared on his band’s 1995 album, Time. The nine-minute track, which is credited to Mick Fleetwood’s
ABC/Matt StroshaneWhile most charity events and award ceremonies have gone virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sting was honored at one Thursday night, in person. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the event was the fourth
Exile RecordsAs promised, Van Morrison released a new tune titled “Born to Be Free” today, the first of three themed songs he’s planning to debut in the coming weeks that reflect his opposition to the lockdown restrictions
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImageToday marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Led Zeppelin‘s John “Bonzo” Bonham, widely considered one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll drummers of all time. Bonham was just 32 years old when he died
Warner Records; Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesBill Murray has been using The Doobie Brothers‘ 1972 hit “Listen to the Music” to sell his line of golf shirts, without the band’s permission, and their lawyer wants the actor to pay
Credit: Danny Clinch/AARP the Magazine Oct.-Nov. 2020Bruce Springsteen is the subject of AARP the Magazine‘s latest cover story, and in the article, the New Jersey rock legend talks at length about his upcoming studio album, Letter to
Courtesy of Primary Wave/Hot ShotsAlice Cooper is known as one of the music world’s most famous shock rockers, and now the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to shock your taste buds with his own
Warner Records After announcing their holiday album It’s Christmas All Over, Goo Goo Dolls are now backing up a bit and acknowledging the arrival of fall. The group has just dropped a music video for “Autumn Leaves,”
Courtesy of HBO/Lennox McClendon/AP/ ShutterstockHBO Documentary Films has secured the North American rights to a new feature-length documentary about pop legends The Bee Gees that will get its TV premiere later this year on HBO and HBO
Sony MusicAn expanded edition of Pink Floyd‘s 1988 live album Delicate Sound of Thunder and a restored and re-edited version of the record’s companion concert video will be released on November 20. The collections, which you can
ABC/Image Group LAThe old saying goes that “idle hands are the Devil’s workshop,” but in Dolly Parton‘s case, idle hands sometimes result in a massive hit. In the singer’s new book, Dolly Parton, Storyteller: My Life in
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen has released a second advance track from Letter to You, the forthcoming studio album he recorded with The E Street Band that will hit stores on October 20. “Ghosts” is a soaring, melodic
The Prince Estate/Warner RecordsIn advance of this Friday’s release of the deluxe reissue of Prince‘s 1987 double album Sign o’ the Times, tonight the late music legend’s YouTube channel will present the exclusive premiere of a video
Courtesy of PCH Films Linda Ronstadt may have retired from singing, but she’s pretty busy. She and her friend Jackson Browne both star in a new documentary arriving next month called Linda and the Mockingbirds. The doc
Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty ImagesMariah Carey‘s new memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey isn’t out yet, but it delves into her first marriage to record mogul Tommy Mottola, and equates living with him with being in prison. Now,
Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesMadonna released a fragrance in 2012 called Truth or Dare, and now she’s ready to drop another one, inspired by her most recent album, Madame X. You can watch Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody, who’s working
Mary McCartney/MPL Communications; ABC/Craig SjodinAn upcoming two-part BBC radio show, “John Lennon at 80,” will feature Lennon’s younger son Sean chatting about his late dad with Paul McCartney, Elton John and brother Julian Lennon. The program, which
Danny Clinch for Rolling StoneHappy Birthday to Bruce Springsteen, who turned 71 today. The Boss is featured on the cover of the latest Rolling Stone issue, and he took part in an in-depth interview with the magazine in
Courtesy of AppleCalling all lambs: Now’s the time to get that subscription to Apple TV+. That’s where, tomorrow at noon ET, Mariah Carey will sit down with Oprah Winfrey to talk about her upcoming memoir The Meaning
RhinoA new concert album and video featuring highlights from Eric Clapton‘s 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival, which took place September 20-21 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, will be released in a variety of formats on November 20.
Motown Records/UMGRolling Stone has unveiled an updated edition of its “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list, which the magazine last published in 2012. The new tally, which was compiled by considering lists of 50 top
New York Times Co./Larry C. Morris/Getty ImagesThe Gibson guitar company’s Gibson Gives charity is teaming up with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for a special celebration to mark what would
ABC/CRAIG SJODINFans in the U.S. and Canada will have to wait a bit longer to see Elton John back onstage. The music legend has announced that the North American dates of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour
Cleopatra RecordsBadfinger has released a new version of the band’s 1969 Paul McCartney-penned hit “Come and Get It” as a digital single and via streaming services. The track features a little help from former Yes keyboardist Rick
Cindy Ord/Getty Images for UNDPPatti Smith and her daughter, Jesse Paris Smith, are joined by a variety of singers from around the world in a new remotely created video performance of Patti’s 1988 protest anthem “People Have
UMe/PolydorThe Eric Clapton-led group Derek & The Dominos‘ classic double album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs was released 50 years ago this November. To mark the milestone anniversary, an expanded four-LP vinyl box set edition will
NBCUniversalThe Rolling Stones and Elton John have been nominated for honors in two categories for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. The British music legends are both in the running for the Top Rock Tour award and the
L-R: Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons in 2005; Bruce Glikas/FilmMagicTommy DeVito, an original member of the legendary doo-wop and vocal group The Four Seasons, died Monday night in Las Vegas after
Ebet Roberts/Getty ImagesRoy Head, the dynamic Texas blue-eyed soul singer who with his band The Traits scored a #2 hit in 1965 with “Treat Her Right,” died Monday at age 79, the Houston Chronicle reports. “Treat Her
Omnivore RecordingsJoey Molland, the last surviving original member of Badfinger, has debuted an official music video for his new single “Rainy Day Man,” a jangly, Beatles-influenced track that will appear on his forthcoming solo album, Be True
Golden Robot RecordsThe recently reported remastered version of Vanilla Fudge‘s 2007 cover of the classic Led Zeppelin tune “Immigrant Song” gets released today as a digital single and via streaming services. Vanilla Fudge drummer/singer Carmine Appice tells
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Angus Young and Cliff Williams in 2016; Gary Miller/Getty ImagesThere are new signs that AC/DC may be preparing to officially announce details of a widely rumored reunion project that the band apparently has been
Jo Hale/RedfernsPretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde and guitarist James Walbourne have posted the ninth installment of their “Dylan Lockdown Series,” which features videos set to new covers of various Bob Dylan songs that the two have been recording,
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen, who just announced plans to release a new studio album called Letter to You on October 23, has taken part in the latest installment of Rolling Stone‘s “The First Time” video feature. Each
NYS Department of Corrections and Community SupervisionMark David Chapman killed John Lennon because he was “angry and jealous” at the way the former Beatle was living and was seeking “glory” for himself, according to a transcript of
Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AARPLinda Ronstadt has a dozen Grammys, a National Medal of the Arts and a Kennedy Center Honor, but next month, she’ll receive a unique tribute. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has unveiled the release date and complete track list for the long-awaited second volume of his Archives box set series. The new collection, titled Archives Volume II: 1972-1976, will be released on November 20,
The Emotions in 1977, Pamela Hutchinson center; Michael Putland/Getty ImagesPamela Hutchinson, whose voice can be heard in some of disco’s most popular songs, has died. The former Emotions singer was 61. “We are saddened to announce the passing of our sister,
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesKinks lead guitarist Dave Davies has revealed some details about a 50th anniversary reissue of the band’s 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One that’s being prepared for release later this year.
Courtesy of College Radio FoundationPoison frontman Bret Michaels has been named the official 2020 Ambassador for the 10th annual edition of World College Radio Day, which takes place Friday, October 2. The celebration, which is organized by
Courtesy of Sea.Hear.Now FestivalThe lineup for the 2021 Sea.Hear.Now Festival has been announced, and the event, which is set to take place September 18-19 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, will feature many of the same artists that
Sony Music International/Ultra Records/ RCA RecordsIt looks like Kygo is now the go-to guy when it comes to giving legendary divas new life on the charts. After scoring a hit with his remix of Whitney Houston‘s rendtion
BMLGAs promised, Bon Jovi has released a new version of its hit “Do What You Can” featuring Jennifer Nettles, the country star who joined the rockers 15 years ago on their Grammy-winning hit “Who Says You Can’t
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicVan Morrison has announced plans to release three brand-new songs in the coming weeks that reflect his opposition to the lockdown restrictions that the U.K. government has enacted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A message on
Reprise RecordsNeil Young‘s new, politically charged EP, The Times, was released today digitally at Amazon Music HD and the folk rock legend’s NeilYoungArchives.com site, and on CD via music retailers everywhere. As previously reported, the seven-track EP
Capitol Records/UMeA newly mixed version of John Lennon‘s 1973 hit “Mind Games” has been released as an advance track from the upcoming compilation Gimme Some Truth. The Ultimate Mixes., which is scheduled to hit stores on what
Columbia/LegacyOn Thursday, Mariah Carey shared an excerpt from her upcoming memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey, in which she details her love for the 1980 movie Fame and its star, Irene Cara. Now, you can hear Mariah
Eagle VisionThe new Ronnie Wood documentary Somebody Up There Likes Me, which premiered last October at the London Film Festival, gets its virtual cinema release today. As previously reported, the film, directed by Mike Figgis, offers an
Mark Davis/Getty ImagesBill Medley, the deep-voiced half of the legendary blue-eyed soul duo The Righteous Brothers, turns 80 this Saturday, September 19. With his late singing partner Bobby Hatfield, Medley scored a series of major hits during
Legacy RecordingsLive at The Roundhouse, the new concert film and album from Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason‘s current band, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, hits stores today, September 18, after being delayed five months because of the
Ed Caraeff/Getty ImagesToday marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix, who single-handedly revolutionized the electric guitar during his short life. Hendrix was just 27 when he died tragically at a London hotel on September
Eagle Rock EntertainmentThis past spring, Def Leppard released a box set called London to Vegas that gathered together two concert films and albums documenting separate shows that the band recently did in the U.K. and the U.S.
The Prince Estate/Warner RecordsThe sixth in a series of previously unheard tracks from the upcoming deluxe reissue of Prince‘s 1987 double album Sign o’ the Times has been released as a digital download and via streaming services.
RhinoWhitesnake has announced plans to release the second installment of its three-part “Red, White and Blues Trilogy” compilation series, an album titled Love Songs that will be issued November 6 on CD, digitally and as a two-LP
Credit: Anton Corbijn U2 is relaunching its YouTube channel with newly remastered versions of over 100 videos. A press release claims the undertaking is “unprecedented,” and promises that the updated visuals will boast the “highest possible standard,”
Legacy RecordingsEarth, Wind & Fire has just released a new remix of its classic 1978 hit “September,” coinciding with the news that the single has been certified six-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The
UMeElton John is digging deep into his archives for Elton: Jewel Box, a new archival release featuring 148 songs spanning 1965 to 2019. The collection will be released November 13 on eight CDs and a variety of
Courtesy of Live NationJust a reminder that the star-studded Six String Salute virtual online benefit special takes place tonight, September 17, starting at 8 p.m. ET. The event will raise money for Live Nation’s Crew Nation relief
Eagle Rock EntertainmentZZ Top will reissue its 2008 concert album Live from Texas on Friday, September 25, as a limited-edition two-LP set pressed on white vinyl. Only 1000 copies of the colored-vinyl edition of the record will
Courtesy of Greenwich EntertainmentBilly Joel, Pat Benatar and Chicago‘s Robert Lamm are among the stars featured in a new documentary about late singer/songwriter Harry Chapin called Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something that will be released
Courtesy of BonnarooBonnaroo has announced the details of Virtual Roo-ality, an online streaming event taking place in lieu of the usual in-person festival, which was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-night broadcast, kicking
Francis Apesteguy/Getty ImagesFor Elton John, “settlement” now seems to be the hardest word. The Sun reports that court documents now show that Elton and his former wife Renate Blauel have called a temporary truce, and are now
Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesNow that it’s been officially announced that Madonna is directing and co-writing her own biopic, the race is on to see who will star as the Queen of Pop in the film. While there are
Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty ImagesThe Britbox streaming network has acquired the North American rights to air Lennon’s Last Weekend, a new documentary focusing on the final interview John Lennon gave before his December 1980 murder, Deadline
BMG/Trafalgar Releasing A movie and a live album documenting what Stevie Nicks calls her “all-time favorite tour” will arrive next month. Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold the Concert will be released in select theaters and drive-ins on
Callaway/Apple CorpsThe official Beatles book that will serve as a companion to the upcoming Peter Jackson-directed documentary The Beatles: Get Back will be published on August 31, 2021, and can be pre-ordered now. Like the film, which
Courtesy of Wolfson Entertainment Daryl Hall‘s musical series Live from Daryl’s House is coming back to AXS TV this fall with a run of 10 additional episodes — eight previously aired shows, plus two never-before-seen ones. The
Courtesy of Under the Apple Tree Hall & Oates singer John Oates, Peter Frampton, ex-Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler and Paul Rodgers of Free and Bad Company fame are among dozens of music artists lending their talents
Credit: Roberto FinizioTalk about a smooth move! Carlos Santana has launched his own coffee company that sells a variety of roasts while also raising money for the Milagro Foundation, the charity he helped establish that seeks to
RhinoDoors fans can enjoy a preview of the upcoming deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of the band’s 1970 album Morrison Hotel by checking out a previously unreleased outtake segment from the sessions for the song “Queen of the
Warner RecordsGoo Goo Dolls have released the track listing for their first holiday album, It’s Christmas All Over, and it features an eclectic lineup of holiday classics, rarities, originals, and even a cover of one of their
Andy Cohen BooksMariah Carey got emotional unboxing the first copies of her new memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. In a video posted to social media, the singer opened up a box of fresh copies of the
Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Billboard MagazineWho better to direct a Madonna biopic than Madonna herself? The Hollywood Reporter confirms the Queen of Pop is not only co-writing the screenplay for the movie with Diablo Cody, she’ll be
Credit: Jay BlakesburgThe Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir and Lenny Kravitz are among the latest artists to join up with Just Vote, a voter registration initiative launched by Global Citizen and HeadCount. As part of the campaign, which
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesWho says you can’t go home? Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles are teaming up again. In 2006, Jennifer, best known as one-half of the superstar country duo Sugarland, joined Bon Jovi for the duet “Who
Courtesy of PBS; Courtesy of Jack Robinson from Getty ImagesThe artists who received 2020 Lifetime Achievement Awards Grammys will be saluted with a PBS TV special next month. Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends will air
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyMelissa Etheridge will headline the Shatterproof “Stronger Than Addiction” Challenge, according to Billboard. The event, hosted by the non-profit organization committed to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S., is being
Michael Muller; Courtesy of Miley CyrusBilly Idol is known for dancing with himself, but the 1980s rock legend apparently also has been singing with one of today’s biggest pop stars: Miley Cyrus. Cyrus has confirmed during an
Courtesy of Laudable ProductionsCarlos Santana and Sting are among the artists set to take part in a virtual event this Saturday, September 19, celebrating the recent release of Immortality, the latest solo album by renowned producer, drummer
Credit: Nela KoenigJohn Fogerty has posted a video message on his official Facebook page expressing his annoyance that President Donald Trump used the classic Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Fortunate Son” at a recent campaign rally. In the
ABC/Image Group LAIn celebration of the U.S. Open Women’s Final, Mariah Carey gave her new single “Save the Day” its TV debut on Saturday, dedicating the song’s music video to past and present female tennis heroes. The Grammy
Venla Shalin/RedfernsA variety of well-known artists, including three members of The Rolling Stones, have taken to their social media pages to pay tribute to reggae legend Frederick “Toots” Hibbert of Toots & the Maytals, who died Friday
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsThe Rolling Stones have broken many incredible records, such as pioneering the Guinness World Records-setting most successful world tour. However, a former member of the band has a new accomplishment to boast about — officially having
Honey Cone in 1970, Edna Wright in front; GAB Archive/RedfernsEdna Wright, lead singer of the chart-topping pop-soul group Honey Cone, died Saturday of a heart attack at a hospital in Encino, California, Best Classic Bands reports. She
Courtesy of AXS TVThe fall segment of the fifth season of Sammy Hagar‘s AXS TV reality series Rock & Roll Road Trip kicks off Sunday, October 4, at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT with an episode featuring
Johnny Nunez/WireImageLegendary soul singers Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle came together for one of the most memorable Verzuz battles yet. On Sunday, the R&B icons met at Philadelphia’s Fillmore Theater to celebrate each other and sing their favorite hit
Courtesy of Timothy B. SchmitEagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit has released a new solo song called “Cross That Line” that focuses on a number of topical themes, including the #MeToo Movement, environmental pollution and the egotism of
Courtesy of City Parks Foundation/AXS TVSting is among the artists set to perform on the 2020 SummerStage Jubilee Benefit Concert, which is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at 8 p.m. ET and will be livestreamed on various
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesReggae icon Toots Hibbert, who with his band Toots & the Maytals helped to popularize reggae worldwide, died Friday night. He was 77. A statement posted Friday on the band’s official Twitter reads, “It is
Courtesy of Eagle RockThe sixth and final episode of The Who‘s “Join Together @ Home” weekly YouTube series, which features previously unseen archival concert performances, rare footage and more, premieres this Saturday, September 12, at 1 p.m.
Courtesy of The Capitol TheatreDozens of artists, including Foreigner, Led Zeppelin‘s Robert Plant and David Crosby, will be featured on a livestream this weekend celebrating the eighth anniversary of the reopening of The Capitol Theatre in Port
Tara Ziemba/Getty ImagesCher is enjoying the sweet smell of success right now. Her perfume, Cher Eau de Couture, has snagged an award at the 2020 Fragrance Foundation Awards. The scent was named Consumer’s Choice in the women’s
Polydor/Interscope/UMeThe Rolling Stones have made UK chart history, as the new reissue of the group’s 1973 album Goats Head Soup has landed at #1 on the country’s Official Albums Chart, making the British rock legends the first
Credit: David AbbottZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons lends his acting talents to the music video for “Jesus & Alcohol,” the debut single by the New Orleans-based Black female country trio Chapel Hart. The Rock & Roll Hall
Lisa Tomasetti/Courtesy Quiver DistributionToday, I Am Woman, the biopic of ’70s pop superstar Helen Reddy, arrives in theaters on demand across platforms including Amazon, iTunes, DirecTV and Dish. Australian actress Tilda Cobham-Hervey plays Reddy from the age
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcpAfter initially hinting about the project, Madonna has confirmed that a movie about her life and career is in the works. During an hour-long Instagram Live session on Thursday night, Madonna offered insight
Concord RecordsElvis Costello has released the fourth advance single from his upcoming studio album, Hey Clockface, which is due out on October 30. The track, “Hey Clockface/How Can You Face Me?,” is available now as a digital
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsThe massive three-day auction of instruments and memorabilia from former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman‘s personal archive gets underway today at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, California. The event features more than 1,000 lots,
Pink Floyd RecordsPink Floyd‘s classic 1975 album Wish You Were Here was released 45 years ago this weekend — on September 12 in the U.K. and a day later in the U.S. A follow-up to Pink Floyd’s
Surfdog Records/BMGThe Stray Cats‘ recently announced live album, Rocked This Town: From LA to London, which was recorded at various locations during the rockabilly band’s 40th anniversary tour last year, gets its release this Friday, September 11.
Columbia/LegacyMariah Carey has revealed the track list for her upcoming double album, The Rarities, due out October 2. According to Billboard, one of the 15 tracks on the first disc, “Here We Go Around Again,” is an
Rick Kern/WireImageRobert Smith has been quite productive while in quarantine. In an interview with BBC Radio 6 Music, The Cure frontman reveals he’s spent his time in lockdown finishing the band’s long-awaited new album, the follow-up to
UMeYusuf, the artist also known as Cat Stevens, duets with his younger self in a new version of his classic song “Father and Son,” which has been released as a digital single and via streaming services. The
RhinoAn expansive five-CD Joni Mitchell box set featuring almost six hours of previously unreleased recordings by the lauded Canadian singer/songwriter spanning from 1963 through 1967 will hit stores on October 30. Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 1: The
Experience Hendrix L.L.C./Legacy RecordingsA new documentary about two legendary 1970 shows that the Jimi Hendrix Experience played in Hawaii, Music, Money, Madness…Jimi Hendrix in Maui, and a companion album, Live in Maui, will be released on November
Island Records/Interscope/UMeU2 has announced an expanded reissue of the band’s 2000 album All That You Can’t Leave Behind to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The collection will be available in various formats on October 30 — 20 years
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsFormer Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman‘s custom bass amplifier rig brought in the most money at MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which was held Wednesday at the Julien’s Auctions located in Beverly Hills, California. The
Danny Clinch2020 is saved! Bruce Springsteen is back with the heart-stopping, house-rocking E Street Band and a new album, called Letter to You, which will arrive next month. Due October 23, Letter to You features 12 songs,
Courtesy, Tia Sinclair BellRonald “Khalis” Bell, co-founder of Kool & the Gang, has died. He was 68. Bell died at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands with his wife, Tia Sinclair Bell, by his side early Wednesday morning.
St. Martin’s PressTalking Heads drummer Chris Frantz recently published a memoir titled Remain In Love, which focuses on his experiences with his famous band, his other musical endeavors and his romance with the group’s bassist — and
Inside Out MusicFormer Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett will release a new concert album and video titled Selling England by the Pound & Spectral Mornings: Live at Hammersmith on September 25. The release documents the final show that
Courtesy of The Righteous BrothersThe Righteous Brothers will launch a four-part series of pay-per-view concerts tonight, September 9, at 9 p.m. ET./6 p.m. PT. The events, dubbed “An Intimate Evening with The Righteous Brothers,” will stream live
ABC/CRAIG SJODIN; Courtesy of GorillazElton John has definitely been keeping busy in quarantine. In addition to writing a new chapter for the paperback version of his autobiography, recording his Apple Music radio show, doing charity appearances, organizing
Courtesy of Modern Drummer Ex-Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine, Vanilla Fudge‘s Carmine Appice and Styx‘s Todd Sucherman, are among the many drummers who will pay tribute to the late Rush icon Neil Peart during an upcoming livestream dubbed
RhinoThe Grateful Dead will continue its 50th anniversary catalog reissue campaign by releasing an expanded version of its classic fifth studio album, 1970’s American Beauty, on October 30. American Beauty: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will available as
This Day in Music BooksA new coffee-table book focusing on the careers of Free and Bad Company co-founders Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke will be released on October 29. Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy: The Musical Journey of
Credit: Claude GassianRolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards called in to BBC Radio 2’s Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on Tuesday to chat about the new reissue of the band’s 1973 album Goats Head Soup, and the rock legend
Credit: Roberto FinizioCarlos Santana‘s Milagro Foundation is helping to bring music education to more students across the state of New Hampshire thanks to a new program called New Hampshire Rocks! The initiative is a partnership between the
Mute New Order has premiered a new song called “Be a Rebel.” The track is the first fresh tune from the seminal synth-pop group since 2015, when they released their latest album, Music Complete. “In tough times
Courtesy of The Rolling Stones/BravadoThe Rolling Stones‘ recently announced that their official retail store, RS No. 9 Carnaby, located on Carnaby Street in London’s Soho district, opens Wednesday, September 9, at 11 a.m. local time. As previously reported,
Cleopatra RecordsTodd Rundgren has released a brand-new single called “Espionage” as a digital download and via streaming services. It’s in conjunction with announcing details about his next studio album, which is titled Space Force and will be
Courtesy of AXS TV When you think of rock legends, Lionel Richie, Billy Ocean and Michael Bolton probably don’t immediately come to mind. But those famous singers will appear on the first episode of 11th season of
The Temptations in 2010, Bruce Williamson on left; Marc Broussely/ RedfernsFans of The Temptations woke up to the heartbreaking news that the band’s onetime lead singer Bruce Williamson has died. The 49-year-old, who joined the band in 2006, lost his
Courtesy of Vanilla FudgeVanilla Fudge will release a remastered version of its 2007 cover of the classic Led Zeppelin tune “Immigrant Song” as a digital single and via streaming services on September 22. According to an Instagram
Courtesy of Rogers & CowanGeorge Thorogood recently launched a special promotion to raise funds for the Marla Thorogood Memorial Fund for Ovarian Cancer Research, a charity that the veteran rocker helped establish recently with the TJ Martell
Courtesy of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy CampFor the past several months, Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has been hosting special virtual Zoom “Masterclass” events featuring various well-known musicians sharing their musical knowledge and experiences with fans for
Credit: Kevin MazurIn an act of purest optimism, Billy Joel rescheduled his concerts that were to have taken place this past spring and summer at New York’s Madison Square Garden, moving them to September 2020 through February
BMGThe long-in-the-works and star-studded T. Rex tribute album AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex finally got its official release today. As previously reported, AngelHeaded Hipster is a 26-track collection that includes a rendition
Decca RecordsSting has teamed up with U.S. jazz singer Melody Gardot on a new duet titled “Little Something” that was released today as a digital single and via streaming services. The upbeat, acoustic-guitar-driven tune was co-written by
ABC/Image Group LAAll Sheryl Crow wants to do is perform live. The Grammy winner has announced Songs from the Big Green Barn: two livestream concert performances that will take place September 18 and 19. The shows will
Credit: Dave HoganIn a new Rolling Stone magazine interview, The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards chat about some of the band’s potential upcoming plans, while considering the uncertainties posed by COVID-19 pandemic. Jagger reports that
ParlophoneA 50th anniversary reissue of David Bowie‘s 1970 studio album The Man Who Sold the World will be released on November 6 under the title The Metrobolist, which was the initial name Bowie had chosen for the
Jim Dyson/RedfernsRod Stewart has a reputation for being somewhat tight with his money, but he was anything but when it came to helping out a nursing student who recently recovered from COVID-19. Britain’s ITV reports that Rod
RhinoThe Eagles have released a 2018 live rendition of their 1975 hit “Lyin’ Eyes” as a digital single and via streaming services. The performance comes from the band’s upcoming concert album and video Live from The Forum
