Credit: Neil ZlowzowerZZ Top is joining the ranks of rock artists whose songs have been used as the inspiration for a jukebox musical. A stage production titled Sharp Dressed Man currently is in development and it’s expected
NBCUniversal Sting and Daryl Hall & John Oates are among the many stars that will be featured on the fifth annual Red Nose Day Special, which will air Thursday, May 23, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
Credit: Thilo Rahn Paul Rodgers will be presented with a special honor for his career achievements at the seventh annual CV Music Awards, held Sunday, June 2, at Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs, California. The Bad Company
ABC Radio; Walter McBride/WireImageEx-Eagles guitarist Don Felder, members of The Go-Go’s and The Rascals’ Felix Cavaliere are among the artists scheduled to perform at the 11th annual “We Write the Songs” event, which is being held Tuesday,
PRNewsfoto/Live Nation Entertainment Fans will now have even more chances to see Madonna on tour this year. The Queen of Pop has confirmed new North American dates for her Madame X tour. She’ll be playing three shows
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesWhitney Houston’s legacy will live on in the hearts of her fans, friends, family—and now a posthumous album as well as a hologram tour, The New York Times reports. Speaking with Pat Houston, the vocal powerhouse’s sister-in-law and
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesLindsey Buckingham recently gave his first public performance since undergoing open-heart surgery earlier this year. The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist’s wife, Kristen, posted video clips on her Instagram page showing Lindsey playing guitar as their
Courtesy of Chipster PR Former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman, who played on many of the band’s most famous recordings, will mount his first North American solo trek in 13 years this fall. Wakeman’s The Grumpy Old Rock
BMGSammy Hagar has scored his first-ever top 10 album on the Billboard 200 with Space Between, the new studio effort he recorded with his current backing band The Circle. The album debuted at #4 on the chart
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesA few days after Mick Jagger posted a video online of him practicing his dance moves as he prepares for The Rolling Stones’ now-rescheduled North American tour, the singer has uploaded a new clip to
PRNewsfoto/Live Nation Entertainment Madonna surprised a lot of fans when she announced that instead of doing her usual stadium tour, her forthcoming outing would instead be multiple nights in theaters, in major cities around the world. Now,
Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesAs recently as last Thursday, it reportedly wasn’t even a certainty that Madonna would perform at the Eurovision Song Contest. But Sunday’s annual competition, held this year in Tel Aviv, Israel, did indeed feature a
S-Curve RecordsThe O’Jays recently released what they initially announced would be their final studio album, The Last Word, although founding members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams now say there may be more new music to come from
Credit: Catalina Kulczar Ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is adapting the theatrical concert performance he developed for his tour promoting his 2018 solo album, American Utopia, for the Broadway stage. The show will run from October 4
ABC/Randy HolmesElton John may be retiring from the road, but he seems to be as busy as ever. Not only is he developing a musical version of the hit movie The Devil Wears Prada, he’s also working
Courtesy of Woodstock VenturesWoodstock 50 appears to be on its way to becoming a reality. Organizers for the 50th anniversary festival have announced in a statement that the Oppenheimer & Co. investment corporation “has signed on as
Big Beat RecordsA remix of Van Halen’s classic 1983 hit “Jump” by popular Dutch DJ and producer Armin Van Buuren was released Friday, May 17. The pounding electronic dance version of the chart-topping tune features Van Halen
Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU PhotobankHootie & the Blowfish will give fans a preview of their upcoming summer tour with a performance on The Voice finale on Tuesday night. As previously reported, the band has a big tour lined up
Credit: Ross HalfinThe Hollywood Vampires, the supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry and actor/musician Johnny Depp, have released a second advance single from their forthcoming sophomore studio album, Rise: a track called “The Boogieman Surprise.” The
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen has debuted a second song from his forthcoming studio album, Western Stars, in advance of the record’s June 14 release. “There Goes My Miracle” is a soaring ballad on which The Boss seems
UMEDuff McKagan has released a new song called “Last September,” a track off the Guns N’ Roses bassist’s upcoming solo album, Tenderness. You can download it now via digital outlets. The lyrics of “Last September,” McKagan explains,
Paramount PicturesElton John’s biopic Rocketman, which debuted yesterday at the Cannes Film Festival, doesn’t shy away from portraying both the good and the bad of the music legend’s life, including his addictions to drugs, sex and shopping,
Credit: Helen L. Collen PhotographyDef Leppard guitarist Phil Collen will be on hand at a pop-up exhibit of photos by his wife, Helen Collen, this Monday, May 20, in New York City. Phil curated the display, titled
Credit: Myriam Santos Ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty reports that he’s “happily working” on material for a new studio album, but says his focus on performing this year is delaying the project’s completion. “That thing…about adding
ABC/Randy Holmes; Erika Goldring/ Getty ImagesMariah Carey and Tom Jones will be performing at the annual AmfAR gala at France’s Cannes Film Festival next week, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The fundraising event, set to take place
Credit: Paige K. ParsonsThe sixth annual edition of the Acoustic-4-a-Cure benefit concert, which Sammy Hagar co-founded in 2014, took place Wednesday at The Fillmore in San Francisco. This year’s show was headlined by Hagar and his current
Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe first reviews are in…and Elton John’s biopic Rocketman could be a big hit. The movie had its world premiere Thursday night at France’s Cannes Film Festival, and as IndieWire reports,
Credit: Randall SlavinForget about those days when you used to have to smuggle a tape recorder into a concert by your favorite singer: On his upcoming solo tour, Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas is making things super-easy
Steven Klein @stevenkleinstudioMadonna is currently in Israel, rehearsing for her performance at the finale of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest — a TV show that’s absolutely massive everywhere but in North America. But until a few hours
Credit: David McClisterCheap Trick will take part in a special benefit gala honoring acclaimed songwriter and producer Linda Perry scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The event, dubbed Linda Perry &
Interscope RecordsWith Rocketman premiering tonight at the Cannes Film Festival, you can now hear the star of the Elton John biopic, Taron Egerton, duet with Elton himself. The song “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” was written specifically
Rich Fury/Getty Images for EJAF Elton John’s biopic Rocketman will premiere tonight at the Cannes Film Festival, and Elton himself will finally see the finished movie for the first time. Taron Egerton, who plays Elton in Rocketman,
Credit: Specular Last fall, plans were announced to mount a lengthy U.S. tour of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, the stage production inspired by Meat Loaf’s landmark 1977 album and its sequels, but the trek was
Photo Credit: Dave HoganJust a day after Mick Jagger showed off his moves following successful heart-valve surgery last month, The Rolling Stones have announced they’re getting back on the road. The band’s 17-date No Filter trek was
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCOn Wednesday’s Tonight Show, legendary rockers The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend joined host Jimmy Fallon and his house band, The Roots, in the Tonight Show Music Room for a performance of the Who classic,
ABC RadioPolice guitarist Andy Summers will take part in a special audiovisual presentation at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on June 22, in conjunction with the ongoing exhibit Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock and Roll.
Courtesy of Woodstock VenturesOrganizers of Woodstock 50 are declaring that the festival is still on after a Manhattan court judge ruled Tuesday that the event’s financial backer, Amplifi Live — the investment arm of the Dentsu Aegis
Taron Egerton as Elton John in “Rocketman” from Paramount PicturesElton John hasn’t seen his biopic Rocketman yet — that will happen Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival — but Elton’s husband, David Furnish, has, because he’s one
Mark Horton/Getty Images for ABATom Petty’s two daughters, Adria and Annakim, have launched a lawsuit against Dana Petty, the late rocker’s widow, charging her with mismanaging their dad’s businesses, The Blast reports. The suit follows a legal
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics The first official trailer for the new David Crosby documentary, David Crosby: Remember My Name, has premiered online, and the clip includes glimpses of the folk-rock legend discussing his poor health, his
Samir Hussein/WireImageMick Jagger is evidently doing great following his heart-valve surgery last month: The Rolling Stones singer has posted a new video on his social media sites that captures him showing off some of his trademark dance moves.
ABC RadioSome top female music artists, including Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett and Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, have teamed with the website Reverb.com to auction off memorabilia and experiences for a good cause. The money raised from the
Provogue Records ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons lends his talents to six tracks on Road Chronicles: Live!, a new live album by the blues-rock act Supersonic Blues Machine that will be released on July 12. The record includes
Credit: Samir HusseinThe Who has announced the opening acts for the second North American leg of their Moving On! tour, which kicks off with a September 3 concert in Toronto. That show that recently was moved from
RhinoThis past November, The Doobie Brothers took over New York City’s Beacon Theatre for two shows that featured full performances of their second and third albums, 1972’s Toulouse Street and 1973’s The Captain and Me. Now, a
Ian Vecchiotti/The BMP Film Co.The members of REO Speedwagon are the guests on the latest episode of the AXS TV series The Big Interview, which airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Among the topics the
Courtesy of Experience Hendrix L.L.C.A second 2019 leg of the Experience Hendrix Tour, the star-studded trek celebrating the music of the late Jimi Hendrix, has been scheduled for the fall, following one that took place in March
Courtesy of sbe/Umami BurgerThanks to Jon Bon Jovi, this summer, you can guzzle wine and scarf burgers and help the homeless at the same time. The rocker and his son Jesse Bongioivi have teamed with the Umami
Courtesy of High Tide Beach PartyLast October, Sammy Hagar host his inaugural High Tide Beach Party & Car Show in Huntington Beach, California, and now the Red Rocker has announced plans for a second annual installment of
Courtesy of Primary Wave EntertainmentThe Isley Brothers recently announced plans for a 2019 U.S. tour celebrating the 60th anniversary of their classic song “Shout,” which will kick off July 6 in Tuolomne, California. Now the sibling funk/soul
ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton expects to start shooting the sequel to 9 to 5 very soon. The country music icon will reunite with co-stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin to play three former secretaries who took on a horrible boss to create a more female-friendly
Credit: Jen RosensteinKISS launched its End of the Road farewell tour early this year with a North American leg that included two Los Angeles-area shows in February. Now the rock legends have announced plans to play L.A.
Rhino EntertainmentIt’s hard to believe that it’s been three decades since we first asked ourselves this burning question: “What the heck does ‘tin roof…rusted!’ mean?” Yes, The B-52’s 1989 smash album Cosmic Thing — featuring the hit
© 2011 Mary McCartney; Barry King/WireImagePaul McCartney has penned a tribute to actress and singer Doris Day, who died Monday at age 97 from complications of pneumonia. The former Beatle was friendly with Day, whose iconic status
Michael Tran/FilmMagicHollywood Vampires added a few more famous faces to their already star-studded lineup Saturday during a show in Los Angeles. Marilyn Manson and Steven Tyler both showed up on stage to rock out with the supergroup,
Courtesy of StarVista LIVEThe lineup of the 2020 edition of the ’70 Rock & Romance Cruise has been announced, and the lineup includes Cheap Trick, America, ex-Eagles guitarist Don Felder, Randy Bachman, Todd Rundgren and Moody Blues
Live Nation/Park MGMJanet Jackson’s upcoming Las Vegas residency hasn’t started yet, but it’s already a hit. The iconic singer has added three more dates, due to demand. Metamorphosis opens this Friday, May 17 at Park Theater at
Cattle Track Road Records With the E Street Band on hiatus since 2018, Nils Lofgren has had the chance to finish and release a new solo album titled Blue with Lou. The 12-track collection features five previously
Atlantic/Rhino EntertainmentBack in the days when artists would release vinyl 45 RPM singles with an A-side and a B-side, Phil Collins would sometimes put demo versions of his hit songs on the B-side. Now, those recordings are
Blaine Clausen/Concord Records; RCA RecordsZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons and blues legend Buddy Guy were among the artists who took home trophies at the 40th Blues Music Awards, held Thursday at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis,
Live Nation/Interscope Records/Maverick If you believe the lyrics of her new track, Madonna has got some serious cravings, and they have nothing to do with White Castle. “Crave,” featuring rapper Swae Lee, is the third song to
Gijsbert Hanekroot/RedfernsA new documentary focusing on Robbie Robertson’s life and his work with the influential group The Band will arrive in theaters this fall. The film, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, is inspired by
Courtesy of Woodstock VenturesA Manhattan judge has scheduled a court legal hearing this coming Monday afternoon that may help determine the fate of the Woodstock 50 festival, set to mark the 50th anniversary of the famous 1969
Credit: Austin LordA new track from Peter Frampton Band’s upcoming blues covers album, All Blues, a rendition of the 1970 B.B. King hit “The Thrill Is Gone,” got its premiere Thursday on Billboard.com, and has also been
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsA rare copy of the “butcher cover” version of The Beatles’ 1966 album Yesterday and Today that was once owned by John Lennon was sold for 179,200 pounds, or about $234,000, at a memorabilia
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationGuns N’ Roses have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Oskar Blues Brewery, which is selling a “Guns ‘N’ Rosé” beer. According to documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the Colorado-based brewery
Erik Kabik Photography/erikkabik.comJourney’s recently announced nine-show October residency in Las Vegas aren’t the only concerts the band will be playing this year. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have lined up six U.S. performances in the
L-R: Billy Joel, Della Joel, Alexa Ray Joel/Myrna M. Suarez/Getty ImagesHe didn’t start the fire, but there could’ve been one last night with all his birthday candles: Billy Joel turned 70 and celebrated onstage at New York
BMG Sammy Hagar and his current band The Circle released their first studio album, Space Between, today. The Circle, which also features ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham and guitarist Vic Johnson, began as a
ParlophoneYet another David Bowie vinyl box set in honor of the 50th anniversary of the late rock legend’s classic song “Space Oddity” is on the way. The Space Oddity: 50th Anniversary Edition collection will be released on
Mary McCartney/MPL CommunicationsPaul McCartney has been ranked the wealthiest musician in the U.K. for many years, but the former Beatles star has now been replaced at the top of that tally by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, according
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesA video for the posthumously released Tom Petty song “For Real” has debuted on the late rock legend’s official YouTube channel. The clip was directed by Petty’s daughter Adria and features archival footage and photos
Polydor/UMeThe Who are currently playing a portion of their 1969 rock opera Tommy on their just-launched Moving On! orchestral tour, but last year, Roger Daltrey performed the entire album — also with orchestral accompaniment — during his
Concord RecordsWith Santana’s latest studio album, Africa Speaks, due out on June 7, a new promo video has premiered on the band’s YouTube channel featuring guitarist Carlos Santana and Buika [BWEE-kah], an award-winning Spanish vocalist who lent her
Credit: Austin LordPeter Frampton was among the honorees at the 2019 Music Biz Awards, held Tuesday night in Nashville, Billboard reports. The veteran guitar whiz was presented with the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement at the
RhinoIn conjunction with the Woodstock festival’s upcoming 50th anniversary, a humongous limited-edition box set featuring every recorded performance from the historic event will be released on August 2. Woodstock: Back to the Garden — The Definitive 50th
William Snyder/TrinifoldThe Who kicked off their Moving On! Tour on Tuesday night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring the band accompanied by a 49-piece orchestra for the bulk of the show. Billboard reports that
Photo by Dick Barnatt/Redferns (Getty Images)A new Led Zeppelin documentary looking at the band’s early days is being put together as part of the band’s 50th anniversary. The as-yet-untitled film, which currently is in post-production, will follow
© 2011 Mary McCartney Paul McCartney will both take part in and receive a special honor during the commencement ceremony for Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, scheduled for May 28
Credit: Mark Owen Earlier this year, The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward canceled a series of U.S. shows because of an unspecified “medical condition,” but the singer/guitarist has now scheduled a new run of stateside concerts in August.
Courtesy of Brian WilsonFounding Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson will team up with newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies for a U.S. tour that will run from an August 31 concert in Las
Ron Galella/WireImageWhen it comes to the King of Pop, the Queen of Pop isn’t rushing to judgment. Following the HBO documentary Leaving Neverland, in which two men alleged that Michael Jackson abused them when they were children,
Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesMeat Loaf had a hellish experience this Saturday during an appearance at the 2019 Texas Frightmare Weekend convention in Dallas. According to TMZ, the 71-year-old singer and actor fell onstage after apparently
Taron Egerton as Elton John in “Rocketman” from Paramount PicturesIf you think you’ll know everything there is to know about Elton John after you see his upcoming biopic Rocketman, think again. The legendary star is also releasing
Credit: Frank MelfiRobert Plant and his current backing group, The Sensational Space Shifters, have lined up a new North American tour that will take place in September and October. The trek includes headlining shows, a joint concert
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesOn Monday, it was announced that Don McLean had been chosen to receive the UCLA Student Alumni Association’s 2019 George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement. Now, the honor has been rescinded. In
Credit: Dale Wilcox Foreigner guitarist/songwriter Mick Jones and the band’s original frontman, Lou Gramm, conduct their first on-camera interview together in more than 20 years during the latest episode of AXS TV’s The Big Interview, which airs
Live Nation/Interscope Records/Maverick Madonna just announced her new Madame X tour tour yesterday, but the response has been so overwhelming that she’s already added a slew of new dates. From now through Friday, May 10 at 11:59
Credit: Samir HusseinThe Who’s Moving On! orchestral tour kicks off tonight, May 7, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and prior to its launch, the band’s official blogger, Brian Kehew, has penned an update about the trek’s preparations. Kehew
Credit: Keith PerryDon McLean will be presented with a prestigious honor for his career musical contributions by UCLA’s Student Alumni Association. The “American Pie” singer/songwriter will receive the George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement
Mert Alas & Marcus PiggottWhile Madonna has inspired several generations of women and girls, she says there’s nobody currently around today to whom she can look at for inspiration. Why? Because, she says, there’s nobody remotely like
Credit: Kevin Mazur Billy Joel turns 70 this Thursday, May 9, and he’ll mark the milestone with a show New York’s Madison Square Garden — but he admits that he’s not really in a celebratory mood. “I
J.R. Cobb in 1978 (Tom Hill/ WireImage)James “J.R.” Cobb, an original member of both The Classics IV and The Atlanta Rhythm Section, died Saturday, May 4, of a heart attack at the age of 75, The Atlanta
Courtesy of Rock Cellar ProductionsDavid Crosby, original Beach Boy Al Jardine and Jesse Colin Young are among the artists that will get together to perform at a charity event called California Saga 2, taking place July 3
Credit: Danny ClinchFans who prefer their Bruce Springsteen performing alongside The E Street Band, rejoice. The Boss, who’s releasing a solo album next month, says he has plans to work with his famous backing band in the
Live Nation/Interscope Records/ Maverick After a string of record-breaking stadium tours, Madonna is looking to give her fans a more up-close and personal experience this time around. The Queen of Pop will promote her upcoming album Madame
Credit: Doltyn Snedden Lynyrd Sknyrd is among the bands participating in Live Nation’s National Concert Week promotion, offering $20 tickets to select upcoming U.S. tours. Longtime Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke says the promotion is great for many
BenBella BooksNeil Young has co-written a new book called To Feel the Music, which tells the story of his mission to bring higher quality audio to the music business. The book, which will be released on September 10,
Live Nation/Interscope Records/Maverick Madonna has released a new track from her upcoming album Madame X called “I Rise.” The somg opens with part of the famous speech from Parkland shooting survivor and activist Emma Gonzalez, in which
Marselle Washington for Marco ImageryOscar and Grammy-winning crooner Peabo Bryson is on his way to making a full recovery from the mild heart attack he suffered on April 27, but he won’t be able to perform just
Annamaria DiSanto/WireImageThe years start coming and they don’t stop coming: On Saturday, Smash Mouth will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 1999 hit “All Star.” Love it or hate it, the tune still earns impressive views on
Capitol/UMeA new box set gathering together the albums the group America released on the Capitol Records label is coming out May 24. America: Classic Album Collection — The Capitol Years is a six-CD collection featuring the soft-rock
ABC/Randy HolmesElton John and Billy Joel are more frenemies than pals, having both spoken out of turn about each other in the press over the years. Now Elton has launched the latest shot in their ongoing war
Courtesy of Entertainment Cruise Productions LLCPoison frontman Bret Michaels, Loverboy and hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash have joined the star-packed lineup of the 2020 edition of The 80s Cruise, which will run from March 8 to March 15
Credit: Samir Hussein With The Who’s Moving On! tour kicking off this Tuesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the rock legends have posted a video on their official YouTube channel showing them rehearsing for the trek “somewhere in
Warner Bros. RecordsFifty years after they first started rocking, ZZ Top is still goin’ strong, and as part of the celebrations marking their half-century anniversary, the Texas trio will release a new compilation called Goin’ 50 on
Paramount Pictures Want the chance to see the Elton John biopic Rocketman before it officially hits theaters? Fandango’s got you covered. The movie site is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to offer tickets to May 18 screenings
Fiction Later this month, The Cure will play five shows at the Sydney Opera House in Australia to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its landmark 1989 album Disintegration. In the likely event that you’re not attending in
Live Nation/Interscope Records/Maverick Following her dazzling augmented-reality performance of “Medellín” at the Billboard Music Awards last night, Madonna will be rolling out four new songs off her upcoming album, Madame X. The next new tune fans will
Fantasy Records; Daryl HannahSince 2015, Neil Young has released four albums featuring Promise of the Real, the group fronted by Willie Nelson’s son Lukas, as his backing band, and now the folk-rock legend is returning the favor.
Wicked Cool Records/UMeWith Summer of Sorcery, the new studio album by “Little Steven” Van Zandt and his group The Disciples of Soul, arriving this Friday, May 3, the longtime E Street Band guitarist has given fans another
Credit: Leah Steiger Sammy Hagar and his band The Circle will release their first studio album, Space Between, on Friday, May 10, and The Red Rocker’s says fans also will soon be treated to a film that
Paramount PicturesElton John was changing Taron Egerton’s life way before the actor signed on to play the singer in the upcoming film Rocketman. In the new issue of GQ, Taron reveals which Elton songs represent the soundtrack
BMGBoy George & Culture Club recently teamed up with Gladys Knight for a new version of “Runaway Train,” an original song from the band’s 2018 album Life, which has just been released as a digital single and
Courtesy of Caesars EntertainmentA Paula Abdul comeback is in full swing. Following the announcements of her Billboard Music Awards performance tonight and LA Pride Festival show in June, the singer has announced a new Las Vegas residency.
Interscope Records The soundtrack to the new Elton John biopic Rocketman will be released on Friday, May 24, one week before the film opens in U.S. theaters. The album mainly features new versions of classic Elton tunes
Credit: Danny ClinchSteely Dan is going to do it again at the Beacon Theatre in New York — that is, the band will return to the famed venue this October for a six-show residency, during which the
Courtesy of Woodstock VenturesA new statement from the legal firm representing Woodstock 50 asserts that the planned anniversary music festival is proceeding as planned, despite the recent announcement that its financial backers were pulling out. “This confirms
Mark Davis/WireImageJust two weeks after Neil Young revealed that he was working on a new studio album with the current lineup of his old backing band, Crazy Horse, the folk-rock legend reports that the record is already
Legacy RecordingsFull details have been unveiled about the recently announced archival Bob Dylan box set The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, which will be released June 7 and will serve as a companion piece to
Courtesy of ACL FestivalGuns N’ Roses and The Cure are among the acts that will headline the 2019 Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas. The event takes place at Austin’s Zilker Park over two weekends:
Steven Klein @stevenkleinstudioSince the last time Madonna released an album, the dance challenge craze has taken over social media, so she’s getting in on the action. The Queen of Pop’s new single “Medellín” opens with her saying,
ABKCOThe star-studded 1968 concert special The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus will be reissued in expanded form and in multiple formats on June 7. A limited deluxe edition of the release boasts a Blu-ray and a
Debra L Rothenberg/Getty ImagesAfter returning to the stage for a performance at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday, Paula Abdul will be kicking off LA Pride weekend next month. The singer will deliver a free outdoor performance
Courtesy of Woodstock VenturesWoodstock co-founder Michael Lang says the 50th anniversary edition of the famous festival will go on despite the fact that the company that was funding the event has pulled out of the concert extravaganza.
Courtesy of Cruise to the Edge The lineup for the 2020 edition of Yes’ annual Cruise to the Edge has been revealed and it includes ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and Marillion. The seagoing prog-rock festival sets sail
Credit: Heather PorcaroAfter confirming an appearance at the 2019 Life Is Beautiful festival in Las Vegas in late September, Toto has now revealed dates for a full U.S. fall tour. The 20-date trek is plotted out from
Credit: Amanda Taraska “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” was Cyndi Lauper’s breakthrough hit in 1985. But when she first heard the song, she didn’t want to record it because she felt the original lyrics were sexist. “[A]
Courtesy of Blackbird Presents Robert Plant is among the artists confirmed to take part in the second leg of Willie Nelson’s third annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour, which takes place this September in various U.S. cities. The
Courtesy of Live NationPop-rock will meet pop-punk this summer when Bryan Adams and Billy Idol team up for the first-ever joint tour. The U.S. trek features a total of eight dates, mapped out from an August 1
Courtesy Gov. Andrew M. CuomoBilly Joel isn’t just a rock star — he’s also a boating enthusiast and fisherman. So it’s no wonder that he’s in favor of keeping New York’s waterways safe and clean. On Monday,
Photo: Joel Bernstein/RepriseNeil Young has unveiled plans to release a new archival live album called Tuscaloosa on June 7. It captures a February 1973 concert held at the University of Alabama’s Memorial Auditorium in, you guessed it,
Courtesy of Live NationThe Who is preparing to kick off its Moving On! tour with a spring North American leg that begins May 7 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the legendary band has revealed the guest artists
Courtesy of Woodstock VenturesHas Woodstock 50 been canceled? Well, maybe. Billboard reports that Dentsu Aegis Network, the company that’s funding the festival, has issued a statement announcing that it has pulled the plug on the event. However,
Paul Warner/Getty ImagesPeabo Bryson, who duetted with Celine Dion on “Beauty and the Beast” and with Regina Belle on “A Whole New World,” is in the hospital after suffering a mild heart attack, TMZ reports. A rep
Eagle Vision The 2006 documentary Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out, which features Super 8 footage that Police drummer Stewart Copeland personally shot while touring during his famous band’s heyday, will get its first release on Blu-ray
Courtesy of Miracle ProductionsA new documentary focusing on Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Queen and their collaboration with current lead singer Adam Lambert airs on ABC this evening at 8 p.m. ET. The Show Must Go
UMe/VirginIn June 2018, Def Leppard released the first of a planned series of four box sets, spanning the British rockers’ entire recording career. Now the band has announced details of the second installment. The Def Leppard —
Abstract Stones I, courtesy of Ronnie Wood; John MossBesides wielding a mean guitar, The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood also is an accomplished artist. The 71-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just released some limited-edition prints
BMGThe Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde has unveiled full details of her long-in-the-works jazz-dub record, Valve Bone Woe, a collaboration with award-winning producers and film score composers Marius de Vries and Eldad Guetta. The album will be released September
Deborah AndersonRichard Marx has something old and something new for his fans. First the new: The singer/songwriter has just signed a new record deal, and will put out a new album, his first in five years, this
UMeShortly before Peter Frampton launches his farewell tour this summer, the British guitar whiz will release a new studio album recorded with his longtime backing group that celebrates his love of the blues. Peter Frampton Band’s All
Courtesy of HBOThe HBO special featuring highlights from the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony premieres Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. ET. Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, The Zombies, The Cure, Roxy Music, Radiohead
Courtesy of Glass Onyon PRVeteran U.K. prog-folk band The Strawbs will be marking their 50th anniversary this weekend with a star-studded, three-show celebration at the Strand Theater in Lakewood, New Jersey, today, Saturday and Sunday. A variety
Taylor Hill / ContributorWestern Stars, Bruce Springsteen’s first new studio album in five years, will be out June 14, and just after midnight ET on Thursday, he released the first track, along with a lyric video, called “Hello Sunshine.”
Courtesy of Strax TechnologiesJourney guitarist Neal Schon has launched a new music label called Neal Schon Music Inc., as well as a new website, NealSchonCollection.com, where fans can purchase his recordings, as well as a variety of
BMGNeil Young, Stephen Stills and Eric Clapton are featured on songs that appear on the soundtrack to Echo in the Canyon, a new documentary that focuses on the influential music scene that developed in Los Angeles’ Laurel
ParlophoneContinuing the 50th anniversary celebrations of David Bowie’s classic song “Space Oddity,” a collection of rare early recordings called The ‘Mercury’ Demos will be released as a vinyl LP on June 28. The album features 10 tracks
Courtesy of NetflixIn January, Variety reported that a new Bob Dylan documentary and concert film directed by Martin Scorsese would premiere this year on Netflix. Now a release date and more official details about the movie —
The Prince Estate/Warner Bros. Records/TIDAL Three years after Prince’s death, his estate continues to deliver the iconic star’s music to fans. The latest release is called Originals, which rounds up 15 tracks — 14 of them previously
Courtesy of Record Store DayThis year’s Record Store Day, which took place on Saturday, April 13, helped drive vinyl sales to historic numbers, thanks to the many exclusive limited-edition discs released. Billboard reports that 827,000 vinyl albums
Columbia RecordsThose teaser images on Bruce Springsteen’s socials have paid off: The Boss is indeed releasing a new album. Western Stars, Springsteen’s first new studio album in five years, will be out June 14. As the artist
FilmRise/MVD Entertainment GroupBachman, a 2018 documentary about founding Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive member Randy Bachman, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on May 10. The film delves into the 75-year-old Canadian rocker’s life and multifaceted
Courtesy of Bethel Woods Center for the ArtsJohn Fogerty was already confirmed to perform at the Woodstock 50 concert on August 16, and now the ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman has signed on to celebrate the 1969 festival’s
Andy Lecompte @andylecompteMadonna debuted the music video for her new single “Medellín” featuring Colombian reggaeton singer Maluma on Wednesday, during a live broadcast on MTV. The clip begins with Madonna’s whispering voiceover explaining how she became “Madame
Credit: Heather PorcaroToto is among the many acts that will play the 2019 Life Is Beautiful festival, will be held September 20-22 in downtown Las Vegas. The event is the first confirmed North American concert appearance of
Capitol Records/UMePaul McCartney will treat fans to an expanded version of his chart-topping 2018 studio album, Egypt Station. Dubbed the “Explorer’s Edition,” it’ll arrive in stores on May 17. The deluxe release will feature the original Egypt
William Snyder/TrinifoldLive Nation is once again offering cheap tickets to many popular tours this summer and fall, as part of the concert promoter’s annual National Concert Week promotion. From May 1 through May 7, you’ll be able
Polar Music/UMe ABBA will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their hit 1979 album, Voulez-Vous, with a series of special releases June 14, including a two-LP vinyl version of the album and a box set featuring various singles
Craft Recordings R.E.M.’s 2003 best-of collection In Time will be reissued on vinyl on June 14. The 18-track compilation spans R.E.M.’s career from 1988’s Green to 2001’s Reveal, and includes hits like “Losing My Religion,” “Orange Crush,” “Stand,”
Live Nation EntertainmentAnother day, another music legend announcing a Las Vegas residency. Sting will kick off a stint at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace starting May 22, 2020. The residency, called My Songs after his upcoming album,
Credit: Deborah AndersonAfter spending the last few years touring with his former Yes band mates Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman, the prog-rock group’s founding frontman Jon Anderson, is currently on a U.S solo trek promoting his star-studded
Brandise Daneswich; Jay BlakesbergJackson Browne, The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and Weir’s current group Dead & Company are among the environmentally conscious artists to sign on for BYOBottle, a sustainability campaign launched by Hawaiian singer/songwriter Jack Johnson.
Courtesy of Beautiful Day MediaLast month, when Paul Simon was confirmed to headline the final day of the 2019 Outside Lands festival, the folk-rock legend announced that he’d be donating all net proceeds from forthcoming performance to
Credit: Erik KabikThis past Saturday, John Fogerty wrapped up the first run of dates of his new Las Vegas show, My 50 Year Trip, and now the ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman has lined up a second engagement
Courtesy of Exit 111 FestivalLynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard and Guns N’ Roses will headline the inaugural Exit 111 festival, which is scheduled for October 11-13 at the Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee — the same place
Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games FoundationOver the last day or so, Bruce Springsteen has posted two mysterious, uncaptioned photos on his social media sites, fueling speculation that The Boss is about to announce plans for
Credit: Mandee Johnson KISS singer/guitarist Paul Stanley is featured on the latest episode of AXS TV’s The Big Interview, which premieres Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Stanley opens up to host Dan Rather about his
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesDoors guitarist Robby Krieger has written and recorded a new song called “Music Speaks Louder Than Words,” which will appear in an upcoming documentary about Prince titled Mr. Nelson: On the North Side. The film
Courtesy of Setlists for Young VoicesSet lists from concerts by The Who, R.E.M., The Pretenders and many other top acts are being auctioned off to raise money for a new youth writing initiative. The program, started by
John Lennon in 1961 (Evening Standard/Getty Images)Nowhere Boy, the 2009 John Lennon biopic focusing on the legendary Beatle’s volatile teenage years, may be headed to the stage. Deadline reports that the AF Media Creative and Aged in
Credit: George ChinEric Clapton has lined up a trio of U.S. concerts prior to the recently announced 2019 edition of his Crossroads Guitar Festival, which takes place September 20 and 21 in Dallas. The new shows are
Courtesy of Gotta Have Rock and Roll Money can’t buy you love, but it can score you some cool Beatles memorabilia. An antique piano once owned by John Lennon and used by the famed Beatle to write
Courtesy Random HouseThere have been plenty of books written about Prince, but now we’ll get to read his story in his own words. October 29 brings the publication of The Beautiful Ones, a memoir that Random House
Credit: Doltyn Snedden Look for Lynyrd Skynyrd to stay on the road into next year. In a new interview with USA Today, frontman Johnny Van Zant discusses the legendary Southern rock band’s plans to retire from the
ABC/Craig SjodinIn a super-meta full-circle moment, Adam Lambert will help mentor this season’s American Idol contestants when they tackle the music of Queen later this month, Billboard reports. Adam, of course, auditioned for American Idol back on
CBS/The Recording Academy/AEG Ehrlich VenturesOn Sunday at 8 p.m., CBS will air Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration, saluting six decades of the iconic record label. The special features Motown legends like Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and Stevie
Andy Lecompte @andylecompteMadonna will premiere the video for her new single “Medellín” on MTV April 24, but ahead of that, she’s posted a little behind-the-scenes video that gives us a look at the making of the clip.
Credit: Kharen HillIn 1996, Sheryl Crow wrote the song “Redemption Day” after visiting Bosnia with then-first lady Hillary Clinton, and recorded it on her second album. In 2003, Johnny Cash recorded it. He died that same year;
Polydor/Interscope The new Rolling Stones best-of compilation Honk is out today. The retrospective is available in multiple formats and configurations, including a three-CD or four-LP deluxe edition featuring 46 tracks, as well as a 20-track single-CD or
NBC/dick clark productionsJust two days after Madonna released her new song “Medellín” with Colombian reggaeton singer Maluma, the two have made plans to perform it live. They’ll be taking the stage at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards
S-Curve Records/BMGPhiladelphia soul legends The O’Jays’ final studio album, The Last Word, was released today, April 19. Founding singer Eddie Levert says the new collection features songs that comment on — and offer a positive response regarding
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesIn a recent radio interview, Jason Bonham claimed that when he was 16 years old, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page introduced him to cocaine, but now the drummer — whose late father John Bonham was
Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesOn Thursday night in New York City, Mick Jagger attended his first public event since undergoing heart surgery earlier this month: the U.S. premiere of his girlfriend Melanie Hamrick’s new ballet, Porte
Concord RecordsSantana has premiered an official video for a new song titled “Breaking Down the Door,” which will appear on the band’s upcoming studio album Africa Speaks. The danceable tune, sung by Spanish singer Buika [pr: BWEE-kah],
Photo by Alessandra Benedetti – Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesFans who attended Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Thursday night gig at New York City’s Beacon Theater got an extra special treat when the band was joined on stage
NBC/Andrew LipovskyJimmy Fallon marked two historic releases on Thursday’s Tonight Show: the redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation earlier that day, and The Rolling Stones’ best-of compilation, Honk on Friday. Fallon
Credit: Leah SteigerSammy Hagar and his current backing group, The Circle, which includes his old Van Halen band mate Michael Anthony on bass and Jason Bonham on drums, embark of their first full-length trek tonight in Reno,
Taron Egerton as Elton John in “Rocketman” from Paramount PicturesElton John’s upcoming biopic Rocketman is a “magical retelling” of the legendary singer’s life, according to its director, Dexter Fletcher. But according to Elton himself, while the movie
Courtesy of Sony Pictures ClassicsAfter being screened at several 2019 film festivals, the new documentary David Crosby: Remember My Name will get its theatrical premiere on July 19 in New York City and Los Angeles, with a
Big Machine Label Group On Wednesday afternoon at Cash Cabin just outside Nashville, Sheryl Crow premiered her new video for “Redemption Day” for a small group of music industry insiders. The new recording is a duet with the late
Credit: Jill JarrettDoors guitarist Robby Krieger will be heading east in early June for a trio of concerts with his solo band. The recently announced shows are scheduled for June 6 in Glendale, Pennsylvania; June 7 in
Z2 ComicsZ2 Comics has partnered with The Grateful Dead to create a graphic novel that delves into the story of the group’s formation and emergence as one of America’s most important and enduring bands. Grateful Dead Origins
A&M/UMe Newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Janet Jackson is giving fans another way to listen to her breakthrough album. On June 7, you’ll be able to buy her 1986 classic Control on vinyl, in
Credit: David BergmanJon Bon Jovi will be cruising into the summer with a few thousand of his closest pals. Following his recently completed Runaway to Paradise Caribbean fan cruise, which sailed from Miami to the Bahamas last
Randee St. NicholasFleetwood Mac have announced rescheduled dates for the North American shows they were forced to cancel due to Stevie Nicks’ recent bout with the flu. The rescheduled shows start October 28 in Boston and run
Courtesy of Dennis DeYoungEx-Styx singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung has shared some details about a new tune that he’s working on for his forthcoming solo album — and it sounds pretty fab. In a recent post on his official
earMUSICThe Hollywood Vampires, the supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and actor/rocker Johnny Depp, will release their sophomore album, Rise, on June 21. Unlike the band’s star-studded self-titled 2015 debut, the new record features mostly
Courtesy of HBOHBO has premiered a trailer for its upcoming 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony special, documenting the night last month when Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, The Zombies, The Cure, Roxy Music, Radiohead
ABC/Craig SjodinLionel Richie has been married and divorced twice, and both splits, from ex-wives Brenda and Diane, were painful. But the American Idol judge says he’s not ruling out another trip down the aisle with his current
Atlantic/Swan Song/Warner MusicAs part of its ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, Led Zeppelin has launched a new video series on its official YouTube channel looking at key highlights of the legendary band’s history. The first episode of the
Legacy RecordingsSantana is celebrating a few major milestones this year — the 50th anniversary of the band’s debut album and historic performance at Woodstock, and the 20th anniversary of its hugely successful comeback album Supernatural and its
Live Nation/Interscope Records/MaverickMadonna’s new album Madame X now has a release date: June 14. The first single, “Medellín,” a collaboration with Colombia reggaeton singer Maluma, is out now. If you pre-order the album, you’ll get a free
BMG Earlier this month, former Eagles guitarist Don Felder released his first solo album in more than six years, American Rock ‘n’ Roll, an 11-track collection that’s packed with famous guest musicians. Kicking off American Rock ‘n’
Craft RecordingsJames Taylor’s 2007 live album, One Man Band, will be issued on vinyl for the very first time on June 7. The two-LP set, which boasts newly remastered sound, will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl, with
Joe Terry (Bobby Bank/WireImage)Joe Terry, a founding member of the early rock ‘n’ roll/doo-wop group Danny & the Juniors, died on Monday at the age of 78. Terry’s passing comes just a few weeks after the death
Courtesy of NetflixBruce Springsteen will take part in a special event marking the opening of Netflix’s third annual FYSEE experience, which runs from May 5 to June 9 at the streaming company’s Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. Springsteen
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for The V&ALast week, Elton John was photographed touring Florence, Italy’s famed Uffizi Gallery in a wheelchair, after a sprained ankle left him unable to walk around and see the paintings. Now,
Mike ColucciIt’s not every superstar singer who can headline New York’s Madison Square Garden one day, and then help clean up his town the next. Page Six reports that last Friday, Billy Joel did his usual monthly
Credit: Mandee JohnsonThe seventh season of the AXS TV series The Big Interview premieres tonight with an episode featuring host Dan Rather having an in-depth conversation with ex-Journey singer Steve Perry. Among the topics Perry discusses is
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCThe Tonight Show became ‘The Cher Show’ Monday as host Jimmy Fallon devoted the entire episode to the music legend. She was also joined by the cast of her Broadway musical, The Cher Show. After joining
Credit: Harpic Bryant Last week, Ian Hunter wrapped up a run of U.S. reunion dates with a revised version of his old band Mott the Hoople. Now the group, dubbed Mott the Hoople ’74, will launch a
ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaBryan Adams recently announced a series of concerts in the Southern U.S. this May as part of a world tour in support of his latest studio album, Shine a Light. Now, the Canadian rocker has added
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAretha Franklin has been chosen to receive a posthumous Pulitzer Prize award, in the “Special Citation” category. The Queen of Soul is being recognized for “her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more
Courtesy of Wynn Las VegasPat Benatar and her husband and guitarist Neil Giraldo have lined up a two-night Las Vegas engagement at the Wynn Resort and Casino’s Encore Theater on August 2 and 3. The concerts will
Stephen Rose/Getty ImagesIf you read Carly Simon’s memoir Boys in the Trees, you know she was friendly with many famous musicians and actors. But now, in a new book, Simon will dish on her long friendship with
Nicholas Hunt/Getty ImagesJames Taylor hasn’t released a new album since 2015’s Before This World — his first #1 album, by the way — but now word comes that he’s working on a collection of standards. Speaking about
Marc Piasecki/GC Images Now that Madonna’s announced her new album Madame X, the information is coming quickly: The first single will be released this Wednesday. According to a post on Madonna’s Instagram, the track is called “Medellín”
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen gave his first live performance of 2019 on Saturday night, when he made a surprise appearance with photographer/musician Danny Clinch’s Tangiers Blues Band at a charity event in New York City. RollingStone.com reports
Concord Records Last month, Santana premiered “Los Invisibles,” a new song from the band’s forthcoming studio album, Africa Speaks. Now the record’s full track list has been revealed. According to a post on Santana’s Facebook page, the
Erik Kabik Photography/ erikkabik.comThe parade of bands lining up for “limited engagement” Las Vegas residencies continues. Next up: Journey. The band will perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace from October 9-26. Tickets go on sale this
Credit: Myriam Santos Last month, Steve Perry released an official video for “We’re Still Here,” a song from his 2018 comeback solo album, Traces. Now the former Journey singer has debuted a clip offering a behind-the-scenes look
Marc Piasecki/GC ImagesMadonna has finally revealed the title of her new album and, contrary to rumor, it’s not Magic. In a minute-long video on her socials on Sunday, Madonna confirmed that the album is called Madame X,
Kevin Winter/Getty Images via ABCMadonna recently replaced her Instagram feed with a giant red “X” against a black background. Now, she’s revealed a little bit more about what it means…but we still don’t know if it has
Courtesy of Record Store DayThe 12th annual Record Store Day takes place this Saturday, April 13, and as usual, the promotion features a wide array of limited-edition vinyl discs available exclusively at independent music shops. Among the
Wicked Cool Records/UMeThe second advance track from Summer of Sorcery — Little Steven Van Zandt’s forthcoming album with his group The Disciples of Soul — is an homage to the girl-group sound titled “A World of Our
ABC/Craig Sjodin Queen’s Brian May has contributed a guest guitar solo to a new version of Las Vegas heavy-metal band Five Finger Death Punch’s recent cover of Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s 1997 blues-rock hit “Blue on Black.” The
Pink Floyd RecordsPink Floyd will mark the 25th anniversary of its 1994 studio album The Division Bell by reissuing the record on June 7 as a limited-edition two-LP set pressed on translucent blue vinyl. The release is
Taron Egerton as Elton John in “Rocketman” from Paramount Pictures Sadly, the subjects of musical biopics — like Freddie Mercury or Johnny Cash — often aren’t around to see their lives portrayed on screen. Elton John is
Courtesy of Live at the GardenThe lineup has been announced for the 19th annual Live at the Garden summer concert series, which takes place at the Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee. Shows by Kansas, The Doobie
Legacy RecordingsOn May 24, Toto will release a CD-only edition of its expansive 40th anniversary box set, All In, which was originally made available direct to consumers in October 2018, but quickly sold out. The new collection,
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images via ABCThe life of slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was celebrated on Thursday during a public memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Among the artists who were on
Courtesy of Tina – The Tina Turner MusicalIf you’ve already seen The Cher Show, the next Broadway musical about the life of a legendary diva now has a premiere date. Tina — The Tina Turner Musical will
NBC/dick clark productionsMariah Carey will receive the ICON Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, and will also perform a medley of her greatest hits. The singer, who last performed on the BBMA stage in 2015, becomes
Matt Baron/ShutterstockElton John must be quite the art lover, since he didn’t let a little thing like being unable to walk stop him from viewing the masterpieces at a famous Italian gallery. On Thursday, the 72-year-old music
Carsten Windhorst; Danielle St. LaurentOn May 16 in Beverly Hills, CA, Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne and founding Blondie members Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke will be honored by the performance-rights organization ASCAP at
RhinoThis year marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Cracked Rear View, the 21-times platinum debut album by Hootie & the Blowfish. To mark the milestone, a deluxe version of the record will be released next
Credit: Samir HusseinThe Who have added a new date to the fall portion of its 2019 North American trek: an October 9 concert at the new Chase Center in downtown San Francisco. Tickets for the show will
© 2018 Lynn Goldsmith; Cleopatra Books Wednesday in Atlanta, Todd Rundgren launched a North American trek that’s being billed as the first hybrid concert/book tour in support of his new autobiography, The Individualist: Digressions, Dreams & Dissertations.
ABC/Paul Lobo; ABC/Randy HolmesThe lineup for the 2019 edition of Switzerland’s famed Montreux Jazz Festival has been unveiled, and it features a variety of big names, including Sting, Elton John, Janet Jackson and ZZ Top. The 16-day
UMeDiana Ross may have just turned 75, but the former Supremes singer is still making history. Ross’ new remix track, “The Boss 2019,” has reached #1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart, setting a record by becoming
Credit: Daryl HannahNeil Young is back in the saddle with his old backing group, Crazy Horse. The folk-rock legend revealed in a message posted on his Neil Young Archives website on Tuesday that he and the band
Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns A short clip of The Beatles’ only live performance on the legendary U.K. TV series Top of the Pops, which was long believed to be lost, has been discovered in Mexico, BBC News
Credit: Denise Truscello John Fogerty debuts his latest Las Vegas residency show, dubbed My 50 Year Trip, tonight at the Encore Theater at the Wynn resort and casino. The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman tells ABC Radio
Credit: Nick McCabeCreedence Clearwater Revisited, the spinoff group led by founding Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, won’t be a travelin’ band for much longer. Cook and Clifford have announced that CC
Columbia Records; Courtesy of Heaven’s Door SpiritsNashville Skyline, Bob Dylan’s first full-length foray into country music, was released 50 years ago today, and in honor of the anniversary, the Heaven’s Door Spirits whiskey brand, which Dylan launched
Rob Kim/Getty ImagesGet ready to Cher and Cher alike next week on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On Monday, April 15, Cher and the stars of the Broadway musical based on her life, The Cher Show,
Courtesy of SummerfestThe list of performers for the 2019 edition of Milwaukee’s annual Summerfest has been announced and, as usual, it features popular artists from a wide variety of genres, including quite a few veteran acts. Among
UMeA limited-edition vinyl LP of raw studio mixes of the songs on John Lennon’s classic 1971 album Imagine will be released this Saturday, April 13, as part of the 2019 Record Store Day event. The Imagine (Raw
Credit: Al Pereira Kinks guitarist Dave Davies kicks off his first U.S. solo tour in about year tonight in Collingswood, New Jersey. The nine-date trek, which will stop at venues in the Northeast and Midwest, is plotted
Bill Wyman and Mandy Smith in 1989 (Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images)A screening of a new documentary about ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman that was to have taken place in June at the Sheffield Doc/Fest in
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images via ABCWe now have evidence that Madonna is switching into promotional mode…surely a sign that she’s gearing up to release new music. The Israeli paper Haaretz reports that the Queen of Pop will perform
ABC/Heidi GutmanBillie Joe Armstrong unites with Morrissey for a cover of the ’60s hit “Wedding Bell Blues,” originally recorded by Laura Nyro and popularized by pop vocal group the 5th Dimension. The Green Day frontman provides backing
Matt Baron/ShutterstockUnlike many artists his age, Elton John loves hip hop, and has collaborated with many rappers over the years, including Eminem, Kanye West, Young Thug and more. Now it looks like the 72-year-old legend might be
Courtesy of Stiefel EntertainmentRod Stewart will reunite with his old collaborator, guitar legend Jeff Beck, to play a special performance at the famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 27. The show is being called Stewart
Credit: Neil ZlowzowerZZ Top’s 50th anniversary celebration is going nationwide. After previously announcing a trio of special concerts in their home state of Texas next month, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have now scheduled a
Randee St. NicholasLast week, it was announced that Fleetwood Mac would replace The Rolling Stones at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival while Mick Jagger recovers from surgery. Well, now the festival needs yet another
UMe/IslandA vinyl box set featuring remastered versions of Traffic’s first six studio albums will be released on May 17, and is available for pre-order now. Aptly titled Traffic: The Studio Albums 1967-1974, the collection includes 1967’s Mr.
Credit: Amy Grantham Graham Nash has lined up eight new U.S. fall shows, which will bookend the special concerts he announced recently that will feature him playing his first two solo albums — 1971’s Songs for Beginners
Credit: Steve HocksteinThe rock memorabilia exhibition “Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll” opens Monday at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, featuring guitars and other instruments played by members of legendary bands such as
Warner Bros. RecordsIf you can’t get yourself to New York City to see The Cher Show, the Broadway musical based on entertainment icon Cher’s life, there’s now another way for you to enjoy the production’s great songs.
ABC/Image Group LAMotown legend Smokey Robinson has lent his vocals to “Make It Better,” the latest single by R&B singer and rapper Anderson .Paak, who is fresh off winning a Grammy for Best Rap Performance in February.
ABC/Heidi GutmanIf you’ve ever tried to play songs from Green Day’s early material yourself but could never find the right sound, that may be because Billie Joe Armstrong and company never used guitar tuners until their 1994
Courtesy of The CommodoresThe Commodores recently received special honors from two Alabama cities: their hometown of Tuskegee, and Montgomery. Tuskegee declared Friday, March 29, to be Commodores Day, while Montgomery named the members of the veteran R&B/funk
Greenwich EntertainementTom Petty, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton and Brian Wilson are among the many stars featured in Echo in the Canyon, a new documentary focusing on the influential music scene that developed in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon
Eagle VisionThe Rolling Stones’ have announced plans for the latest installment in their series of archival audio and video concert releases. Bridges to Bremen documents a September 2, 1998, show in Germany that took place near the
PALACE LEE / Barcroft Media via Getty ImagesFollowing widespread media speculation, a rep for Mick Jagger has now officially confirmed that the Rolling Stones legend has “successfully undergone treatment.” “He is doing very well and is expected
Live Nation/MGM Resorts International Aerosmith will get back in the saddle in a big way Saturday, when the rock legends kick off their new Las Vegas residency at the Park Theater at Park MGM. The show, dubbed
Cleopatra Records Last spring, Todd Rundgren reunited his old band, Utopia, for its first tour in 32 years. Now a live album and concert video documenting a May 22 concert in Chicago get their release today. Todd
Michael Hickey/Getty ImagesMick Jagger’s said to be doing fine and on his way to recovery following heart valve surgery in New York Thursday. Billboard quotes sources as saying the 75-year-old Rolling Stones frontman underwent a transcatheter aortic
Credit: Eric Ryan AndersonMusic-rights organization BMI will salute Sting for achieving a historic songwriting milestone: His classic hit with his old group The Police, “Every Breath You Take,” has become the Most Performed Song in BMI’s entire
Taron Egerton as Elton John in “Rocketman” from Paramount PicturesElton John’s upcoming biopic Rocketman has drawn many comparisons to the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody — they even have the same director. Now, yet another comparison is being
Credit: Randee St. NicholasThe recent postponement of The Rolling Stones’ entire 2019 U.S. tour leg due to Mick Jagger’s medical issue also left the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival without a main-stage headlining act for Thursday,
dick clark productionsThe nominees for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards have been announced, and among them are a handful of veteran music legends, including Queen, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, U2 and Aretha Franklin. Queen has scored
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicHere’s another reason why rock stars aren’t like you and me: When their cars break down, they get tech support from the guy in charge of the entire car company. The other day, Sheryl Crow tweeted,
Courtesy of On the Blue Cruise In February, Moody Blues singer/guitarist Justin Hayward served as the musical host of the inaugural On the Blue Cruise, and now the 72-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has signed
Credit: RG WilsonWith Dave Davies set to launch a U.S. solo tour this Tuesday in Collingswood, New Jersey, the founding Kinks guitarist reveals that he and his brother and longtime bandmate Ray have been moving forward with
Al Pereira/WireImagePat Benatar will be featured on the next episode of ABC’s American Idol, which will feature 10 of the show’s 20 remaining contestants singing a round of duets with celebrity partners. The program, which airs this
Ian Lawrence/GC ImagesMichael Jackson’s nephew, Taj Jackson, is looking to offer up an alternative response to HBO’s shocking Leaving Neverland film, by producing a documentary of his own. In a new interview with Billboard, the son of Tito Jackson revealed that he is
Credit: Doltyn SneddenCanada’s giant annual Festival d’été de Québec — that is, the Quebec Summer Festival — returns this July, and as usual, the event will feature a ton of well-known music artists. The 11-day event, which
John Lamparski/WireImageBack in 1990, designer Jean Paul Gaultier created the iconic costumes — including those infamous cone bras — worn by Madonna on her 1990 Blond Ambition tour. Now, in a full circle moment, Madonna’s daughter is
ABC/Lou RoccoBarry Manilow has extended his Las Vegas residency at the Westgate resort and casino’s Westgate International Theater into the fall. The pop legend has announced 12 new performances of his “Manilow: Las Vegas — The Hits
Taron Egerton as Elton John in “Rocketman” from Paramount PicturesThe Oscar-winning movie Bohemian Rhapsody was criticized by some for whitewashing the sexuality of late, legendary Queen singer Freddie Mercury. But there are no such problems with the
ABKCO Films/Screenvision Media A restored version of the star-studded 1968 concert special Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus is being screened this week in select U.S. theaters. In celebration of the presentations, a special screening and Q&A
Credit: Randee St. NicholasFleetwood Mac has postponed its concert this evening at TD Garden in Boston because of “a band member illness,” according to a message on the venue’s website. Ticketholders are being advised to hold on
Courtesy of L:ive NationTwo influential artists from the heyday of New Wave, Elvis Costello and Blondie, are teaming up for a U.S. summer co-headlining tour. The cross-country trek gets underway with a July 20 show in Bethel,
BETThe BET show American Soul — inspired by the iconic series Soul Train — is coming back for a second season. “We are incredibly grateful to continue to tell the American Soul story” says executive producer Jesse Collins. “Season one was so
Credit: Gottlieb Bros.Yes will headline a new North American package trek dubbed The Royal Affair Tour, which will also feature sets by Asia, Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy with guest vocalist Arthur
Jimmy Page, Don Felder, Steve Miller (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)Three Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inductees and guitar legends — Jimmy Page, Steve Miller and Don Felder — took part in a special press event Monday at New
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameStevie Nicks was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this past Friday in Brooklyn, New York, and from now through March 2020 at Cleveland’s Rock & Roll
George HolzUnlike many of their colleagues, The Eagles have never jumped on the “play your biggest album live in its entirety” bandwagon…until now. For the first time ever, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will perform
Courtesy of Car Care CouncilYou’re driving in your car. You turn on the radio. Whose music would you hope to hear coming over the airwaves? According to a new poll conducted on behalf of the non-profit Car
ABC/Heidi GutmanBack in the ’90s, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong would often rock a black-and-white t-shirt featuring the word “stupid” printed on it and and arrow pointing up towards himself. Now, you can too. Armstrong has
L-R Stu Sutcliffe, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, fill-in drummer Johnny Hutch and George Harrison; Michael Ochs Archive/Getty ImagesIf you want to own a piece of Beatles pre-history, you’ll need to have some deep pockets. As TMZ reports,
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images via ABCMadonna may have something to tell us. The Queen of Pop has changed the profile image on her Instagram to a close up of her mouth with something — possibly a riding crop
MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/RedfernsA film documenting Roger Waters’ Us + Them tour, which ran from 2017 to 2018, will be screened in movie theaters later this year, according to Variety. The tour took Waters around the world with over
Queen Theatrical Productions Ltd and Annerin ProductionsThe appetite for all things Queen shows no signs of dying down. We Will Rock You, the musical featuring the band’s music, has just announced a North American tour, while Queen
Frank Hoensch/RedfernsFollowing the news that the Rolling Stones are postponing their North American No Filter tour because Mick Jagger requires “medical treatment,” we now have a hint as to what kind of treatment the singer will undergo.
Chris Morphet/RedfernsIf you’re a Who fan, you’ve probably heard of Lifehouse, the ambitious rock opera that Pete Townshend tried — and failed — to get off the ground before eventually turning its songs into the album Who’s
ParlophoneDavid Bowie’s Diamond Dogs album is celebrating its 45 anniversary this year, but fans are getting the presents. On May 24, 50 years to the day of the album’s original release, Parlophone is putting out limited-edition red
