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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,

KTLO, Classic Hits 101.7 and 99.7 The Boot were live with the Treasure Chest Tuesday at Helmert Hearing Clinic.

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

Photo: Jason Rowland and Erin Davis Four children complete reading 1,000 books before kindergarten at the Baxter County Library Congratulations to Erin Davis, Jason Rowland, Jake Thomas and Lily Sewell for completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Brad Butler (left) of Butler Furniture presents Mountain Home Kindergarten teacher Christy Curtis with the first annual Butler Furniture Teacher Appreciation Award, which includes a $3,000 furniture shopping spree. Jennifer Seaman/MH Public Schools communications The Mountain Home

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

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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

Damage to a fiber optic cable in northeast Arkansas is causing sporadic internet outages to CenturyLink customers in Baxter and Fulton counties. According to spokesperson from CenturyLink, crews are currently arriving on scene of the damage and

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

Polydor/Interscope/UMeThe reissues of The Rolling Stones‘ 1973 studio album Goats Head Soup hit stores today. The Super Deluxe box set, and Deluxe CD and vinyl editions of the reissue feature a newly remastered version of the original album

Courtesy of Eagle RockThe fifth episode of The Who‘s weekly YouTube series “Join Together @ Home,” which features previously unseen archival concert performances, rare footage and more, premieres this Saturday, September 5, at 1 p.m. ET. The

Red Red RecordsVeteran pop-soul band Pablo Cruise is returning with its first original music in 37 years, a new digital single titled “Breathe” that will be released Friday, September 4. A lyric video for the tune got

ABC/Arturo Holmes; J. RoseForbes‘ annual list of Highest-Paid Celebrities will likely look very different next year, when the impact that COVID-19 had on the live music industry will really become apparent. But this year’s list, based mostly

Entertainment OneAre you ready to get down with Ace Frehley? The founding KISS guitarist has just released a new version of the rocking 1965 Beatles tune “I’m Down” as a digital single and via streaming services. The

Interscope Records Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen are among the guest stars featured on U.K. modern rockers The Struts‘ just-announced forthcoming third studio album Strange Days, which will be released on October 16.

Chris Frantz in 2013; Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesTalking 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

Polar Music/UMeABBA will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their hit 1980 album, Super Trouper, with a series of special releases arriving on October 30, including a two-LP vinyl version of the record and a vinyl box set

Ian Mitchell in 1976; Jorgen Angel/ RedfernsOne-time Bay City Rollers guitarist Ian Mitchell has died. The band’s official Facebook page announced Mitchell’s passing in a message that reads, “We are deeply saddened by the news of Ian

Hayley Madden/RedfernsEddy Grant, who scored a #2 hit in 1983 with the song “Electric Avenue,” has joined the list of artists attempting to stop President Donald Trump from using their music as part of his 2020 reelection

Artwork by Shepard FaireyR.E.M. is among dozens of artists who are contributing previously unreleased recordings to an upcoming compilation in support of voting rights. The 40-track album, called Good Music to Avert the Collapse of American Democracy,

Cover: Roger Dean/BMGThis fall, Yes will release a new concert album documenting a show the band played in Las Vegas during their all-star 2019 package trek The Royal Affair. The Royal Affair Tour, Live from Las Vegas

Courtesy of Greg PratoSeptember 2020 marks the milestone anniversaries of the deaths of two legendary rock musicians, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, who passed away 50 and 40 years ago this month, respectively. To

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty ImagesNow that we’re in September, Green Day‘s American Idiot single “Wake Me Up When September Ends” is trending again. When it comes to voter registration, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong hopes you won’t wait

Frontiers Music srlBlue Öyster Cult has just premiered a music video for its new song “That Was Me,” which features a guest appearance by the veteran rockers’ original drummer Albert Bouchard. Bouchard, who was a member of

Greenwich EntertainmentAn official trailer for the new documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President that features brief interview segments with Bob Dylan, U2‘s Bono and the late Gregg Allman has premiered on YouTube. As previously reported, the

ABC/Image Group LAMariah Carey has a lot to look forward to with the release of her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, but part of that also entails taking a look back at her past — like her “extremely

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Four of five people who died of COVID-19 in recent days in Greene County were residents of long-term care facilities, health officials said Tuesday. A woman in her 60s, a woman in her

Gary Miller/FilmMagic Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has taken to his social media sites to apologize for appearing in blackface in a video sketch promoting his band’s 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense that reemerged on

ABC/Image Group LASure, any Mariah Carey fan can sing her hits, but how many can recite one of her speeches word-for-word?  Well, there are at least two Mimi stans who can — and the diva herself is

Hiroyuki Ito/Getty ImagesDevo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh reveals in a new Los Angeles Times article that he’s recovering from a bout with COVID-19 that nearly killed him. Mothersbaugh, 70, tells the newspaper that he likely contracted the virus

Madonna: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images; Julia: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty ImagesMadonna‘s been posting videos on Instagram showing that she’s been working on a movie script with Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody, and she’s strongly hinted that

Courtesy of Farm AidThe 35th annual Farm Aid is going virtual this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The 2020 event, which is scheduled to take place September 26, will be transformed into an at-home festival titled Farm Aid

ABCDespite huge record sales and hits, there are still many legendary artists who aren’t in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — Tina Turner, Pat Benatar and Joe Cocker are just a few of them. And

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Wicked Cool RecordsThe Empty Hearts, the supergroup that includes founding members of The Cars, Blondie and The Romantics, has just released its second album, aptly titled The Second Album. Empty Hearts frontman Wally Palmar, who also fronts

© Lynn GoldsmithTodd Rundgren recently wrapped up the first season of his six-episode live interactive virtual TV series, The Todd’s Honest Truth, with a final show that included a segment during which the singer/songwriter stressed the importance

PRNewsfoto/Michael Jackson EstateSaturday marked what would’ve been Michael Jackson‘s 62nd birthday, and to commemorate the date, director Spike Lee created a new version of the short film he directed for the late King of Pop’s 1995 protest

Dennis LeupoldIt’s the last day of August, but Mariah Carey is already in full planning mode for her favorite time of the year. The diva will star in Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special for Apple, which will

Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsSet to be headlined by Bryan Adams, a concert in Germany billed as “Return to Live” is now dead — at least for now, reports Billboard. As previously reported, the show was to have taken

BMGINXS keyboardist and songwriter Andrew Farriss will release his debut solo EP, Love Makes the World, on October 2. Farriss finished recording the five-track collection, which can be pre-ordered now, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The songs include

Frontiers Music srlBlue Öyster Cult will release its first studio album in nearly 20 years, The Symbol Remains, on October 9. The 14-track collection will be available on CD, digitally and as a two-LP vinyl set. A

Reprise RecordsEarlier this month, Neil Young revealed that he would be putting out a new EP called The Times featuring his recent updated version of his 2006 song “Lookin’ for a Leader,” and now the folk-rock legend

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Van Morrison turns 75 this Monday, August 31, and in celebration of the Belfast-born singer/songwriter’s milestone birthday, Ireland’s Hot Press magazine will present an online special that day featuring various Irish artists and celebrities sharing

Courtesy of Record Store DayJust reminder that the first day of the three-day 2020 Record Store Day celebration takes place this Saturday, August 29. As previously reported, organizers decided to spread out the event across three dates

Hollywood RecordsQueen + Adam Lambert have debuted a video at the band’s official YouTube channel that features a live performance of “The Show Must Go On” filmed at London’s O2 Arena on July 4, 2018. The performance

Big Machine Label GroupAfter re-releasing her 2012 track “Woman in the World,” Sheryl Crow has released a new politically charged song called “The End.” The lyrics tell the story of a country in turmoil and the corrupt

Es Paranza Robert Plant has released another advance track from his forthcoming career-spanning solo compilation Digging Deep: Subterranea, which is due out on October 2. The new song is a previously unreleased duet version of “Too Much

The Prince Estate/Warner RecordsPrince‘s estate has launched a new official podcast miniseries focusing on the late music legend’s 1987 double album Sign o’ the Times, which will be reissued in expanded form on September 25. The eight-part

Cleopatra RecordsWilliam Shatner‘s upcoming studio album, The Blues, includes a rendition of B.B. King‘s 1970 hit “The Thrill Is Gone” featuring founding Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.  That song has now been released as an

Courtesy of Eagle RockThe fourth episode of The Who‘s weekly YouTube series “Join Together @ Home,” which features previously unseen archival concert performances, rare footage and more, premieres this Saturday, August 29, at 1 p.m. ET. The

UMeA new remix of the archival Rolling Stones song “Scarlet” created by the popular alternative-rock band The Killers has just been released. The updated recording also features Jacques Lu Cont, aka producer Stuart Price, who worked with

Green Amp Records/Red River EntertainmentA limited-edition 20th anniversary vinyl reissue of Kinks guitarist Dave Davies‘ Rock Bottom: Live at the Bottom Line album will be released this Saturday, August 29, in conjunction with the 2020 Record Store

Courtesy of Osiris MediaLongtime Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart will be the guest on a new episode of the Comes a Time podcast series, co-hosted by ex-Allman Brothers Band bassist Oteil Burbridge and comedian Mike Finoia. The

ABC/Matt Stroshane; Brendan BarretSting is featured on “Mama,” a new song by Libyan-born, Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter and rapper Gashi, and the former Police frontman also appears in a just-released music video for the tune. Sting wrote and

Eagle VisionThe new Ronnie Wood documentary Somebody Up There Likes Me, which premiered last October at the London Film Festival, will get a virtual cinema release starting September 18, and then will be made available on DVD

Michael Tullberg/Getty ImagesSmash Mouth performed a concert earlier this month at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As you might imagine, that decision didn’t go over well with everyone. In an

Credit: Jeremy WestbyDon McLean shares the story behind writing his signature song “American Pie” and some of his other memorable tunes on a new episode of the AXS TV series The Song — Recorded Live @TGL Farms,

Kayos RecordsFormer Joan Jett & the Blackhearts guitarist Ricky Byrd has unveiled full details about his long-in-the-works third solo album, Sobering Times, which will get its official release on September 25. The album is a follow-up to

Marc Hauser/Republic RecordsJohn Mellencamp has premiered another topical new recording at his official website and YouTube channel, a reworked cover of the 1964 Bob Dylan protest anthem “Only a Pawn in Their Game,” which focused on the

Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/ Getty ImagesVan Morrison wants musicians and performers to be able to start playing to full venues again and has posted a message on his official website seeking support from others in music and theater

Steve Jennings/WireImageElton John‘s series of archival YouTube concerts has come to an end, but there’s still one you can watch online this weekend. Back in 2015, Elton performed at the Outside Lands Music and Arts festival, which

Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesA new film about the life and music of late Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott is scheduled to premiere in select theaters this fall. Phil Lynott: Songs for While I’m Away tells the story

Mark David Chapman in 2014; NYS Department of Corrections and Community SupervisionMark David Chapman, the man who shot music legend John Lennon to death in December 1980, has been denied parole for the 11th time, according to

Courtesy Alanis MorissetteYou oughta know that Alanis Morissette has a new version of her signature song out for your listening enjoyment. During quarantine, the Grammy-winning star recorded new versions of “You Oughta Know” and her recent single,

Henry HoltBefore touring was put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic, Elton John was well into his farewell tour.  But even though he doesn’t plan on touring extensively anymore, he’s constantly busy doing so many other things

CAPITOL/UmeThis October 9 would have been John Lennon‘s 80th birthday, and his artistic legacy will be celebrated on that day with a new release called Gimme Some Truth. The Ultimate Mixes. The collection of 36 songs, produced

Chris Walter/WireImageCreedence Clearwater Revival had a notoriously acrimonious breakup, and over the years, frontman John Fogerty, bass player Stu Cook and drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford haven’t had a very amicable relationship.  But now, Cook says that all

SSPL/Getty ImagesAs previously reported, Elton John’s ex-wife, Renate Blauel, is suing him for blabbing too much about their relationship in his memoir, Me, and his biopic, Rocketman.  But if she wanted privacy, she’s probably not too happy

Gary Miller/Getty ImagesThese days, it seems as though you’re not a celebrity unless you have your own wine — but of course, some of those wines are better than others.  You may not be aware that Sting

UMeThe Rolling Stones are linking up with The Killers for a new collaboration. In a tweet Tuesday, the English rock legends teased an upcoming new version of their song “Scarlet,” featuring the “Mr. Brightside” band. The track,

Kevin Kane/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe Cars were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, and frontman Ric Ocasek died unexpectedly in 2019.  Now, Cars guitarist Elliot Easton