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Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, And Kenney Jones Are Recording Songs For A New Faces Album
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded a series of songs for a new Faces album, suggesting a forthcoming reunion from the legendary rock band 50 years after their last record. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones confirms that th...
Apr 25, 2025

Emmylou Harris, Jon Batiste, And More Set To Perform At Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala
The 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala will feature performances by country legend Emmylou Harris, R&B icon Eddie Floyd, and Big Star drummer Jody Stephens. The event will take place on Friday, May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Califo...
Apr 24, 2025

Carlos Santana Postpones Show After Being Hospitalized Due To Medical Emergency During Soundcheck
Carlos Santana was hospitalized following a medical emergency that occured during soundcheck ahead of his concert at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on Tuesday (April 22). Doctors determined that the 77-year-old guitar legend was suffering from dehydrat...
Apr 24, 2025

Roy Thomas Baker, Producer Of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' The Cars, Journey, Mötley Crüe, And More, Dies At 78
Renowned music producer Roy Thomas Baker, best known for his work with Queen, The Cars, Foreigner, and other iconic acts, has died at the age of 78. Baker played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of numerous hit singles and albums throughout his lege...
Apr 24, 2025

Phish Wins 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Fan Vote, With Inductees To Be Announced On ‘American Idol’
Phish emerged victorious in the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote, securing over 329,000 votes and surpassing runner-up Bad Company by nearly 50,000 votes. The Top Five in the fan vote was rounded out by Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, and Joe Cocke...
Apr 23, 2025

SZA's 'SOS' Breaks Record For Most Weeks In Top 10 On Billboard 200 Among Albums By Women, Surpassing Adele's '21'
SZA's SOS has just made history by surpassing Adele's 21 for the most weeks in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 among albums by women, as it secures its 85th total week within the top tier. came in 2022, but has climbed back into the charts due to the r...
Apr 23, 2025

Rare Paul McCartney Photos Will Be Featured In Special Exhibition In Los Angeles
A series of recently unearthed photos by Paul McCartney taken between December 1963 and February 1964 are set to be displayed this spring at the Gagosian LA art gallery. The exhibition is titled, "Rearview Mirror: Photographs, December 1963-February 19...
Apr 21, 2025

ZZ Top Announce Summer 2025 North American Tour
ZZ Top has just revealed the dates on their summer 2025 North American tour. The just-added shows are part of a two-leg jaunt that continues the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band's ongoing Elevation Tour. The first leg begins with gigs in Canada and the ...
Apr 17, 2025

The Who Part Ways With Their Longtime Drummer Zak Starkey
On Wednesday (April 16), the Who announced that they have decided to part ways with drummer Zak Starkey after nearly three decades in the band. The decision comes just three weeks after the drummer performed with the Who during two shows at London's Ro...
Apr 17, 2025

Larry Bastian, Co-Writer Of Garth Brooks' No. 1 Hit, "'Unanswered Prayers," Dies At 90
Renowned country music songwriter Larry Bastian passed away on Sunday, April 6, at age 90. Born on September 1, 1934, in Porterville, California, Bastian initially worked as a biologist before pursuing a successful career in music. He made his mark in ...
Apr 15, 2025

Stevie Nicks Announces 2025 Headlining Solo Tour Dates
On Monday (April 14), Stevie Nicks unveiled the dates and details of her upcoming solo headlining tour, which will intersect with her guest appearances on Billy Joel's upcoming tour. The 76-year-old rock legend's tour includes arena dates at nine citie...
Apr 15, 2025

Barry Manilow Announces 2025 North America Arena Tour, "The Last Concerts"
Barry Manilow has just announced the dates and details of what he is calling "The Last Concerts," a final tour across the US and Canada slated to take place this spring and summer. The 17-date headlining tour will mark a departure from the 81-year-old ...
Apr 15, 2025

New Patsy Cline Recordings Released 62 Years After Her Death
As part of Record Store Day on Saturday (April 12), new music from the late country legend Patsy Cline was released on a limited-edition two-LP set titled, Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954-1963). The collection features 48 tracks extracted from ...
Apr 14, 2025

Judd Sisters Disclose Family Secrets In New Lifetime Documentary, 'Truth Be Told'
Lifetime's new four-part documentary, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, is set to air on Mother's Day weekend. An official trailer for the film premiered on Thursday (April 10), which features sisters Ashley and Wynonna Judd sharing personal stories as t...
Apr 11, 2025

Dolly Parton Exhibit Coming To Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum In May
Country music icon Dolly Parton's remarkable career will be celebrated at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville with a new exhibition, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker, running from May 20 to September 2026. The exhibit will showcase ...
Apr 10, 2025

Amy Winehouse, Elton John, 'Hamilton' Lead List Of Music Added To Library Of Congress' National Recording Registry
It was announced on Wednesday (April 9) that twenty-five sound recordings, including Amy Winehouse's Back to Black, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and the Hamilton Original Cast Album, have been inducted into the Library of Congress' National ...
Apr 10, 2025

Original Beatles' Drummer Pete Best Announces His Retirement From Performing
Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles who performed with the band in the early 1960s, has announced his retirement from appearances and performances due to what his daughter calls "personal circumstances." News of Best's retirement was reveale...
Apr 09, 2025

Atlantic Records Releases New Coffee-Table Book Celebrating Their 75-Year History
Taschen Books has just published 75 Years of Atlantic Records, a massive new coffee-table book honoring the record label's illustrious history. The book, weighing a hefty 11 pounds and measuring 14" x 14", features stunning photos by celebrated photogr...
Apr 08, 2025

Patti Smith Performs During Rally To Save Treasured New York City Park
Patti Smith performed at a rally in New York City on Tuesday (April 1) in an effort to preserve the Elizabeth Street Garden from being converted into an "urban oasis." The garden serves as a cherished sanctuary for the community but faces potential tra...
Apr 04, 2025

Jon Batiste Set To Receive Inaugural Ray Charles 'Architect Of Sound' Award At 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles "Architect of Sound" Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The award recognizes artists who embody Charles' pioneering impact on music, and it will be pre...
Apr 04, 2025

Dolly Parton Collaborates With Good American On Limited-Edition Collection 'Dolly's Joleans'
Dolly Parton has partnered with Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede's Good American brand to create a limited-edition collection called Dolly's Joleans, inspired by her signature country-glam style. The clothing features denim pieces adorned with rhineston...
Apr 02, 2025

Roger Daltrey Reveals That He Is Going Deaf And Blind
During The Who's recent two-night stand at London's Royal Albert Hall, frontman Roger Daltrey gave the audience an update about his current health status. "The joys of getting old mean you go deaf. I also now have got the joy of going blind," the 81-ye...
Apr 02, 2025

Yoko Ono Art Exhibition Heading To Chicago's Museum Of Contemporary Art This Fall
The comprehensive exhibition of Yoko Ono's art, "Music of the Mind," will open at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) on October 18, after previously being on display at London's Tate Museum,. The exhibition will feature over 200 pieces spanning...
Apr 01, 2025

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Share First New Song In Over 25 Years, "60 Years Ago"
On Friday (March 28), Bachman-Turner Overdrive unveiled their first new track in more than 25 years, "60 Years Ago," featuring a guest guitar solo from fellow Canadian rock icon Neil Young. The release coincides with the upcoming "Back In Overdrive Tou...
Mar 31, 2025

Patti Smith Celebrated During All-Star Tribute Concert Featuring Bruce Springsteen And Michael Stipe
Multiple generations of musicians paid tribute to Patti Smith during a star-studded concert at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night (March 26). The show commemorated the 50th anniversary of Smith's legendary album, Horses, while also serving as a charity b...
Mar 28, 2025