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Alex Van Halen, Steve Lukather Working on New Album Project

January 5, 2026

Alex Van Halen, the drummer and co founder of the rock band Van Halen, says he is working with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather on a new album project. Van Halen confirmed the collaboration in a recent interview, saying he is preparing to make a record with Lukather and additional collaborators. He described the effort as…

David Lee Roth 2026 Summer Tour Dates Announced

January 5, 2026

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth has announced a series of concert dates for 2026 as part of his A Night With David Lee Roth tour, marking his continued return to live performances following select appearances in 2025. The former Van Halen frontman is scheduled to launch the tour April 16 in…

Ian Anderson Warns Fans About AI-Generated Fake Content

January 5, 2026

Ian Anderson, the longtime frontman of Jethro Tull, is warning fans about artificial intelligence generated content that falsely claims to be created by him. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jethro Tull / Ian Anderson (@jethrotull_) In a statement posted on the band’s official website and social media channels, Anderson said fake…

Zak Starkey “Confused” About Dismissal From the Who, But Not Angry or Bitter

December 26, 2025

In a candid new interview with New York’s Q104.3, legendary drummer Zak Starkey has finally opened up about his tumultuous exit from The Who. After nearly three decades behind the kit for the iconic rock band, Starkey’s departure remains a point of contention and confusion for both the musician and the fans. For those following…

Brian May Shares 50-Year-Old Queen Track as Holiday Surprise

December 23, 2025

Fans of Queen received an unexpected present this holiday season when guitarist Brian May broadcast a song that had been sitting untouched in the band's vault since the early 1970s. The track, titled “Not for Sale (Polar Bear),” was recorded during sessions for Queen II in 1974 but never made it onto the finished album.…

David Gilmour Celebrates as Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here' Tops UK Christmas Charts on 50th Anniversary

December 22, 2025

Legendary 1975 Album Makes History With Record-Breaking Return to Number One Pink Floyd has achieved a remarkable milestone in music history as the 50th anniversary edition of Wish You Were Here claimed the coveted UK Christmas Number One album spot, prompting guitarist David Gilmour to raise a celebratory glass to fans worldwide. On Friday, December…

AC/DC's Raunchy Christmas Song Was Inspired by Donald Trump's Affair

December 19, 2025

Most people associate Donald Trump with reality television, real estate, and of course, the presidency. But there's another footnote in his cultural legacy that often goes unnoticed: he once served as the muse for an AC/DC song. The track in question is “Mistress for Christmas,” a deep cut from the band's 1990 album The Razor's…

Paul McCartney plays the Apollo Harlem on December 13, 2010, in a concert to celebrate SiriusXM's 20 millionth subscriber.

Paul McCartney Mourns Höfner as Iconic Bass Maker Files for Bankruptcy

December 19, 2025

Paul McCartney has issued a heartfelt tribute to Höfner, the German instrument manufacturer that created his iconic violin bass, after the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. The news marks a potential end to one of the most storied names in rock and roll history. According to filings in the Fürth District Court in…

Keith Richards

Rolling Stone Legend Keith Richards Turns 82 Amid Tour Cancellation Questions

December 18, 2025

Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist and co-founder of the Rolling Stones, celebrates his 82nd birthday today amid renewed attention on his health following the band's decision to scrap plans for a major 2026 European and UK stadium tour. The news, confirmed to Variety this week, revealed that Richards is said to be unable to commit…

Elvis' granddaughter Riley Keough Named as Biological Mother of John Travolta's Son Ben in Lawsuit

December 18, 2025

A new lawsuit has made the explosive claim that actress Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, is the biological mother of John Travolta's 15-year-old son Benjamin. The allegation surfaced in court documents filed on December 16, 2025, as part of an ongoing legal battle between Priscilla Presley's former business partners, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin…