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Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris Remains in Induced Coma After Cardiac Emergency
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris remains in an induced coma following a critical medical emergency before an Aug. 6 show in San Francisco, with a GoFundMe now supporting his family.
Ritchie Blackmore Reunites With Deep Purple Onstage for First Time in 33 Years
Ritchie Blackmore stepped onstage with Deep Purple at Jones Beach Theater on August 12, 2026, ending a 33-year separation from the band he co-founded, for an encore of “Smoke on the Water.”
38 Special Extends 2026 Tour With 30 More Fall and Winter Dates
38 Special has added nearly 25 fall shows to its 2026 touring schedule, bringing the total to 30 remaining dates through November 7 in support of the band’s new album, ‘Milestone.’
Alice Cooper Guitarists Ryan Roxie and Tommy Henriksen Explain How Anna Cara Replaced Nita Strauss
Alice Cooper guitarists Ryan Roxie and Tommy Henriksen explain how 22-year-old Anna Cara, discovered through Instagram and YouTube videos, came to fill in for Nita Strauss in the band’s touring lineup.
Artimus Pyle Band Announces 2026 Tour Dates Celebrating Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Artimus Pyle Band will launch a 2026 tour on August 27 in Cleveland, Ohio, with stops across seven states through November. Former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle discussed his history with the band and his current lineup in a new interview.
Steven Tyler, Accuser Julia Holcomb Clash Over Abortion Evidence Ahead of Trial
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and accuser Julia Holcomb are fighting over whether jurors in their upcoming trial can hear about two abortions Holcomb had in the 1970s.
Ritchie Blackmore Reunites With Deep Purple Onstage for First Time in 33 Years
Ritchie Blackmore stepped onstage with Deep Purple in Wantagh, New York, on August 12, 2026, to play ‘Smoke on the Water,’ his first live appearance with the band since 1993.
Hollywood Vampires Kick Off 2026 Tour at London’s O2 with Ronnie Wood Sitting In
Hollywood Vampires played their first show in over three years at London’s O2 Arena on August 12, 2026, with Ronnie Wood joining the band for two songs during the encore.
Roger Taylor Announces New Solo Album ‘Violence Insane in a Beautiful World,’ Shares ‘I See You Now’
Queen drummer Roger Taylor has announced his seventh solo album, ‘Violence Insane in a Beautiful World,’ out September 18 via Columbia Records, alongside a new single and a UK tour.
Ritchie Blackmore Plans Deep Purple Reunion Onstage for First Time Since 1993
Ritchie Blackmore revealed on Instagram Live that he plans to join Deep Purple for an encore at their Jones Beach Theater show, marking his first time onstage with the band since 1993.
Rod Stewart Cancels Remaining ‘One Last Time’ Tour Dates After Coronary Stent Procedure
Rod Stewart, 81, has called off the rest of his North American “One Last Time” farewell tour, including a Las Vegas residency and Mexico shows, after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure.
ZZ Top Cancels Hollywood Bowl Show as Drummer Frank Beard Faces Serious Health Issues
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is battling serious health issues that forced the band to scrap its Hollywood Bowl tour opener, with Michael Monahan stepping in behind the kit.
Brian May Recreates Queen’s ‘The Game’ Album Cover With AI to Protest Data Centres
Brian May shared a Meta AI recreation of Queen’s 1980 album cover ‘The Game’ on Instagram, using the flawed result to argue against building data centres in the UK.
David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen Reunite Publicly for First Time Since 2015
David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen sat down together at TEDxFargo on July 30, marking their first public reunion since Van Halen’s final Hollywood Bowl show in October 2015.
Eagles Add Four New 2027 Dates to Las Vegas Sphere Residency
The Eagles have added four new January 2027 concert dates to their Las Vegas Sphere residency, bringing their total run at the venue to 72 shows.
Bob Dylan Adds Jimmie Vaughan as Fifth Guest Guitarist on US Tour
Bob Dylan closed out a hectic US tour by welcoming blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan to the stage in Nashville, the fifth guest guitarist rotation of the run.
Jerry Garcia’s Family Announces 2027 Immersive Experience ‘Eyes Of The World’
Jerry Garcia’s family has announced ‘Eyes Of The World: The Jerry Garcia Experience,’ a long-envisioned immersive exhibition opening in San Francisco in 2027 before touring other major U.S. cities.
Rod Stewart Postpones Niagara Falls Concert Hours Before Showtime Over Aircraft Fault
Rod Stewart postponed his concert at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls just hours before showtime, citing a mechanical fault with his aircraft’s landing gear. The show has been rescheduled for March 4, 2027.
Bono, Eddie Vedder and Markéta Irglová Perform at Glen Hansard’s Funeral in Dublin
Musicians including Bono, Eddie Vedder, Markéta Irglová, The Edge and Hozier gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin to mourn Glen Hansard with a series of musical tributes.
Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age Kick Off 2026 ‘Take Cover’ Tour in Toronto
Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age opened their joint 2026 North American ‘Take Cover’ stadium tour at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium with a marathon set of hits and emotional tributes.
Slash Confirms New Guns N’ Roses Music, Announces Conspirators Album for February 2027
Slash has confirmed that new Guns N’ Roses music is currently being worked on, while also announcing that his side project with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators will release a new album in February 2027.
Gregg Allman Documentary ‘The Music of My Soul’ Sets National Theatrical Tour
The documentary ‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,’ featuring interviews with Cher, Jackson Browne and others, kicks off a national roadshow tour on September 1, 2026, in Seattle.
Slash Says He and Ozzy Osbourne Had Planned to Record Together Before Osbourne’s Death
Slash says he and Ozzy Osbourne agreed by phone to get into the studio together after the Back to the Beginning show, in what turned out to be their last conversation before Osbourne’s death.
Lindsey Buckingham Stalking Suspect Michelle Dick Ruled Not Competent for Trial
Michelle Dick, the woman charged with stalking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, has been found not competent to stand trial following a court-ordered mental-health evaluation.