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Jo Wood Says Rolling Stones Touring Days May Be Done Because of Keith Richards
Jo Wood, Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife, says she doubts the Rolling Stones will hit the road again, blaming Keith Richards’ hesitance even as the band’s new album Foreign Tongues thrives.
Rush’s Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Push Neil Peart Memorial Fund Past $1 Million Goal
Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson delivered a $785,000 check to the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force, putting a years-long campaign to build the late drummer’s memorial in Ontario over its $1 million target.
Kid Rock-Linked MAGA Festival Canceled After Only Six VIP Tickets Sold
Organizer Eric Deters scrapped his Kentucky “Patriots Day Freedom Fest” days before it was due to happen, saying wealthy contacts he counted on for VIP ticket revenue largely stayed away.
U2 Announce ‘Carnaval De Luz,’ Featuring Dolly Parton’s Final Vocal on Closer ‘Torn’
U2 have announced their 16th studio album, ‘Carnaval De Luz,’ due November 13, 2026, which closes with ‘Torn,’ a duet pairing Bono with what is described as Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal.
Neil Young Joins Willie Nelson for ‘Real Cowboys’ Duet at Bridgeport Co-Headline Show
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts kicked off a pair of co-headlining shows with Willie Nelson & Family in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with Young stepping into Nelson’s set for a rare rendition of their duet “Are There Any More Real Cowboys?”
Buddy Guy’s 90th Birthday Concert to Bring Clapton, Mayer and Blues Royalty to Radio City Music Hall
Blues legend Buddy Guy marks his 90th birthday with an all-star concert at Radio City Music Hall on October 1, and fans who can’t attend in person can watch via a paid nugs.net livestream.
Pink Floyd’s Iconic ‘Animals’ Building To Become Concert Venue
Apple has revealed Apple Music Hall, a new 600-capacity live music venue built inside London’s Battersea Power Station, with an official opening date of September 28, 2026.
Bret Michaels, Gene Simmons Band Set Western Pennsylvania Shows This Fall and Spring
Poison frontman Bret Michaels and Kiss bassist Gene Simmons have each lined up separate Southwestern Pennsylvania concert dates, with shows set for Greensburg and Pittsburgh.
Yes Guitarist Steve Howe Says Recovery From Surgery Is Progressing ‘Slowly’ Ahead of 2027 Fragile Tour
Yes guitarist Steve Howe says he is “making progress, slowly” three months after an operation forced the band to postpone its Fragile tour, which is now scheduled to resume in May 2027.
Kenny Loggins Reveals He Secretly Married Girlfriend Lisa Hawkins in Hawaii Elopement
Kenny Loggins told a Grammy Museum audience that he and longtime girlfriend Lisa Hawkins had secretly eloped to Hawaii, confirming his third marriage.
Carrie Underwood Duets ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ With Guns N’ Roses in Atlanta Amid Reported Rock Pivot
Carrie Underwood took the stage with Guns N’ Roses in Atlanta on September 19, 2026, trading vocals with Axl Rose as reports circulate that he’s mentoring her through a new rock-leaning sound.
Sammy Hagar Says He’s Stepping Back From Van Halen-Focused Shows
Sammy Hagar tells SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk he’s ready to shift away from Van Halen-centric concerts, wants his future shows to dig deeper into his Montrose and solo catalog, and hopes to finally bring his long-gestating science fiction rock opera to the stage.
William Shatner, 95, Debuts Heavy Metal Band THE *UCKERS Before Riot Fest Set
William Shatner, 95, stepped into heavy metal for the first time on stage, warming up for his Riot Fest appearance with covers of Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Motorhead.
Power to the People Festival Adds Stephen Stills, Geezer Butler, Mike McCready and More to October Lineup
Tom Morello’s Power to the People festival has grown its October 3, 2026 lineup with the addition of Nathaniel Rateliff, Stephen Stills, Mike McCready, Geezer Butler, State Radio, Scott Ian and The Last Internationale.
John Fogerty and Steve Winwood Duet on “In the Midnight Hour” in Charlotte
John Fogerty and Steve Winwood joined forces on Wilson Pickett’s “In the Midnight Hour” in Charlotte, NC, during their ongoing co-headlining shed tour.
Metallica and American Red Cross Open Immersive Blood Donation Experience in Las Vegas
Metallica, the American Red Cross and the band’s All Within My Hands foundation are opening a backstage-themed blood donation pop-up in Las Vegas timed to the band’s Sphere residency.
Bad Company’s ‘Live In London’ to Preserve Mick Ralphs’ Final Concert With the Band
Bad Company will issue ‘Live In London’ on November 13, 2026, an unreleased soundboard recording of the October 29, 2016 O2 Arena show that turned out to be founding guitarist Mick Ralphs’ last concert with the group.
Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam Returns to Asheville on December 12, 2026
Warren Haynes has confirmed his 34th annual Christmas Jam will take place at Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena on December 12, 2026, with the lineup to follow this fall.
Pink Floyd to Press ‘Meddle’ on Orange Marble Vinyl for National Album Day 2026
Pink Floyd will mark National Album Day 2026 with a San Tropez Orange Marble vinyl pressing of ‘Meddle’ and a restored high-resolution cut of the ‘Echoes’ sequence from ‘Crystal Voyager.’
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Introduce Neil Peart Documentary at TIFF Premiere
Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson took the stage at the Toronto International Film Festival to introduce “Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple,” a documentary on their late bandmate set to air on CBC on September 23, 2026.
Gene Simmons to Receive IEBA Lifetime Achievement Award in Nashville
The International Entertainment Buyers Association will present Gene Simmons with its Lifetime Achievement Award in Nashville on October 6, 2026.
Sammy Hagar Fires Back at Alex Van Halen Over ‘Complete Idiot’ Jab
Sammy Hagar addressed Alex Van Halen calling him a “complete idiot,” defending the sales success of his Van Halen years and asking his former drummer to explain what’s really bothering him.
Billy Joel Is Alive: Publicist Debunks False Google Death Listing
A Google search info box briefly claimed Billy Joel had died on September 17, 2026. His publicist quickly shot down the false report, and Google blamed vandalism of a public data source.
Keith Richards Covers Jimmy Reed’s ‘Bright Lights, Big City’ for GTA VI Soundtrack
Keith Richards has put his own spin on Jimmy Reed’s 1961 blues staple ‘Bright Lights, Big City’ for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack, one of six songs Atlantic Records shared on September 17, 2026.