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Joan Jett Cancels September Tour Dates After Fractured Vertebra Surgery
Joan Jett has called off her two remaining September 2026 concerts after undergoing orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebra, with her team saying she needs time for physical therapy and healing.
Lindsey Buckingham Says He and Stevie Nicks Are ‘Talking All the Time’ as Fleetwood Mac Documentary Nears
Lindsey Buckingham confirms he and Stevie Nicks are ‘talking all the time’ and teases a Fleetwood Mac documentary arriving in early 2027, with more news to
Chris Stapleton Joins Guns N’ Roses for ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’
Chris Stapleton joined Guns N’ Roses in Toronto to perform ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,’ sharing lead vocals with Axl Rose while Slash stretched out on a longer
Deep Purple, Kansas and Jefferson Starship Kick Off 2026 Summer Tour in Raleigh
Deep Purple, Kansas and Jefferson Starship opened their 2026 summer tour in Raleigh on Aug. 4. Full set lists, fan videos and complete tour dates inside.
Phil Collins Reveals That He Nearly Died in 2024
Phil Collins reveals he spent seven months in hospital in 2024 after organ failure tied to alcohol use, with life support decisions considered by his medical
Tommy Lee Opens Up on Hurtful Mick Mars Split: ‘I Got Nothing But Love for That Guy’
Tommy Lee spoke candidly about Motley Crue’s split with Mick Mars on Billy Corgan’s podcast, praising Mars’ talent while crediting John 5 with revitalizing the
John Lennon’s Personal Drawings Go on Display at Portland’s Benson Hotel
A collection of John Lennon’s personal drawings has gone on public display at the Benson Hotel in downtown Portland, offering fans a rare glimpse at the late Beatle’s artistic side.
Elton John Celebrates 36 Years of Sobriety
Elton John is marking 36 years of sobriety, a personal milestone that reflects one of the most significant turning points in the legendary musician’s life and career.
Willie Nelson Urges Communities to “Fight” Data Centers Threatening Rural America
Willie Nelson shared an open letter on July 28, 2026, calling on his hometown of Abbott, Texas, and communities across the country to fight the spread of data centers, which he described as loud, water-thieving, and light polluting.
Fans Launch Petition Against AI Advertisement’s Use of David Bowie Song
A petition circulating online is asking David Bowie fans to sign and share in protest of an advertisement promoting artificial intelligence that uses one of the late artist’s songs.
Soundgarden’s Final Album With Chris Cornell Is Being Mixed, Says Matt Cameron
Drummer Matt Cameron says Soundgarden’s surviving members are mixing a final eight-song album featuring previously unreleased vocals from late singer Chris Cornell.
Jeff Ament Announces ‘Since Forever’ Photo Book Chronicling Pearl Jam’s Early Years
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has announced ‘Since Forever,’ a photography book made with his brother Barry Ament featuring more than 250 unseen black-and-white images from the band’s formative years, arriving September 25, 2026.
The Beatles Announce Expanded Rubber Soul Super Deluxe Reissue with Unheard Lennon Song
The Beatles will release an expanded super deluxe edition of Rubber Soul on October 2nd, 2026, featuring new Dolby Atmos mixes, dozens of unreleased session tapes and a never-before-heard John Lennon song outline called “Little Girl.”
Ozzy Osbourne ‘Prince of Darkness’ Haunted House Debuts at Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Universal Studios will unveil an Ozzy Osbourne themed haunted attraction called ‘Prince of Darkness’ at Halloween Horror Nights, opening in Orlando on August 28 and in Hollywood on September 3.
Jackson Browne To Play First Full Concerts Since Son Ethan’s Death
Jackson Browne will play three nights at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in November 2026, his first full concerts since the death of his son Ethan Browne in
Bruce Springsteen Joins Bon Jovi for Surprise Duet at Final MSG Residency Show
Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance with Bon Jovi during the ninth and final night of the band’s Madison Square Garden residency on July 26, 2026, just days after Jon Bon Jovi cut a previous show short due to a sinus infection.
David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen to Reunite for TED Talk Appearance
David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen are reportedly set to appear together at a TED Talk event, marking a rare public reunion between the two former Van Halen bandmates.
Genesis Reunites Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford for ‘From Genesis to Revelation’ Reissue
Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reunited at London’s Air Studios to oversee a remixed, remastered deluxe reissue of Genesis’s 1969 debut album, ‘From Genesis to Revelation,’ arriving October 9 via Cherry Red Records.
Joe Walsh on What Stevie Nicks Taught Him About Songwriting
Joe Walsh revealed how his mid-1980s romance with Stevie Nicks shaped his approach to songwriting, including her influence on his 1985 album The Confessor.
Neil Young Tribute Series ‘Heart of Gold’ Adds Two New Volumes With MJ Lenderman, Kurt Vile, Ben Gibbard
Killphonic Records is expanding its Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young covers series with two new volumes due November 6, 2026, featuring MJ Lenderman, Kurt Vile, Ben Gibbard, My Morning Jacket, Lucinda Williams and Los Lobos, with all proceeds benefiting Neil Young’s Bridge School.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Kick Off ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ Tour in Alpharetta
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner opened their co-headlining “Double Trouble Double Vision” tour on July 23, 2026, in Alpharetta, Georgia, with nearly 20 North American dates set through late August.
Bruce Dickinson Joins Billie Joe Armstrong’s The Coverups for David Bowie Classic at Comic-Con
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson made a surprise appearance with Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and his covers band The Coverups at a San Diego Comic-Con party, days after the group dedicated a Nirvana cover to late L7 bassist Jennifer Finch.
Guns N’ Roses Kick Off 2026 North American Tour in Raleigh on Slash’s Birthday
Guns N’ Roses launched the North American leg of their 2026 World Tour at Raleigh’s Carter-Finley Stadium, delivering a 29-song set that doubled as a birthday party for Slash and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
‘If These Walls Could Rock’ Trailer Reveals Sunset Marquis Documentary with Springsteen, Slash, Grohl
A new trailer for the documentary ‘If These Walls Could Rock’ chronicles the legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel, featuring Bruce Springsteen, Slash and Dave Grohl ahead of its August 14 premiere.