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Pete Townshend Signs Nine-Figure Deal With Primary Wave for Name, Image, and Music Rights
Pete Townshend has reached a nine-figure deal with Primary Wave covering his name, image, likeness, and certain music rights, adding to an earlier Spirit Music
Elton John Announces New Album at Glenn Gould Prize Ceremony in Toronto
Elton John surprised the crowd at the Great Canadian Casino Resort in Toronto by announcing a new album, completed despite a serious eye infection.
Jack Osbourne Says Ozzy Biopic Script Is Done, Eyes 2028 Release
Jack Osbourne confirms the Ozzy Osbourne biopic script is written and says the film will likely arrive in 2028, with a director search now underway.
Rolling Stones Unveil ‘In the Stars’ Video With De-Aged Deepfakes and Odessa A’zion
The Rolling Stones release the ‘In the Stars’ music video featuring deepfake de-aged versions of Jagger, Richards, and Wood alongside actress Odessa A’zion.
Bill Kreutzmann Celebrates 80th Birthday With a Two-and-a-Half-Hour Conga Jam
Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann turned 80 on May 7, celebrating with a surprise beach house jam session featuring Hawaiian singer-songwriter Tavana.
Watch: Foo Fighters Pack Five Songs Into Their First-Ever NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Foo Fighters made their Tiny Desk debut at NPR headquarters, playing hits from The Colour and the Shape alongside new tracks from Your Favorite Toy.
Gregg Allman Documentary to Premiere at Savannah’s Lucas Theatre on June 17
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul gets a special premiere at Savannah’s Lucas Theatre on June 17, featuring live music, a Q&A, and a Big House Museum pop-up.
Ritchie Blackmore Confirms Christopher Cross Filled In for Him at 1970 Deep Purple Show
Ritchie Blackmore has confirmed that Christopher Cross stepped in for him during a 1970 Deep Purple show at the Jam Factory in San Antonio, Texas, ending
Julian Lennon Diagnosed With Coronary Heart Disease and Pre-Diabetes
Julian Lennon has revealed a coronary heart disease and pre-diabetic diagnosis, urging fans to get checked out early. He says he caught both conditions in time.
Chloë Sevigny’s Deadhead Documentary ‘Summer Tour’ Gets Trailer and Screening Dates
Chloë Sevigny produced and Mischa Richter directed ‘Summer Tour,’ a Deadhead documentary hitting theaters July 23, 2026, with early screenings starting May 28.
Rod Stewart and Ron Wood Reunite at Royal Albert Hall for King’s Trust Concert
Rod Stewart and Ron Wood performed ‘Ooh La La’ and ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight’ at the King’s Trust Celebration concert at the Royal Albert Hall on May 11.
U2 Films ‘Street of Dreams’ Video in Mexico City With Larry Mullen Jr. Back in the Fold
U2 filmed the music video for new single ‘Street of Dreams’ atop a graffiti-covered school bus in Mexico City’s Historic Center, marking Larry Mullen Jr.’s
Mötley Crüe Announces ‘Crücial Crüe 1981-1989’ Box Set Ahead of Summer Tour
Mötley Crüe announces the ‘Crücial Crüe 1981-1989’ limited-edition picture disc box set via BMG, dropping July 10, alongside their 35-city summer 2026 North
Gene Simmons Books Geezer Butler, Stewart Copeland, Dave Davies for Vegas Legends of Rock Expo
Three-day Westgate Las Vegas event lines up members of KISS, Black Sabbath, The Police, The Kinks, and a dozen more…
Journey Adds 40 Fall Dates to Final Frontier Farewell Tour
Journey has added 40 new dates to their Final Frontier farewell tour, running from September 12 in Los Angeles through November 28 in San Francisco. Tickets on
Ann Wilson Opens Up About 70s Rock Sexism as New Documentary Debuts
Ann Wilson discusses the sexism Heart faced in the 1970s rock scene as her new documentary ‘Ann Wilson – In My Voice’ premieres and a North American tour
Roger Daltrey Launches 20-Date ‘A Great Night Out’ U.S. Solo Tour
Roger Daltrey announces ‘A Great Night Out,’ a 20-date U.S. solo tour running August, September 2026. See full dates, venues, and ticket info here.
Keith Richards Pumps the Brakes on Rolling Stones 2026 Tour Plans
Keith Richards says a Rolling Stones 2026 tour is off the table for now, though Mick Jagger says he’d love to hit the road behind new album Foreign Tongues.
Joe Elliott Says Def Leppard’s New Album Will ‘Surprise a Lot of People’
Joe Elliott says Def Leppard’s upcoming album is ‘very eclectic’ and will ‘surprise a lot of people,’ while the band debuts new single ‘Rejoice’ at their
Van Morrison to Headline Five-Night Residency at London’s New British Airways ARC
Van Morrison announces a five-night residency at the new British Airways ARC at Olympia London this September, making him the venue’s first residency artist.
Beatles’ 3 Savile Row to Open as Official Fan Museum in 2027
The Beatles At 3 Savile Row will open in 2027 as the band’s first official museum, offering seven floors of Apple Corps archives, a studio replica, and rooftop
Stevie Nicks’ 1973 Song ‘Long Distance Winner’ Was About Lindsey Buckingham’s Difficult Side
Stevie Nicks revealed that ‘Long Distance Winner’ from the 1973 Buckingham Nicks album was written about Lindsey Buckingham being a difficult partner to love
Cheap Trick Adds 20-Plus Dates to 2026 Tour After Styx Run Wraps
Cheap Trick extends their 2026 tour with 20-plus new dates across North America, including the Hollywood Bowl and Bourbon & Beyond, following their Styx
Metallica Opens 2026 European Tour in Athens With 16-Song Hit Set
Metallica kicked off the 2026 leg of the M72 World Tour at Athens’ Olympic Stadium on May 9, playing 16 songs including both ‘Master of Puppets’ and ‘Enter