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Dee Palmer, Jethro Tull Keyboardist, Arranger and Composer, Dies at 88
Dee Palmer, the classically trained composer and arranger whose orchestrations shaped the sound of Jethro Tull through the band’s most…
Springsteen Wants ‘Common Ground’ With Fans Who Left Over His Politics
At the Tribeca Film Festival, Bruce Springsteen addressed fans who’ve abandoned him over his anti-Trump stance, saying he hopes to find ‘common ground’ going
Rod Stewart Faces Fan Backlash After Canceling Show, Then Flying to World Cup
Rod Stewart cancelled a California concert citing laryngitis, then flew to Boston on a private jet to watch Scotland vs. Haiti at the World Cup the next day.
Mick Jagger Surprises Oxford Pub With Impromptu Folk Song Performance
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger dropped into an Oxford pub folk session on June 7 and performed Handsome Molly, a song he first recorded in 1993.
Gene Simmons Band Plays KISS Classics at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Gene Simmons and his solo band played a 14-song set of KISS classics at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California on June 13.
Rush Perform Moving Pictures in Full and Revive the 2112 Suite on Reunion Tour
Rush have turned the opening stand of their Fifty Something reunion tour into a showcase for their most celebrated albums,…
Cheap Trick Cancels Four June Shows, Reschedules Three More on 2026 Tour
Cheap Trick has canceled four June 2026 concerts and rescheduled three others, citing circumstances beyond their control. Here’s the full updated tour schedule.
Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne & More Christen the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music
The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music opened at Monmouth University in Long Branch, celebrated with two nights of concerts featuring Jon Bon Jovi
Rolling Stones and Marvel Team Up for Five Foreign Tongues Vinyl Variants
The Rolling Stones have partnered with Marvel for five limited vinyl variants of Foreign Tongues, each featuring a different superhero cover and a What If…
Def Leppard’s New Greatest Hits Trims the Fat and Gets It Right
Def Leppard’s newly remastered Greatest Hits arrives on vinyl in two editions, including a 2026 tour pressing on blood red marbled vinyl. Here’s what made the
Kenny Loggins, Kevin Bacon, and John Lithgow Get ‘Footloose’ on Tonight Show
Kenny Loggins performed a classroom instruments medley on The Tonight Show with Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow, revisiting his iconic ’80s movie soundtrack hits.
Toto on Their Prog Roots: ‘We Wanted to Be Known as a Progressive Rock Band’
Toto’s Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, and David Paich discuss the band’s prog rock roots, influences like Yes and ELP, and why Toto XIV felt like a return to
Ann Wilson Reflects on Cancer Battle: ‘I Never Once Felt Like I Was Falling Into a Black Hole’
Heart singer Ann Wilson opens up about her 2024 cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, and the optimism that carried her through to a 2025 return to the stage.
Queen’s Roger Taylor Announces Solo Album ‘Violence Insane in a Beautiful World’
Queen drummer Roger Taylor announces solo album Violence Insane in a Beautiful World, out September 18 via Columbia Records, with a UK tour to follow.
Farm Aid 2026 Heads to Virginia Beach With Nelson, Young, Mellencamp and More
Farm Aid 2026 lands at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach on Sept. 26, featuring Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave
Aimee Mann Reunites With Rush to Perform ‘Time Stand Still’ at 2026 Tour Opener
Aimee Mann joined Rush onstage in Los Angeles to perform ‘Time Stand Still’ at the opening night of the band’s Fifty Something reunion tour.
Robert Plant and Saving Grace Announce 16-Date Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
Robert Plant and Saving Grace with Suzi Dian announce a 16-date fall 2026 U.S. tour leg titled Up the Sharp End, running September 18 through October 15.
Alice Cooper Thanks Arizona Good Samaritan Who Returned His Lost Credit Card
Alice Cooper’s lost credit card was found at an Arizona gas station by local man Geoff Guy, who returned it to the rock legend before his European tour.
Paul Simon Revives ‘Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes’ at Hollywood Bowl
Paul Simon performed ‘Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes’ live for the first time since 2019 during his 22-song Quiet Celebration Tour stop at Hollywood Bowl.
Robert Smith in ‘Awe’ of Olivia Rodrigo as Cure Collaboration Goes Public
Robert Smith calls Olivia Rodrigo ‘effortless’ as their co-written duet ‘What’s Wrong With Me?’ surfaces at Primavera Sound ahead of her June 12 album release.
Bob Dylan Opens Woodinville Show With ‘You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere’ for First Time Since 2012
Bob Dylan opened his June 7 show at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, WA, with ‘You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere,’ his first live performance of the Basement
Bear McCreary Assembles Slash, Steve Vai, Tim Henson and Guthrie Govan for New Concept Album
Bear McCreary’s The Singularity: Ekleipsis features Slash, Steve Vai, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan and more on a guitar-and-orchestra concept record.
Rush Opens Fifty Something Tour at Kia Forum With Anika Nilles on Drums
Rush launched the Fifty Something Tour on June 7 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with Anika Nilles on drums and a 22-song setlist honoring Neil Peart.
Kansas, Steve Hackett, and Asia to Co-Headline Cruise to the Edge 2027
Kansas, Steve Hackett, and Asia will co-headline the 2027 Cruise to the Edge, a six-night prog-rock festival sailing April 2, 8 aboard the Norwegian Jewel.