Island Records and UMC today announce a new limited edition vinyl reissue from U2 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band’s first release Three. Remastered in 2019 and pressed on 180g black vinyl, this limited-edition vinyl EP Three (1979) will be released on November 29th, 2019 via independent retailers. Originally released in Ireland in September […]
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Steven Van Zandt to Be Honored At Rock and Roll Forever Foundation Gala
Steven Van Zandt, a multi-platinum artist, producer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and founder of the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation, will be honored for his longstanding commitment to supporting arts education, teachers, and students everywhere at the First Annual Rock and Roll Forever Foundation Gala on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Hard Rock Cafe in New […]
Legendary Cream Drummer Ginger Baker Dead at 80
Iconic drummer Ginger Baker died in a hospital in England Sunday … leaving behind one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll resumes. Ever. Baker’s family announced, in late September, he was hospitalized with a critical illness, and a few days later asked fans to keep him in their prayers. The family has not revealed what illness he […]
Rod Stewart Announces 2020 Las Vegas Residency Dates
Legendary Rockstar Rod Stewart will return to Las Vegas in 2020 for 16 shows of his acclaimed residency “Rod Stewart: The Hits.,” presented in partnership by Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las Vegas, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” will perform select dates from March 6 through Oct. 3, 2020, with […]
Fleetwood Mac Announce Final Tour Date in Las Vegas
Due to overwhelming fan demand from around the world, the legendary GRAMMY Award-winning band Fleetwood Mac announced today the FINAL show of their 2018/2019 sold out world tour. The tour kicked off last October and after nearly a year on the road with 80+ concert events across eight countries, the band will mark their FINAL […]
U2’s Famous 360° Tour Stage Permanently Installed
Ten years since the start of U2’s record-breaking, acclaimed 360° Tour, one of the largest touring stages ever made is getting a permanent home at one of the largest aquariums in the U.S., changing the skyline of the Salt Lake Valley. Final installation for Ecosystem Exploration Craft & Observatory is set for October 1 on […]
Tenacious D’s Jack Black, Heart and More Among Supporters of Kids Music Day
The 4th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday, October 4th, 2019. Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations worldwide to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family […]
Simple Minds Celebrates 40 Years
On November 1st, UMe will release 40: THE BEST OF – 1979-2019, a new compilation album that covers all 40 years of legendary band Simple Minds recording career. It captures their early experimentation, cross over chart successes, right up to their new imperial phase represented by songs from 2015’s Big Music and last year’s Walk […]
The Band’s Self-Titled Masterpiece Celebrates 50 Years
When The Band’s seminal eponymous second album was released fifty years ago on September 22, 1969, not much more was known about the reclusive group than when they released their landmark debut, Music From Big Pink, to widespread critical praise and bewilderment, just the year before. The band, made up of four Canadians and one […]
The Police are Remastering and Reissuing your Favorites on Vinyl
The Police will be reissuing re-mastered 180-gram heavyweight vinyl of ‘Reggatta de Blanc,’ ‘Zenyatta Mondatta,’ ‘Ghost in the Machine’ and ‘Synchronicity’ as well as a 6-CD boxset ‘Every Move You Make: The Studio Recordings’ that brings together all their studio albums with the addition of a bonus disc of B-sides entitled ‘Flexible Strategies.’ ‘Reggatta de […]