By the time Hootie & The Blowfish released their debut album, Cracked Rear View, on July 5, 1994, the band had already been honing their craft for over eight years. Formed at the University of South Carolina, singer Darius Rucker and guitarist Mark Bryan started as a cover band called The Wolf Brothers before being […]
Steven Van Zandt, the E Street Band guitarist, recently shared a bleak outlook on the future of classic rock during an appearance on Club Random with Bill Maher. Van Zandt examined how changes in music consumption have significantly impacted the industry and expressed concern for the longevity of classic rock. “Right now, because the record […]
Ann Wilson of the iconic rock duo Heart, along with her sister Nancy Wilson, has announced the cancellation of their 2024 European summer tour. This decision comes as Ann prepares for a “time-sensitive but routine medical procedure,” and she wants to assure fans not to worry. “We regret to inform you that all upcoming Heart […]
It looks like Sony may soon become the owner of the legendary rock band Queen’s music library, with a reported payment of $1 billion. While nothing is official yet, Billboard has noted that both Universal Music Group and Disney have also been in discussions with the band’s lawyers regarding the potential purchase. If Sony succeeds […]
The Rolling Stones are set to mark a significant milestone at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night, headlining the venue’s 100th concert. The legendary rock band will take the stage at 7:30 p.m., with parking lots opening at 3:30 p.m. Fans are advised to allow extra travel time due to the concert coinciding with the weekday […]
Legendary rock band Styx has announced a lineup change, welcoming Terry Gowan as their new bassist. The band’s official Facebook page confirmed the addition following the departure of longtime member Ricky Phillips earlier this year. Terry Gowan, the brother of Styx’s vocalist and keyboardist Lawrence Gowan, expressed his excitement about joining the band. “It is […]
Metallica thrilled fans in Munich, Germany, last night (May 26) with the live debut of their epic track “Inamorata” from their 2023 album, 72 Seasons. The performance, part of their M72 World Tour, marked the first time the band has played the 11-minute song live, and it was a highlight in a 16-track set that […]
Bruce Springsteen received the top honor at the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards, becoming the first international artist to be awarded an Academy fellowship. Paul McCartney presented the award in a playful and heartfelt speech, saying, “I couldn’t think of a more fitting recipient,” and humorously adding, “Except maybe Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Beyoncé, […]
In the latest episode of the weekly Metallica Report podcast, James Hetfield revealed that he’s been hard at work on new music during the band’s downtime. Since Metallica’s last concert in December, the frontman has kept himself busy preparing for the band’s upcoming spring and summer tour dates. “The time off has been pretty fantastic […]
Brian May, the legendary guitarist of Queen, recently took to Instagram to express his deep admiration for Pete Townshend, co-founder of The Who. In a heartfelt post on May 20, May, 76, praised Townshend, 79, for his monumental contributions to rock music and guitar playing. Upon seeing a past comment where he described Townshend as […]