Neil Diamond has become the most recent artist to follow the trend of making a top-dollar deal by selling his song catalog and recording rights. Diamond did his business with Universal Music Group, but a value was not disclosed. The agreement, however, was detailed to include rights to all of Diamond’s recordings, 110 unreleased tracks, […]
Although Neil Peart’s 2020 passing led to the members of Rush going separate ways, the rock band’s guitarist Alex Lifeson has delighted fans with the possibility that Rush’s legacy is not quite over. In a recent interview, Lifeson said that he’s not against making new music with his good friend and former bandmate, Geddy Lee, […]
The Rolling Stone’s Mick Jagger and Questlove, the leader of the Roots and creator of Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Could Not be Televised), are teaming up to produce a four-part documentary series on the soul music legend James Brown. Made for the A&E Network, the James Brown: Say it Loud is slated to premiere sometime […]
Nancy Wilson, the guitarist for Heart, has recently revealed her plans to tour the band under the new name Nancy Wilson’s Heart, as her sister and Heart’s original sister Ann Wilson will not be included due to creative differences. Nancy Wilson’s Heart features a lineup including guitarist Ryan Waters, drummer Ben Smith, bassist Andy Stoller, and […]
Procol Harum has just recently announced the passing of singer and pianist Gary Brooker. He had been receiving treatment for cancer, and peacefully died in his home at 76 years old. “With the deepest regret we must announce the death on 19 February 2022 of Gary Brooker MBE,” the band confirmed. Brooker founded Procol Harum […]
Produced as part of Playing for Change’s Songs Around the World initiative, John Paul Jones has recently re-recorded Led Zeppelin’s 1971 version of “When the Levee Breaks.” The former Zeppelin bassist collaborated on the project with 17 musicians from around the world. Jones was joined by Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and […]
Although the Eagles have officially resumed their Hotel California tour just last week, Deacon Frey, the son of Glenn Frey who has been performing with the band since the founding member’s death, will be missing multiple dates due to an undisclosed illness. “Due to illness, Deacon Frey will not be performing with the Eagles during their ‘Hotel […]
Paul McCartney has just announced his first plans to get back on the road since 2019. He released his most recent album, McCartney III, in 2020 and the companion record, McCartney III Imagined, in 2021. “I said at the end of the last tour that I’d see you next time,” McCartney said in a press release. […]
Journey will soon be releasing their first studio album since 2011, as guitarist Neal Schon has just revealed both the title and full track listing of Freedom. “Teaser…it’s coming and it’s loaded,” the classic rocker said in the caption of the Instagram post announcing the project. While there is no release date to anticipate quite yet, […]
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Joan Jett, and Poison will finally be embarking on their stadium tour that was initially announced back in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic halted nearly all events. “On behalf of the band, we’re beyond thrilled that the stadium tour is finally happening this summer,” Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott said in a […]