Carl Palmer, the percussive powerhouse behind both Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Asia, has faced unimaginable loss in recent years. Between 2016 and 2017, Palmer endured the deaths of all his closest collaborators: Keith Emerson by suicide, Greg Lake from pancreatic cancer, and Asia frontman John Wetton from colorectal cancer. With the emotional weight of […]
After more than half a century at the top of American rock music, the Eagles appear to be nearing the end of the road. Don Henley, the band’s co-founding drummer, singer, and creative anchor, says retirement is now firmly in sight. Speaking in a recent television interview, Henley acknowledged that while he has hinted at […]
A forgotten cassette tucked away in an English attic has reopened a vivid chapter from the early days of Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career. Recorded in January 1980, the tape captures a raw rehearsal session featuring Osbourne alongside guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Bob Daisley, months before their lineup was finalized and rock history was made. […]
Godsmack has officially announced a major North American tour for 2026, setting the stage for one of the year’s most talked‑about rock showcases. The trek, titled The Rise of Rock World Tour, brings together an eclectic lineup of artists that span generations of rock fans. Joining Godsmack as special guests will be Stone Temple Pilots, […]
The 68th Grammy Awards delivered a night of milestones, cultural breakthroughs, and historic wins that reshaped expectations for music’s biggest stage. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the ceremony’s top titan, collecting five trophies including Record of the Year for “Luther,” a collaboration with SZA. With this sweep, Lamar claimed the title of the most awarded rapper […]
Tom Hamilton, the veteran bassist of legendary rock band Aerosmith, made a poignant stop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando late this month to take one last ride on the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Hamilton, now 74, was joined by members of his current group, Close Enemies, as he paid tribute to an […]
Bruce Springsteen has released a powerful new protest song, “Streets of Minneapolis,” directly responding to recent controversial events in Minneapolis involving federal immigration enforcement and community protests. The track was released on January 28, 2026, just days after two Minneapolis residents, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, were fatally shot in separate encounters with federal agents […]
The music world will turn its spotlight to Los Angeles this Sunday, February 1st, as the 68th Annual Grammy Awards take place at the Crypto.com Arena. With television coverage on CBS and streaming available, the night promises celebration, surprise winners, and memorable performances across genres. In a particularly poignant chapter for country music, iconic singer‑songwriter […]
In Las Vegas on January 24, the Eagles took to the stage at the Sphere without guitarist Joe Walsh for the first time since he joined the band in 1975, after the rock veteran came down with the flu. The absence marked the end of more than 50 years of uninterrupted appearances by Walsh with […]
The Eagles have etched their name deeper into music history with a certification milestone few artists ever approach. Their 1976 compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971‑1975) has become the first album in United States history to be certified quadruple diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying more than 40 million units sold domestically. This […]