The 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala brought music royalty, heartfelt tributes, and powerful performances to the Beverly Hilton on May 17, as the Recording Academy inducted 13 iconic recordings into its prestigious Hall of Fame. Among the honored: Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Santana’s Supernatural, Cat Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman, and Gloria Estefan’s infectious “Conga.” […]
Category: Classic Rock
Soundgarden’s Final Chapter? Ben Shepherd Hints at Unreleased Album with Chris Cornell
Eight years after the tragic loss of Chris Cornell, Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd has offered fans a poignant update—and a glimmer of hope. In an emotional tribute posted on May 17, Shepherd revealed that an unreleased Soundgarden track, “The Road Less Traveled,” co-written by Cornell and drummer Matt Cameron, still lingers in the vaults of […]
Steve Perry and Willie Nelson Reimagine “Faithfully” for Farm Aid’s 40th Anniversary
Two musical legends have joined forces for a heartfelt reimagining of a rock classic. Steve Perry and Willie Nelson have released a moving duet of Journey’s “Faithfully,” transforming the iconic power ballad into an acoustic tribute for a cause close to both artists’ hearts. Debuted on May 14, the stripped-down rendition marks a rare collaboration […]
Bruce Springsteen Blasts Trump Administration During Manchester Concert
Bruce Springsteen didn’t hold back during the opening night of his European tour in Manchester, using his platform to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Speaking passionately between songs, Springsteen described the current American leadership as “corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous,” drawing a stark contrast with the America he has long celebrated in his […]
Dead & Company to Celebrate 60 Years of Grateful Dead Legacy With Historic Golden Gate Park Concerts
The spirit of the Grateful Dead will return to its birthplace this summer as Dead & Company gears up for a monumental celebration at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Marking the band’s 60th anniversary, the surviving members—led by Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and guitarist John Mayer—are set to perform three special shows on August 1, […]
This Day in Music History: May 13
1955 – Elvis Presley’s performance in Jacksonville, Florida is the first Presley show at which a riot ensues. After Elvis tells the audience, “Girls, I’ll see you backstage,” he has some of his clothes ripped off but escapes unharmed. 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis is granted a divorce from wife number two, Jane Mitcham, six months […]
Metallica Fans Rock Virginia Tech Stadium — Literally — with Seismic Encore
Metallica shook more than just the stage during their May 7 performance at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium — they shook the earth itself. As over 60,000 fans roared and jumped to the iconic opening riffs of “Enter Sandman,” the excitement registered as a minor seismic event at Virginia Tech’s Seismological Observatory, located a mile away. […]
Foreigner Launches New Musical “Feels Like The First Time” with Original Singer Lou Gramm
Foreigner is ready to hit the stage in a whole new way. The legendary rock band announced plans to launch Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical in partnership with Long Island University’s Post Theatre Company and the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. Set for its world premiere in April 2026, the […]
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster Brings Back the Grind — and the Bangers
The skate gods have blessed us again: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is rolling out on July 11 with not just revamped graphics and gameplay, but a soundtrack that slaps just as hard as a 900 in the halfpipe. Today’s third wave of song reveals confirms what fans have long known — THPS is just […]
Brad Arnold Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, 3 Doors Down Cancels Summer Tour
Brad Arnold, lead vocalist of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has shared that he’s been diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma, a form of kidney cancer that has spread to his lungs. In a heartfelt video posted to the band’s Instagram, the 46-year-old musician broke the news directly to fans, stating, “That’s […]