Category: Oldies

The Doobie Brothers Extend 2024 Tour with New East Coast Dates

The Doobie Brothers have just expanded their 2024 tour with the addition of four new East Coast dates. The iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will now be performing two nights at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, along with shows at the Borgata Event Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, […]

Journey Cancels U.K. and Ireland Shows Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute

Journey has reportedly canceled the U.K. and Ireland dates of their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour, following the latest developments in the ongoing legal battle between keyboardist Jonathan Cain and founding guitarist Neal Schon. The tour was set to begin in Cardiff, Wales, on October 30, with additional stops planned in cities like Glasgow, Dublin, and […]

Tony Iommi to Reissue Solo Albums Featuring Glenn Hughes This Fall

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is reissuing two of his solo albums this fall, both featuring Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes. The albums, The 1996 DEP Sessions and Fused, will be available on vinyl for the first time on October 4. Additionally, they will be released on CD and digitally, with the digital version of Fused […]

Aerosmith Announces Retirement After Five Decades

After an illustrious five-decade career, Aerosmith has officially retired. The decision follows lead singer Steven Tyler’s vocal injury in September 2023, which occurred a few shows into their “Peace Out… Farewell Tour,” leading to a postponement of concerts until 2024. On Friday, August 2, Aerosmith shared a heartfelt statement on social media, announcing the cancellation […]

Roger Daltrey Laments Loss of Concert Surprises in Internet Era

Roger Daltrey, the iconic frontman of The Who, has been rocking stages for over 50 years. However, he’s not thrilled with a modern trend in concert-going. Daltrey, known for legendary hits like “My Generation,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Pinball Wizard,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” expressed his frustrations in a recent Billboard interview. As he gears up […]

Sony Eyes Queen’s Music Catalog in $1 Billion Deal

Sony is reportedly on the verge of acquiring the legendary rock band Queen’s music library for a staggering $1 billion, as per Cleveland.com. While no official announcement has been made, Billboard indicates that Universal Music Group and Disney have also been in discussions with Queen’s legal team. The potential deal is expected to encompass rights […]

Joe Perry Hints at New Aerosmith Music Amid Farewell Tour

Joe Perry remains optimistic about the possibility of new Aerosmith music, even as the band gears up to resume their Peace Out farewell tour. “Right now I’m writing stuff for the new [Hollywood] Vampires record, but that’s a whole other thing,” Perry told Rock Candy magazine. “As for Aerosmith, I don’t know. We’ll see. There’s […]

Forever Young: Rod Stewart Embraces Life as He Approaches 80

Rod Stewart, the legendary rock star, may be approaching his 80th birthday in January, but his zest for life remains undiminished. With a 13-year Las Vegas residency concluding in August, Stewart reflects on living life to the fullest, acknowledging that while his days may be numbered, he’s determined to make the most of them. “I’m […]

This Day in Music History – July 23rd

1941 – “Memories of You” was recorded by Sonny Dunham and his orchestra. 1950 – “The Gene Autry Show” premiered on CBS-TV. 1977 – Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice” was released. 1977 – In Oakland, CA, Judas Priest opened for Led Zeppelin for the first time. 1980 – Keith Godchaux (Grateful Dead) died of injuries that […]

This Day in Music History – July 19th

1954 – Elvis Presley’s first single was released by Sun Records. It was “That’s All Right” b/w “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” 1966 – Frank Sinatra, at the age of 50, married 20-year-old actress Mia Farrow. 1969 – The Spencer Davis group broke up. 1975 – Orleans’ “Dance With Me” was released. 1976 – Deep Purple […]