1962 – John Lennon married Cynthia Powell at the Mount Pleasant Registry Office in Liverpool, England. They were divorced on November 8, 1968. 1968 – Ringo Starr temporarily quit The Beatles. 1988 – Good Question released their self-titled debut album. 1993 – The Los Angeles Police Department formally announced that Michael Jackson was the subject […]
1956 – A Washington, DC, DJ, Bob Rickman, created the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Elvis Presley. 1970 – Stephen Stills was arrested on cocaine possession charges at a motel in La Jolla, CA. He was released on $2,500 bail. 1976 – Nick Lowe’s debut solo single, “So It Goes,” was released. 1985 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 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 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 […]
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 […]