Thunderclap Newman, a band brought together by Pete Townshend of The Who, may have been short-lived, but their influence and story endure. Known for their 1969 UK chart-topping anthem “Something in the Air,” the trio’s legacy has been revisited in a new book by Mark Ian Wilkerson, Hollywood Dream, the Thunderclap Newman Story, published by […]
Rock legends Guns N’ Roses are heading back on the road in 2025 for a massive tour across Europe and the Middle East. The tour kicks off on May 23 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and concludes on July 31 at Germany’s renowned Wacken Open Air music festival. Special Guests and Collaborations […]
Steely Dan fans have reason to celebrate as the band’s iconic 1975 album, Katy Lied, is set to be reissued on vinyl for the first time in over four decades. The long-awaited release will arrive on January 31, 2025, offering listeners a fresh take on the classic record. A Classic Revisited Katy Lied, Steely Dan’s […]
The Eagles, one of the most legendary bands in rock history, have expanded their highly successful Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. Known for their timeless hits and stunning live performances, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have added dates through April 2025, giving fans more chances to experience their music in one of […]
In a major music deal, Pink Floyd has sold the rights to their recorded works to Sony Music for an estimated $400 million. Guitarist David Gilmour, 78, expressed relief over the sale, saying it puts an end to decades of disputes with his former bandmates. Gilmour’s Reflections on the Sale Gilmour shared with the Los […]
After a relatively quiet year for The Who, co-founder Pete Townshend has teased plans for the band to be back in action in 2025. In an interview with The London Standard, Townshend revealed he recently met with bandmate Roger Daltrey, and the two are in good spirits. “We’re in good form. We love each other. […]
The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is a creature of habit, famously sticking to his pre-show shepherd’s pie ritual and musical roots that date back to his formative years. Much like his devotion to classic English comfort food, Richards’ musical tastes have remained largely unchanged, focusing on blues, reggae, jazz, and soul—the genres he feels […]
Jeff Lynne brought his Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) back to Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Friday and Saturday, delivering a nostalgia-packed farewell tour performance that delighted fans with his classic pop-rock hits. This Over and Out Tour marks the final stretch of ELO’s live journey, wrapping up in London’s Hyde Park next summer, although an […]
Rock legends Neil Young and Stephen Stills took a trip down memory lane during a charity concert at Harvest Moon: A Gathering in Lake Hughes, California, on October 5th. The event raised funds for The Painted Turtle, a summer camp for children with serious illnesses, and The Bridge School, an organization Young has long supported. […]
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 […]