The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced a big welcome to the Class of 2022. This year’s list of inductees includes first-time nominees Duran Duran, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Dolly Parton, as well as previously nominated performers Pat Benatar and the Eurythmics. Judas Priest was among the nominated artists but […]
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Kiss Legend Peter Criss to Return to the Stage for One Night Only
Peter Criss, the former Kiss drummer who left the band in 1980, will be returning to the stage after retiring from touring in 2017. For one night only, Criss will appear with the Australian rock band Sisters Doll at New York’s The Cutting Room on May 22nd. Sisters Doll was Criss’ backup band during his […]
Carrie Underwood Shares Stagecoach Stage with Axl Rose
Carrie Underwood put on a memorable performance over the weekend at this year’s Stagecoach Festival held in Indio, California. Underwood paid tribute to the late Naomi Judd by singing “See You Again” in honor of the fellow country star. “Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We’re all sending up prayers for […]
David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust” to Have 50th Anniversary Limited Re-Release
Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie’s legendary persona, has just celebrated an intergalactic 50th birthday! “Stardust,” the first single from Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders, was released on April 28 in 1972. To celebrate the milestone, a special edition vinyl containing 11 of the original tracks will be available on June 17, which […]
Upcoming Creedence Clearwater Revival Doc to Feature Unseen Footage
For the first time, fans will be able to see full concert footage of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s original lineup. In Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, a brand new documentary telling the story of CCR’s rise to fame, particularly around their 1970 performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It will […]
Gene Simmons Wishes Ace Frehley a Happy Birthday, Invites Him to Join Kiss Onstage
While wishing Ace Frehley a happy 71st birthday, Gene Simmons took the opportunity to once again invite his former bandmate to join Kiss on stage. “Happy Birthday, Ace. And many more,” the singer and bassist tweeted. “The invitations still stand. Jump up onstage with us for encores. The fans would love it.” While Frehley and original […]
The B-52s Reveal Plans for Farewell Tour
Despite having said in 2019 that the B-52s would not headline any more tours, Fred Schneider, Katie Pierson, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson, and the other current members of the B-52s have just announced that they will be embarking on a farewell tour at the end of this summer. Kicking off in Seattle, Washington, on August […]
Stevie Nicks Reveals Solo Headlining Tour Dates
Stevie Nicks has just announced four new solo performances set to take place throughout the month of June at various U.S. amphitheaters. First, Nicks will be heading to Ridgewood, Washington, on June 10th, followed by a concert in Mountain View, California on June 12th. The Fleetwood Mac singer and songwriter will then head to Salt […]
The Tubes’ Re Styles Dead at 72
Re Styles, the former singer of Tubes, died last week at the age of 72. Styles, AKA Shirley Macleod, was born in the Netherlands and became a Playboy model before meeting Tubes drummer Prairie Prince in the mid-70s. She kicked off her time with the band initially as the Tubes’ costume designer. Styles was most known for performing […]
Elton John Reveals Deluxe “Madman Across the Water” Reissue
Elton John has delighted fans with the recent announcement that he will be releasing a deluxe reissue of his fourth album, Madman Across the Water. The album, which hosts “Tiny Dancer” and celebrated its 50th-anniversary last year, will now include rare live recordings, demos, outtakes, and previously unheard material. The Super Deluxe box will have three CDs […]