Iconic songwriter and ELO mastermind Jeff Lynne will be honored at the 36th annual ASCAP Pop Awards next month alongside punk/pop pioneers Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke of Blondie and pop/alternative phenomenon Billie Eilish. Lynne will be presented with the prestigious Founders award at the May 16th ceremony. ASCAP Chairman of the Board … Continue reading Jeff Lynne to Receive the Prestigious ASCAP Founders Award →

Neil Young has revealed that he will be heading back to the studio with longtime collaborators Crazy Horse to record their first new release since 2012’s Psychedelic Pill. The “Heart of Gold” performer casually dropped the news on his Neil Young Archives website in response to a fan who asked about new material. “Crazy Horse … Continue reading Neil Young and Crazy Horse Announce First New Album in Seven Years →

ZZ Top will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a U.S. tour this summer. Cheap Trick and Southern rock stalwarts Lynyrd Skynyrd will join the tour for select dates.  The extensive 34-show run kicks off August 16th in Ridgefield, WA and wraps up October 20th in West Palm Beach, FL. The tour will stop in 19 different … Continue reading ZZ Top Announce 50th Anniversary Tour →

“It’s an interesting time. I’m fortunate in that I’ve had a long-standing career and my catalog continues to keep me alive and sustain me. And playing live and supporting the catalog is also sustaining my fairly comfortable lifestyle. But, the simple fact of the matter is we live in an age where recorded music is … Continue reading No Easy Trick: Alan Parsons Mixes Magic and Music on New Album ‘The Secret’ →

Ozzy Osbourne has postponed all of his 2019 tour dates, inclusive of shows in North America and Europe, as he recovers from an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. According to a press release, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer fell at his Los Angeles home aggravating years-old injuries that … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Postpones All 2019 Tour Dates →

Mick Jagger is “doing well” after undergoing heart surgery in New York City this week. A representative for the band said in a statement that the Rolling Stones frontman is expected to make a full recovery. “I’m feeling much better now and one the mend – and also a huge thank you to all the … Continue reading Mick Jagger ‘Doing Well’ After Heart Surgery →

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Yes have announced a 2019 North American summer concert tour that will see them joined by Asia, The Moody Blues’ John Lodge and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. See the trailer for the tour below. “This is a unique celebration of the British contribution to classic rock over many decades,” … Continue reading Yes Announce Summer Tour with Asia, Carl Palmer and More →

The Eagles will perform their iconic Hotel California album in its entirety for the first time ever as they take the stage in Las Vegas this September. The band’s two-night run at the MGM Grand Garden Arena will mark the group’s only North American shows of the year. The Eagles current line-up consists of Don … Continue reading Eagles to Perform ‘Hotel California’ in Its Entirety for First Time Ever →

Mick Jagger will undergo heart surgery in New York City this week, according to Drudge Report. The publication cites unidentified sources who say the 75-year-old frontman will have a heart valve replaced. On Saturday, the Rolling Stones announced that their nine-week North American tour had been postponed until further notice. According to a statement issued … Continue reading Mick Jagger to Undergo Heart Surgery, According to Reports →

Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay will stage a partial reunion at Friday’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The group hasn’t performed together since 2011. Synth player Brian Eno and and drummer Paul Thompson will be noticeably missing from the reunion “due to prior commitments,” according to a press … Continue reading Members of Roxy Music to Reunite at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony →

With Stevie Nicks set to become the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (first as a member of Fleetwood Mac and now as a solo artist), we’re revisiting one of our favorite videos from the iconic singer’s solo career. As the story goes, even on the day … Continue reading How Prince Inspired a Hit for Stevie Nicks →

Brian Setzer will be doing double duty this summer. Following this month’s announcement of a new album and tour with The Stray Cats, Setzer has announced a run of solo shows this summer. Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot! tour kicks off August 5th in Lancaster, PA and continues through August 30th in Henderson, NV. Tickets go on … Continue reading Brian Setzer Announces Summer ‘Rockabilly Riot’ Tour →