Classics Du Jour

David Bowie’s song catalog has been sold to Warner Chappell Music, the artist’s estate announced today. A report from Variety reveals that the catalog was sold for “upwards of $250 million” according to sources. “We are truly gratified that David Bowie’s body of music will now be in the capable hands of Warner Chappell Music … Continue reading David Bowie Publishing Catalog Sells for Reported $250 Million →

Neil Young surprised fans with a holiday gift this year – the release of his long lost album Summer Songs, recorded in 1987. “I think you will enjoy this very cool recording – lost for years, but not forgotten,” Young wrote in a post on his Neil Young Archives website. “NYA’s files reveal the whole … Continue reading Neil Young Previews Forgotten ‘Summer Songs’ Album →

Amid a global surge in Covid-19 cases due to the omicron variant, Nick Mason and his band A Saucerful of Secrets have postponed their upcoming North American tour. “It is with great regret that due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID pandemic, it has been decided to postpone the North American tour until later in … Continue reading Nick Mason & Saucerful of Secrets Postpone North American Tour →

Looking back at some of the people who shaped our musical life that are no longer with us. Here are the rockers we lost in 2021. Mick Bolton Died January 1, 2021Keyboardist for Mott the Hoople Gerry Marsden September 24, 1942 – January 3, 2021Leader of Gerry and the Pacemakers Michael Fonfara August 11, 1946 … Continue reading Remembering Rockers We Lost in 2021 →

We’ve all heard the classic holiday tale “’Twas The Night Before Christmas” a few times, but have you heard it told by Elton John, Bon Jovi or Billy Idol? Those are just three of the celebrities participating in iHeartRadio’s ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas podcast, which features an array of artists and celebrities reading the … Continue reading Hear ’Twas the Night Before Christmas’ Read by Elton John, Bon Jovi and More →

Bruce Springsteen has sold the rights to his music catalog to Sony Music Entertainment, according to a new report from Billboard this week. The outlet’s sources, who spoke anonymously, say Springsteen may have received in excess of $500 million USD for the deal, likely making it the largest in history for a single artist’s body … Continue reading Report: Bruce Springsteen Sells Catalog Rights for Estimated $500 Million →

Bonnie Raitt will tour the U.S. in 2022 with dates spanning from March until November in support of her forthcoming album Just Like That… The “Something To Talk About” singer and guitarist will be joined on the road by special guest Lucinda Williams for a string of shows kicking off May 20 in Tulsa, OK … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt Announces 2022 Tour Dates with Special Guest Lucinda Williams →

Michael Nesmith, singer and guitarist for popular 1960s group The Monkees, died Friday at the age of 78. A statement released by his family and published by Rolling Stone confirmed the news that Nesmith passed away “in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes”. Michael Nesmith was part of the Monkees’ original … Continue reading Monkees Singer and Guitarist Michael Nesmith Dies at 78 →

Popular collectibles company Funko has announced the upcoming release of an Eddie Van Halen Pop! figure available next month. The vinyl figure measures approximately 4.6 inches tall and features Van Halen’s likeness including his signature Frankenstrat guitar. The late rock star’s son Wolfgang Van Halen tweeted about the Pop! figure saying his father had “signed … Continue reading Funko Reveals New Eddie Van Halen Pop! Figure →

Metallica will live stream their two 40th anniversary concerts next week and fans can tune in from around the world for free. The shows will take place at San Francisco’s Chase Center on December 17th and December 19th starting at 9pm PT and will be live streamed via The Coda Collection on Amazon Prime Video … Continue reading Metallica to Stream 40th Anniversary Concerts for Free Next Week →

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon and John Taylor are among those taking part in Mike Garson’s second annual A Bowie Celebration next month. The virtual event will celebrate what would have been David Bowie’s 75th birthday when it live streams for 24 hours beginning the evening of January 8th. … Continue reading Joe Elliott, Simon Le Bon and John Taylor Among Lineup for David Bowie Birthday Celebration →

Styx and REO Speedwagon will head out on a co-headlining summer tour in 2022 along with special guest Loverboy. The Live & Unzoomed tour kicks off May 31st in Grand Rapids, MI and continues through August 21st in Wantagh, NY.  In a trailer for the tour, Styx’ Tommy Shaw, REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin and Loverboy’s … Continue reading REO Speedwagon and Styx Announce Co-headlining Tour with Special Guest Loverboy →