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On This Day, April 30, 1971…Paul McCartney and Wings released their second studio album, Red Rose Speedway.Their debut album, Wild Life, was released under the name Wings, but Red Rose Speedway was credited to Paul McCartney and Wings, as it was believed that Wild Life's pour performance was due to the public's unfamiliarity with the band.Red Rose Speedway hit #1 in the U.S. and #5 in the U.K., giving Wings their first commercial success. The […]

Cover of George Harrison's 'The Third Eye: Early Photographs' (Random House) A never-before-released recording by George Harrison will be part of the deluxe edition of the late Beatle’s upcoming photography book, The Third Eye: Early Photographs.The deluxe edition, being released on Oct. 27, will include the previously unreleased song on 7-inch vinyl, along with four collectible photo prints and signed, numbered cards from the rocker’s widow, Olivia Harrison, all housed in […]

David Lee Roth on the Main Stage during day 1, weekend 2 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 17, 2026. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)/Billy Idol performs on 'American Idol' (Disney/Eric McCandless) Billy Idol and David Lee Roth will be sharing a bill at The Roundup MusicFest in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.The two-day fest at Prince’s Island Park will take place July 8 and 9, […]

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (ABC/Randy Holmes) Foo Fighters have announced a pair of last-minute, intimate club concerts in New York City and New Jersey.Dave Grohl and company will be performing at NYC's Irving Plaza on Thursday and the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, on Saturday.Tickets for both shows cost $30 and will go on sale in person at their respective venues at 10 a.m. local […]

Ozzy Osbourne performs on stage at British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park on July 4, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images) The London fragrance brand Czech & Speake has launched a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a limited-edition release of his favorite scent."For over 30 years, Ozzy wore one fragrance. No.88 by @CzechAndSpeake," reads a post on Ozzy's Instagram. "The moment he smelled it, he […]

Tedeschi Trucks Band on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (Disney/Randy Holmes) Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi are set to perform the national anthem at Saturday’s 152nd Kentucky Derby.The pair’s performance will be part of NBC’s coverage of the annual race from Churchill Downs in Louisville, with the performance taking place around 5 p.m. ET."Tedeschi Trucks Band’s soulful sound and remarkable vocal presence make them an exciting addition to this year’s […]

Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers performs onstage during the 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Marriott Marquis Times Square on June 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame) After making a guest appearance on pop star Charlie Puth's yacht rock-inspired album Whatever's Clever!, The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald is now popping up on Keith Urban’s new album, Flow […]

Elton John performs at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November 8, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Elton John spent many years doing residencies in Las Vegas, and he's heading back there in May to play a special show.The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Elton will headline the Las Vegas Raiders' Silver & Black Gala charity event May 17 at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium. The event will benefit […]

Ace Frehley preforms with Gene Simmons at The Children Matter Benefit Concert Featuring Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Don Felder And Cheap Trick on September 2, 2017 at CHS Field Stadium in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images for The Children Matter) KISS' Gene Simmons is revealing his regrets regarding his late bandmate Ace Frehley, who passed away in October.In an interview with the Inside of You with Michael […]