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Drummer Clem Burke of Blondie performs onstage at 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 21, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella) Blondie is remembering their late drummer Clem Burke on the one-year anniversary of his death at age 70."It is difficult to believe a year has passed… there is a hole in our hearts. Yet his energy lives on—vibrant, resonating in ways […]

On This Day, April 6, 2000 …An A-list group of artists paid tribute to Joni Mitchell at a concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.Artists who performed at the event included Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams, Shawn Colvin, James Taylor and more, with Mitchell also performing, backed by a full orchestra. The concert was filmed and later aired on the cable network TNT.Mitchell quit touring in 2007 […]

(l-r) Kenan Thompson, host Jack Black, Andrew Dismukes, Tommy Brennan, and James Austin Johnson during the “Husbands” sketch on Saturday, April 4, 2026 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC) Kansas’ iconic hit “Carry On Wayward Son” was featured on Saturday Night Live this weekend, and the band has reacted to the sketch.In the segment, "Husbands," a group of female friends are hanging out in a kitchen when they note it’s the first time […]

Neal Schon of Journey performs in concert during the "Final Frontier Tour" at Moody Center on March 31, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images) Journey’s Neal Schon has addressed fans following a recent Rolling Stone article that looked into the behind-the-scenes drama of their current Final Frontier farewell tour.The article featured interviews with Schon, Jonathan Cain and singer Arnel Pineda, who revealed he originally didn’t want to do the […]

Metallica on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (ABC/Randy Holmes) Metallica has announced two shows at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, in celebration of the venue's 25th anniversary.The concerts take place Nov. 19 and Nov. 21 and will feature completely unique set lists each night in keeping with Metallica's No Repeat Weekend format. Suicidal Tendencies will open the first night, while Spiritbox will be on the bill for night two.Members of […]

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band 'Live From Asbury Park 2024' (Legacy Recordings) Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are set to release their historic 2024 Sea.Hear.Now festival performance in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on CD.Live From Asbury Park 2024 is already being released as a five-LP set on Record Store Day, April 18, but it will now also be released as a three-CD set on May 29.Recorded […]

Bruce Springsteen performs onstage during the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to Israeli-born musician Suki Lahav, who passed away at age 74. Lahav was briefly a member of The E Street Band in the mid '70s, and her […]

'U2 – Easter Lily' (Island Records) In conjunction with their newly released EP Easter Lily, U2 released a digital edition of their fanzine Propaganda in which guitarist The Edge gives fans some insight into their decision to release the new EP, as well as Days of Ash, the EP that was released on Ash Wednesday in February.“We wrote some songs meant for our album but they started to assert themselves in some unexpected ways, demanding special attention,” […]

Ringo Starr 'Long Long Road' album artwork. (Universal Music) Ringo Starr has released a second track from his upcoming country-inspired album, Long Long Road.The latest is “Choose Love,” described as a “fresh take” on the title track of Ringo’s 2005 album. The new version features vocal harmonies from rocker St. Vincent.“Choose Love” is now available via digital outlets.Long Long Road, described as having "roots in Country and Americana," will be released April […]