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Musician Dave Davies of the Kinks attends the "Entertainment" premiere during the Sundance NEXT FEST at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on August 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Sundance) A recent book about the Kinks is getting some backlash from one of the legendary band’s members.All Day and All of the Night The Day-By-Day Story Pt 1: 1940-1971, written by Doug Hinman and Andrew Sandoval, came […]

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards attend launch event for new album, 'Foreign Tongues', at The Weylin on May 05, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) The Rolling Stones are opening up about the secret to their longevity in a new Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe.Ronnie Wood says one reason they get along so well is they have their own lives outside the […]

Warren Haynes' 'Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey' cover art (Evil Teen Records) After teasing fans by releasing songs from his upcoming symphonic album, Warren Haynes is finally sharing details about the record.The Gov’t Mule frontman has announced that the album, Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey, will be released Sept. 18.The 16-track record was recorded in 2019 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, North Carolina, Haynes’ hometown. It has him backed […]

Accept 'Teutonic Titans 1976–2026' album artwork. (Napalm Records) Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is featured on new version of the song "Balls to the Wall," originally by the German heavy metal band Accept.The updated track is included on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, an upcoming compilation of rerecorded Accept songs featuring guest artists in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary."Rob is the Metal God. I don't need to say any more about him," […]

Artwork for U2's new single 'Street of Dreams' (Island Records) U2’s just-released single, “Street of Dreams,” soundtracks a new short film of the same name featuring soccer star David Beckham.The film was released by Bank of America in conjunction with the World Cup. According to a press release, it "tells the story of a young girl whose life has been upended through homelessness but refuses to give up on her dream of […]

(L-R) David Winstanley, Wendy Beetlestone, Ringo Starr and Brian Boyd attend Ringo's Peace & Love Birthday Celebration on July 07, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ABA) Ringo Starr got quite a gift for his 86th birthday Tuesday. The rocker just received an honorary doctorate from the University of Liverpool.Wendy Beetlestone, University of Liverpool chancellor and United States district judge, presented Ringo with his honor […]

On This Day, July 8, 2023…Elton John wrapped the final show of Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Stockholm, Sweden. The tour, which Elton said would be his last, launched in September 2018.The final show featured performances of such classic Elton tunes as "Bennie and the Jets," "Candle in the Wind," "Good Bye Yellow Brick Road," "Rocket Man," "Your Song" and more.It also featured an appearance by Coldplay via a live video link-up […]

Bon Jovi performs onstage at the Forever Tour Kick Off - New York at Madison Square Garden on July 07, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Bon Jovi) After four years off the road, Bon Jovi returned to the stage Tuesday night for the opening night of their Forever Tour at New York’s Madison Square Garden.According to setlist.fm, the band opened with a cover of The […]

Cat Stevens 'Buddha and the Chocolate Box' (Cat-O-Log Records/A&M/UMe) A remastered version of Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ eighth studio album, Buddha and the Chocolate Box, will be released in September.The follow-up to 1973’s Foreigner, Buddha and the Chocolate Box was originally released on March 21, 1974. The album had Stevens returning to the sounds fans were familiar with on albums like Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat.The album peaked at […]