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KISS' Gene Simmons (Courtesy of Gene Simmons) KISS’ Gene Simmons was supposed to headline a new fan expo in Las Vegas in September, but the event has now been moved to next year.The Gene Simmons’ Legends of Rock Expo was supposed to take place Sept. 25-27 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, but a post on the event’s Instagram account reveals that it’s been moved to May 14-16, 2027.“Due to a […]

Singer Robert Plant performs with Alison Kraus on the Pyramid Stage during day three of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant is set to receive the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes the artist's “extraordinary contributions to Americana and American Roots music.”"Robert Plant's relationship with Americana music extends far beyond influence—it is […]

Musician Bob Dylan Performs onstage during the 37th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Michael Douglas at Sony Pictures on June 11, 2009 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI) Bob Dylan doesn’t appear to be taking a break from the road anytime soon.The 85-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced a set of fall tour dates that will take him to Europe […]

On This Day, July 16, 2008...Billy Joel played the first of two nights at New York's historic Shea Stadium, the venue's final concerts before its demolition.Held at the home of the New York Mets, the show saw Joel welcoming several guests, including Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Steven Tyler, Roger Daltrey and Paul McCartney. During the second concert, on July 18, McCartney was driven to the stage by the same groundskeeper […]

The Rolling Stones' 'Foreign Tongues' (Capitol Records) The Rolling Stones have shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the artwork for their latest album, Foreign Tongues.The album cover features a mashup of caricatures of the faces of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. In the behind-the-scenes clip, the artist, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, paints the image while looking at a variety of different photos and drawings of the rockers.“The Rolling […]

Bruce Springsteen and Honoree Jon Bon Jovi perform during the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi during the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour is bringing out the celebs.After Paul McCartney showed up to take in the New Jersey band’s second night at Madison Square Garden on July […]

Ozzy Osbourne at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction 2024 (Disney/Eric McCandless) A new photo exhibit dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne is set to debut in New Jersey.Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne features photos from well-known rock photographer Mark Weiss. According to a press release, the exhibit celebrates “the remarkable 44 year visual journey of one of rock music's greatest icons.”It will feature photos from early in […]

KISS Kruise: Land-locked Las Vegas artwork (Courtesy of Vibee) KISS has announced more details about the second edition of their KISS fan convention, KISS Kruise: Land-locked in Vegas. They've also revealed details of the planned tribute to their late bandmate Ace Frehley, who died in October 2025 at 74.The tribute is set to feature the current members of KISS — Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer — joined […]

Grateful Dead is looking back at the summer of 1985 with a new 20-CD box set.Summer Magic 1985, dropping Sept. 18, celebrates the band’s 20th anniversary tour. It features seven previously unreleased full concerts, including their three 20th anniversary shows at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California, June 14-16.There are also recordings of concerts at Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey Park, Pennsylvania; Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga, New York; and […]