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Jimi Hendrix street naming admat (Courtesy of Experience Hendrix, L.L.)C Jimi Hendrix is finally getting a street named after him in New York.West 8th Street in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, where Hendrix’s legendary Electric Lady Studios is located, was due to be co-named Jimi Hendrix Way back in February, but an extensive snow storm forced the postponement of the event. The naming has now been rescheduled.The street will get its new […]

Paul McCartney performs onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ) At 83, Paul McCartney doesn’t seem ready to slow down.The former member of The Beatles, who actually turns 84 on June 18, is still making music, having just released […]

Elvis Costello Radio Soul!: The Songs of Elvis Costello From The Early Days to the Late Hours tour admat (Courtesy of Elvis Costello) Elvis Costello is returning to North America for a handful of shows this fall.The rocker has booked six new dates of his Radio Soul!: The Songs of Elvis Costello From The Early Days to the Late Hours tour, starting Sept. 10 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and wrapping Sept. 18 […]

On This Day, June 2, 1941...Drummer Charlie Watts was born in London, England.After getting his start playing blues and jazz, Watts joined The Rolling Stones in 1963, and remained with the group for 58 years until his death.Watts, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are the only three members of the band who appear on every Stones album. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the […]

John Mellencamp performs onstage during the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala at The Beverly Hilton on May 16, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) John Mellencamp has begun rehearsals for his Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits, and he's giving fans insight into the process.Mellencamp shared videos on Instagram that were shot on the first day of rehearsals at Belmont Mall Studio […]

'Devil on My Shoulder' book cover. (Da Capo) Alice Cooper has announced a U.K. book tour in support of his upcoming memoir, Devil on My Shoulder.The tour kicks off Oct. 11 in Cardiff, and hits Cambridge, London, Brighton, Manchester and more, before wrapping Oct. 20 in Wolverhampton, with each date moderated by a special guest.Moderators include musician Arthur Brown, aka The God of Hellfire, Absolute Radio presenter Claire Sturgess and music […]

Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' (MPL/Capitol Records) Looks like Paul McCartney may have another hit on his hands in the U.K.The Beatles legend’s latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, is on track to top the U.K. Official Albums chart this week.If it does hit #1, it will be McCartney’s eighth solo #1 in the U.K., although the chart includes albums released with Wings among his other solo hits. McCartney’s […]

Vivian Campbell, Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage and Phil Collen attend Def Leppard Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame on October 09, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Def Leppard has extended their 2026 world tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced an Oct. 15 show in Hollywood, Florida. That will be followed by a tour of Mexico and South America, featuring […]

Metallica perform onstage during Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Presented by the Helping Hands Concert And Auction 2024 at YouTube Theater on December 13, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Metallica set a new record in Berlin, Germany, over the weekend.The band revealed on Instagram that their Saturday concert at Olympiastadion set the record for the biggest show ever at the venue, with an audience of […]