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John Mellencamp Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits admat (Courtesy of Live Nation) John Mellencamp is giving fans what they want – the hits.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced dates for the Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits, where he'll play a set filled with hits including "Jack and Diane," "Hurts So Good," "Small Town" and "Pink Houses." He's also promising to break out tracks he […]

On This Day, Jan. 14, 1980 ...Rush released their seventh studio album, Permanent Waves, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard album chart. It was the Canadian band’s first album to land in the top five, making it their most successful album at that time. It was later surpassed by their following album, Moving Pictures, which was released in 1981.Permanent Waves featured several songs considered to be more radio friendly than […]

'Honora' album artwork. (Nonesuch Records) Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced the details of his debut solo album.The trumpet-driven record is called Honora and is due out March 27. It includes the previously released track "A Plea." A second cut, called "Traffic Lights," is out now."Traffic Lights" was co-written by and features Radiohead's Thom Yorke, with whom Flea played in the band Atoms for Peace."Something about it reminded me of […]

Artwork for Bob Dylan Center's 'Sooner or Later' concert celebrating 60th anniversary of Blonde on Blonde (Courtesy of the Bob Dylan Center) A concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s classic album Blonde on Blonde is being put on by the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The concert, dubbed Sooner or Later, will be held Feb. 20 at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, emceed by The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper. The one-night-only […]

Keith Richards with his Gibson Custom 1960 ES-355™ Collector’s Edition. (Photo credit: Kevin Mazur) The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards and Gibson have collaborated on a pair of limited-edition guitars, autographed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.According to a press release, the instruments are exact replicas of one of Richards’ “best-loved and most recognizable guitars,” the 1960 ES-355, which he used recording such albums as Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St, […]

(L-R) John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and Lindsey Buckingham of the rock group "Fleetwood Mac" pose for a portrait in 1975. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) For the first time in over 50 years, Fleetwood Mac’s ballad "Landslide" has landed on the Billboard Hot 100.The Stevie Nicks-penned track appears on the band's 1975 self-titled album. It just debuted at #41 on the singles chart, thanks to its appearance […]

Dave Grohl performs on The 47th Annual CMA Awards (ABC/Todd Wawrychuk) Dave Grohl will join pop star Ed Sheeran to perform the song "Drive" on Wednesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Foo Fighters frontman plays drums on the track, which was recorded for the Brad Pitt movie F1. The recording also features John Mayer, Blake Slatkin, Pino Palladino and Foos keyboardist Rami Jaffee, all of whom will join Sheeran for the Kimmel performance."A performance you […]

Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Some new music from Bryan Adams is on the way.The rocker announced that he’s contributed three songs to the soundtrack of the new animated film Charlie the Wonderdog, with the tracks being released as an EP on Friday to coincide with the movie hitting theaters.Charlie the Wonderdog centers on a family pooch, voiced by […]

Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images Billy Joel recently returned to the stage for the first time since he was diagnosed with a brain condition, performing two songs in Florida with the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles. Now his longtime booking agent has shared his thoughts on whether or not the Piano Man might return to performing live regularly.Billy […]