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David Bowie performs at the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium in London, 13th July 1985./Georges De Keerle/Getty Images Bob Geldof is setting the record straight about a moment in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody that claimed donations to help famine relief in Ethiopia skyrocketed after the band performed at Live Aid.Geldof, one of the founders of Live Aid, told The New York Times that it was actually David Bowie who […]

Per Ole Hagen/Redferns Mötley Crüe recently released a new version of their classic track "Home Sweet Home," featuring Dolly Parton. In a new interview with Forbes, bassist Nikki Sixx reveals that Dolly had a special connection to the tune."Dolly looked at me and said, 'I really love these lyrics,'" he tells the mag. "This was one of her husband’s ... favorite songs." Dolly's husband, Carl Dean, passed away in March.Sixx says Dolly really understood what the song […]

Medios y Media/Getty Images Bryan Adams is reflecting on some big milestones in his career.The rocker shared a video on social media noting that "incredibly" it’s been 40 years since he released his iconic track "Summer of ’69," as well as 40 years since his ballad "Heaven" went to #1. Both songs appeared on Adams’ fourth studio album, Reckless.He captioned the clip, "I can barely believe this!"But Adams’ career is far from over.  "And we’re […]

courtesy of Gov't Mule The band, led by Warren Haynes, has shared details for Island Exodus 16, which will be held Jan. 15-18, 2026, in Trelawny, Jamaica. Gov’t Mule will perform three two-set shows during the festival, with guitarist John Scofield sitting in with the band as a special guest. Haynes will also headline an afternoon solo set and will take part in a Q&A. The lineup also includes moe. and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country doing […]

U2'a Bono performs on stage at Live Aid in Wembley Stadium, on July 13th, 1985/Photo Credit:Pete Still/Redferns Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the Live Aid charity concerts, and U2 frontman Bono has revealed the one regret he has about the band's performance at London's Wembley Stadium.In an interview that aired Sunday as part of CNN’s four-part Live Aid docuseries, Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took on the World, Bono shared that he […]

On This Day, July 14, 1978…Talking Heads released their sophomore studio album, More Songs About Buildings and Food. The album's cover was made up of over 500 Polaroid photos that put together became a picture of the band.The record was a top-40 hit for Talking Heads, peaking at #29 in the U.S. It contained the band’s first hit single, a cover of Al Green’s "Take Me to the River," which […]

Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage Matt Cameron may no longer be playing in Pearl Jam, but that doesn't mean he's done playing music for good.A week after announcing that he was leaving the "Even Flow" outfit after a 27-year tenure, Cameron has shared an Instagram Story thanking fans for their "kind words of support" while adding, "For the record, I'm still an active musician."As for what bands or projects he might be an […]

Katja Ogrin/Redferns The Who will launch The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour in August, and while so far they haven’t announced additional dates anywhere outside North America, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are out of the question.A new Pollstar article features an interview with the band’s manager, Bill Curbishley, and Live Nation tour promoter Steve Herman about the tour, and both think more shows are a possibility."I’ve been asking, believe me," Herman says. […]

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame) Jeff Lynne’s ELO was supposed to play their final show ever Sunday, headlining London’s BST Hyde Park, but the concert is no longer going on as planned.After canceling their show Thursday in Manchester due to illness, Lynne has now axed the London show as well, also for health reasons."Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow’s […]