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Bruce Springsteen on Jimmy Kimmel Live!/(Disney/Randy Holmes) Bruce Springsteen will be honored by the ACLU with the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science, and Sports.According to a press release, the award recognizes "profound contributions to American thought and culture." The release notes that the honor “underscores the ACLU’s recognition that the defense of our rights takes many forms, disciplines, platforms, and […]

On This Day, July 17, 1981…Journey released their seventh studio album, Escape, which hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and went on to become a huge hit for the band.The record was the band’s first with keyboardist Jonathan Cain, who replaced founding member Greg Rolie after his departure in 1980.Escape featured the track “Don’t Stop Believin’,” written by frontman Steve Perry, guitarist Neal Schon and Cain, which peaked at […]

John Mellencamp performs at Acrisure Amphitheater on July 10, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images for Live Nation) John Mellencamp was forced to cancel his show in Clarkston, Michigan, Thursday night due to the poor air quality caused by wildfires in Canada.“Following guidance from public health authorities, unfortunately we will not be able to perform our July 16 show in Clarkston, MI at Pine Knob Music […]

Photo of Lenny Kaye (Photo Credit: Bob Gruen) After over 50 years in the music business, Lenny Kaye, best known for being the longest-serving member of the Patti Smith Group, is out with his debut solo album, Goin’ Local.So, why did it take so long for the 79-year-old Kaye to make a solo album?He tells ABC Audio he’s had many of these songs for years, noting, “I wrote them, many of […]

Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, and Bill Berry of R.E.M. attend the 2024 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Joy Malone/Getty Images) R.E.M. called it quits in 2011, and while some fans may be holding out hope for a full band reunion, guitarist Peter Buck tells Mojo they really shouldn't.“When we decided […]

Elton John Farewell to Mexico (Courtesy Rocket Entertainment) Elton John wants fans to know that his upcoming shows in Mexico won't just be him walking down the same old Yellow Brick Road. As previously reported, Elton will perform two shows in Mexico City in October after being unable to tour there during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. And even if you previously saw Elton on the farewell tour, he says this […]

Sammy Hagar at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction/ (Disney/Michael Le Brecht II) Sammy Hagar will once again be headed back to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for his birthday celebration.The former Van Halen frontman, who turns 79 this year, announced on Instagram that his annual birthday bash will take place at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Mexico. This year Sammy will be celebrating over three nights, Oct. 9, […]

(L-R) Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards attend The Rolling Stones Album Launch Event at The Weylin on May 05, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are sharing their thoughts on AI, touring and more in the latest Billboard cover story.AI technology was used to de-age the band in the video for "In the Stars," the first single off their […]

Ozzy Osbourne performs during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony at Alexander Stadium on August 08, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Ozzy Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham, England, will celebrate the memory of the late metal legend with the first Ozzy Day.The festivities will take place across the city on July 22, the one-year anniversary of Ozzy's death, and will include art installations and live music. Birmingham's giant […]