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On This Day, Oct. 3, 1949…Lindsey Buckingham, former singer, lead guitarist and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, was born in Palo Alto, California. Before joining Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham and his then-girlfriend Stevie Nicks recorded together as Buckingham Nicks, releasing their debut album in September 1973.In 1974, Mick Fleetwood invited Lindsey to join Fleetwood Mac, but he would only join if Stevie was with him. The addition of the pair led to huge commercial success for Fleetwood Mac, with […]

Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith are taking part in a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.The performance will also feature Wolfgang Van Halen, Jelly Roll, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, Black Label Society frontman and Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde, producer Andrew Watt, Billy Idol and […]

L. Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is set to appear at an upcoming campaign concert for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz.The get out the vote concert is happening Friday in Pittsburgh. It will also feature Jason Isbell and a yet-to-be-named special guest. While the event is billed as a concert, it is unclear whether Stipe will be performing. In a post on Instagram he […]

Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht II Looks like Jason Kelce has nabbed a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer for his next Christmas album. The former NFL star shared a photo on the Instagram account for his New Heights podcast, showing him and the legendary Stevie Nicks in what appears to be a recording studio.“The crossover we didn’t know we needed,” read the post. “Coming soon to a Christmas album near you.” According to Philly’s […]

Jo Hale/Redferns The Who is being immortalized with a set of stamps issued by the Royal Mail.The collection celebrates the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's 60th anniversary and features 12 stamps made up of popular Who album covers, as well as group publicity shots and live performance photos. Covers featured in the collection include 1965’s My Generation, 1969’s Tommy, 1972’s Who’s Next, 1973’s Quadrophenia, 1978’s Who Are You, 1981’s Face […]

Courtesy of Big Machine Rock Mötley Crüe is headed to Sin City.The rockers just announced a limited-run Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The residency consists of 11 shows, running from March 28 to April 19. A complete list of dates can be found at motley.com.“Mötley Crüe and Las Vegas have always been the perfect combination of extravagance and decadence," the band shared. "We've always loved the […]

Aldara Zarraoa/Redferns Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde is getting ready to show off her art at a special exhibition opening in London in November.The exhibition, Hynde Sight, is set to run from Nov. 2 to Dec. 14 at the Broadbent Gallery. The description reveals that the collection “abounds with colour, texture and urgency, showcasing Chrissie's dynamic still life, abstract work and self-portraits in vibrant oils." “What was a meditative practice had turned into something […]

Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney The Beach Boys brought out a special guest during their set at Maryland's 2024 Oceans Calling festival, The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland.Holland joined the Mike Love-led band for a rendition of the Beach Boys classic "Wouldn't It Be Nice." You can watch footage of the onstage collaboration now via The Beach Boys' Instagram.The Beach Boys join the growing list of The Offspring's live collaborators — over the past year, they've performed with Queen's Brian […]

ABC/Heidi Gutman Jon Bon Jovi has once again been recognized by his native New Jersey. The rocker revealed on Instagram that Sayreville High School renamed its performing arts center after him Tuesday. It will now be known as the Jon Bon Jovi Performing Arts Center and Music Suite.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who was once a student at the school, shared a picture of him posing next to the renamed building, along with […]