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On This Day, June 29, 1984...Bruce Springsteen kicked off the Born in the U.S. A. tour in St. Paul, Minnesota.The tour featured the E Street Band debuts of guitarist Nils Lofgren, who replaced Stevie Van Zandt who left to record a solo album, and Springsteen’s future wife Patti Scialfa.During opening night, director Brian De Palma shot the video for the Born in the U.S.A. single “Dancing in the Dark." The performance […]

Cover of Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery's 'The Roaring Waves' (InsideOutMusic) Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery, the original guitarist for progressive rock band Marillion, have shared the first single off their upcoming instrumental album, The Roaring Waves.The track, ”The Black Sea,” is described by Rothery as “the perfect introduction to the sonic world we’ve created between us,” adding, “We have a very special chemistry.”“For ‘The Black Sea,’ […]

(L-R) Roger Daltrey of The Who and Eddie Vedder perform onstage during the 2025 Backyard Concert supporting Teen Cancer America and the UCLA Health Center at a private residence on October 03, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BC) The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder are set to headline the Best of Blues and Rock Festival, happening Nov. 20-22 at Ibirapuera Park […]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "American Girl" cover art (UMe) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fans are getting a chance to hear new versions of two of his classic songs.To mark the 50th anniversary of Petty's iconic tracks "American Girl" and "Breakdown," the Tom Petty estate has just released extended, newly mixed versions of the songs, both remixed from the original multitrack tapes in Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.Both songs are available […]

Billy Joel performs during his 150th show at Madison Square Garden on July 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images) Billy Joel is celebrating another song joining the Spotify Billions Club.A post on the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's Instagram account reveals that "Vienna" is now his third song to reach the milestone.Already in the Billions Club are "Piano Man," which joined in April and has currently been streamed […]

Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Looks like Bryan Adams is getting ready to release a very Canada-centric song on Canada Day.The Canadian rocker revealed on Instagram that he’ll be dropping the tune “The 51st State” on July 1, which marks Canada's national holiday.The title appears to be a reference to President Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada should become part of the […]

Cover of Ann Wilson and Tripsitter album 'Concecrated Ground' (LouJon Records) Ann Wilson is once again making music with the band Tripsitter.Wilson and Tripsitter are set to release their second album together, Consecrated Ground, on Aug. 14 and have just released the album’s first single, "I Will Not Be Coming Back," to digital outlets.According to a press release, the single "captures themes of liberation, transformation, and unwavering self-determination."Wilson and Tripsitter […]

On This Day, June 26, 1965…The Byrds hit #1 on the Billboard singles chart with their debut single, a cover of Bob Dylan’s "Mr. Tambourine Man." It became the first recording of a Dylan song to reach number one on any pop music chart.The track would be one of two #1 hits for the group. The other, "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)," would top the chart […]

Lead singer Michael Hutchence (back row, left) with INXS band members, clockwise from top right: Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss, Garry Gary Beers, Kirk Pengilly, and Jon Farriss. (Photo by Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images) The music of INXS is going to be the subject of a new ballet opening in the band’s native Australia.The Queensland Ballet has teamed with HOTA, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, for the new contemporary […]