Little Feat Last Farewell Tour Dates Announced for 2026
Little Feat has announced the first round of dates for their upcoming The Last Farewell Tour. The 2026 tour marks the beginning of what the band describes as the “process of retiring” from touring, but the tour’s title also nods…
D’Angelo Album Coming Soon, Reveals Questlove
Key Takeaways New Music: D’Angelo’s unreleased tracks will soon be available to fans. Posthumous Project: Questlove confirmed a new album from D’Angelo is in the works. Collaborations: Raphael Saadiq mentioned contributions from himself and Q-Tip on the upcoming album. Legacy:…
Gary Numan Announces North America Tour Dates Through 2026
The upcoming tour of Gary Numan will feature a segment aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas for an ’80s themed cruise, where he is expected to perform the iconic synth-pop hit “Cars.” Additionally, an expanded 45th anniversary reissue of…
Bagpipers Set New World Record with AC/DC Classic
It was a long way to the top, but 374 bagpipers made their way to Melbourne’s Federation Square on Wednesday (Nov. 12) where they rocked AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top” during what is considered to be a…
2026 International Folk Music Awards Nominations Revealed
Just five days after receiving 2026 Grammy nominations for their latest albums, Alison Krauss & Union Station and I’m With Her are nominated for album of the year at the 2026 International Folk Music Awards. Krauss’ group is nominated for…
Fuerza Regida Battles Rancho Humilde in Legal Disputes
Key Takeaways Legal Dispute: Rancho Humilde is suing Fuerza Regida for breaching their record deal. Counterclaims: Fuerza Regida countersued, claiming withheld royalties and sabotage of their success. Exclusivity Issues: The lawsuit centers on alleged violations of exclusivity in contracts and…
Bad Company HOF Induction Sparks Mixed Emotions for Simon Kirke
Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke admitted he felt “mixed emotions” during the band’s recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Kirke was the lone member of Bad Company to perform during the event, taking the stage with…
Guitar Used by Metallica to Honor Ozzy Available at Auction
Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Cheap Trick, and Pat Benatar are among the artists contributing stage-played and hand-signed instruments to a new charity auction. The “Played, Worn & Torn” auction by Gibson Gives and Julien’s Auctions features 15 instruments used onstage…
Charlie Lexton Takes Over as Merlin’s New CEO
Key Takeaways New Leadership: Charlie Lexton has been appointed as the new CEO of Merlin, effective January 1. Career Background: Lexton has been with Merlin since its inception in 2007 and served as COO since 2020. Strategic Initiatives: He has…
Rock Stars Who Served in the U.S. Military: 16 Notable Figures
On the very first Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson addressed the country. “To us in America,” he said, “the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died…
D’Arcy Wretzky’s Impact on Smashing Pumpkins Praised by Billy Corgan
Things have not always been cordial between Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and ex-bassist D’Arcy Wretzky, but Corgan was in a complimentary mood when it came to speaking about Wretzky’s time in the band for a recent Substack video reflecting…
$2,500 Designer Black Metal Sweatsuit Worn by Anthony Kiedis
Would you spend more than $2,000 to wear a designer black metal sweatsuit? It seems that Anthony Kiedis did. The frontman of Red Hot Chili Peppers turned heads last month at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s annual benefit, where he…