Def Leppard pays musical tribute to Mott the Hoople/Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs

Mike Prior/Getty ImagesFollowing news of the death of Mick Ralphs, guitarist and co-founder of Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, Def Leppard paid musical tribute to the rock legend at their concert in Rogers, Arkansas, Monday night.The band posted video of their tribute on Instagram, with frontman Joe Elliott telling the crowd, "Today’s a strange day for us. ... The world is a worse place today because a hero of ours when we were growing up, a guy called Mick Ralphs, […]

June 24, 2025

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Simple Minds to release 40th anniversary deluxe edition of ‘Once Upon A Time’

UMeSimple Minds are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their album Once Upon A Time with a new anniversary reissue.Dropping Oct. 17, the five-CD box set is a cut-down version of the super deluxe edition released in 2016. The 40th anniversary edition will include the original album, as well as bonus discs featuring new and extended mixes, B-sides, single edits and rare tracks. It also includes a two-CD concert, Live in the City of Light, recorded in Paris in 1986.Among the bonus tracks are […]

June 24, 2025

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On This Day, June 24, 1995: Neil Young steps in for an ailing Eddie Vedder at San Francisco concert

On This Day, June 24, 1995…After Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder got sick with a stomach flu, rocker Neil Young stepped in to headline the Seattle band’s concert at the Polo Fields at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California.Vedder performed about seven songs before he told the crowd he was sick, introducing Young, who then performed with the rest of the band.Young treated the crowd to such classic tunes as "The Needle and the Damage Done," "Hey Hey, My […]

June 24, 2025

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Sammy Hagar announces dates for annual birthday bash in Cabo

Disney/Michael Le Brecht IISammy Hagar will once again be celebrating his birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.The rocker announced on Instagram that his annual birthday bash will take place at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Mexico — and he’s not stopping at one celebration. In fact, the birthday bash will take place over four nights: Oct. 7, 9, 11 and 13.While details have yet to be announced, Hagar, who’ll turn 78 on Oct. 13, shared in a video that the "usual suspects will be […]

June 24, 2025

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E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt to miss Bruce Springsteen shows due to appendicitis

Taylor Hill/WireImageE Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt is going to miss some shows on Bruce Springsteen's current Land of Hope and Dreams tour after undergoing surgery for appendicitis in Spain."Got a sharp pain in my stomach, thought it was food poisoning, turned out to be appendicitis," the 74-year-old rocker shared on X. "Got lucky with an exceptional hospital in San Sebastian. Operation was a complete success and I'm hoping to get back on stage for at least one of the shows in Milan."He added, "Thank […]

June 23, 2025

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Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company, Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Scott Legato/Getty ImagesBad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has passed away at the age of 81."Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs and memories," Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers shared in a statement. "He was my friend, my songwriting partner, an amazing and versatile guitarist who had the greatest sense of humor."Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke added, "He was a dear friend, a wonderful songwriter, and an exceptional guitarist. […]

June 23, 2025

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Bruce Springsteen on how he feels about his ’80s fame: ‘That’s a fool’s game’

Gari Garaialde/RedfernsWhile there’s no doubt that Bruce Springsteen is famous, he is very happy that he’s not enjoying the type of fame he had in the '80s, when he released the hugely successful album Born in the U.S.A."Well, I was 35. I had previous experience [of fame] at 25, so I was capable of handling the moment," he tells the U.K.'s The Times. "Ninety percent I enjoyed the ride, 10 percent of it was stressful, and my take on it now […]

June 23, 2025

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Duran Duran announces another Halloween show, this time in the UK

ABC/Randy HolmesDuran Duran is once again hitting the stage on Halloween.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Halloween, dubbing it "a spooktacular event" in their announcement on Instagram. An I Love Manchester post shared by the band notes they're asking "All Hallows’ Eve enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate in style."A VIP presale kicks off Wednesday at 8 a.m. BST, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. […]

June 23, 2025

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Surfers honor The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California

Surfers honor Brian Wilson at paddle-out in Huntington Beach, California;Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesThe late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrated in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday with a paddle-out featuring over 100 surfers.According to an Instagram post by the city of Huntington Beach, the paddle-out was part of International Surfing Day and featured an appearance by Jan & Dean singer Dean Torrence. Wilson co-wrote one of the duo's biggest hits, "Surf City."According to the L.A Times, at least 400 […]

June 23, 2025