U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

ABC/Isa Mae AstuteHe may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2's The Edge just became an Irish citizen.The Irish Times reports that the 63-year-old rocker, who was born to Welsh parents in Essex, England, officially became an Irish citizen during a ceremony Monday in County Kerry, Ireland."I have always felt Irish, Ireland will always be home to me and I’m so grateful for that," he said. He noted that his application for citizenship was […]

June 23, 2025

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Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre

Harry Herd/RedfernsEric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on Sept. 5.All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. The substance abuse rehabilitation center was founded by Clapton in 1998.Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.Clapton is set to launch a short U.S. tour starting Sept. 8 in Nashville. In addition to the […]

June 23, 2025

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On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released ‘Emotional Rescue’

On This Day, June 23, 1980 ... The Rolling Stones released their 15th studio album, Emotional Rescue.The album was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas, and Paris, with additional work completed in New York City.Emotional Rescue hit #1 on the Billboard 200, as well as in several other countries, including the U.K., Canada and Sweden.The album’s title track was a top-10 hit in the U.S., peaking at #9. A second single, "She’s So Cold," was a top-40 hit.The album was certified double Platinum in […]

June 23, 2025

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AC/DC announces Australian Power Up tour dates

Scott Legato/Getty ImagesAC/DC is bringing their Power Up tour home.The Aussie Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a five-date Australian leg of the tour, kicking off Nov. 12 in Melbourne. The tour will hit Sydney, Adelaide and Perth before wrapping Dec. 14 in Brisbane.Amyl and the Sniffers, who are also from Australia, are set to open on all dates.Tickets for all shows go on sale Thursday. A complete list of dates and more info on tickets can be found at acdc.com.AC/DC launched […]

June 23, 2025

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Bruce Springsteen Archives Center to hold ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ listening part

Sony MusicSome lucky Bruce Springsteen fans in New Jersey are going to get a chance to hear The Boss' upcoming Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set before it’s officially released.The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University in Monmouth, New Jersey, is holding a Tracks II advance listening party on Thursday, one day before the box set comes out.The event will give attendees a chance to hear selections from Tracks II, which is made up of seven previously […]

June 23, 2025

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The Cranberries announce 30th anniversary ’No Need to Argue’ reissue

Island/UMeThe Cranberries have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their 1994 album, No Need to Argue.The three-LP set is due out June 27. It will also be available in a number of other formats, including CD and digital, on Aug. 15. Bonus tracks include demos, live recordings from The Cranberries' 1994 Woodstock set and remixes by Iain Cook of CHVRCHES."Sometimes, it feels like it's only been a few years ago and other times it feels like an eternity," says drummer Fergal Lawler […]

June 20, 2025

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REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin donating concert proceeds in honor of Live Aid’s 40th anniversary

Disney/Randy HolmesREO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin is feeling nostalgic about Live Aid, which will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in July.Cronin reveals in a Facebook post that he was just interviewed about the concerts for the anniversary. He writes, "It was an incredible, monumental, and unifying day – a global effort from Philadelphia and London to fight famine in Africa through music."And the interview prompted Cronin to take a step to continue that fight."To honor that powerful legacy, the Kevin Cronin Band is proud […]

June 20, 2025

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Sammy Hagar celebrates Michael Anthony on 71st birthday

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for StagecoachSammy Hagar is celebrating his bandmate Michael Anthony on social media in honor of the bassist's 71st birthday.Hagar posted two pictures of them together on Instagram, one of them from their Van Halen days and another that’s more recent. He wrote, "1986-2025! coming up on 40 years. Me and my brother have been doing it and enjoy it as much today maybe more than ever! Together, we are #TheOtherHalf.""Mikey, my friend, without you I don’t believe I […]

June 20, 2025

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Joan Baez’s ‘Diamonds & Rust’ getting limited-edition 45 RPM vinyl reissue

Analogue ProductionsJoan Baez’s 1975 album Diamonds & Rust is set to be reissued on limited-edition 180-gram 45 RPM vinyl.Only 2,000 individually numbered copies will be released on July 11, remastered from the original analog master tapes. According to a press release, the 45 RPM format offers "deeper grooves and greater fidelity, capturing Baez’s pristine voice and evocative arrangements in their most natural and immersive form."Diamonds & Rust has Baez covering songs by Jackson Browne, Stevie Wonder, The Allman Brothers Band, Bob Dylan and […]

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