New auction includes signed instruments from Ringo Starr, the Eagles & more

Ringo Starr on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'/(Disney/Randy Holmes)Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt and the Eagles are among the artists who have contributed to a new auction to benefit the National Independent Talent Organization and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.The auction features signed instruments and other rare memorabilia, including a drumhead signed by Starr, a Takamine acoustic guitar signed by the current members of the Eagles, and a Fender Stratocaster signed by Raitt.There’s also a Fender Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster signed by […]

October 9, 2025

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KISS’ Gene Simmons ‘completely fine’ after ‘slight fender bender’ in Los Angeles

Gene Simmons on 'Dancing with the Stars'/(Disney/Eric McCandless)KISS founder Gene Simmons is doing okay after getting into a car accident in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer updated fans about his condition in a post on X, sharing, “Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I’m completely fine.”“I had a slight fender bender. It happens,” he added. “Especially to those of us [who] were horrible drivers. And that’s me. All is well.”According to a statement obtained by […]

October 8, 2025

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Jefferson Airplane’s Jorma Kaukonen announces 85th birthday tour

Artwork for Jorma Kaukonen's tour/(Photo credit: Vernon Webb)Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is hitting the road in celebration of his 85th birthday.The Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist has announced what is being described as a career-spanning tour. It will hit four major cities in the U.S., starting in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 1.The tour will then head to New York on Nov. 29, followed by San Francisco on Dec. 5 and Denver on Dec. 13.Each show […]

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Totally Tubular Festival announces December East Coast shows

Artwork for Totally Tubular Festival/courtesy of Totally Tubular FestivalFour new shows have been announced for the Totally Tubular Festival, celebrating new wave music of the '80s.The fest, which launched in 2024 and also hit the U.S. last summer, is coming to the East Coast in December. A Flock Of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, Thomas Dolby, The Motels, Bow Wow Wow, Tommy Tutone, The Romantics, and Animotion are among the artists taking part.The new dates kick off Dec. 27 in Atlantic City, […]

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Queen named UK’s most played rock act of the 21st century

Photo of QUEEN and Roger TAYLOR and Freddie MERCURY and Brian MAY and John DEACON, Posed studio group portrait L-R Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Brian May and John Deacon (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)Queen has been named the U.K.’s most played rock act of the 21st century by the music rights organization PPL.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers earned the honor with 400 million seconds, or the equivalent of 12 1/2 years, of continuous play on U.K. radio and TV over the past century.When […]

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Rush adds additional shows to their Fifty Something tour

L-R Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson/ (Photo credit: Richard Sibbald)Tickets haven't even gone on sale yet but Rush has already added shows to their Fifty Something tour, the first Rush tour since 2015.The band has added two more shows each in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto and Fort Worth, Texas, bringing their stands to four nights in each city. They are also adding a second night in Cleveland.A Rush artist presale will begin Oct. 13 at 12 p.m. local time for the U.S. […]

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Bruce Springsteen pushes back release of ‘Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition’

Cover of Bruce Springsteen’s 'Nebraska '82: Expanded Edition' /(Sony Music)Bruce Springsteen has pushed back the release date for his upcoming box set, Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition, dedicated to his 1982 solo album.Originally scheduled for Oct. 17, Springsteen revealed on Instagram that the set will now come out one week later, on Oct. 24, "due to delays in production."Nebraska ‘82: Expanded Edition will feature previously unreleased material, including the long-rumored "Electric Nebraska." There are also solo outtakes, including additional songs from Springsteen’s […]

October 8, 2025

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On This Day, Oct. 8, 1980: Talking Heads release their fourth studio album ‘Remain in Light’

On This Day, Oct. 8, 1980…Talking Heads released their fourth studio album, Remain in Light, which wound up being their final album with producer Brian Eno.The record, which blended African funk with electronics, peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200 chart, their highest charting album at the time.Remain in Light contained the future Talking Heads classic “Once in a Lifetime.” Although the song didn’t initially land on the Billboard Hot 100, a live version from the soundtrack to their iconic 1984 concert movie, Stop […]

October 8, 2025

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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performers and presenters announced

Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the initial list of performers and presenters for the 2025 induction ceremony, happening in November.This year’s list of guests include Elton John, Beck, Iggy Pop, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea, The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen and Twenty One Pilots.Others scheduled to appear include Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, rapper J.I.D., Run The Jewels rapper Killer Mike, R&B star Maxwell, rapper Missy Elliott, pop star Olivia Rodrigo, […]

October 8, 2025