On This Day, March 17, 1998: Van Halen releases ‘Van Halen III’ with new lead singer Gary Cherone

On This Day, March 17, 1998 …Van Halen released their 11th studio album, Van Halen III, their first with new lead singer Gary Cherone.Cherone was the band’s third lead singer, following original frontman David Lee Roth, who left the group in 1985, and Sammy Hagar, who parted ways with the band 1996. The album was also the last to feature bassist Michael Anthony, who appeared on only three of the tracks.While the album peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200, […]

March 17, 2026

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Paul McCartney to headline two shows at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre

Paul McCartney Rocks The Fonda! (Courtesy of © 2026 MPL Communications Ltd)Paul McCartney fans are used to seeing him headline stadiums around the world, but he's decided to take things down a notch for his next set of gigs.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced two shows at the 1,200 capacity Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Dubbed Paul McCartney Rocks The Fonda!, the shows are happening March 27 and 28. Both shows will be phone-free, with devices secured in Yondr pouches.Fans […]

March 17, 2026

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Heart’s Ann Wilson to headline screening and Q&A tour for new documentary, ‘In My Voice’

Admat for Ann Wilson 'In My Voice' screening & Q&A tour (Courtesy of High Rise PR)Heart’s Ann Wilson will be hitting the road to support her upcoming documentary, In My Voice.The singer will headline a 10-city screening and Q&A tour with the film’s director Barbara Hall. The tour kicks off May 11 in Seattle and will hit Vancouver, Chicago, Cleveland, Nashville, New York, Toronto and more, before wrapping June 1 in Boston.“This film is my story in my own words, […]

March 17, 2026

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Peter Frampton to release ‘Carry The Light’, his first album of all-new material in 16 years

Peter Frampton's 'Carry The Light' (UMe)Peter Frampton is back with new music.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to release the new album Carry the Light on May 15, which will be his first album of all-new material in 16 years.The album features guest appearances by such artists as Sheryl Crow, Graham Nash, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ keyboardist Benmont Tench, Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, H.E.R. and saxophonist Bill Evans.“The Carry the Light album is the first new music […]

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What’s Jenny’s number? ‘867-5309’ will now get you cancer care

Cancer Support Community's new helpline is '867-5309' (Klick Health)You've probably seen those TikToks where people go around their offices, ask co-workers what year they were born, and then ask them what Jenny's number is. The answer, of course, is "867-5309," the title of the 1982 top-5 hit by the band Tommy Tutone. But now, pop music's most famous phone number is being put to good use.The nonprofit Cancer Support Community, along with Gilda's Club locations, has taken over the number, […]

March 17, 2026

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‘The Grateful Dead Movie’ soundtrack getting first-ever vinyl release

'The Grateful Dead Movie' soundtrack 10-LP set (Mondo/Rhino Records)The soundtrack to Grateful Dead's 1977 concert documentary, The Grateful Dead Movie, is getting its first-ever vinyl release.The fully restored soundtrack is being released as a 10-LP set featuring performances of such Dead songs as "Playing in the Band," "The Other One," "Scarlet Begonias," "Casey Jones," "Dark Star" and more.The film, one of only two directed by late Dead founder Jerry Garcia, is a recording of the band's five-night stand at San Francisco’s Winterland […]

March 17, 2026

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Bonnie Raitt headed to California for new fall tour

Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Bonnie Raitt is headed to California this fall.The multi-Grammy winner has just announced a new set of California tour dates that kick off Oct. 7 in Redding. The tour includes an Oct. 14 show at the Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, which will be Raitt’s first show in the San Francisco city limits in […]

March 16, 2026

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Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band to Keep The Party Going with new tour

(L-R) Mac McAnally, Will Kimbrough and Peter Mayer perform during the Coral Reefer Band's celebration of Jimmy Buffett on Day 8 of 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on May 05, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band will continue to celebrate the late Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s legacy on the road.The band — led by Mac McAnally and including Scotty Emerick, Will Kimbrough and […]

March 16, 2026

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Judy Collins announces dates for her farewell tour

Singer Judy Collins (Photo by: Patrick Donovan)Legendary singer Judy Collins is saying goodbye to the road with one last tour.The 86-year-old has just announced dates for the Sweet Judy Blue Eyes tour, which will run through 2027.The trek is being billed as her farewell tour, and according to a press release, will give fans “a final opportunity to experience Judy’s timeless voice and storytelling live on stage.”Following a trio of warm-up dates in June, the tour will officially kick off […]

March 16, 2026