Queen announces expanded reissue of sophomore album, ‘Queen II’

Cover of 'Queen II' (Hollywood Records)After months of teases from guitarist Brian May, Queen has finally revealed details of the upcoming reissue of their sophomore album, Queen II.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is set to celebrate the record with the release of a remixed, remastered and expanded five-CD + two-LP collector’s edition box set, dropping March 27.The set includes a 2026 mix of the album, as well as a whole host of bonus material, including previously unheard outtakes and demos, live […]

February 19, 2026

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On This Day, Feb. 19, 1985: Mick Jagger releases debut solo album

On The Feb. 19, 1985…The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger released his debut solo album, She’s The Boss.The album was produced by Jagger, Nile Rodgers and others, and featured contributions from The Who’s Pete Townshend, guitarist Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock and Sly and Robbie.It later caused some friction between Jagger and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who felt Jagger's priority should be the band.She’s The Boss peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s lead single “Just Another Night,” which featured […]

February 19, 2026

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The Doors’ Playing for Change video shows ‘Jim, Robby and John are still in sync,’ says producer

The Doors L-R Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger pose for a portrait circa 1968 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Edmund Teske/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)The Doors' John Densmore and Robby Krieger recently teamed with Playing for Change, the multimedia project connecting the world through music, for a new version of The Doors' classic "Riders on the Storm." It features artists from eight countries, including Don Was, Lukas Nelson and Foo Fighters' Rami Jaffee, and also incorporates the […]

February 19, 2026

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Bono describes U2’s next album as ‘defiantly joyful’

U2 on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live! '2017 (Photo creedit: ABC/Randy Holmes)U2 frontman Bono has shared some insight into the band’s upcoming album, which is expected later this year.In conjunction with the just-released EP U2 - Days of Ash, U2 released a special edition of their magazine Propaganda, and in an interview, Bono revealed that they have plenty of songs in the mix for the record.“There’s a lot more than 25 songs in the works … but I’d say about 25 are worth considering for U2 projects […]

February 18, 2026

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Journey to perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Neal Schon (R) and Aenel Pineda perform onstage during Journey Freedom Tour at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall on October 21, 2024 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage)Journey has added another show to their 2026 schedule.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced they’ll be performing at this summer’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which takes place Aug. 7-16 in Sturgis, South Dakota.Journey will be performing at the event’s Full Throttle Saloon on Aug. 11.Journey isn’t the only act booked […]

February 18, 2026

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U2 releases surprise EP, ‘U2 – Days of Ash’

Cover of U2 EP 'U2-Days of Ash' (Interscope Records)U2 has surprised fans with some new music.The Irish rockers just released a new six-track EP, U2 - Days of Ash. It features five new songs and a poem, with a guest appearance by Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian musician-turned-soldier Taras Topolia.The EP is described in a press release as “an immediate response to current events and inspired by the many extraordinary and courageous people fighting on the frontlines of freedom.” It comes ahead […]

February 18, 2026

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Joan Jett, Cheap Trick & more to play Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival

Admat for 2026 Bourbon & Beyond (Courtesy of Danny Wimmer Presents)Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Squeeze are among the artists set to play the 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival.The festival, which will feature over 100 artists on five stages, will be held Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.Festival headliners include Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Mumford & Sons, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, The Red Clay Strays, Dave Matthews Band and Hootie & the […]

February 18, 2026

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On This Day, Feb. 18, 1977: KISS plays their first-ever concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden

On This Day, Feb 18, 1977…New York natives KISS headlined Madison Square Garden for the very first time.The show was part of their Rock and Roll Over tour and featured opening act Sammy Hagar, who was also making his Madison Square Garden debut.According to setlist.fm, the band’s set included KISS favorites like “Detroit Rock City,” “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Beth" and “Black Diamond." During the show, Paul Stanley was injured when he was hit by a beer bottle thrown by […]

February 18, 2026

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Paul McCartney and Wings exhibit to open at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Artwork for Paul McCartney and Wings Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit (Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)Paul McCartney and Wings will be the subject of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.The exhibit, opening May 15, is described in a press release as "the first major museum exhibit" to explore McCartney’s post-Beatles band, which released its self-titled debut in 1970 and broke up in 1981.Simply titled Paul McCartney and Wings, […]

February 18, 2026