Coady Willis has toured alongside High on Fire as a member of both Big Business and the Melvins, so when the modern metal legends needed a new drummer in 2021 they knew exactly who to call. This month, Willis made his recorded debut with High on Fire on their impressive new album Cometh the Storm. […]
Anyone who underestimates the work ethic of rock stars needs to look at our list of the 40 Longest Active Touring Streaks. Each of the artists highlighted has spent decades on the road, delivering their music to audiences of fans around the world. Maintaining a streak of annual performances isn’t easy. It’s common for acts to take […]
Bruce Dickinson chastised fans who were smoking during his April 27 concert at the Opera Hall in Brasília, Brazil. The Iron Maiden frontman, who is out touring in support of his recent solo album, The Mandrake Project, became irate when air quality began affecting his performance. “I can’t fucking breathe. Tanya [O’Callaghan, Bruce’s bassist] can’t […]
Bill Wyman said he still dreams of being on tour with the Rolling Stones, even though he left the band over three decades ago. And he added that he’d quit two years earlier than official records say he did – and it had taken his colleagues that long to accept his decision. The Stones will commence […]
It’s been a long time since rock and roll was a young person’s game. If you need proof check out this list of famous musicians who were on tour way back in 1984, and are still out there doing their thing 40 years later in 2024. In most cases we’ve also got live video footage […]
The Rolling Stones will kick off their ’24 Hackney Diamonds tour on Sunday at Houston’s NRG Stadium, extending their reign as classic rock’s biggest touring juggernaut. In their 60-plus-year career, the Stones have played more than 2,100 concerts and remained one of the most coveted live acts in the business. They’ve sold hundreds of millions […]
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil has a simple declaration for the critics who have tried to write them off for decades: “You can’t kill us!” Neil and bassist Nikki Sixx recently spoke to UCR’s Matt Wardlaw about Motley Crue’s new single, “Dogs of War,” out today. You can listen to part of the conversation below. […]
Oasis became famous not only for their hits — one of them so ubiquitous and beloved by novice guitarists that it earned the catchphrase “Anyway, here’s ‘Wonderwall’” — but also for their highly publicized disputes and, well, rock ‘n’ roll lifestyles. Even those who know little about Oasis know that brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher […]
Richie Sambora is reportedly unhappy about the way he is portrayed in the upcoming Bon Jovi documentary series, Thank You, Goodnight. In an interview with People, Jon Bon Jovi revealed that he invited Sambora over to his home to screen the documentary. “There’s never animosity,” the singer insisted, however a representative for Sambora painted things […]
Dionne Warwick has expressed her surprise after being named part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 class. “I was here at home when I was receiving all kinds of calls, congratulating me,” the singer revealed to Rolling Stone. “And I had no idea as to what they were congratulating me for. They’re […]