Friends inspire friends, and one of the best examples of that in rock ‘n’ roll history is when James Taylor landed a hit with a song written by someone dear to him, Carole King. It all started with Taylor’s 1970 song, “Fire and Rain,” in which he sang the line: “I’ve seen lonely times when I […]
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee discussed the band’s fallout with longtime guitarist Mick Mars on a new episode of The Magnificent Others With Billy Corgan podcast, which you can watch below. Following his retirement from touring in 2022, Mars was embroiled in a years-long legal battle with the rest of Motley Crue. The guitarist claimed […]
Tony Iommi has explained why his old friend Brian May appears on the Black Sabbath guitarist’s new solo album, and why longtime colleague Geezer Butler didn’t. Iommi also discussed how he came to work with the musicians who make up the band as heard on From the Dark, which is released on Oct. 23. Asked if […]
In 1975, Genesis went through one of rock’s most famous lead singer changes when Peter Gabriel left the group and was replaced by Phil Collins. Collins, who had been the band’s drummer since 1970, eventually led Genesis to massive commercial success. Still, guitarist Steve Hackett recently revealed that the drummer was very resistant about becoming […]
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes revealed he’s fighting cancer for the second time. He was successfully treated for throat and neck cancer in 2022 after fans rallied via a crowdfunding campaign to help cover his costs. Holmes and his wife, Catherine, launched a second fundraiser following his diagnosis of prostate cancer. He’s currently receiving treatment […]
Taco Bell’s most surprising release wasn’t a new menu item, it was a CD. In 1994, the alternative revolution was at its peak. Nirvana and Pearl Jam had spawned the breakout of grunge, Oasis and Blur had begun their Britpop battles, artists like Beck were blending multiple genres, while Lollapalooza had become the de facto […]
Dark Star Orchestra has announced tour dates for the fall, including special plans to honor the 45th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s classic Reckoning album. The fall tour will kick off Nov. 12 in Providence, Road Island and is presently set to run through Dec. 5 in Clearwater, Florida. Tickets go on sale Friday (July […]
Jackson Browne has announced a trio of shows in Los Angeles, his first full concerts since the death of his son in 2025. The acclaimed rocker will play three nights at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Nov. 19, 20 and 22. The concerts come almost exactly one year after the singer’s son, Ethan Browne, died of […]
Stevie Nicks already had a dream career in motion with Fleetwood Mac. That much is true, just looking at the mammoth worldwide success they enjoyed with 1977’s blockbuster Rumours album alone. But the singer would eventually grow restless and feel somewhat creatively limited within the confines of the group, which is not surprising, since Fleetwood […]
Faith No More has announced tour dates with System of a Down, marking their first performances in over a decade. The bands will join forces in early 2027 for a brief run of shows in Australia and New Zealand. The trek begins at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on January 22, with stops following in Melbourne, Brisbane, […]