Thommy Price, drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for nearly 30 years, has died at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by his wife on Facebook. “A devoted husband and proud father and powerhouse drummer and songwriter, Thommy’s extraordinary career spanned decades, performing and recording with some of rock’s most iconic artists,” the […]
If you grew up in a small town, you are probably aware that it wasn’t just a place to hang your baseball cap; it was actually a way of life. Small-town living was definitely a thing and shaped who you are. Before Technology Shrank the World, Small Towns Felt Big Enough Everybody knew both everybody and […]
Jonathan Cain is set to take part in one final tour with Journey before ending a tenure that dates back to 1981’s diamond-selling U.S. chart-topping Escape album. Cain and his longtime bandmate Neal Schon have confirmed the lineup change, which follows years of quarreling. Schon, the group’s lone remaining co-founding member, indicated that Journey will […]
It was put to John Lodge a couple of years ago that, given his contributions to the band and subsequent works on his own, he was the true rock ‘n’ roller in the Moody Blues. His response; “I think so, yeah. Ray Thomas always called me The Rocker, from day one. I’ve always loved rock […]
Rush revealed plans for a 2026 reunion tour earlier this week. As you can imagine, being the person tapped to play the parts the late Neil Peart once handled is a daunting prospect. But as drummer Anika Nilles shared in a new social media post, it is an opportunity she feels a lot of gratitude […]
In the past two months, both Oasis and Rush have shocked fans by announcing previously unthinkable reunion tours. Which begs the question… who’s next? With apologies to Aerosmith, who seem to be heading towards at least an Ozzy Osbourne-style farewell show, here are the four biggest classic rock reunions that are still technically possible, if […]
Completed just days before his July 2025 death, Ozzy Osbourne‘s third and final book Last Rites is a compelling chronicle of the harrowing health battles he endured in the last half-decade of his life. Simply put, it is remarkable how much Osbourne endured in order to be able to say a proper goodbye to his […]
Gene Simmons was briefly hospitalized after crashing his car into a parked vehicle on the Pacific Coast Highway Tuesday afternoon. According to NBC 4 Los Angeles, the Kiss star told responding officers that he either passed out or fainted while driving. A police spokesman said Simmons’ car “careened across several lanes of traffic” before hitting […]
Ritchie Blackmore‘s current music project, Blackmore’s Night, has announced new concert dates this fall to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The six performances, all taking place on the East Coast and in New England states, will take place throughout November. The former Deep Purple guitarist formed Blackmore’s Night in 1997 with his wife, singer Candice Night. […]
Tesla has confirmed their first 2026 dates as the Keepin’ It Real Tour becomes their Still Keepin’ It Real Tour. See a complete list of dates, cities and venues below. Tickets for the Still Keepin’ It Real Tour are available for purchase at the band’s official website. Tesla is already out on the road: They […]