Frank Beard, the legendary drummer for ZZ Top, died Monday, Aug. 17, at the age of 77. News of Beard’s death was announced a day later, with a statement noting he “was in hospice care when he passed away at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side.” Beard’s death came a […]
Bonnie Tyler‘s funeral and celebration of life service was held on Monday (Aug. 17) in Swansea, Wales. According to The Guardian, crowds of fans lined the streets to say their final goodbye to the beloved singer. “As the white coffin, covered in bouquets of white roses, was carried into the minster, shouts of ‘God bless […]
I was going through boxes of old family photos recently, which sadly can only mean one thing: I was finding photos for a celebration of life. In this case, it was for my mother, who had recently passed. It’s not an easy task, but there is comfort to be found in the images. The Older […]
Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has shared insight into his “very emotional” reunion with Deep Purple. It was Aug. 12 when Blackmore, who hadn’t appeared with the band he’d helped co-found in over 30 years, got onstage with Deep Purple for a rendition of their iconic tune “Smoke on the Water.” “It was an absolute pleasure to […]
September promises to be a reissue-heavy month for classic-rock fans – but there are a few notable new releases, too. Neil Young unveils Second Song, a follow-up collaboration album with the Chrome Hearts after last year’s Talkin to the Trees. Elsewhere, Tonight’s the Night, the final album in Young’s so-called “Ditch Trilogy,” is also being […]
Rush drummer Anika Nilles recalled how a message of support from Neil Peart’s widow calmed her nerves in the run-up to her debut as his replacement. The German musician underwent a five-day audition before Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson decided she was the right person to join them on drums for their Fifty Something tour. […]
In 1970, Joni Mitchell sang about Woodstock, even though she didn’t perform at or attend the festival: “I’m going on down to Yasgur’s Farm / I’m gonna join in a rock and roll band / I’m gonna camp out on the land / I’m gonna try and get my soul free.” Crosby, Stills, Nash & […]
Sheryl Crow will release a new album on Oct. 9, titled Pick You Up. It’s her 12th studio album, showcasing seven tracks made with one of her longtime collaborators Jeff Trott. But first, Crow has shared the album’s closing track, “Freedom Bus,” featuring Jesse Welles. “I do not take freedom lightly,” Crow said of the song […]
Foghat has announced the upcoming release of Live & Loud Across the U.S.A., which will arrive Oct. 30. You can hear “My Babe,” the first single, below. The blues-based rock legends, still led by stalwart founding drummer Roger Earl, recorded Live & Loud Across the U.S.A. during their touring runs in 2024 and 2025. It […]
There’s a saying floating around the nostalgia corners of social media: you don’t actually miss a place — you miss a time you can’t get back to. Turns out that if you want to time travel (in lieu of an actual time machine), your best bet is food. One bite and you’re not just remembering […]