The wild and often unpredictable life of Shannon Hoon took an unexpected turn on Feb 7, 1994 when the Blind Melon singer was arrested at the American Music Awards. Hoon, then 26, had been enjoying his height of stardom. Blind Melon’s self-titled debut album had become a multi-platinum success, spurred by the hit single “No […]
Brad Arnold, frontman of 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with cancer. The vocalist was diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, in 2025. The band shared a statement on social media announcing his death earlier today (Feb. 7), which reads: […]
Jack White has once again blasted President Donald Trump on Instagram — this time for a video featuring a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama. The video, which portrayed the former president and first lady as apes, drew widespread bipartisan backlash, with critics across the political spectrum condemning the clip as “racist,” “offensive” and “unacceptable,” […]
Don Henley has told CBS Sunday Morning that 2026 will most likely be the last year that the Eagles will perform and probably exist. In a new interview, the sole original member of the group said, “I think this will probably be it,” referring to the long-running band, which has been on the road for […]
Twisted Sister have canceled their plans for a 2026 50th anniversary reunion tour due to newly revealed health concerns about singer and songwriter Dee Snider. The band posted two statements about the cancellation on their official Facebook page Thursday night. You can read them both below. In September 2025 Twisted Sister announced their plans to […]
Skid Row is looking for the next in a long, storied lineage of lead singers — and it could be you. The rockers have partnered with online music retailer Sweetwater to launch a worldwide search for their new vocalist. The auditions open today and will conclude only when Skid Row has found the right singer to usher […]
Exclusive releases from Robert Plant, Neil Young and John Lennon are among the top classic rock offerings for 2026’s Record Store Day. The next edition is set for April 18. Plant has created a new studio EP especially for Record Store Day. Saving Grace: All that Glitters is a continuation of his recent Saving Grace […]
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell has added more dates to their 2026 Big Love Tour. The group now has 14 additional concerts on their schedule, extending the run into mid-August, with most of the new dates taking place in the U.S. The British reggae group that was formed by singer and guitarist Campbell in 1978 performed several […]
Van Halen’s 5150 will receive a deluxe reissue just in time for its 40th anniversary, with rarities and previously unreleased live recordings accompanying the chart-topping album that marked the beginning of the Sammy Hagar era. The 5150 (Expanded Edition) set will be released on March 27, just three days after the album’s 40th birthday. It’s […]
Ranking the individual vocalists of Three Dog Night is a first-among-equals proposition. But even then, Chuck Negron – who co-founded the troupe, as Redwood, in 1967 and passed away Monday at the age of 83 – makes a strong case for being that first. A New York City native who went west to play basketball […]