Mike Campbell explained why he couldn’t have prevented Tom Petty’s death in 2017, and said his conscience was clear on the matter. Petty passed at the age of 66 of an accidental overdose. He’d been using drugs to manage the pain of a fractured hip and marriage problems, which had also affected the Heartbreakers’ last […]
Michael Schenker has announced U.S. dates in support of his new album My Years With UFO, with ’80s metal stalwarts Armored Saint opening select dates. The trek begins on Sept. 5 in Orlando, Florida, and concludes on Oct. 12 in Houston. Armored Saint will join Schenker from Oct. 2 through Oct. 12. Tickets go on sale to the general public […]
The make-up may be off, but Gene Simmons is back on stage again. The Kiss co-founder’s Gene Simmons Band is following-up a run of 2024 dates with 26 more this spring, starting April 3 at the House of Blues Anaheim and running through May 24 in Houston, then regrouping for an appearance at the annual […]
Sammy Hagar has shared a personal tribute to the fan who gave him his famous nickname, the Red Rocker. Hagar’s early success came in the band Montrose, but he was dismissed after just a couple of years. The singer embarked on a solo career, at which point he crossed paths with a man named John […]
Rick Springfield revealed that he’d suffered brain damage in a stage fall in 2000 – but only just found out about it himself. The singer, now 75, sustained injuries when he lost his footing during a show in Las Vegas, but believed he’d only hurt his arm at the time. “I fell 25 feet, hit […]
Steve Hackett‘s just-announced North American shows will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, his gold-selling fourth studio album with Genesis. The Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights and Solo Tour kicks off in October and travels across the U.S. and Canada until November. Key stops include New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, […]
When Police guitarist Andy Summers got together with King Crimson mastermind Robert Fripp, they were just looking to have some fun as two like-minded guitarists who were perceived to be similarly innovative with what they did. “At that age, we were dicking around in the studio, trying out everything and trying to make exotic sounds […]
Ted Nugent is defending his decision to return to performing following his Adios Mofos farewell tour in 2023. The Motor City Madman has a handful of dates lined up for the spring and summer, and played sporadically in 2024 as well. Still, he insists he hasn’t gone back on his word. “I never used the […]
Could Boston follow in the footsteps of Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd and tour without any original members? Guitarist Tom Scholz – Boston’s primary songwriter and the man largely responsible for the group’s distinctive sound – is the last remaining founder. Though the 77 year-old is active with his charity work and still writes music, there […]
Since opening its doors in September 2023, the Sphere in Las Vegas has offered an unprecedented concert experience. The technological marvel is truly something to behold, with state of the art visuals accompanied by incredible audio technology. UCR writers have taken in a handful of shows at the venue – including U2, Dead & Company […]