Bon Jovi is returning to the stage this summer. Unfortunately, only a lucky few will be there. The group hasn’t toured since 2022, as frontman Jon Bon Jovi dealt with a throat issue that threatened his voice. His only appearance since was a mini-set in February at the MusiCares awards in Los Angeles. Bon Jovi […]
For nearly 50 years, AC/DC has been bringing their no-frills brand of hard rock to America. Starting with their first U.S. show in 1977, Angus Young and company quickly developed a reputation as a must-see opening act. As with the rest of the world, it wasn’t long before they were headlining stateside arenas and eventually, […]
Police on Tuesday shot Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, and booked her for attempted murder while they were pursuing suspects in a Los Angeles hit-and-run. According to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon after the California Highway Patrol requested backup to locate three hit-and-run […]
The cover artwork for Crosby, Stills and Nash’s 1969 debut ranks among the most recognizable of its era. So why did the band initially want the image reshot? During a recent conversation with The Rockonteurs podcast, Graham Nash explained what happened. “One day, (photographer) Henry Diltz came into the studio. He’s a dear friend of […]
Graham Nash has reflected upon his tumultuous relationship with Neil Young. It was 1969 when CSN, at the urging of record executive Ahmet Ertegun, recruited Young to become their fourth member. During a recent appearance on The Rockonteurs podcast, Nash recalled meeting his future bandmate for the first time. “I know Neil’s a decent writer and I […]
Prog rock’s most prominent artists rarely stayed in one place. From classical explorations to pop detours, the genre’s best bands and solo acts realized the importance of moving on in fear of becoming stagnant. That’s a big reason their music took so many chances – whether in album-length conceptual works or more focused individual tracks that packed […]
Kiss has announced more special guests for their upcoming Kiss Army Storms Vegas convention and reunion show, including additional bandmates, fellow rockers and industry professionals who helped guide the band to stardom. Principal members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will be joined by longtime Kiss lead guitarist Tommy Thayer for an unmasked electric show — their […]
Clem Burke, Blondie‘s drummer since their first album in 1976, has died. He was 70. According to a statement released by the band, Burke died “following a private battle with cancer.” “Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” they wrote. “His talent, energy and passion for music were unmatched, and his […]
Former Gang of Four and Shriekback bassist Dave Allen died Saturday of unspecified causes at the age of 69. The news was confirmed by his Gang of Four bandmate Hugo Burnham, who noted that Allen had been battling the early-onset of mixed dementia for some years. Allen joined Gang of Four just a few shows […]
Ratt‘s Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini played together for the first time in seven years Saturday night, tearing through a tight set of 16 of the most famous songs from their former band. You can see the complete set list, photographs and fan-shot video from the show below. The duo were joined by drummer Blas […]