NEWS PLUS:
What’s the latest info about about rock music and the most interesting and momentous events in its past? You can find it all here: breaking news, sales and airplay charts from the past, notable occasions, and our appreciations of recently departed artists and other musical figures of note
Brian Wilson’s Wife, Melinda, ‘My Savior,’ Dies
“Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior,” wrote Brian in a social media post.
Read More
10cc Gets 14-CD Box Set, ’20 Years’
The set celebrates the U.K. band’s acclaimed period from 1972 to 1992, which included three #1 singles and five top 10 albums
Read More
Eagles Continue to Add Dates to Final Tour
“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”
Read More
Mary Weiss, Lead Singer of Girl Group Greats the Shangri-Las, Dies at 75
Along with the late Ronnie Spector, Weiss was the voice and face of the ’60s girl groups.
Read More
Dire Straits Gets Live 1978-1992 Box Set
The collection, on 8-CDs or 12-LPs, offers many previously unreleased concert performances
Read More
Jazz Fest 2024 Sets Star-Studded Lineup
The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists
Read More
Elton John Joins Short List of EGOT Winners
The list of EGOT career winners is just 19 individuals who have earned a competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award
Read More
Larry Collins, Rockabilly Guitarist (Collins Kids), Dies at 79
Collins, with his sister Lorrie, appeared alongside country stars such as Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
Read More
Saxon and Uriah Heep Set 2024 U.S. Tour
The co-headlining tour, “Hell, Fire & Chaos – The Best of British Rock & Metal,” takes place in the spring
Read More
