Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has announced a brief 2024 U.K. and Ireland tour. Clapton’s limited run of exclusive shows for 2024 will take place at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall as well as in Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham and Dublin. The six-stop trek is scheduled to kick off at Utilita Arena in Newcastle on May 9,…… MORE
Peter Gabriel recently released “Road to Joy,” the sixth track from his forthcoming album i/o. Written by Gabriel and produced by Gabriel and Brian Eno, the song was recorded at Real World Studios, Bath, The Beehive and British Grove, London and High Seas Studios, South Africa. “Road to Joy” features Soweto Gospel Choir, a string…… MORE
Cher’s critically-acclaimed classic album It’s A Man’s World is being reimagined as a special deluxe limited-edition vinyl box set. the box set features a remastered version of the original 14-track U.K. album on 2 LPs as well as a newly compiled double LP containing eleven rare remixes including “Walking In Memphis (Shut Up and Dance…… MORE
A fully restored version of David Bowie’s 1973 movie Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture and its soundtrack will be reissued, marking the 50th anniversary of his concert at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. The legendary last ever Ziggy Stardust show is to be made available in full for the first time, digitally…… MORE
Former Van Halen lead vocalist David Lee Roth recently shared a newly recorded version of the legendary rock band’s “Atomic Punk.” The new version of “Atomic Punk,” like the previously released “Unchained,” “Everybody Wants Some!!” “You Really Got Me,” “Dance The Night Away,” “Panama” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” was recorded on May 3, 2022…… MORE
A lyric sheet containing Freddie Mercury’s handwritten notes for Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” reveals the song was nearly titled “Mongolian Rhapsody.” The 15 pages of lyrics, written on stationary for a defunct airline, are among the over 1,500 personal items belonging to the Queen singer that are coming up for auction this month, according to an…… MORE
Steve Vai recently took to social media to announce the dates for the second leg of his North American trek, called the “Inviolate World Tour.” The dates are in addition to the previously announced shows in South America and Mexico. Vai commenced his tour with a performance in Sao Paolo, Brazil on June 3rd. According…… MORE
David Byrne’s new Broadway show “Here Lies Love,” a collaboration with Fatboy Slim that is scheduled to begin previews at New York’s Broadway Theater on June 17, is reportedly facing opposition from the musicians’ union. According to reports, the American Federation of Musicians’ Local 802 claims the production violates the union’s contract with the Broadway…… MORE
Legendary rock band KISS have added two U.S. dates to their “End of the Road World Tour.” The additional concerts of the final North American leg of the band’s farewell tour will take place in Cincinnati on October 19 and in Cleveland on October 22. Presale begins on June 5 at 10am local time. Visit…… MORE
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen fell down onstage during a concert in Amsterdam on May 27 but fortunately didn’t hurt himself. Springsteen, who was returning to the stage after spending some time in the pit, tumbled on the stairs while carrying his electric guitar. The musician, who performed “Ghosts” at the concert, fell face-first before rolling…… MORE
