Prince was initially supposed to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame during their annual ceremony back in 2016. Sadly, the music superstar tragically died only two months before the event was to take place. But at a 40th anniversary screening of the film Purple Rain at Target Center in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis…… read more »
Riley Keough helped finish Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir, From Here To The Great Unknown, following her death on January 12, 2023. Now Elvis’ granddaughter is hitting the road on a book tour to celebrate her mother’s legacy and ensure that more people connect with her story. The 35-year-old, Emmy-nominated actress announced her upcoming book tour…… read more »
Some of the biggest names in music are set to take part in a tribute concert for Robbie Robertson that will take place on October 17 at L.A.’s Kia Forum. Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson will be executive produced by Robertson’s longtime friend and collaborator, Martin Scorsese. The lineup features…… read more »
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gojira lead singer Joe Duplantier laughs off the claims that the French metal band’s Olympics Opening Ceremony performance was satanic. “It’s none of that. It’s French history,” said Duplantier. “It’s French charm, you know, beheaded people, red wine, and blood all over the place — it’s romantic, it’s normal.”…… read more »
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has just announced a solo tour this fall that will bring the singer-songwriter to locations he hasn’t played in years. Tweedy’s solo jaunt takes place mainly throughout the month of October, following two previously announced hometown shows in Chicago in September. Tweedy’s run of solo dates starts and ends with a…… read more »
Following his tragic death back on May 8, legendary music engineer Steve Albini has just been honored with a street named after him in Chicago. According to an ordinance passed by Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood will now officially be known as “Steve Albini Way.” This…… read more »
Following Slash’s sad announcement last week about the tragic passing of his 25-year-old stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist has now shared a tender, emotional tribute to her on Instagram. Alongside a candid photo of Lucy-Bleu, Slash wrote, “My heart is permanently fractured. I will never ever stop missing you & remembering what…… read more »
In a new interview with The Daily Mirror, legendary Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason wonders if artificial intelligence could bring Pink Floyd back together again, even as grudges and fighting within the band keeps the group from ever possibly reuniting. “It would be fascinating to see what AI could do with new music. If you…… read more »
On Friday (July 26), the son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood married the daughter of Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris. Wood’s son Tyrone wed Harris’ daughter Faye in Marylebone, London, in front of a small gathering of 30 close friends and family, which included Steve Harris as well as Ronnie and Sally Wood. Tyrone’s…… read more »
In a new interview with The Sun, rock legend Rod Stewart revealed that he has come to terms with his own mortality. “I’m aware my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear,” the 79-year-old singer shared. “We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket.…… read more »
