Kansas have announced that violinist/guitarist Joe Deninzon is joining the band to succeed the departing David Ragsdale. Deninzon has been hailed by critics as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin,” because of his innovative style on the “Viper” seven-string electric violin. He is the lead singer and violinist for the progressive rock band Stratospheerius and…… Continue Reading
American Laundromat Records has announced that the third installment from Juliana Hatfield’s covers series, Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO, will be released on November 17. Hatfield recently shard “Don’t Bring Me Down,” the first single from her upcoming ELO covers album. “ELO’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’ is such a solid construction that trying to rework it…… Continue Reading
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon recently revealed that he has lost most of the hearing in his left ear. In an interview with The Times, Simon revealed that the issue came up “quite suddenly.” “Quite suddenly I lost most of the hearing in my left ear, and nobody has an explanation for it,” Simon, who retired…… Continue Reading
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has thanked pop superstar Taylor Swift for her Midnights song “You’re on Your Own, Kid,” which according to the Fleetwood Mac singer helped her grieve the loss of her bandmate and friend Christine McVie. “Thank you to Taylor Swift for doing a favor for me, and that…… Continue Reading
Diana Ross has announced two “once-in-a-lifetime” London shows on her upcoming “The Music Legacy tour.” In March, the global icon announced a 12-stop North American tour, which will kick off on June 9 in California. Now, the singer has added two more dates to the tour. On October 14 and 15, Ross will take the…… Continue Reading
Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R. recently shared a new cover version of Tom Petty’s song “I Won’t Back Down.” The alt rock bands will perform the song during their joint North American summer tour. Goo Goo Dolls are set to kick off their The Big Night Out Tour on July 24, featuring O.A.R. as special…… Continue Reading
Aaliyah, New Edition, Daryl Hall & John Oates and more are set to be inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in September. Other inductees in the 2023 class include Dusty Springfield, Jermaine Dupri, Peabo Bryson, Thelma Houston, Gerald Alston, Dee Dee Sharp, Dee Dee Warwick, Brook Benton, The Stubbs Girls, Sweet…… Continue Reading
Jimmy Buffett, who was briefly hospitalized to address some issues that required immediate attention, recently took to social media last week to provide an update about his health. “Thank you for the outpouring of support and well-wishes,” Buffett wrote. “I head home tomorrow for a while, and then will go for a fishing trip with…… Continue Reading
Iconic rocker Billy Idol has announced dates for a North American Tour this fall. The trek kicks off August 27th in Vancouver and runs through September 17th in Washington D.C. The tour will include the singer’s classic songs as well as new music. Tickets to the North American Tour are on sale now. In addition…… Continue Reading
Tina Turner, hailed as the “Queen of Rock and Roll,” has died at the age of 83. Turner, who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most successful recording artists of all time, died at her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, on Wednesday. “It is with…… Continue Reading