Taylor Hawkins’ widow Alison shares “deepest thanks” in first public statement following husband’s death
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Taylor Hawkins‘ widow Alison Hawkins has shared her first public statement following her husband’s unexpected death in March. The statement, which was posted to the late Foo Fighters drummer’s Twitter, begins with Alison expressing her “deepest thanks and admiration” to “the global Foo Fighters community and Taylor’s fans far and wide for […]
Foo Fighters announce Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts to take place in September
Ashley Beliveau/Getty Images Two concerts held in tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will take place this September in London and in Los Angeles, the band announced Wednesday. The announcement reads, in part, “Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee will come together with the Hawkins family to celebrate […]
“Definitive biography” of Creedence Clearwater Revival, ‘A Song for Everyone,’ due out in August
Hachette Books A new biographical book about Creedence Clearwater Revival titled A Song for Everyone that charts the band’s history and the examines how its music reflected the cultural landscape of its time, will be published on August 9. Described as “the definitive biography” of the group, the book follows the band — featuring brothers […]
Watch video for ex-Yes singer Jon Anderson’s new song with the Paul Green Rock Academy, “So Limitless”
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Jon Anderson has released a music video for a new song called “So Limitless,” which he recently recorded with some of the young musicians from the Paul Green Rock Academy touring band, with whom the founding Yes frontman will be hitting the road in July. The video, which you can watch now on […]
Queen members reveal an archival track featuring the late Freddie Mercury is due out in September
Queen in 1984; David Redfern/Redferns On Saturday, Queen + Adam Lambert rocked the crowds in front of Buckingham Palace to kick off the star-studded Party at the Palace concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II‘s 70 years on the throne. Shortly before the event, Queen drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May shared an exciting tidbit of […]
Two-week KISS Kruise XI to feature performances by Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford, Buckcherry & more
Courtesy of Sixthman The lineup has been announced for the 11th annual installment of The KISS Kruise, a two-part event scheduled for October 24-29 and October 29-November 3. Both cruises, which will feature what’s billed as KISS’ “final onboard performances,” set sail from Los Angeles and will stop at Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico, […]
Seals and Crofts singer Jim Seals dead at age 80
Jim Seals, left; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Jim Seals, lead singer and one half of the popular 1970s soft-rock duo Seals and Crofts, has died at age 80, Variety reports. Along with his musical partner, Darrell “Dash” Crofts, Seals scored a series of hits during the 1970s, including three top-10 singles: 1972’s “Summer Breeze,” 1973’s […]
The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine says Brian Wilson’s tour with Chicago will “be a lot of fun”
Courtesy of Live Nation Original Beach Boys member Brian Wilson and his solo band kick off a summer co-headlining tour with Chicago tonight in Phoenix. The 25-date U.S. trek is mapped out through a July 26 concert in the Detroit suburb of Clarkston, Michigan. As has been the case for the last several years, Wilson’s […]