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Tetsu Yamauchi, Bassist for Free and the Faces, Dead at 79

He enjoyed stints with both bands in the '70s, and co-wrote Free's classic hit "Wishing Well." Continue reading…
David Byrne Announces More 2026 'Who Is the Sky?' Tour Dates

The Talking Heads frontman will spend much of 2026 on the road. Continue reading…
Watch Kiss Get Awarded Kennedy Center Honors by President Trump

The band's three living members appeared in the Oval Office to accept their medals. Continue reading…
Toto, Christopher Cross and the Romantics Confirm 2026 Tour Dates

The 32-date tour kicks off in July and is set to run all the way through August. Continue reading…
Bob Dylan Reveals 2026 US Tour Dates

The Rough and Rowdy Ways trek is now entering its sixth calendar year. Continue reading…
’70s & ’80s Christmas: Relive Iconic Treats, Specials, Decor

For '70s and '80s kids, these photos will bring back the foil-wrapped chocolates, the can’t-miss Christmas specials, the decorations, and all the magical moments you forgot you remembered. Continue reading…
Get Ready for Exciting New Music Coming in 2026

Here's a look at the studio LPs, live albums and sweeping reissues already confirmed for next year. Continue reading…
John Lennon's Producer Had 'Terrible Guilt' After Beatle's Murder

He says "John would be alive" if he'd done one thing differently. Continue reading…
Gene Simmons: 'Bad Decisions' Contributed to Ace Frehley's Death

"Falling down the stairs — I’m not a doctor — doesn’t kill you. There may have been other issues, and it breaks my heart." Continue reading…
On This Day in 2015: David Bowie Makes Last Public Appearance

Just over a month later, the Starman passed away from liver cancer. Continue reading…
Six Rockin' Covers of Roy Orbison's 'Pretty Woman'

You probably already know about Van Halen's version, but here are five more to check out. Continue reading…
'Double Fantasy' Producer Recalls Wild Court Battle With Yoko Ono

It involved Phil Spector, the founder of 'Rolling Stone' and a witch. Continue reading…
Hear Aerosmith, Yungblud and Lainey Wilson's New Collaboration

"Wild Woman," a track from Aerosmith and Yungblud's recent EP 'One More Time' now features the country music star. Continue reading…
Foreigner Confirms New Dates With Original Frontman Lou Gramm

They're shaking up the setlist as 2025 draws to a close. Continue reading…
Tom Scholz’s Secret Plan to Save Boston

Struggles with his record label were ramping up, but it turns out that he had a solution. Continue reading…