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Sad news from the world of music today as rock legend Rick Derringer has passed away.

The former lead singer of the influential band the McCoys was 77 years old.

News of Derringer’s death comes courtesy of a Facebook post from his caretaker, Tony Wilson.

Rock Musician Rick Derringer and his wife Brenda Jean arrive at the Sarasota Film Festival January 26, 2002 in Sarasota, Fl. (Photo by George McGinn/Getty Images)

“Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones,” Wilson wrote, according to the Associated Press.

No cause of death was given, but those who knew Derringer best have indicated that he had been battling health issues for quite some time.

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The Who haven’t even launched their recently announced North American farewell tour, but things haven’t exactly been going smoothly in the lead-up to the final run. A new report claimed that singer Roger Daltrey is questioning if he even wants to tour with “half-hearted” guitarist Pete Townshend, but it turns out it was misleading.

As previously reported, the legendary rock band fired, re-hired, and then re-fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey, replacing him with Daltrey’s solo drummer Scott Devours. If that weren’t enough, Daltrey seemingly expressed disappointment in recent quotes made by Townshend.

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In an interview with the UK’s Sunday People, Townshend said, “The Who has gone on a bit too long with two of us dying. It does sometimes feel like flogging a dead horse.”

The Daily Mail reported on Thursday (May 22nd) that Townshend’s comments irked Daltrey, writing that the singer responded,...

The Who have revealed the openers for their upcoming North American farewell tour, featuring Billy Idol, the Joe Perry Project, and more.

Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters will open on the first two dates of the Song Is Over tour, taking place on Aug. 16 in Sunrise, Florida, and on Aug. 19 in Newark, New Jersey. The Joe Perry Project — featuring Perry, Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford and Buck Johnson, the Black Crowe’s Chris Robinson, and Stone Temple Pilot’s Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz — will support the band in Boston on Aug.

The Who have unveiled the support acts for their upcoming North American farewell tour, including Billy Idol, Feist, Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters, and The Joe Perry Project, among others.

Among the other special guests on the summer outing are Booker T. Jones, Candlebox, Joe Bonamassa, Tom Cochrane, and Zz Ward. The Joe Perry Project will feature the all-star lineup of Aerosmith’s Perry, Brad Whitford, and Buck Johnson alongside Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson and Stone Temple Pilots members Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz.

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The Who have also added a second Chicago show on September 9th due to popular demand. The outing, dubbed “The Song Is Over Tour,” now spans 17 dates from August 16th in Sunrise, Florida, through September 28th in Las Vegas. A Live Nation pre-sale for the newly announced Chicago gig starts Wednesday (May 21st) at 10 a.m. Ct using the code Freestyle,...

“A lot of artists, when they’re 62 years old, they’re winding things down,” Metallica’s Kirk Hammett says in the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast. “I feel like I’m still fucking climbing the summit, bro.”

Hammett has a new coffee-table book out, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, with highlights from his massive assemblage of vintage instruments. He took the occasion to look back at his entire career with Metallica, and what’s coming next — including his first-ever full-length solo album. Here’s the entire conversation — to hear an audio version,...

Metallica’s members are all in their 60s, and their music is way more physically demanding than anything their classic-rock forebears have had to tackle onstage — but lead guitarist Kirk Hammett tells our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast that he doesn’t see retirement on the horizon.

“As long as we have our health and our mind, I think we can just keep on going,” says Hammett, whose new coffee-table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, dives into his world-class arsenal of vintage guitars. “Sometimes I forget how old I am,...

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, a fundraising concert for Als United Greater New York will take place at Suny Purchase.

A star-studded concert will take place on April 15th to benefit Als United Greater New York

The star-studded event will honor acclaimed producer and engineer Wayne Warnecke, a Westchester native battling Als. “Musicians United for Als,” will feature an all-star lineup of musical talent and will raise funds to support those affected by the disease.

Organized by Westchester musician Mickey Rosen, and supported by Title Sponsor The Lasdon Foundation, the evening will be Mc’d by Vincent Pastore of The Sopranos and led by celebrated arranger and producer Rob Mathes as musical director. The evening will feature well-known talent including:

Patty Smyth (Scandal)

Paul Shaffer

Rob Thomas (Matchbox Twenty)

Average White Band

Lisa Fischer (Grammy Winning R&b Artist)

James D-Train Williams

Bob James (Grammy Winning Artist)

Ed Palermo Big Band

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Tune in to The Beatles Channel all week long starting February 24 as we celebrate George Harrison’s birthday.

Exclusive programming includes Guest DJ sets hosted by Beck, Billy Idol, Steve Perry, Mike Campbell, and Slim Jim Phantom; a “Living in the Material World” roundtable featuring Klaus Voormann, Jim Keltner, Mike Campbell, Jim James, and Paul Hicks; a guitar-themed roundtable with Ben Harper, Steve Lukather, Joe Bonamassa, Nancy Wilson, and Warren Haynes; and an episode of “Dark Horse Radio” with special guest Olivia Harrison.

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Beck, Billy Idol, Steve Perry, Mike Campbell, and Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats) pick some of their favorite George Harrison songs in honor of his birthday.

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Bourbon & Beyond, the Louisville, Kentucky, festival that combines live music with whiskey culture, has announced a bonkers 2025 lineup. Phish, Sturgill Simpson, Noah Kahan, and the Lumineers are all in headlining slots, with names like Jack White, Benson Boone, Megan Moroney, Alabama Shakes, Khruangbin, Joe Bonamassa, Goo Goo Dolls, and Vance Joy all high up on the lineup roster.

But it’s the festival’s undercard that is the most eclectic, touching on various genres and time periods. Representing the Nineties, for example, are Third Eye Blind, Blues Traveler, Collective Soul,...

Peter Frampton has officially announced his Let’s Do It Again Tour, which will see him perform at ten venues across North America through spring 2025.

In the announcement on social media, Frampton shared, “I am so thrilled to be able to come out and play again for you,” continuing, “It’s been a spectacular year; looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”

The former frontman of Humble Pie, Frampton, retired from playing live music in 2019 after he was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis. However, last year, the 74-year-old musician declared that his retention of musical dexterity had surprised him—and he intended to make the most of it.

In addition to his tour, Frampton is also slated to perform at the Nashville tribute concert for late rock ’n’ roll guitarist Duane Eddy, Titan of Twang: A Celebration of Duane Eddy. The show will take place at the Grand Ol Opry House...

The 2025 Grammys were handed out Sunday, with Beyoncé taking home the top award of the night for album of the year and Kendrick Lamar sweeping all the categories in which he was nominated, including song and record of the year.

Beyoncé won album of the year along with best country album for Cowboy Carter. During the premiere ceremony, she won her first award of the night, taking home her first country Grammy for best country duo/group performance for “II Most Wanted” featuring Miley Cyrus, making her the first Black woman to win a country Grammy in 50 years. The album of the year award was presented by members of the Los Angeles Fire Department as a way to recognize them for their efforts to contain the wildfires that blazed through the city last month.

During the live telecast on CBS, Lamar won both song and record of the year for “Not Like Us,...

Music’s biggest night is now music’s biggest — and longest — day.

Hours ahead of the 67th annual Grammys on Sunday (CBS, 8/7c), the Recording Academy is kicking off the festivities with a Premiere Ceremony, where the majority of this year’s 94 awards will be handed out. And you can watch a livestream of the star-studded event right here, beginning at 3:30/2:30c.

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The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are coming up, so here’s everything you need to know about the event.

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Trevor Noah is back to preside over the awards for the fifth year in a row. The former Daily Show star has hosted the show since 2021. He’s also a current Grammy nominee for Best Comedy Album.

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Multiple contenders will take the stage during the prime time telecast including nine-time Grammy winner and current seven-time nominee Billie Eilish, eight-time nominee Charli Xcx, and six-time nominees Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. Among the performances during the telecast will be a special tribute to the late Quincy Jones, the 28-time Grammy winner who died last Nov. 3 at age 91. There will also be a...

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 29, 2025 Lady Gaga opens up about Joker: Folie à Deux bombing

While promoting her newest album Mayhem, which drops on March 7, Lady Gaga spoke with Elle about Joker: Folie à Deux being a flop at the box office and with critics. “People just sometimes don’t like some things,” she said. “It’s that simple. And I think to be an artist, you have to be willing for people to sometimes not like it. And you keep going even if something didn’t connect in the way that you intended.” Speaking about her fear of failure, she added, “When that makes its way into your life, that can be hard to get control of. It’s part of the mayhem.” While the Joker sequel was snubbed at the Oscars, it did pick up a leading six Razzie Award nominations. But, don’t forget:...

Given everything happening in the world, the Grammy Awards have signaled that the 2025 ceremony will be different, and a series of special performances featuring a dozen newly announced performers will highlight the show, the Recording Academy revealed Wednesday. These will include the annual In Memoriam segment, a star-studded salute to the life and legacy of Quincy Jones, and tributes celebrating the spirit of the city of Los Angeles.

Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Lainey Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Brittany Howard, Brad Paisley, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Jacob Collier are set to appear. Previously announced performers include Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims.

The show will be broadcast live on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. Et/ 5 p.m. Pt on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Prior to the Telecast, the always-excellent...

The Recording Academy announced a slew of performers and presenters for its Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony Wednesday morning.

Songwriter and producer Justin Tranter – nominated this year for his work on Chappelle Roan’s chart-topping single “Good Luck, Babe!” – is returning as host. The ceremony, a special pre-telecast presentation in which a bulk of the evening’s Grammys will be handed out, is slated to take place live at the Peacock Theater. The Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony is just steps away from the broadcast ceremony that will follow at the Crypto.com Arena.

A performance from nominees Yolanda Adams, Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, Scott Hoying, Angelique Kidjo and Taj Mahal will kick off the night. Other performers include Joe Bonamassa, Joyce Didonato, Béla Fleck, Renée Fleming, Muni Long and Kelli O’Hara, along with composer Kevin Puts. Brady and Hoying, Bob Clearmountain, Rhiannon Giddens, Queen Sheba, Anoushka Shankar and former Record Academy...

Norman’s Rare Guitars, a singular shop in Los Angeles that has catered to some of the biggest musicians in the world over the years, is getting its own special documentary, premiering Dec. 31 on Netflix.

The film digs into the history and legacy of the store, as well as its founder and owner, Norman Harris, renowned not only for his collection of vintage instruments but also for his ability to pair the right guitar with the right player. Kiefer Sutherland, who executive produced the film, tells Rolling Stone the movie is...

Acclaimed for his electrifying performances, the late Irish musician and songwriter Rory Gallagher has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Recognised as one of the greatest guitarists in history, his legacy continues to inspire fans and musicians across the globe. This October, fans and collectors will have the opportunity to own a tangible piece of this music legend’s life as The Rory Gallagher Collection is set to be auctioned by Bonhams in London.

The collection, sourced directly from the Gallagher family, comprises nearly 150 items, including a remarkable range of guitars, amps, and accessories from Gallagher’s prolific career. Leading this collection is Gallagher’s iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster, arguably the most recognisable Strat in the history of rock music, estimated to fetch a staggering £700,000-1,000,000.

This legendary instrument was first purchased by Gallagher in 1963 from Crowley’s Music Store in Cork, Ireland. It is believed to be...

The Rolling Stones brought out Tyler Childers in Orlando on Monday night, June 3, for a special performance of their Sticky Fingers classic “Dead Flowers.”

Childers upped the number of guitars onstage to at least four, strumming his acoustic guitar to match Mick Jagger’s while Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards (as always) traded licks on electric. Childers also split vocal duties with with Jagger and added an extra layer of harmony to the country-inspired tune.

The performance last night marked a tour debut for “Dead Flowers,” a song the Stones...

All five of The Voice’s finalists took a turn around the stage Tuesday night, but only one of them was doing a victory lap. Which? C’mon. You know the drill. Before we’d find out who won, we’d get a star-studded evening of entertainment, this one extra special owing to a celebration of the show’s 25th season featuring flashbacks galore. (Baby Adam Levine! Young Blake Shelton!)

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Among the highlights of the guest performances were Thomas Rhett teaching a master class in...

Julianne Moore, Karen Elson, and British glam rockers the Struts will be on-hand for a special edition of the Soho Sessions concert series supporting Everytown for Gun Safety. The concert, which is being co-presented by Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner, will take place June 5.

Moore — a founding chair of the Everytown Creative Council — will host the event alongside Elson, while the Struts, who released their most recent album, Pretty Vicious, last November, will deliver the night’s headlining performance. The evening will aim to raise awareness and support for Everytown...

The Rolling Stones will embark on a North American stadium tour in 2024. The “Stones Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds” visits 16 cities beginning in April — all in support of the band’s latest album, Hackney Diamonds, which features their first new, original material in 18 years.

Find tickets here, and read on for more details, including how to get last-minute access to sold-out shows.

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What is The Rolling Stones’ Next Tour?

The Rolling Stones’ “Stones Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds” descends upon 16 North American cities beginning in April 2024, including stops in Houston, Glendale, Las Vegas, Seattle, E. Rutherford, Foxboro, Orlando, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Denver, Chicago, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Santa Clara. Additionally, The Stones will headline the New Orleans Jazz Fest on May 2nd, 2024.

The upcoming trek marks The Rolling Stones’ first outing since the “No Filter” tour in 2021.

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The Rolling Stones are set to launch their “Hackney Diamonds” tour this weekend with a show at Nrg Stadium in St. Louis (get tickets here). In anticipation, the band has revealed the various artists and bands who will open their concerts over the course of the multi-month tour.

A diverse assortment of acts will join The Stones on the road, including blues rockers Gary Clark Jr. and Joe Bonamassa; country musicians Tyler Childers and Lainey Wilson; rock bands The Linda Lindas, The Beaches, and The Pretty Reckless; jam band Widespread Panic; gospel singer Betty Lavette; and Mexican singer Carin León. See who is opening where via The Rolling Stones’ tour itinerary below.

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“Stones Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds” spans 19 shows in 16 cities, including an appearance at New Orleans Jazz Fest. It all comes in support of the band’s Hackney Diamonds, which features their first new,...

Allman Brothers Band singer, songwriter, and guitarist Dickey Betts passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 80. His band’s signature songs, piercing solos, and hell-raising spirit defined the group and Southern rock in general. The late legend was reportedly suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and two cancers.

As word spread that Betts had died from cancer complications, the music world mourned the loss of a guitar virtuoso and founding member of the iconic Allman Brothers Band. Known for his electrifying guitar skills and distinct Southern rock sound, he leaves a lasting legacy that has influenced future generations of musicians.

Dickey Betts (Image via YouTube/Screenshot) ‘Larger than Life’ Dickey Betts Died at 80

Dickey Betts was raised in Florida and developed an early appreciation for music, learning to play the ukulele at age five and then moving on to the mandolin, banjo, and guitar as his hands got bigger.

Acclaimed blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa has added a fall leg to a previously announced summer outing, resulting in a 44-date 2024 US tour.

The first leg kicks off July 17th in Selbyville, Delaware, and runs through August 31st in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. The newly announced fall leg launches October 28th in Santa Barbara, California, and concludes November 30th in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Tickets for the summer leg are already on sale, while a pre-sale for the fall leg begins Thursday (April 11th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Riff. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

Bonamassa will touring in support of his forthcoming live album and concert film, Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra, arriving May 17th. Last month, the guitarist...

An animated video for Mark Knopfler’s all-star charity single “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” – which brought together a stunning lineup of over 60 guitar gods to raise funds for Teen Cancer America and the Teenage Cancer Trust – has been released. It features the final recording of Jeff Beck along with contributions by Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Slash, Ronnie Wood, Joan Jett, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, and Sting.

The song came out a week ago, but it was difficult to discern who was playing what part throughout the ten-minute song.

Mark Knopfler has teamed up with a host of fellow guitar legends to record a version of his song “Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)” to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.

The Dire Straits frontman tapped Eric Clapton, Slash (Guns N’ Roses), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Brian May (Queen), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Pete Townshend (The Who), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Bruce Springsteen, Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Joan Jett, and many more, forming what he has dubbed “Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes.” Notably, the star-studded version opens with the final recorded guitar track by the late Jeff Beck.

Knopfler’s longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher handled the production of the track, which might be the greatest assemblage of guitar talent to co-exist on a single song. The Sgt. Pepper‘s-style artwork was created by Sir Peter Blake.

The full song can be heard below now, featuring...

Black Country Communion — the supergroup made up of acclaimed musicians Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian — have announced their fifth studio album, aptly titled V. Ahead of its June 14th release, the band has released the lead single, “Stay Free.”

The upcoming LP marks Black Country Communion’s first album in seven years, following 2017’s Bcciv. It was produced by Kevin Shirley, who has helmed all five of the the band’s albums.

Shirley stated, “For a band that started out as a collection of the best practitioners of their instruments, they very quickly found a unique sound. This time around, it has more purpose, the riffs are tougher, and there are hooks! Yes, hooks! It’s the most cohesive record, full of soul and grit, and I think this is the one that’s going to be the benchmark for Black Country Communion.”

Hughes added, “In my opinion,...

Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler has united with over 60 artists — including Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Slash, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Sting, Brian May, Joan Jett, Nile Rodgers, and Brian May — to create a new version of his 1983 instrumental “Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero.”

The song arrives on March 15, though you can hear a brief sample right now. It’s the final recording Jeff Beck created before his death in January 2023. All proceeds from the release will benefit Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has revealed its 2024 lineup featuring The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The Killers, Chris Stapleton, Jon Batiste, and Queen Latifah as among the headliners.

Other notable acts set to play include Vampire Weekend, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Hozier, Heart, Greta Van Fleet, Widespread Panic, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Bonnie Raitt, Earth Wind & Fire, The Beach Boys, Fantasia, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Wallflowers, Joe Bonamassa, Big Freedia, Rhiannon Giddens, Nickel Creek, Juvenile with Mannie Fresh, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, The Allman Betts Band, Bomba Estéreo, Stephen Marley, Steel Pulse, Tower of Power, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Charles Lloyd, Pj Morton, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Béla Fleck, Samara Joy, The Soul Rebels, and more. Additionally, Jazz Fest will honor the legacy of Jimmy Buffett with a special tribute set.

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 takes place over eight...

Dave Grohl has unleashed the only live performance of his epic 23-minute, instrumental “Play,” which extends the song to a whopping 36 minutes.

Recorded during Warren Haynes’ 30th Annual Christmas Jam in 2018, the live version expands the breadth of the instrumental as Grohl is accompanied by Greg Kurstin on keyboards, Chris Chaney on bass, Drew Hester on percussion, and guitarists Jason Falkner, Alain Johannes, and Barrett Jones. However, it’s Asheville-based busker Abby the Spoon Lady who really steals the show. Watch the performance below.

“Play” was originally composed and performed entirely with Grohl on every instrument. The process of its recording was captured in a two-part documentary of the same name, released in 2018.

The track will appear on The Benefit Concert Volume 20, a collection of performances recorded on December 7th and 8th, 2018 in Asheville, North Carolina. Other featured artists include Eric Church, Joe Bonamassa, Gov’t Mule, Mike Gordon, Marco Benevento,...

Taylor Swift’s least convincing lyric to date remains “I make the rules up as I go/And that’s what they don’t know,” from 1989’s “Shake It Off.” Now, four albums into her Taylor’s Version re-recordings, she has the good sense to sing that line with a hint of a smirk.

As with each of the previous Taylor’s Version releases, 1989 invites a degree of studiousness, of finding those slight changes in inflection and phrasing that play into both Swift’s fans’ devotion to the most minute details of her work and critics’ need to assess her output in a post-poptimist discourse. To that end, 1989 is perhaps the least noteworthy of her re-recordings so far.

Ultimately, that’s partly because the original 1989 has a lower ceiling for improvement than Swift’s first four albums. It was the first of her albums that captured truly great artistry without qualification or caveat.

Julien’s Auctions announced Music Health Alliance’s “Lyrics for a Cause” benefit auction in collaboration with Julien’s 20th anniversary week-long celebration in Music City.

The online auction opened on Monday, October 23, and will be held live — for the first time — on Tuesday, November 14, at 6:00pm Cst at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville and ["online at Julien’s Live Auctions}. Proceeds will benefit Music Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare advocacy and support, and access to critical life-saving health and financial resources for the music industry.

In its fourth consecutive year, Julien’s Auctions has partnered with Music Health Alliance in offering a rare collection of handwritten lyrics from some of the most legendary singers and songwriters from the 20th and 21st centuries. Spanning in genres from country, pop, rock, gospel/Ccm, americana, hip-hop/rap and alternative rock, they generously offered to handwrite and sign the lyrics of some of their greatest hits and music’s most enduring classics to aid and support underserved members of the music community in times of need.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary as the...

The Soho Sessions, an exclusive live music series, is set to virtually open its doors with a first-ever livestream featuring Lukas Nelson, Emily King, and surprise guests.

The show will take place Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Et, and will be open to a select number of invite in-person guests. For those who don’t make it through the real door, though, it’ll also be streamed live via the platform Veeps and Fans at 9 p.m. Et, with access available for free by signing up on the Soho Sessions’ website.

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival is set to return for the first time in four years, taking place Sept. 23 and 24 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The lineup boasts an array of young and old talent, including Gary Clark, Jr., Sheryl Crow, H.E.R., Vince Gill, Buddy Guy, Santana, Stephen Stills, Zz Top, the War on Drugs, Robert Randolph, John Mayer Trio, Los Lobos, Joe Bonamassa, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Marcus King, Robbie Robertson, Taj Mahal, Jakob Dylan, Molly Tuttle, and Keb’ Mo’. Clapton will also perform on both nights of the festival.

The Bauhaus reunion tour of 2022 may have imploded after a mere 13 shows, but frontman Peter Murphy will be back on the road in April to front the Celebrating David Bowie tour alongside guitarist Adrian Belew, Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, a Perfect Circle bassist Matt McJunkins, guitarist Scrote, Devo/A Perfect Circle drummer Jeff Friedl, saxophonist Ron Dziubla and guitarist Eric Schermerhorn. It kicks off on April 4 in Houston, Texas, and wraps up on May 8 in Tacoma, Washington.

“Such a surprise to be invited to celebrate Bowie in this outing, and alongside a great lineup,...

Aerosmith played their first concert since the start of the pandemic Sunday night at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine. It was also their first public appearance since Steven Tyler finished up a stint at drug rehabilitation. Here’s video of opening song “Back In The Saddle” shot by a fan stationed right near the front of the stage.

The set was packed with Aerosmith standards like “Rag Doll,” “Livin’ on the Edge,” “Sweet Emotion,” and “Love In An Elevator,” but it also contained their first cover of the...

The Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation’s 3rd annual Stream-a-Thon, hosted by Joe Bonamassa, was a spectacular display of musicianship that helped raise an additional 60,000 for musicians in need and featured nearly 3 hours of music performances from over 25 talented artists including some of Joe’s legendary friends and rising stars.

Last week, fans from more than 40 countries tuned in to watch the line up which included Dion, Peter Frampton, George Thorogood, Eric Gales, Bill Payne (Little Feat), Tommy Emmanuel, Larry McCray, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and many more.

The Stream-a-Thon event benefits the Fueling Musicians Program which provides assistance to musicians in need. This year, our gracious industry partners include Gibson Brands/ Gibson Gives, Seymour Duncun, Ernie Ball, Broken Arrow, Sixthman, Truefire, OceanWay Studio, Herbsman Hafer Weber and Frisch Llp, Grand Brulot, Sweetwater, Dunlop, and Driven Communication.

“I am so thankful for the incredible support from our industry partners and for...

Joe Bonamassa and his nonprofit, Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation will feature its third annual Stream-a-Thon event on Saturday, May 1st at 3:00 pm Et to benefit their Fueling Musicians Program which supports musicians in need. This spectacular display of musicianship will be hosted by Joe Bonamassa himself and will feature more than 2 hours of music performances from over 25 musicians including some of Joe’s legendary friends and talented rising stars.

The event will feature performances by Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton, George Thorogood, Dion, Eric Gales, Joanne Shaw Taylor And More.

Joe recognized that supporting artists was crucial to maintain their livelihoods during the pandemic crisis, as well as helping them get back on the road when live music events were permitted. Now he wants to continue to pay it forward as so many did for him, and extend the Fueling Musicians Program to get immediate assistance to musicians in need.

Edgar Winter has released a cover of his brother Johnny’s “Guess I’ll Go Away” with Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins featured on lead vocals, marking the drummer’s first posthumous release since his death on March 25.

The track appears on Brother Johnny, Edgar’s tribute album to his brother, out Friday. Originally off 1970’s Johnny Winter And, the new rendition features Hawkins kicking things off alongside a blistering guitar riff by Doug Rappoport, as Edgar accompanies on organ.

In a tribute posted on his website following Hawkins’ death, Winter...

Brothers Osborne, nine-time nominees, won their first career Grammy award during Sunday’s streaming Grammy Premiere Ceremony. The duo of Tj and John Osborne won Best Country/Duo Group Performance for their introspective song “Younger Me,” written shortly after the duo’s singer Tj Osborne came out as a gay man.

“I never thought I would be able to do music professionally because of my sexuality and I never thought I would be on this stage accepting a Grammy,” Tj said, his voice cracking.

“I want to thank my younger self for pursuing this,...

Reports of Aerosmith’s death have been greatly exaggerated. The group recently cancelled a European tour, months after guitarist Brad Whitford publicly expressed doubts that they’d ever perform again, but they’ve just announced a resumption of their Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. It kicks off June 17 and 23 other shows are booked through December 11. Tickets go on-sale March 31 via Ticketmaster.

“The only rust at Dolby Live is going to be on our van in the lobby!” Steven Tyler said in a statement,...

That moldy-peaches cliché “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” has rarely applied to anyone as much as Buddy Guy. As his former protégé Joe Bonamassa says in The Torch, a new doc about Guy, the now-85-year-old blues guitarist and singer is “the last man standing.” He really is: Guy is one of the few still-breathing blues veterans who can boast that he played behind Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters, and wowed Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones when they were all twentysomething Brits learning the genre.

For as long as there have been guitars, there have been guitar lessons. There’s something uniquely soulful about a master teacher passing down lessons to an eager novice. Those first chords create an inextricable bond between student and instrument, and instill a lifelong connection to how music is made, shaped, refined, and mastered.

Covid-19 shattered that traditionally intimate process. Instead of sitting in a room strumming along with a teacher who could help you find the right fret and pluck the right string, many students were forced to take their lessons online.

Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford stunned a lot of fans late last week when he told Joe Bonamassa’s podcast Live From Nerdville that he didn’t know if the group would ever play again. “I have my doubts about Aerosmith ever really performing again at this stage, because age is becoming a real factor,” he said. “And it is what it is.”

The band has an extensive European tour on the books for summer 2022, but Whitford is quite skeptical that it’s going to go forward. “It’s a pipe dream right now,...

Jon Bon Jovi, Sara Bareilles, Tina Fey, and more will appear at the fifth annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert, which will stream live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City on June 3rd.

Love Rocks NYC 2021 will be hosted by comedian Jeff Garlin, Sopranos star Michael Imperioli, and former New York Yankees player Bernie Williams, while Fey will appear as a special guest. The musical lineup boasts Gary Clark, Jr., Billy F. Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Emily King, Yola, Robert Randolph, Nathaniel Rateliff, Pedrito Martinez, Fantastic Negrito, Ivan Neville,...

Actors’ Equity is warning members that New York City’s just-launched “Open Culture” program of outdoor performances on city streets does not meet the union’s minimum standards for wages or its Covid-19 safety protocols.

“If you are approached to work on a New York City ‘Open Culture’ project, please contact your business representative immediately before accepting,” writes Equity executive director Mary McColl in a letter being sent to members today.

Equity indicated that it will “continue to push New York City” to make changes to Open Culture regarding pay and safety issues.

The city’s Open Culture website indicates that arts organizations eligible for inclusion in the program include theaters, music venues, comedy clubs and others. Filming or recording of the events is permitted without a film permit.

The union’s criticism of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Open Culture plan is a stark contrast to...

Last January, the fifth installment of the Outlaw Country Cruise was at sea when the Who declared the novel coronavirus a public health emergency. Like the majority of cruises, the 2021 installment was subsequently postponed and will now launch in 2022 with a just-announced lineup.

Set for February 25th through March 3rd, 2022, Outlaw Country Cruise 6 will feature perennial headliners Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, and Elizabeth Cook, along with a special reunion: Emmylou Harris will re-team with the core members of her legendary backing group, the Hot Band, including Rodney Crowell and Albert Lee.

"Prodigies come few & far between. I saw him take an audience apart." Paramount has debuted an official trailer for music documentary Guitar Man, telling the life story of legendary Bluesman Joe Bonamassa. Directed by Philippe Klose & Kevin Shirley, Guitar Man showcases Bonamassa's astounding talent from his childhood as a "wunderkind" discovered and mentored by Blues legend B.B. King. At the age of only 43, Bonamassa has an illustrious career spanning over three decades. Through highs and lows, Joe persevered, taking his musical journey into his own hands to overcome challenges and reach his goals. In 2009, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of playing at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall and was joined on stage by Eric Clapton, marking a pivotal moment that elevated his music to the next level. Filled with an abundance of music, live concert footage, and interviews with music industry legends, Guitar Man chronicles a musician growing in his craft,...

Rock & roll great Dion has released a new holiday song, “Hello Christmas,” featuring Amy Grant.

“Hello Christmas” is a cheery acoustic number bolstered by all the classic sonic trappings of the season, from the jangle of sleigh bells shoring up the percussion to big booming bells ringing across the song. For all its warmth, though, “Hello Christmas” seems to acknowledge the particular balm the holidays may serve in 2020, with Dion singing and Grant providing harmony, “You bring more than you’ll ever know/Peace and love to young and old...