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Neil Young Will Return to the Road in 2026
Last year, Young canceled all of his 2026 tour dates.
How Ozzy Osbourne Inspired a Song on Down's New 'Volume V' Album
The long-awaited album also features Phil Anselmo dueting with King Diamond.
Rikki Rockett Delayed Memoir to Avoid Embarrassing His Parents
Poison drummer says he hasn’t thrown anyone under the bus in his upcoming book.
Bryan Adams Extends ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Into 2027
The Canadian rocker has more than 70 concerts booked and plans for new music as well.
Top 20 Jam Band Albums Ranked
Some of these albums started as studio recordings and turned into something completely different the moment a live crowd showed up.
Why Frank Beard Didn’t Have a Beard
Despite his name, the ZZ Top drummer was the only band member without an iconic beard.
Frank Beard Dies: Rockers React
Members of Guns N' Roses, Foghat and Rage Against the Machine were among those paying their respects to the ZZ Top drummer.
ZZ Top Will Keep Touring After Frank Beard's Death
ZZ Top lost its drummer, its bassist four years ago, and somehow the band is still rolling. Billy Gibbons says that is exactly what Frank Beard wanted.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top's Drummer, Dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer behind ZZ Top's Texas blues thunder for over five decades, died at 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, surrounded by family.
Jonathan Cain Teases Possible 'Reunion' at Journey's SF Show
He's getting our hopes up again.
15 Albums Recorded in Two Weeks or Less
From debut releases to cult classics, these LPs were put to tape in record time.
Why the Kinks' Dave Davies Knew Oasis Would Reunite
The guitarist knows a bit about sibling rivalry.