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"We're all here for a celebration," Billy Gibbons said. And celebrate they did. Continue reading…

The poison star continues to recover from a "complicated" surgical procedure. Continue reading…

Barry Mitchell played bass for Queen before the band became Queen. He once admitted he didn't see their potential and didn't love the music. Continue reading…

Carl Palmer just opened up about how ELP got talked into making "Love Beach," and the behind-the-scenes coordination involved was something the band never saw coming. Continue reading…

Both shock rockers brought their biggest hits out for the opening of this year's Freaks on Parade outing. Continue reading…

British invasion band's career included hits spanning the late '60s into the mid-'70s. Continue reading…

Nearly 40% of new music released was AI-generated or AI-assisted, and a lot of those creators didn't disclose it. Continue reading…

Duo say they couldn’t outrun their famous family links, so they didn’t try – and they’re ready for harsh treatment if people don’t like their music. Continue reading…

The 1965 'Rubber Soul' track drew inspiration from across the big pond. Continue reading…

From mail-order guilt to evil movie children to a candy rumor that had zero basis in reality, these are the fears that defined a generation of kids. Continue reading…

Here's the surprising story of why it took so long for the Texas legends to make their small screen debut in 1986. Continue reading…

The bassist has also re-recorded some of the 1986 album's original tracks for the unnamed project. Continue reading…

Everyone knows this group's biggest hits. Let's dig around a little. Continue reading…

"I said, 'we're in trouble.'" Continue reading…

Def Leppard guitarist insists latest health setback won’t stop him three years after he hit lowest ebb. Continue reading…

Last year, Young canceled all of his 2026 tour dates. Continue reading…

The long-awaited album also features Phil Anselmo dueting with King Diamond. Continue reading…

Poison drummer says he hasn’t thrown anyone under the bus in his upcoming book. Continue reading…

The Canadian rocker has more than 70 concerts booked and plans for new music as well. Continue reading…

Some of these albums started as studio recordings and turned into something completely different the moment a live crowd showed up. Continue reading…

Despite his name, the ZZ Top drummer was the only band member without an iconic beard. Continue reading…

Members of Guns N' Roses, Foghat and Rage Against the Machine were among those paying their respects to the ZZ Top drummer. Continue reading…

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. Continue reading…

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. Continue reading…

He's getting our hopes up again. Continue reading…

From debut releases to cult classics, these LPs were put to tape in record time. Continue reading…

The guitarist knows a bit about sibling rivalry. Continue reading…

Lead actors from Sam Mendes’ four movies seen in 1969 outfits. Continue reading…

The famed Welsh singer was laid to rest during a ceremony on Aug. 17. Continue reading…

It was once a music mail-order juggernaut, but most of us didn't even know it was still around. Continue reading…

Think you know the '50s and '60s? Spoiler alert: days at the beach, walking to school, hula hooping in the backyard — it was all filled with colors you might never expect. Continue reading…

The pair were joined by guitarist Neil Giraldo for a special performance during a recent concert in Detroit. Continue reading…

"We realized it could be the last time we see each other." Continue reading…

This promises to be a reissue-heavy month for classic-rock fans – but there are a few notable new releases, too. Continue reading…

Max Yasgur was reportedly pro-Vietnam War, but he still saw the value and importance of the three-day festival in upstate New York. Continue reading…