The Psychedelic Furs and Living Colour Cancel 2026 Tour Dates
The Psychedelic Furs and Living Colour announced the cancellation of their joint 2026 summer tour, which had featured more than 20 North American dates beginning July 31. The bands cited a serious medical issue affecting the Psychedelic Furs as the reason for the abrupt pull‑out, and refunds will be issued through the original point of purchase. Living Colour was set to celebrate its 40‑year anniversary on the bill, while the Furs had recently completed a greatest‑hits tour. The cancellation adds to a broader trend of legacy rock acts postponing summer performances.
Beatles Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The article ranks every Beatles member’s solo releases from worst to best, covering over 65 albums spanning the 1970s to posthumous collections. It notes that while some projects fell into dated clichés, others—especially George Harrison’s and John Lennon’s comebacks—have grown...
Why Lynyrd Skynyrd's Legendary 'Free Bird' Still Flies High
Southern‑rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd will close every show on their upcoming Double Trouble Double Vision tour with Foreigner by performing their signature anthem “Free Bird.” Frontman Johnny Van Zant explained that the song, originally a modest love ballad, was expanded after Duane Allman’s death...
Eagles Live Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Nick DeRiso’s May 2026 piece ranks every Eagles live album from worst to best, placing the 1980 double‑disc set Eagles Live at the top and the 1982 Randy Meisner ‘Dallas’ release at the bottom. The list highlights how each record marks a pivotal moment in the...
No Doubt Deliver '90s Nostalgia at Sphere Launch: Video, Set List
No Doubt kicked off its Las Vegas residency at the MSG Sphere with a high‑energy show that leaned heavily on 1990s nostalgia, especially the band’s breakthrough 1995 album *Tragic Kingdom*. The set featured nearly half of the setlist drawn from that record, including...
James Taylor Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The article ranks James Taylor’s 19 studio albums from worst to best, highlighting his evolution from a struggling Apple Records signee to a cornerstone of the singer‑songwriter era. It notes the commercial breakthrough of *Sweet Baby James* (1970) and the later resurgence...
Stevie Nicks and Sabrina Carpenter Sing 'Landslide' At Met Gala
Stevie Nicks made her Met Gala debut on May 5, 2026, sharing the stage with pop star Sabrina Carpenter for duets of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and “Don’t Stop.” Nicks’ four‑song set also featured “Gypsy” and her solo anthem “Edge of Seventeen,” while Carpenter performed...
How Lifeson Convinced Emmett to Bring His 'Fat Bastard' On Tour
Canadian rock veterans Triumph have resumed touring with their "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" trek, featuring guitarist Rik Emmett wielding a white double‑neck Gibson after a nudge from Rush’s Alex Lifeson. The tour, running from April 10 to early June with a makeup...
Eagles Extend Sphere Residency Again With Late 2026 Shows
The Eagles have added six new dates to their Las Vegas Sphere residency, bringing the total to 64 shows since the run began in September 2024, the longest‑running engagement at the venue. The added performances are scheduled for September 18‑19 and four November...
Revisiting Joy Division's Final Concert: Set List + Audio
Joy Division’s final concert took place on May 2, 1980 at Birmingham University, drawing roughly 300 fans and featuring the live debut of “Ceremony.” The set list mixed early hits like “Shadowplay” with unreleased tracks, ending with “Digital.” Ian Curtis, battling epilepsy...
Hear a New Chris Cornell Tribute From King Ultramega
King Ultramega, the metal supergroup led by Mark Menghi, has released a new tribute to Chris Cornell with a re‑imagined version of “Dead Wishes,” featuring Mastodon’s Brann Dailor on vocals. The track is the sixth in a series of Cornell‑focused...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Southern Rock?
Southern Rock’s defining “Big Four” are the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, and R.E.M., each shaping the genre’s sound and legacy. The Allmans pioneered dual‑guitar improvisations in the early 1970s, while Lynyrd Skynyrd delivered iconic anthems like “Free Bird” and...
50 Years Ago: Alan Parsons' Bold Start on 'Tales of Mystery'
Alan Parsons, fresh from engineering hits like Abbey Road and The Dark Side of the Moon, teamed up with fellow studio veteran Eric Woolfson to launch the Alan Parsons Project. Their debut, the Poe‑inspired concept album *Tales of Mystery and Imagination*, was...
Beach Boys Set More Than 40 World Tour Dates for the Summer
The Beach Boys announced a 40‑plus‑date world tour, their first major trek since longtime member Bruce Johnston departed after more than six decades. Kicking off in early May on the U.S. East Coast, the itinerary spans the United States, Canada,...
How Jon Anderson Created His First Solo Album
After Yes paused in 1975, vocalist Jon Anderson crafted his solo debut, Olias of Sunhillow, released in 1976. The album was built from a garage collection of guitars, koto, harp, ethnic flutes and early synths, requiring Anderson to manually sync...
Europe Announces 'Come This Madness' Album, Drops First Single
Swedish rock band Europe announced their twelfth studio album, Come This Madness, slated for release on September 25, 2026, marking their first full‑length record in nearly a decade. The lead single “One on One” drops with guest appearances from Ghost’s Tobias Forge...
Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth Unveils Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Wolfgang Van Halen’s band Mammoth announced a North American summer tour for 2026, supporting the 2025 album *The End*. The itinerary runs from July 12 in Edmonton to August 8 in Monroe, Michigan, with several dates shared with Creed. Two singles from...
Arnel Pineda Posts Cryptic Message Amid Journey Farewell Tour
Arnel Pineda, Journey’s frontman since 2007, posted a cryptic social‑media note apologizing for his media silence and hinting at a "new chapter" in his life. He reflected on an 18‑year tenure with the rock legacy, thanked fans and critics, and...
Photos - 25 of Rock's Biggest Stars in 1976 Vs. Now
The 1976 photo gallery spotlights 25 rock icons at the height of a commercial boom sparked by the U.S. Bicentennial. Hard‑rock titans like Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith and Kiss dominated the charts, while singer‑songwriters such as Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles...
The Moment Ringo Starr Made His First Country Album
Ringo Starr’s unexpected 1970 Nashville session produced the country album *Beaucoups of Blues*, recorded in just two days after a chance meeting with producer Pete Drake. The Beatle’s love of country, evident in early Beatles covers and his teenage radio...
Summer 2026 Preview: Rock's 85 Biggest Tours
The summer 2026 rock touring calendar is dominated by high‑profile reunions and farewell runs. Rush will hit the road for the first time since drummer Neil Peart’s death, the Black Crowes are reuniting, and Triumph returns with its classic trio....
Why the Rolling Stones' 'Black and Blue' Divided Fans
In April 1976 the Rolling Stones released *Black and Blue*, an album that marked a stark stylistic shift toward funk, soul, and reggae after a string of classic rock records. The record arrived amid internal turmoil, including Mick Taylor’s departure...
Slayer to Play 'Reign in Blood' In Full at 2 Upcoming 2026 Shows
Slayer will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their seminal thrash‑metal album *Reign in Blood* with two U.S. headline concerts in 2026. The first show is slated for Sept. 4 at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota, and the second for Nov. 13...
The Cure Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Rolling Stone’s Michael Gallucci ranks all 13 of The Cure’s studio albums, placing 1989’s *Disintegration* at the summit and 1984’s *The Top* at the bottom. The list traces the band’s journey from post‑punk debut *Three Imaginary Boys* through the gothic...
How Thomas Dolby Is Updating His ‘80s Past
Thomas Dolby has launched the Iconic ’80s Recollections tour, backed by former David Bowie bassist Gail Dorsey and multi‑instrumentalist Andrew Lipke. The U.S. leg runs through April 19, after which a European swing begins May 15 in Manchester and concludes May 29 in...
How Dan Fogelberg Made His Secret Dream Come True
Dan Fogelberg, fresh off the 1984 album *Windows and Walls* and the bluegrass‑leaning *High Country Snows*, staged a covert two‑week blues tour under the alias Frankie and the Aliens, playing Colorado dive bars before revealing his identity at a packed...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of New Wave?
Ultimate Classic Rock identified Talking Heads, The Cure, The Police, and The Cars as the “Big 4” of new wave. The selection criteria emphasized artistic merit, commercial success, influence on peers, and enduring legacy. Each group represents a distinct facet of...
Watch Alice Cooper Cover Nirvana at 2026 Tour Kickoff
Veteran shock‑rock icon Alice Cooper kicked off his Alice’s Attic spring 2026 tour in San Antonio with a high‑energy set that blended classic hits, pop‑metal anthems, and theatrical stagecraft. The performance featured a surprise cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen...
The Day Joey Ramone Died
Joey Ramone, frontman of the pioneering punk band the Ramones, died on April 15, 2001 at age 49 after a prolonged battle with lymphatic cancer. His health struggles began early, including a spinal tumor and an OCD diagnosis, and he...
Awesome Car Features From the '80s That We Miss
The article revisits 17 iconic car features from the 1980s—manual windows, pop‑up headlights, chrome door latches, analog gauges, and foot‑operated switches—arguing they offer a more engaging driving experience than today’s touchscreen‑dominated interiors. It cites a recent Wired report that automakers...
Mike Campbell's Dirty Knobs Announce New LP, 'Mission of Mercy'
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs announced their third studio album, Mission of Mercy, slated for release on June 12, 2026. Produced by George Drakoulias and Martin Pradler, the record features guest vocals from Kate Pierson of the B‑52’s and country singer Morgane Stapleton. The...
Watch Paul Stanley Perform 'Detroit Rock City' At Kiss Fan Expo
Paul Stanley, the iconic frontman of Kiss, took the stage at the 2026 Indy Kiss Fan Expo in Indianapolis, delivering a surprise rendition of “Detroit Rock City” alongside Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz and others. This marks only the second live performance by...
The Oasis Hit Written and Recorded in a Single Day
Oasis’s debut single “Supersonic” was written, recorded and mixed in roughly 11 hours during a December 1993 studio session in Liverpool. Noel Gallagher sketched the song in about ten minutes while the band waited for a Chinese takeaway, and the...
10 TV Shows From Your Childhood You Won’t Believe Were Real
The article lists ten obscure TV series from the 1970s‑1990s that many viewers have forgotten actually existed, ranging from the animal‑shapeshifting crime drama *Manimal* to the musical police show *Cop Rock*. Each entry notes the show’s premise, brief run, and...
Watch the Black Crowes’ New Cover of Rolling Stones’ ‘Star Star'
The Black Crowes teamed with country‑rock outfit Whiskey Myers to record a gritty cover of the Rolling Stones’ 1973 track “Star Star,” debuting the video ahead of their Southern Hospitality summer tour. The tour, kicking off May 17 in Austin, will span...
The Best Albums From Progressive Rock's Iconic Artists
The article curates the definitive album for each of prog rock’s 15 biggest artists, ranging from early pioneers like The Moody Blues and King Crimson to later innovators such as Tool. It highlights landmark records such as ‘Tago Mago’, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, ‘Close...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Rock Supergroups?
The article identifies Cream, Crosby Stills & Nash (plus Young), Emerson Lake & Palmer and Bad Company as the definitive “Big 4” rock supergroups, using criteria of prior success, collective achievement and lasting influence. Cream’s 1966 lineup set the template, while CSNY merged folk harmony with arena rock, ELP...
Pink Floyd Set to Release Rare Extended Version of '70s Favorite
Pink Floyd will issue a new compilation titled *8‑Tracks* on June 5, 2026, featuring seven iconic ’70s songs plus the full‑length version of “Pigs on the Wing” that was previously limited to the original 8‑track tape. The tracks are seamlessly mixed...
The Gaping Hole in Paul McCartney's Resume? His Solo Career
An analysis of Paul McCartney’s post‑Beatles output shows his collaborative work consistently outperformed his solo efforts on the charts. In the U.S., Wings and other partnerships yielded more No. 1 albums and a greater number of Top 10 singles than his solo...
How One of the Who's First Managers Met a Tragic End
Kit Lambert, a former art student and son of composer Constant Lambert, discovered the then‑unknown High Numbers in 1964 and became the Who’s first manager. He urged Pete Townshend to write original songs, encouraged the band’s theatrical stage antics, and...
Billy Idol Adds New Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Billy Idol announced 17 additional summer 2026 tour dates, launching on August 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania and concluding on August 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ticket sales begin April 10, with a VIP presale on April 8, and the expanded schedule includes a five‑show...
Sons of Kiss' Stanley and Simmons Announce First-Ever Live Shows
Sons of Kiss' sons Stanley and Simmons announced their first live shows, four California dates from May 4 to May 13, 2026. Tickets go on sale April 8, with a presale promoted on Instagram. The duo released the acoustic‑psychedelic debut single “Body Down”...
Inside Corrosion of Conformity's 'Love Letter to Rock and Roll'
Corrosion of Conformity released their first studio album in eight years, the double‑LP Good God / Baad Man, arriving on April 3. The hour‑plus record mixes heavy‑metal aggression with punk and classic‑rock touches, reflecting the band’s habit of reinventing their sound. It serves as a...
Suki Lahav, Former Bruce Springsteen Violinist, Dead at 74
Israeli violinist Suki Lahav, who helped shape Bruce Springsteen’s early sound, died at 74 after a battle with cancer. She contributed the iconic opening violin on “Jungleland” and provided vocals on tracks from *The Wild, the Innocent & the E...
Blackie Lawless Reveals the Title of His Upcoming Memoir
Rock veteran Blackie Lawless announced his forthcoming memoir, titled "Tales From the Square Mile," after five years of research. The book will examine the Hollywood neighborhood where he lived and its ripple effects on the broader music industry. Lawless says...
Meet Alice Cooper's New Guitarist
Alice Cooper announced 22‑year‑old British guitarist Anna Cara as the new lead guitarist, stepping in while longtime player Nita Strauss takes maternity leave. Cara will debut at the "Welcome to Our Nightmare" shows in Las Vegas, a three‑night run featuring illusionist Criss Angel. She...
Bonnie Raitt Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The article ranks Bonnie Raitt’s 18 studio albums, highlighting the dramatic arc from her early, critically praised but commercially modest releases to the career‑defining comeback with 1989’s *Nick of Time*. It details how mismatched producers and label pressure produced uneven...
Guns N' Roses' Massive Reunion by the Numbers
Guns N’ Roses shocked fans by reuniting their classic trio—Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan—in April 2016, ending a 23‑year hiatus. Since that Troubadour show the band has performed over 340 concerts, grossed roughly $965 million and sold more than 9 million tickets worldwide. The reunion...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of New Jersey Rock Bands?
The article defines New Jersey’s “Big 4” rock bands as Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, the Misfits, and My Chemical Romance. It outlines each act’s origins, signature releases, and cultural impact, noting Springsteen’s half‑century career, Bon Jovi’s diamond‑selling “Slippery When Wet,” the Misfits’ horror‑punk legacy, and...
The Black Crowes Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The Black Crowes’ discography has been re‑ranked from worst to best, placing their 1992 masterpiece *The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion* at the summit and the 2001 *Lions* near the bottom. The list spans their debut *Shake Your Money Maker*...