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Questlove Directing Upcoming 'Saturday Night Live' Music Documentary Celebrating 50 Years Of SNL Live Performances
Saturday Night Live is currently celebrating its 50th season and has some special events scheduled in early 2025 in recognition of the big anniversary. NBC announced on Thursday (December 19) that Questlove is directing an upcoming three-hour documenta...
Dec 20, 2024
Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Hozier and More Set To Honor Joan Baez With Tribute Concert
A host of A-list music stars will pay tribute to legendary singer Joan Baez with a benefit concert at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco on February 8. In addition to a performance by Baez herself, confirmed participants for the show include Emmyl...
Dec 19, 2024
Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten Performs With Surviving Members Of The Pogues In Dublin
On Tuesday night (December 17), the surviving members of the Pogues got together for a special one-off performance in Dublin to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Red Roses For Me. The evening featured an appearance by Fontaines D.C. ...
Dec 19, 2024
Elvis Costello And Susanna Hoffs Cover The Rolling Stones' "Connection" In Celebration Of Keith Richards' Birthday
Elvis Costello and the Bangles' Susanna Hoffs celebrated Keith Richards' 81st birthday on Wednesday (December 18) by releasing a new cover of the Rolling Stones Between the Buttons classic from 1967, "Connection." Hoffs joked that she and Costello "bot...
Dec 19, 2024
Blondie Plans On Releasing A New Album In 2025
Blondie co-founder and guitarist Chris Stein shared an exciting update on Bluesky on Tuesday (December 17) about the progress the band is making on their new album. Stein shared a black-and-white photo of lead singer Debbie Harry in the recording studi...
Dec 19, 2024
Aerosmith Bassist Tom Hamilton's New Band Close Enemies Book Record Deal And Announce 2025 Tour
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton's new band Close Enemies have signed a record deal with TLG|ROCK, and announced a 2025 US tour that kicks off in January. Hamilton previously announced the formation of Close Enemies in September, featuring a lineup that ...
Dec 19, 2024
New Study Finds That Pink Floyd Inspires The Most Rock-Related Tattoos
A new study conducted by the tattoo shop LLTattoo in Switzerland has found that Pink Floyd has inspired the most rock-band tattoos, followed by Guns 'N Roses and Rammstein. The study was conducted by examining search volume data from Google Keyword Pla...
Dec 19, 2024
The Last Two Sam Goody Stores Are Set To Close In Early 2025
Sam Goody, the one time giant record store chain that shaped music, video, and entertainment retail in the late-20th century, is set to close its last two remaining stores in early 2025. Sam Goody was once a staple of malls and shopping centers through...
Dec 19, 2024
Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Alice In Chains Among Those Who Misused Covid Relief Funds
According to a new report from Business Insider, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Alice in Chains, Marshmello, and other artists apparently spent massive amounts of COVID relief grant money on luxury items, travel, and themselves. Senator Gary Peters called it ...
Dec 19, 2024
Lamb of God Reveals Full Lineup For 2025 Headbangers Boat Cruise
Back in November, Lamb of God announced the initial lineup of the 2025 Headbangers Boat. That early lineup featured hard rock titans including Clutch, Obituary, Fear Factory, the Black Dahlia Murder, Crowbar, and more. On Tuesday (December 17), Lamb of...
Dec 18, 2024