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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss announce North America tour for Summer 2024 The ‘Can’t Let Go’ tour will be their first complete tour for two years Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have announced details of an extensive new North American tour to take place this summer. The tour will be titled ‘Can’t Let Go’, and will kick off on June 2 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and run for 30 dates, wrapping up in Vail, Colorado on September 1, with some more dates also expected to still be added. See below for full details. Tickets for the shows went on pre-sale today (February 14), with…
Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76 The news was announced by ELO leader Jeff Lynne, who paid tribute to a “remarkable musician”. Tandy was responsible for helping to shape the sound of the British rock band, best known for hits such as Mr Blue Sky and Last Train To London. Lynne wrote on social media: “It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my long-time collaborator and dear friend Richard Tandy. “He was a remarkable musician & friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together. “Sending…
Sammy Hagar Talks Breaking Up With Eddie Van Halen and Announces New Supergroup With Joe Satriani, Jason Bonham, and Michael Anthony Legendary musicians rock out in the Stern Show studio ahead of upcoming “Best of All Worlds Tour” One of rock and roll’s most beloved frontmen is setting out to finish what he started. Solo star and former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar returned to the Stern Show on Tuesday, eager not only to bend Howard’s ear with wild tales from the heyday of hard rock but also to announce the creation of a brand-new supergroup featuring longtime bassist Michael…
Sammy Hagar Talks Breaking Up With Eddie Van Halen and Announces New Supergroup With Joe Satriani, Jason Bonham, and Michael Anthony Legendary musicians rock out in the Stern Show studio ahead of upcoming “Best of All Worlds Tour” One of rock and roll’s most beloved frontmen is setting out to finish what he started. Solo star and former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar returned to the Stern Show on Tuesday, eager not only to bend Howard’s ear with wild tales from the heyday of hard rock but also to announce the creation of a brand-new supergroup featuring longtime bassist Michael…
B.C. Lions star Vernon Adams Jr.’s injury ‘not long-term’ but he is sidelined ‘week-to-week’ Jake Dolegala, who signed with B.C. as a free agent in the off-season after starting nine games last season for Saskatchewan, is the best bet to be at the controls when B.C. resumes action in Edmonton next weekend. B.C. Lions medical staff have determined that the injury sustained by starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. on Thursday night in Winnipeg is “not long-term,” but he is “out week-to-week,” according to coach Rick Campbell in a written statement from the CFL club Friday afternoon. Adams seemed to injure…
Elwood Francis still feels “weird” being ZZ Top’s bassist
HILLSIDE COLLAPSES IN FRONT OF JOHNNY MATHIS’ HOLLYWOOD HILLS HOME, CRUSHES SINGER’S JAGUAR HOLLYWOOD HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — After a series of powerful storms drenched the area, a hillside collapsed in front of Johnny Mathis’ home in the Hollywood Hills and crushed a Jaguar owned by the singer. The landslide cut off utilities to the hillside mansion, leaving pipes and other infrastructure exposed to the elements. The ground gave way in the 1400 block of Sunset Plaza. It took out landscaping and terrain next to the home and left his silver Jaguar inundated with mud and debris. It’s not…
Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett fall on stage, swear and angrily toss guitar The tumble took place during Metallica’s final gig of 2023 Metallica‘s guitarist, Kirk Hammett, has fallen while on stage this past weekend at one of the band’s shows during their ‘M72′ world tour. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Fan-captured footage shows the moment in which Hammett fell off of the stage at the band’s recent headlining show on Sunday, November 12 at the Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. In the video, the guitarist is seen tripping and then falling hard on the…
‘Need a break’: Simpson lifts lid on ‘tension’ that sparked sudden sacking as interim plan revealed The West Coast Eagles have officially parted ways with long-time senior coach Adam Simpson. It puts an end to his 11-year tenure as coach, having led the club to two grand finals — including the 2018 premiership — with West Coast on a gradual decline since including a horror run in recent years — going 8-53 since 2022. Assistant coach Jarrad Schofield will be the interim boss for at least the next six games, with Simpson yet to make a call on whether he’ll…
“We weren’t trying to provoke anybody”: Kirk Hammett on why he was surprised by the reaction to Metallica’s evolution on Ride The Lightning “It made sense to try weird new things out – why not?” Kirk Hammett recently reflected on Metallica‘s evolution with their second album Ride the Lightning and how the public’s reception to it took him by surprise. Released in 1984, Ride the Lightning marked a significant departure from the band’s thrash metal debut Kill ‘Em All, featuring new elements like acoustic intros and more complex harmonies and lyrics. Discussing the creative process behind their sophomore record in a chat with Metal Hammer, Hammett says that…