John Fogerty performs onstage during the 2026 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 11, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)  KISS’ Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and rocker John Fogerty were celebrated...Read more

On This Day, June 12, 2003...Phil Collins, Van Morrison and the members of Queen — Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon and the late Freddie Mercury — were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a gala in New York City.Little Richard was also inducted, and Jimmy Webb was awarded the...Read more

Carly Simon's 'Comes in Waves' (Iris)Carly Simon is back with new music.The "You're So Vain" singer/songwriter is set to release the new album, Comes in Waves, on Aug. 14. The record is Simon’s first album of original music since 2008.Fans are getting their first taste of her new music with the release...Read more

Eagles' 'Hotel California' (Asylum Records/Rhino)The 50th anniversary of the Eagles’ iconic album Hotel California is being celebrated in a new book.Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years is described as a “visual and narrative journey” exploring “the creation, legacy, and lasting cultural power of one of rock’s most iconic albums.”It includes...Read more

Swedish pop group Abba in London. (Photo by Angela Deane-Drummond/Evening Standard/Getty Images)The 50th anniversary of ABBA’s iconic track "Dancing Queen" will be marked with the release of two new vinyl variants.The single, remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, will be reissued on 10-inch black vinyl and 10-inch sparkling vinyl on...Read more

Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, and Bill Berry of R.E.M. attend the 2024 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Joy Malone/Getty Images)R.E.M. fans now have a new website to share personal...Read more

Musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine is paying tribute to his late bandmate Brian Wilson on the one-year anniversary of...Read more

Totally Tubular admat (Courtesy of Totally Tubular Festival)This summer’s Totally Tubular festival has made some changes to the lineup.The music fest, celebrating the music of the '80s, has announced that The Motels will no longer be on the bill, in order to give lead singer Martha Davies time to heal...Read more

Grateful Dead 'Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66)' (Rhino Entertainment)Grateful Dead is offering up another preview of their upcoming live album, Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66).The band has just released a performance of the track "Viola Lee Blues," from The Dead's 1967 self-titled debut album. This is the second song...Read more

Fleetwood Mac's 'Greatest Hits (Deluxe Edition) (Warner Records/Rhino)Fleetwood Mac is revisiting their 1988 Greatest Hits compilation, and they've added some hits to the album.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to release a deluxe edition on July 31, featuring 10 more classic tracks, including such tunes as “The Chain,” “Landslide,” “Silver Springs...Read more

Host Jimmy Fallon, singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, actor Kevin Bacon, and The Roots during “Classroom Instruments” on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 -- (Photo by: Rosalind O’Connor/NBC)Kenny Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show Wednesday, where he put a new spin on some of his classic tunes.Loggins joined host Jimmy Fallon and The Roots...Read more

On This Day, June 11, 1988 …Sting, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Dire Straits were among the artists who performed at the 70th birthday tribute concert for anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela.The concert took place at London’s Wembley Stadium and also featured performances by Simple Minds, Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams, Peter...Read more

Alex Lifeson with his Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1976 ES-355 Reissue. (Courtesy of Epiphone)While most guitarists likely don’t have the talent of Rush’s Alex Lifeson, they now have a chance to at least sound a little bit like him.The rocker has teamed with Epiphone for a new guitar, part...Read more

Paul Stanley of Kiss attends the premiere of Sony Pictures Classics' "Becoming Led Zeppelin" at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 27, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday in New York,...Read more

Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings: Ultimate Collection (Edsel)A new box set dedicated to former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman's '90s-era blues rock band, Rhythm Kings, is getting an October release.The set, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings: Ultimate Collection, is made up 144 songs and includes the group’s five studio albums — 1997’s Strutin’ Our...Read more