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How Bruce Kulick Learned What Not to Say to Gene Simmons

Martin Kielty (27/08/2026)

When the guitarist had a problem with his stage equipment, he went the wrong way about telling his boss. Continue reading…

Hear Peter Frampton Join Foreigner on Newly Unearthed 1979 Track

Matthew Wilkening (26/08/2026)

The song is the first taste of an expanded edition of the band's 1979 album. Continue reading…

'Rocky Horror' Actor Tim Curry Dead at 80

Allison Rapp (26/08/2026)

The actor was best known for his role as the campy, cross-dressing Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Continue reading…

Ozzy Osbourne's Haunted House: The Bat Gets His Revenge!

Martin Kielty (26/08/2026)

Visitors will ride the Crazy Train, visit Patient Number 9, find a werewolf and witness a bat biting the head off a human. Continue reading…

The Band Albums Ranked Worst to Best

Michael Gallucci (26/08/2026)

Five musicians who started as session players ended up reshaping American music. Continue reading…

Boston’s ‘Lost Demos’ Are Finally Being Released

Matt Wardlaw (26/08/2026)

Here's what to expect from the upcoming set, which is being supervised by Tom Scholz and guitarist Gary Pihl. Continue reading…

Don Henley Remembers Working With Dolly Parton

Sterling Whitaker (26/08/2026)

Don Henley didn't know Dolly Parton very well, but he recalled working with her very fondly. Continue reading…

Watch Jack White Perform 'Jolene' to Honor Dolly Parton

Corey Irwin (26/08/2026)

He hadn't played the song in over 19 years. Continue reading…

Roger Daltrey Launches 2026 US Tour: Videos, Set List

Corey Irwin (25/08/2026)

Show included a special dedication to the Who's Keith Moon on what would have been his 80th birthday. Continue reading…

Dolly Parton Dies: Rockers React

Corey Irwin (25/08/2026)

Rob Halford, Ted Nugent and Bret Michaels are among those who've shared tributes to the iconic country singer. Continue reading…

Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dead at 80

Michael Gallucci (25/08/2026)

Dolly Parton, the legendary country music icon who shaped generations of fans, has passed away at 80 in Nashville. Continue reading…

Why Geddy Lee Didn’t Smile for a Year Before Rush Returned

Martin Kielty (25/08/2026)

He explains why even his days off are full as he aims to avoid letting fans down. Continue reading…

1970s Food Nostalgia: 31 Photos of Classic ’70s Dining

Stephen Lenz (25/08/2026)

Grease, Jell-O, and a whole lot of fun — this is what mealtime really looked like in the '70s. Continue reading…

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Announces 2027 Tour Dates

Michael Gallucci (25/08/2026)

Bachman-Turner Overdrive is hitting the road again in 2027 after taking time away. Over two dozen shows are locked in across the country. Continue reading…