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R.E.M. release video for “Strange Currencies (Remix)” featured in FX’s ‘The Bear’

R.E.M.’s 1995 single “Strange Currencies” is gaining renewed interest thanks to its appearance on season 2 of The Bear, and now, the band has released a new video to capitalize on that.The video for “Strange Currencies (Remix)” features clips and behind-the-scenes footage from the hit FX ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen uses dad’s Frankenstein guitar to record new Mammoth WVH song, “Take a Bow”

Wolfgang Van Halen has released a new song called "Take a Bow" with his Mammoth WVH band.The track was recorded using the original Frankenstein guitar owned by Wolf's dad, Eddie Van Halen, as well as an amp belonging to the late Van Halen shredder."I ...
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William Shatner releasing new mix of ‘Ponder The Mystery,’ with Rick Wakeman, Robby Krieger and more

William Shatner's all-star prog rock album Ponder the Mystery is getting reissued for its 10th anniversary, with a new mix by famed producer Jürgen Engler.Originally released October 8, 2013, the album features guest appearances by rockers like Yes’ Rick Wakemen, guitarist Steve Vai, The Doors’ Robby Krieger, The Clash’s Mick Jones and more. At the time ...
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On This Day, June 27, 1970: Queen plays first show under the name Queen

On This Day, June 27, 1970…Queen performed their first show under that name in Cornwall, England, after originally being booked under their previous name, Smile.  The new name was suggested by singer Freddie Mercury; it was his first paid gig with the band, whose lineup included Brian May, Roger Taylor and Mike Grose on ...
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Frankie Valli marries for the fourth time

Congratulations are in order for Frankie Valli. People reports the 89-year-old singer just got married to 60-year-old Jackie Jacobs, a former CBS marketing executive.The couple, who met in 2007 and began dating in 2015, tied the knot in a private ceremony at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas, ...
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Yes’ Steve Howe explains why he’s unlikely to reunite with Jon Anderson

Yes fans hoping to see a reunion between bandmates Steve Howe and Jon Anderson probably shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for it to happen.In a new interview with Classic Rock, Howe explains why a reunion isn’t likely to happen anytime soon. He tells the mag he’s “absolutely hesitant” to do ...
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Bruce Springsteen & Elton John among ‘Pollstar’s’ midyear tour leaders

We are halfway through 2023 and Pollstar is looking back at the last six months of touring, which have been very good for Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and others. According to the trade’s midyear report, Springsteen and The E Street Band’s 2023 tour is the second-highest-grossing tour of the year, behind ...
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Long-lost Steely Dan song “The Second Arrangement” discovered

A thought-to-be-lost Steely Dan track from the '70s has found its way online for the very first time.According to the Expanding Dan website, the track “The Second Arrangement” was erased by a studio technician in 1979 and thought to be lost forever. But now the family of ...
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Def Leppard and Sammy Hagar to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Def Leppard and Sammy Hagar are among the artists set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.Both will receive their stars in the Recording category, along with songwriter Glen Ballard, Gwen Stefani, Toni Braxton, Darius Rucker, Dr. Dre, Brandy Norwood and Charles Fox, with legendary artist Otis Redding earning a posthumous star in the Live ...
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Gov’t Mule announces Peace…Like A River North American & European tour dates

Gov’t Mule has made their fall touring plans. The band just announced dates for their Peace…Like A River tour, in support of their recently released album of the same name.The trek kicks off September 13, in Toronto, Canada, with dates in Portland, Maine; Charleston, West ...
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