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AC/DC earns first Diamond-certified single with “Thunderstruck”

AC/DC has gone Diamond.The Aussie rockers just received their first-ever RIAA Diamond certification for their classic track “Thunderstruck,” meaning it's now moved at least 10 million equivalent units.According to the RIAA site, "Thunderstruck," from the band's 1990 album, The Razor’s Edge, was actually awarded Gold, Platinum and Diamond certifications ...
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The Zombies Rod Argent recovering from stroke; retires from touring

The Zombies' Rod Argent is recovering from a stroke, the band’s management has revealed.“Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the U.K., and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding ...
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Stevie Nicks reschedules shows postponed due to leg injury

Stevie Nicks is ready to make things right with her fans in Manchester and Glasgow.Over the weekend the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer had to postpone her shows in both cities due to a leg injury that required a surgical procedure. But now ...
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Elvis Costello offers surprises at Philly show after band members fall ill

Elvis Costello fans got a bit of a surprise at his show in Philadelphia Wednesday night.Earlier in the day, the rocker revealed in an Instagram Story that two members of his band The Imposters were “indisposed,” so he was going to “initially take the stage ...
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On This Day, July 11, 1959: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Richie Sambora was born

On This Day, July 11, 1959…Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.Sambora joined Bon Jovi in 1983, replacing the band’s original guitarist Dave Sabo, after he left the band to form Skid Row. Sambora was responsible for co-writing such Bon ...
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Phil Collins’ Both Sides getting 30th anniversary deluxe LP reissue

Phil Collins’ 1993 solo album, Both Sides, is getting a special reissue for its 30th anniversary.Both Sides (All The Sides) will be released Sept. 20 as a deluxe-edition five-LP box set, featuring a remastered version of the original album, along with a bunch of extras. Those ...
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Elwood Francis still feels “weird” being ZZ Top’s bassist

After ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passed away in July 2021, Elwood Francis, the band's guitar tech, took over the job permanently, but he says he’s still not completely comfortable in the role. While it was Hill’s wish for Elwood take over for him, Elwood tells Guitar World it still feels “weird” ...
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Vanessa Williams previews Elton Johns The Devil Wears Prada musical

Elton John's new musical The Devil Wears Prada is currently in out-of-town previews before it moves to London's West End this fall. Vanessa Williams plays the role that Meryl Streep had in the movie, the fearsome fashion editor Miranda Priestly, and she gave Kelly Clarkson ...
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Peter Frampton & Patti Smyth to play New York City Parks Foundation benefit gala

Peter Frampton and Scandal frontwoman Patti Smyth are set to perform at the New York City Parks Foundation Dinner & Concert gala, which will honor tennis brothers John and Patrick McEnroe with the City Parks Foundation Icon Award.The event will take place at SummerStage in New York’s ...
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Mick Jagger launches new merch collection inspired by iconic 1972 photo

Mick Jagger has launched a new merch collection inspired by one of his iconic looks of the '70s.The Rolling Stones frontman just debuted the Palace Laundry collection, inspired by a “Palace Laundry” t-shirt he wore in a famous 1972 tour photo taken by music photographer Jim ...
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