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John Mellencamp on why he doesn’t play arenas anymore: “It was about being a human jukebox”

John Mellencamp is currently on his Live and In Person tour of theaters, but if fans go expecting him to play all the hits, they will be disappointed. Mellencamp tells The New York Times he’s “not a nostalgic person,” noting, “I could do a whole show of hits ...
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Paul McCartney and Stanley Tucci to chat for NPG global livestream event

Paul McCartney’s photography is the subject of a new exhibit opening later this month at the National Portrait Gallery in London, and to promote its opening he’s set to talk about his photos in a new online discussion with actor Stanley Tucci.The in-conversation event, taking ...
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On This Day, June 6, 1993: The Who’s ‘Tommy’ wins five Tony awards

On This Day, June 6, 1993...The Broadway musical adaption of The Who’s Tommy won five awards at the 47th annual Tony Awards.Based on the band’s 1969 album and 1975 film of the same name, the musical earned a Best Original Score Tony for The Who's Pete Townshend, as well ...
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Eric Clapton announces tour of U.K. & Ireland

Eric Clapton has set his first plans for 2024. The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced a limited run of dates in the U.K. and Ireland. The six-date tour kicks off May 9 in New Castle, England, and wraps with a two-night stand ...
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Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Michel Cartellone pays tribute to Skynyrd and Ringo Starr with latest art exhibit

Michael Cartellone, the current drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, is set to show off his latest art collection in July. The rocker’s work will be on display at the Wentworth Gallery at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Thursday, July 20. The exhibit ...
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Julian Lennon to host new art docuseries, ‘Inspired’

Julian Lennon is taking a stab at hosting. Variety reports the musician, son of The Beatles' John Lennon, will host a new docuseries, Inspired, that looks at how an artist's creative process is influenced by their surroundings.Each episode will have Lennon meeting with artists, helping viewers experience a location from their point of view.“What’s so special ...
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Gene Simmons on why KISS is giving up the road: We’re gonna quit while “we’re on top”

KISS will finally say goodbye to the road this December when they wrap their End of the Road tour in New York City. While some fans may want them to go on forever, Gene Simmons believes it’s important for them to go out while they are still ...
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Steven Van Zandt recruits artists to join TeachRock’s Artist Council

In 2008, E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt launched TeachRock, a free educational initiative for K-12 classrooms, and now he’s recruited some big-name musicians to join his mission.Billboard reports that TeachRock has a new Artist Council, made up of such stars as Peter Gabriel, Sheryl Crow, The Go-Go’s Gina Schock, Norah Jones and DJ Khaled, ...
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Opening of virtual Jerry Garcia Archive Museum to include concert and tour

The virtual Jerry Garcia Archive Museum, which will provide a digital library of historical information about the late Grateful Dead star, is set to open June 7, and the occasion will be celebrated in the metaverse.Fans interested in checking out the museum can create their own avatar via Neverworld ...
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Neil Young’s ‘Official Release Series Volume 5’ to feature four classic albums

Neil Young fans have a lot to look forward to in July.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced the fifth installment in his Official Release Series, this time comprised of four remastered albums: 1989’s Freedom, which includes the Young classic “Rockin’ In The Free ...
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