A comprehensive 12-disc box set titled, Power to the People, focusing on John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s politically charged early 1970s New York era, will be released on October 10, the day after Lennon’s 85th birthday. Compiled by their son Sean Ono Lennon, the collection spans 1969 to 1972 and includes over 90 unreleased tracks, featuring recordings from their iconic bed-in anthem “Give Peace a Chance,” to Lennon’s final concerts – and only full shows after leaving the Beatles – the One to One shows at Madison Square Garden, along with jam sessions with Frank Zappa, home recordings, and collaborations with Phil Ochs. The super deluxe set comes with nine audio CDs, three Blu-rays, a 204-page book, and memorabilia, and the collection will also be available in 4LP and 2LP formats and a 2CD set, all available for preorder now. To promote the release, Capitol/UMe have shared an unreleased live version of the Beatles’ classic, “Come Together,” recorded during the evening One to One show. (Rolling Stone)

Robert Plant has just released his new single, "Gospel Plough," the second song lifted from his upcoming album, Saving Grace, which is set for release on September 26. The track, a traditional spiritual also covered by Bob Dylan, closes the forthcoming nine-song LP. This marks the former Led Zeppelin frontman’s 12th solo record, and the first with his new band, Saving Grace, formed in 2019 with singer Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown. "It's an impressive collection of people now," Plant said about the group. "I can't tell you how lucky I feel about this. What I am really impressed by is this living, new world of whatever this music is. With this mélange of music, song and voice, anywhere and everywhere is the way to see the road ahead." Saving Grace will embark on their inaugural 14-date North American tour starting in October. (Ultimate Classic Rock)

Daryl Hall and John Oates have privately resolved their bitter legal dispute over Oates' attempted sale of his stake in their creative partnership, Whole Oats Enterprises (WOE), after an acrimonious public feud in 2023. Court filings reveal their claims were adjudicated through arbitration, leading to a voluntary dismissal of the case, though details remain confidential. The conflict arose when Hall, 78, accused Oates, 77, of secretly negotiating with music publisher Primary Wave to sell his half without approval, fearing it would harm their joint assets, including trademarks and royalties. Oates denied Hall's accusations, expressing disappointment over the public fallout, while emphasizing his commitment to protecting their brand. The resolution ends a highly publicized rift between the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo known for Billboard chart-topping hits like “Maneater” and “Private Eyes.” (Rolling Stone)

Bobby Whitlock, the Memphis-born keyboardist and vocalist who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton and contributed to iconic albums like George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, died on Sunday (August 10) at the age of 77 after a brief battle with cancer. Whitlock was a driving force behind Derek and the Dominos legendary 1971 album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, co-writing seven tracks on the supergroup’s one and only record, including “Bell Bottom Blues,” “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” and “Tell the Truth.” After Derek and the Dominos disbanded due to substance abuse and internal conflicts, Whitlock pursued a solo career and collaborated with notable artists including the Rolling Stones, Dr. John, and Stephen Stills. In later years, he performed acoustic renditions of Layla songs alongside his wife, CoCo Carmel Whitlock, authored an autobiography in 2010, was inducted into Memphis’ Beale Street Walk of Fame in 2024, and developed a career as a painter. He is survived by his wife, three children, and a sister. (Variety)

Roger Daltrey of The Who has concerns about the band's farewell tour due to his various health issues. In an interview with The Times, the 81-year-old icon opened up about his struggles, including hearing loss, complications from contracting meningitis 9 years ago, and incurable macular degeneration affecting his sight. He acknowledged his "potential to get really ill" and admitted he is "nervous about making it to the end of the tour." Daltrey says the meningitis has disrupted his internal thermometer, causing him to sweat profusely when singing in warm climates. Regarding his hearing loss, Daltrey believes it likely originated from his time working at a sheet metal factory at the age of 16, prior to joining The Who. He also can't use Autocue onstage for help with lyrics due to his bad eyesight. Despite these challenges, Daltrey is determined to “give the songs the same amount of passion” as he did in his younger days. (COS)

Veteran rock musician Dave Edmunds, 81, has been hospitalized after suffering a "major" cardiac arrest in late July, according to a Facebook post from his wife of 40 years, Cici Edmunds. She described the harrowing incident, stating that Dave "died in my arms" until a nurse was able to revive him with "heavy CPR." Dave was subsequently taken to an intensive care unit, where he was intubated. Cici revealed that Dave is now experiencing "brain damage and severe memory loss," among other medical complications. Cici expressed the immense difficulty of the situation, but noted that the support from kind-hearted people has made the journey a bit easier. Edmunds found breakthrough success with the blues rock band Love Sculpture in the 1960s. He later embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album "Rockpile" in 1972, which included the hit cover of "I Hear You Knocking." (People)

Bad Company’s first official tribute album, Can't Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, is slated to arrive on October 24. The 10-track collection features star-studded covers of their classic hits by artists including Slash with Myles Kennedy, Halestorm with Paul Rodgers, the Struts (whose cover of "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" is the first single shared from the project), Charley Crockett, and Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and Phil Collen alongside Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke. “Bad Company was the background music of an important period in my youth,” said Slash in a press release. “They were such a great band, and a huge influence on me then and still are today.” The tribute album includes additional contributions from diverse artists like HARDY, Blackberry Smoke, Mastodon’s Brann Dailor, Dirty Honey, Black Stone Cherry, and The Pretty Reckless. The announcement of the tribute album comes one month after the death of the band’s co-founder/guitarist Mick Ralphs, and precedes Bad Company’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November as part of the 2025 class . (Consequence of Sound)

Representatives for Phil Collins confirmed that he is currently hospitalized while recovering from a recent knee surgery, while dispelling online rumors that the 74-year-old music legend was in hospice care. While the onetime Genesis member has faced significant health challenges over the years – including suffering significant nerve damage from a 2007 spinal surgery that has limited his mobility and drumming ability – he remains stable following the medical procedure, but his team shared that his hospital stay is not related to any terminal condition. Earlier this year, Collins expressed a waning desire to create music, while revealing, “The thing is, I’ve been sick. I mean very sick,” though he didn’t elaborate on what specifically was ailing him. During Genesis’ 2020 farewell shows, Collins focused on vocals while his son Nic took over for him on the drums, allowing fans to celebrate Phil and his music despite his ongoing physical struggles. (Rolling Stone)

Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, famous for his 1978 crossover hit, "Feels So Good," died on Tuesday (July 22) at the age of 84 in his Rochester, New York home. A flugelhorn and trumpet player, Mangione won two Grammys during a career that spanned 30 albums. The musician later became known to a new generation of fans for his recurring role as himself on the hit animated series, King of the Hill. His Grammy-nominated single, "Feels So Good," reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while his album of the same name reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. That widespread commercial success led to commissions such as writing the 1980 Winter Olympics theme, "Give it All You Got." Born in 1940, Mangione studied at the Eastman School of Music, performed with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and gained acclaim with albums like the Grammy-nominated Friends & Love. Mangione’s 1976 album, Bellavia, earned him his first Grammy win, and his second came from 1978’s Children of Sanchez soundtrack, while his influential work helped keep jazz relevant across decades. (Variety)

Led Zeppelin have announced a new Live EP and a 50th anniversary deluxe edition of their iconic double-album, Physical Graffiti, which are both set to be released on September 12 via Rhino. The Live EP, available on 12-inch vinyl, CD, and digital formats, features four concert tracks lifted from the 2003 Led Zeppelin DVD – “In My Time of Dying” and “Trampled Under Foot” from Earl’s Court 1975, and “Sick Again” and “Kashmir” from Knebworth 1979 – marking their first release outside the DVD. The Physical Graffiti deluxe edition is a 3-LP set that includes a bonus album featuring rough mixes and early versions, as well as a replica promotional poster and a 1975 tour programme. These releases celebrate the band’s seminal 1975 album, which served as their first on the Swan Song label. To promote the reissue, the band have shared a live video for “Trampled Under Foot (Live From Earl’s Court, 1975)” as a preview of the new EP. (Consequence of Sound)

George Kooymans, guitarist and co-founder of Dutch rock band Golden Earring, has died at the age of 77. The musician’s family confirmed that he passed away due to complications from ALS, which he was diagnosed with in 2020. “We say goodbye to a great musician and composer whose work reached far beyond Golden Earring,” his family shared. “George was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, but above all, a friend.” Kooymans and his friend Rinus Gerritsen co-founded Golden Earring in the early Sixties while teenagers in The Hague, Netherlands, releasing their debut album, Just Ear-rings, in 1965. The band was best known for hits like "Radar Love,” which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973, and their 1982 Top 10 smash, "Twilight Zone," and they went on to enjoy over five decades of success. Kooymans' ALS diagnosis put an end to the band’s plans for a proper farewell tour in 2020, but the surviving members will perform one final show in January 2026, with proceeds supporting ALS research. (Rolling Stone)

During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for “Kodachrome” during his encore. “I don’t take requests, but I’ll do some of it for $20,” Simon replied. In a fan-captured video of the interaction, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee can be seen taking the cash from the fan, and happily performing about 90 seconds of the song, which he hadn't played live since 2019. “Kodachrome” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973, and was the lead single from Simon’s Grammy-nominated album, There Goes Rhymin' Simon. Despite a series of health challenges, including severe hearing loss and a recent back surgery that caused him to cancel a series of shows, the 83-year-old music legend continues his A Quiet Celebration Tour with a three-night stand in San Francisco through Tuesday (July 22), followed by three shows in Vancouver, before finishing the run with five dates in Seattle from July 31-August 6. (Consequence of Sound) 

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have sparked possible reunion rumors with a couple of cryptic Instagram posts shared on Thursday (July 17). Nicks posted the handwritten words, "And if you go forward…," and Buckingham completed the line with, "I'll meet you there," a lyric from the 1973 Buckingham Nicks' song, "Frozen Love." The speculation intensified when Mick Fleetwood posted a video of himself listening to the same song, adding the caption, "Magic then, magic now." Despite their tumultuous history, Nicks and Buckingham's posts have fueled speculation about a potential reunion, either as a duo or with Fleetwood Mac, although Nicks previously stated “there’s no chance” of a Mac reunion after the death of Christine McVie in 2022. This interaction follows the 50th anniversary on July 11 of the release of their celebrated 1975 album, Fleetwood Mac, which marked the formation of the core group of the band, featuring Fleetwood, Nicks, Buckingham, McVie, and her then-husband John McVie. (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday (July 16), legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant announced that he is releasing a new album, Saving Grace, on September 26th via Nonesuch Records. The record will be supported by a 14-date U.S. tour featuring Plant’s band of the same name, which includes vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown. The 10-track album has been in the works for over six years, and it features the lead single, a cover of Low’s “Everybody’s Song.” Saving Grace was produced by the 76-year-old Plant and the band, and it showcases reinterpretations of songs by Memphis Minnie, Bob Mosley (Moby Grape), Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, and Sarah Siskind. The tour marks Saving Grace's debut performances in the U.S., and kicks off on October 30 in Wheeling, West Virginia, with stops including Brooklyn, Chicago, and Seattle, before finishing on November 22 in Los Angeles. Ticket pre-sales start on Thursday (July 17), with general on-sale following on Friday (July 18). (Consequence of Sound)

The HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, is set to premiere in two parts, airing on the network and streaming service on July 18 and 25. The first trailer for the rock doc was shared on Friday (July 11), and it features appearances from Paul McCartney, P!nk, and Bruce Springsteen, among others. In the trailer, the 76-year-old Joel reflects on his long musical journey, detailing how his classical music roots, his unsettled family life, and high-profile relationships – like dating supermodel Christie Brinkley – all influenced his songwriting. McCartney says in the clip, “When I first heard Billy Joel, it was like, wait a minute. ‘Who’s this?'” While Springsteen admits, “Billy’s melodies are better than mine,” and P!nk praises Joel by saying “he cares about the human experience” and “he wrote songs that mattered.” And So It Goes is directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. Joel was unable to attend the event due to his recent brain disorder diagnosis. (Rolling Stone) 

London’s BST Hyde Park summer concert series was forced to cancel its final show scheduled for Sunday (July 13), after Jeff Lynne’s ELO pulled out due to Lynne’s health issues. The organizers announced on July 12 that the 77-year-old musician would not be able to perform as planned, writing in a statement: “Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park show. Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time.” The entire Sunday program was ultimately cancelled, which was to include opening sets by the Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood, and Dhani Harrison, with full refunds offered to ticket holders. The Hyde Park show was scheduled to be the final live performance by Jeff Lynne’s ELO, following their successful Over and Out farewell tour in North America. The group also canceled their Manchester show on July 10 at the last minute, with audience members already filling the venue.  (Billboard)

A new box set titled, I Can't Give Everything Away [2002-2016], collects the music from David Bowie's poignant final years. The comprehensive release will be issued in 13-CD and 18-LP boxed sets, along with standard digital download/streaming options. The set showcases key albums like Heathens (2002), Reality (2003), The Next Day (2013), and the iconic ★ (BLACKSTAR) (2016), each reflecting a distinct phase in Bowie's late-career collaboration with producer Tony Visconti. Other inclusions are A Reality Tour live recording, the No Plan EP, which features original songs from the Off-Broadway play Lazarus, a 2002 live recording from the Montreaux Jazz Festival, and the exclusive Re:Call 6 compilation of never-before-released tracks. The collection is complemented by a hardcover book featuring previously unseen notes, drawings and handwritten lyrics from Bowie, along with exclusive photos from the era, memorabilia, and album insights from Visconti and design notes from Jonathan Barnbrook. (Consequence of Sound)

The "Back to the Beginning" concert in Birmingham, England on Saturday (July 5), which featured Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's final performances, generated nearly $200 million for charity. The proceeds will be split between Cure Parkinson’s (Ozzy has been diagnosed with the disease), Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Tom Morello, the show’s musical director, announced on Instagram on Tuesday (July 8) that the event – which attracted over 5 million paid livestream viewers in addition to a sold-out in-person crowd of 44,000 – raised “more than $190 million [which] will be donated to houses and hospitals for children.” “We set out to not just create the greatest day in the history of heavy metal,” Morello adds. “It was over a year of hard work but it was a labor of love. We raised a ton of money for a great cause and so many great musicians & bands & fans all over the world paid tribute to the ALL TIME greats.” All participating artists performed for free, ensuring that all proceeds from the event will go directly to charity. (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday (July 9), Paul McCartney hinted at a potential upcoming tour with a post on his Instagram Stories. The 83-year-old Beatles legend shared a photo of two guitar picks, one reading, "Paul McCartney," and the other, "Got Back in 2025," along with a signup link. When you click the link, it takes you to a page that reads, “Sign up to receive information on tour dates, pre-sales and much more…” The red, white, and blue color scheme of the picks suggest that a U.S. tour is a distinct possibility, while “Got Back” likely refers to his last tour of the same name, which launched in the U.S. between April and June of 2022, eventually heading worldwide, before concluding in December 2024 in London. U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and Live Nation are promising the announcement of “one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history” on Thursday morning (July 10), with the distinct possibility that McCartney might be performing there as part of his upcoming U.S. tour. (Rolling Stone)

Foreigner have announced a December 2025 US tour featuring original singer, Lou Gramm. The eight-show East Coast run begins on December 3 in Port Chester, New York, and wraps up on the 13th in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Foreigner 4 Deluxe Tour is in support of a special expanded reissue of their Billboard 200 chart-topping 1981 album, 4, which drops on September 12, and includes unreleased tracks, alternate versions, and live performances. The shows will see Gramm performing select songs alongside Foreigner’s new full-time singer, Luis Maldonado, who is taking over for vocalist Kelly Hansen after the band wraps up their previously announced summer tour dates. “He was an integral part of the writing and recording of the Foreigner 4 album and his presence will add a historic dimension to our forthcoming tour,” Maldonado says of partnering with Gramm. Pre-order for the deluxe edition is available via Rhino, with pre-sale for the new tour dates launching on Wednesday (July 9), followed by general ticket sales starting Friday (July 11). (Consequence of Sound)

uring his legend’s slot at Glastonbury 2025 on Sunday (June 29), Rod Stewart was joined on the Pyramid Stage by his former Faces bandmate – and current Rolling Stones guitarist – Ronnie Wood. The two rock icons reunited to perform their 1971 Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 hit, “Stay With Me,” marking the first time they have played together in public since the 2020 BRIT Awards. Sir Rod was also joined by other special guests during his set, including Lulu, who joined with him for a duet on “Hot Legs,” and Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall who took part in a stirring singalong on “If You Don’t Know Me By Now.” The set featured an extended string section and bagpipe intro that played the singer on stage, before Stewart opened his set with, “Tonight I’m Yours (Don’t Hurt Me),” proclaiming to the large crowd, “Enjoy yourselves ladies and gentlemen, please. Music brings us together – we need music!” (NME)

Walter Scott Jr, original member of California's R&B group The Whispers, passed away at 81 after a six-month battle with brain cancer. Known for hits like "And The Beat Goes On" and "Rock Steady", his voice helped define the band’s legacy.

Paul Simon has been forced to cancel two Philadelphia concerts due to "unmanageable" back pain, and the 83-year-old music legend will undergo a "minor medical procedure" to address the issue, according to an Instagram statement released on (Saturday) June 28. The concerts, part of his A Quiet Celebration Tour, were scheduled for June 28 and June 29 at the Academy of Music. “Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don’t have the ability to reschedule them,” reads the statement. “We are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates.” Despite suffering from severe hearing loss, Simon resumed touring in 2025, with upcoming dates still scheduled in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Seattle. (Billboard)

Mick Ralphs, the renowned guitarist and co-founder of the iconic rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has passed away at the age of 81. “Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground," Bad Company front-man Paul Rodgers said. "He has left us with exceptional songs and memories. He was my friend, my songwriting partner, an amazing and versatile guitarist who had the greatest sense of humor. Our last conversation a few days ago we shared a laugh but it won’t be our last. There are many memories of Mick that will create laughter.” Ralphs co-founded Mott the Hoople in 1969 and later formed Bad Company in 1973, contributing to their success with hit songs like "Can't Get Enough" and "Feel Like Makin' Love." After retiring from Bad Company in 2016 due to a stroke, Ralphs' musical legacy will be cemented with the band's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. (COS)

Cavin Yarbrough, one half of the chart-topping 1980s R&B duo Yarbrough & Peoples, passed away on Thursday (June 19) at the age of 72 due to complications from heart disease. “He was the love of my life, my protector. Now he’s my guardian angel,” Yarbrough’s wife and longtime music partner, Alisa Peoples, said in a statement. The group was known for their breakout hit, "Don't Stop the Music," which topped the R&B charts in 1981, and also reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Don’t Stop the Music” went on to become an RIAA gold-certified single, and was featured on the pair’s gold-certified debut album, The Two of Us, which also spent two weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The duo also achieved commercial success with other hit songs like "Don’t Waste Your Time," "Heartbeats," "Guilty," and "I Wouldn't Lie." The duo was discovered by Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band, who in turn introduced them to Lonnie Simmons, who signed them to his Los Angeles-based label, Total Experience Records. (Billboard)

REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell miraculously survived a car crash after he fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred just a day after the band's farewell show at the State Farm Center in Illinois, and Luttrell's car was totaled in the incident. “I was able to get up and get out of the car,” the 78-year-old Luttrell told The News-Gazette. “The airbag went off and cracked my sternum a little bit. I have a little back pain and neck pain. It’s nothing that can’t be overcome.” Luttrell admited that his busy schedule, including signing autographs for fans until the early hours and getting little sleep before driving, contributed to him nodding off. He was taken to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill. for treatment following the incident, and is reported to be on the road to recovery. In September 2024, REO Speedwagon announced that they would stop touring in 2025 due to "irreconcilable differences" between frontman Kevin Cronin and bassist Bruce Hall. (People)

On Monday (June 16), Stevie Nicks announced that she has expanded her 2025 North American tour by adding eight new shows. These additional dates arrive after the cancellations of her performances with Billy Joel due to his recent brain disorder diagnosis. The additional concerts include a Brooklyn show on August 8 that will now serve as the tour kickoff concert. The other added shows will take place in early September and October, and will hit a variety of cities throughout the US and Canada, including Detroit, Portland, Sacramento, Atlantic City, and Charlotte, with the tour now scheduled to end on October 25 in Hartford, Connecticut. Tickets for these new shows will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday (June 18) and for the general public on Friday (June 20). The 77-year-old Nicks recently revealed that she is currently working on her first album in 14 years, featuring a series of autobiographical songs inspired by her past experiences. “They’re real stories of memories of mine, of fantastic men,” Nicks says of her new songs. (Consequence of Sound)

On Tuesday (June 10), Atlantic City police recovered a stolen custom-built guitar belonging to Heart’s Nancy Wilson, one of two irreplaceable instruments taken from the band two weeks earlier. The theft happened after Heart finished loading into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, with surveillance footage showing the guitar being handed to a woman who later surrendered it to police, which led to the arrest of a 57-year-old man on charges of burglary and theft. Paul Moak’s vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin, which was also stolen that night, remains unrecovered at this time. The theft occurred the night before the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers were set to kick off their An Evening With Heart summer tour on May 31. Before the recovery of her guitar, Wilson said, “These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they’re extensions of our musical souls. We’re heartbroken, and we’re asking for their safe return — no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.” (Billboard)

After canceling their UK and European tour earlier this year due to scheduling conflicts, rumors began swirling that the Rolling Stones were back in the studio recording new material. Reports from The Sun confirm that the rock legends are working on a new album, and possibly gearing up for another tour. The article states that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Steve Jordan have been busy recording at Metropolis Studios in West London since April, and have 13 new songs completed. Those reports also claim that renowned producer Andrew Watt – who produced and co-wrote three songs on the Stones’ Grammy-winning 2023 album, Hackney Diamonds – is again working with the band on their upcoming project. The band and their label are apparently in discussions for the album's release, while also contemplating future tour dates. Though no official announcements have been made, Jagger and Richards have both previously revealed that the group has ample material for another album. (NME)

Brian Wilson, the brilliant musician who helped define the California teen lifestyle through a series of iconic ’60s hits with his band, The Beach Boys, has passed away at the age of 82. In a heartfelt post shared on Instagram, his family confirmed the news of his death. “We are heartbroken to announce,” the statement began, expressing their deep grief over the loss of a beloved husband, father, and music legend.

The Doobie Brothers, known for their genre-blending, commercially successful career since the 1970s, just released their 16th studio album, Walk This Road, on Friday (June 6). This new record marks the first time that all three of the band’s principal songwriters - Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, and Pat Simmons - have contributed significantly to a project. Walk This Road was produced by pop-rock veteran John Shanks, and represents McDonald's first appearance on a Doobies album in two decades. The band’s long history of chart success includes nine Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200, and 10 Top 20 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, with hits spanning the rock, adult contemporary, R&B, and country charts. The new album's release precedes the band's induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 12, alongside fellow music legends George Clinton, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Ashley Gorley, Mike Love, and Tony Macaulay. The reunion for the new record went so smoothly that McDonald teases that they “might even do another” album. (Billboard)

Sly Stone, the groundbreaking musician who fused funk, rock, and soul with Sly & the Family Stone, died on Monday (June 9) at the age of 82. According to his family, the cause of death was due to a “prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” Stone’s family shared that “Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family. While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.” The family also revealed that Stone “recently completed the screenplay for his life story, a project we are eager to share with the world in due course.”

Drummer Frank Beard has rejoined ZZ Top for their summer tour after taking a leave of absence due to foot and ankle issues that have now been resolved. The band’s longtime drum tech, John Douglas, filled in for Beard over the past two months. “We’re happy that Frank is back with Elwood [Francis, bassist] and yours truly, BFG,” vocalist/guitarist Billy Gibbons said in a statement. “We missed him and are looking forward to turning it up and rocking out with him. His complete recovery is cause for celebration and that’s just what we intend to do. Welcome back, pardner!” Beard also added, “It’s good to be back. See you out there.” Beard has been ZZ Top’s drummer for over 55 years, from their 1971 debut album through 2012’s La Futura, and has co-written hits like “Legs,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’.” ZZ Top's Elevation Tour resumed on Sunday (June 1) in Victoria, British Columbia, with stops scheduled across Canada and the U.S. through October. (Rolling Stone)

John Fogerty has followed Taylor Swift's lead by re-recording his classic hits and deep cuts from Creedence Clearwater Revival. The 80-year-old rock legend has just shared "John's Version" recordings of CCR classics "Up Around the Bend," "Have You Ever Seen the Rain," and “Porterville.” Those three songs will be included on Fogerty’s upcoming 20-track album, Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, which is set for release on August 22nd via Concord. The project is co-produced by Fogerty and his son Shane, who also plays on the album with his dad alongside his brother, Tyler. Fogerty reclaimed a majority interest in the Creedence Clearwater Revival publishing catalog in 2023, but that deal did not include his master recordings. “For most of my life I did not own the songs I had written,” Fogerty says in a statement. “Getting them back changes everything. Legacy is my way of celebrating that — of playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.” (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday (May 28), Styx revealed details about their upcoming 18th studio album, Circling from Above, which is set to be released on July 18th. The band also shared the project’s lead single, "Build and Destroy," along with a Jay Ziebarth-directed music video. “We knew it was strong,” bassist Terry Gowan says of their new single. “Even though it was the second-to-last song we finished, it felt like a quick way into the album’s overall theme.” Fans can grab early physical copies of Circling From Above at their merch stand throughout their ongoing tour with REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin, which runs through late August. This mark’s Styx’s first studio album since 2021’s Crash of the Crown, and it includes 13 tracks spanning 41 minutes, while showcasing all seven members of the band. (Consequence of Sound)

In a new interview on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Rod Stewart confirmed that a Faces reunion with Ronnie Wood is planned for Glastonbury 2025. The legendary British singer, fresh off receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the AMAs on Monday (May 26),  is set to perform at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage for this year's Legends set. “Woody, I do [speak to] a lot,” the 80-year-old Stewart revealed during the episode. “Just recently, ’cause we’re gonna do Glastonbury together.” Stewart and Wood were Faces bandmates in the late '60s/early '70s alongside drummer Kenney Jones, with the band splitting up when Wood joined the Rolling Stones in 1975. This news follows earlier hints of a Faces comeback, with Jones revealing the band has been recording new tracks for a potential album release. The highly anticipated Faces reunion is part of a Glastonbury lineup that features headliners The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, with the festival set to take place at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England from June 25-29. This will mark Stewart's first return to Glasto since his previous performance in 2002. (Billboard)

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Rick Derringer, the singer of the 1965 No. 1 hit, “Hang on Sloopy,” and writer of “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” passed away at the age of 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida. The news of the musician’s death was shared by his caretaker, Tony Wilson, who said Derringer died Monday evening (May 26), though no cause of death was disclosed. Throughout his six-decade career, Derringer achieved success as a guitarist, singer, and producer, working with varied artists like Steely Dan, Todd Rundgren, Alice Cooper, Kiss, and Barbra Streisand. Derringer played guitar in the Edgar Winter Group, and produced their massive 1972 hit, “Frankenstein,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in May of 1973.

In a new biography about Freddie Mercury, a 48-year-old woman has revealed herself as his alleged secret daughter, providing personal diaries written by the Queen frontman for the book. According to the upcoming book, Love, Freddie, by Lesley-Ann Jones, the child's conception occurred during an affair between Mercury and the wife of a close friend in 1976. Throughout his life until his death in 1991, Mercury remained involved in the child’s life, though her existence was only known to members of his inner circle. The woman, known as “B,” is now a medical professional in Europe. “He entrusted his collection of private notebooks to me, his only child and his next of kin,” “B” said in an interview with The Daily Mail. “After more than three decades of lies, speculation and distortion, it is time to let Freddie speak.” “No one could have faked all this,” Jones says in defense of "B." “Why would she have worked with me for three and a half years, never demanding anything?” (Consequence of Sound)

Sir Rod Stewart is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and perform at the 2025 American Music Awards, marking the British rock legend’s return to the AMA stage for the first time since 2004. The 80-year-old Stewart joins the lineup of artists over 50 set to perform at this year's awards ceremony, including Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Janet Jackson, and Gloria Estefan, alongside younger acts like Benson Boone, Reneé Rapp, and Lainey Wilson. Stewart has received numerous accolades throughout his celebrated career, including two inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – for his solo work and with The Faces – and a variety of Lifetime Achievement Awards in recognition of his four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. Stewart will launch the North American leg of his "One Last Time" world tour this summer, as well as continuing “The Encore Shows” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from May-June and September-October 2025. (Billboard)

On Tuesday (May 13), Yusuf/Cat Stevens announced details of his long-awaited memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, which is set to be published in the U.K. on September 18 and North America on October 7 via Little, Brown Book Group. “Finally it’s here!” Yusuf wrote on Instagram. “After years of toiling, I’ve completed my book.” The memoir traces Stevens' life journey from his upbringing in London to his musical career in the Sixties, including his battle with tuberculosis in 1969 and his conversion to Islam in 1978. “I’ve been on an amazing journey, which began in the narrow streets of London, and led me through the most iconic cities, to perform upon the great stage of Western culture, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition, and artistic pinnacles,” Yusuf said in a statement. In addition to his forthcoming memoir (and an expected book tour), Yusuf will perform alongside fellow music legends Neil Young and Van Morrison at Hyde Park in London on July 11. (Rolling Stone)

The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are set to announce a special upcoming project named, "The Song Is Over," sparking speculation about a potential farewell tour. The rock legends will hold a press event in London on Thursday (May 8), inviting questions from fans through their social media channels for what the duo are calling a “special announcement followed by an exclusive Q&A session.” The project's cryptic title draws its name from the band’s classic 1971 track, which was featured on their celebrated album, Who’s Next. Considering the band members' advancing ages – Townshend turns 80 on May 19, and Daltrey is 81 – the likelihood of a farewell tour seems to be high. Though the Who have a long history of so-called “farewell” tours, with their first one dating all the way back to 1982, which was their last trek with drummer Kenny Jones, who replaced their original drummer Keith Moon after his death in 1978. The Who’s current drummer, Zak Starkey, was recently fired – then immediately rehired – by the band. (Rolling Stone)

On Monday (May 5), the Steve Miller Band announced the dates and details of their new US tour which will stretch from late summer to early November, including a previously confirmed six-show run of dates in the northeast in August 2025. These dates represent the band's first confirmed shows of the year, aside from a lone performance in Oklahoma last February. The 28-date jaunt kicks off in Bethel, New York, on August 15, and includes stops in cities like Gilford, Syracuse, Atlantic City, Saint Paul, Memphis, Hunstville, Tuscaloosa, Tampa, Las Vegas, Saratoga, San Diego, and Los Angeles, before concluding with a November 8th show at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Ticket sales for the new tour dates will start with a pre-sale on Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a general on-sale on Friday, May 9th. (Consequence of Sound)

Neil Diamond will be honored with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award at the 39th Annual Carousel Ball in Denver on October 11, benefiting the Children's Diabetes Foundation. Diamond will become only the third recipient of the prestigious award, following Sidney Poitier in 2016, and Diane Warren in 2024. The 84-year-old singer has long been involved with the foundation and its fundraising efforts, showcasing his support by performing at various events over the years. “It’s been my absolute joy to have supported the Children’s Diabetes Foundation for so many wonderful years,” Diamond said in a statement. “Barbara Davis and her organization have done an immense amount of good helping kids, adults and their families facing a difficult diagnosis.” During his six-decade music career, the Grammy-winning Diamond has been inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as being recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors in 2011 and receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2018.

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded a series of songs for a new Faces album, suggesting a forthcoming reunion from the legendary rock band 50 years after their last record. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones confirms that the trio have recorded “about 11 tracks” at the RAK studios in London. The drummer also revealed that a new Faces documentary is in the works, and that Jools Holland makes a guest appearance on one of their new songs. “Not all of them are going to be right [for the album], but most of them are good,” Jones said. “I can’t see it coming out this year. But I can see it coming out next year. Everyone’s doing different things. We do little snippets [of recording] here and there. Then all of a sudden, The Stones are out [on tour] again, Rod’s out again.” The anticipation for new Faces music fuels the rumors of Wood and Jones joining Stewart's scheduled Glastonbury performance this summer.

Carlos Santana was hospitalized following a medical emergency that occured during soundcheck ahead of his concert at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on Tuesday (April 22). Doctors determined that the 77-year-old guitar legend was suffering from dehydration. The show was postponed, but Santana's spring US tour is set to continue as planned, with the next show scheduled for April 23 in Sugar Land, Texas. “Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action,” manager Michael Vrionis stated. “He is doing well and is looking forward to coming back to San Antonio soon as well as continuing his US Tour. Thank you all very much for your understanding. The show will be rescheduled soon.” Despite this health setback, Santana has plans for a Vegas residency running from May 14-25, followed by a UK/European tour this summer, and a continuation of his Vegas residency in September and November. 

Renowned music producer Roy Thomas Baker, best known for his work with Queen, The Cars, Foreigner, and other iconic acts, has died at the age of 78. Baker played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of numerous hit singles and albums throughout his legendary career, including serving as chief engineer on Free’s 1970 smash “All Right Now” and T. Rex’s “Bang A Gong (Get It On).” Baker is perhaps best known as the producer on Queen's iconic 1975 record, A Night At the Races, featuring the smash hit, "Bohemian Rhapsody,” which is the most streamed song recorded in the 20th century, and is also recognized as the top British single of all time.