Roadhouse Rock

Ritchie Blackmore Plans Surprise Reunion With Deep Purple in New York Tonight

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyle F

WANTAGH, N.Y. — Ritchie Blackmore is expected to join Deep Purple on stage for a surprise encore tonight, Aug. 12, at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. This would mark Blackmore’s first appearance with the band he co-founded in more than 30 years. Blackmore, 81, revealed... Read More.

Geddy Lee Says Rush Not Planning New Music, Focused on Current Tour

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyle F

Rush frontman Geddy Lee says the band is not considering new material at this time, as he and guitarist Alex Lifeson focus on their current tour after an 11-year hiatus. Lee and Lifeson recently returned to performing, joined by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren... Read More.

ZZ Top Continues Summer Tour Without Frank Beard as Michael Monahan Steps In

Tuesday, August 11 by Lyle F

ZZ Top will continue their “The Big One” summer U.S. tour without longtime drummer Frank Beard. The band will perform with founding vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis, who joined after co-founder Dusty Hill died in 2021. Drummer Michael Monahan is expected to fill... Read More.

Heart to Release First New Album in a Decade

Tuesday, August 11 by Lyle F

Heart will soon release its first new album in 10 years, singer-guitarist Nancy Wilson said in an interview with Gold Derby. Wilson confirmed the band has finished recording the album, a follow-up to 2016’s “Beautiful Broken.” She said the record features original songs written with... Read More.

Lindsey Buckingham Reconnects with Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac for New Documentary and Future Projects

Monday, August 10 by Lyle F

Lindsey Buckingham says reflecting on the past has helped him reconnect with his Fleetwood Mac bandmates, especially Stevie Nicks. Speaking to E! News at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event in Los Angeles, Buckingham described work on an upcoming Fleetwood Mac documentary as “a very... Read More.

Joan Jett Cancels September Concerts After Surgery

Friday, August 7 by Lyle F

Joan Jett has canceled two concerts scheduled for September after undergoing surgery for a recent injury. A statement posted Wednesday, Aug. 5, on her social media said Jett had orthopedic surgery to treat a fractured vertebra. She will not perform at her scheduled shows in... Read More.

Canada Broadcaster to Air Documentary on Late Rush Drummer Neil Peart

Thursday, August 6 by Lyle F

TORONTO — CBC will air a new documentary about late Rush drummer Neil Peart next month. The film, called “Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple,” explores the life and career of Peart, who retired in 2015 and died in 2020 at age 67. The documentary features... Read More.

Linkin Park Returns to the Stage in New Documentary Exploring Their Comeback and Evolution

Thursday, August 6 by Lyle F

Linkin Park will tell its comeback story in a new documentary, “Unshatter,” directed by band member Joe Hahn. The film follows the band’s return to the stage after the 2017 death of vocalist Chester Bennington and a seven-year hiatus. The band announced Tuesday that “Unshatter”... Read More.

Phil Collins Reveals Near Death Experience from Alcohol Addiction and Seven Month Hospital Battle

Tuesday, August 4 by Lyle F

Phil Collins says he nearly died in early 2024 during a struggle with alcohol addiction. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Collins said doctors first admitted him to a Swiss hospital in November 2023 because of his drinking. He was discharged before Christmas but... Read More.

Tommy Lee Reflects on Mick Mars Departure and Motley Crue Lawsuit Settlement

Monday, August 3 by Lyle F

Tommy Lee addressed Motley Crue’s split with guitarist Mick Mars during an appearance on “The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan.” The drummer joined the show to discuss topics including Motley Crue’s 2014 “cessation of touring” agreement, the band’s comeback after the 2019 release of their... Read More.