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REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin has revealed that he is in the process of writing a memoir. In an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, REO Speedwagon’s lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist said the autobiography will probably be ready by next year. The memoir, tentatively titled “Roll With the Changes: My Life Within and Without REO Speedwagon,”…

Bob Marley & The Wailers’ unseen live performance at the Capitol Records Tower in October 1973, which was captured by producer Denny Cordell, is set to be released in multiple formats on September 3 by Tuff Gong and Mercury Studios. Cordell reportedly set up a four-camera shoot to film the performance, which included songs from…

Elvis Costello & The Imposters will return to the road in October after more than a year without concerts due to the pandemic with a tour titled “Hello Again.” The tour commences in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 13 at The Soundstage at Graceland. After visiting numerous U.S. towns and cities, the tour will conclude on…

Rock band Kansas violinist/co-lead vocalist Robby Steinhardt died on Saturday, July 17, at the age of 71. Steinhardt’s wife, Cindy Steinhardt confirmed the news of his death in a Facebook post. According to the post, Steinhardt was admitted to the hospital due to acute pancreatitis in May. He was on life support after he went…

Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid festival will return live onstage in September with performances by an all-star lineup that includes Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson & Family, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds and Margo Price. The September 25 event will also feature Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The…

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are set to perform a pair of special shows at Radio City Music Hall in August, which are being touted as their final appearances together. “One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga” is scheduled to take place on August 3 and 5. Gaga and Bennett recently…

Wanda Jackson shared “That’s What Love Is,” a collaboration with fellow rock and roll legend Joan Jett, on Friday (July 16). The song is part of Jacksons’ upcoming 32nd album, Encore, due out on August 20 via Big Machine Records/Blackheart Records. The album will also contain Jackson’s version of Johnny Tillotson’s 1962 hit “It Keeps…

Bruce Springsteen’s longtime manager has officially ended a long-running debate over the rocker’s “Thunder Road” lyrics. For nearly 50 years, Springsteen’s fans have been debating whether Mary’s dress “waves” or “sways” in opening part of “Thunder Road.” The lyrics included with the original 1975 vinyl pressing and those posted on the artist’s website read Mary’s…

Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones revealed in an interview with The Times that the band has been hard at work on an expanded re-issue of their 1981 album, Tattoo You. Being released as a 40th-anniversary special box set, the re-issue is set to feature nine new song in addition to the previously released tracks,…

R&B legends The Isley Brothers have returned to Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for the first time in 15 years thanks to their new single “Friends & Family.” “Friends & Family,” featuring Ronald Isley and Snoop Dogg, entered at No. 49 on the list dated July 17. The track enters the radio survey after it gained…