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The late Taylor Hawkins performing with the Foo Fighters in Feb. 2022.

Taylor Hawkins’ 16-year-old son shreds the drums during tribute to his dad

Taylor Hawkins’ 16-year-old son, Shane Hawkins, honored his late father Saturday night with a powerful performance of the Foo Fighters anthem “My Hero.”Following in his … more

By Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 9/5/22

From left, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison in "The Beatles: Get Back."

Review: 'The Beatles: Get Back' is a long and winding treat for music lovers

Few music fans would hail "Let It Be" as the Beatles' finest work. But the album marked an important chapter in the band's history. Legend has it that the 1969 recording sessions marked the beginning … more

Neal Justin | Star Tribune | 11/29/21

U.S. singer and guitarist Jack White performs on stage on the third day of the Eurockeennes festival on July 1, 2012, in the French eastern city of Belfort. (SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

Jack White announces 2 albums for 2022, releases video for new track 'Taking Me Back'

Jack White has a doubleheader on the cards for 2022. "Fear of the Dawn," due April 8, and "Entering Heaven Alive," due July 22, will be the fourth and fifth studio albums of the Detroit native's … more

Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press (TNS) | 11/11/21

Flowers are seen outside of the canceled Astroworld festival at NRG Park on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Houston. (Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images/TNS)

Crowd surge at Houston music festival leaves 8 dead, hundreds injured

Eight people died after fans surged toward the stage during the opening night of Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, triggering a panic-induced stampede that left hundreds more … more

Jessica Schladebeck and Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News (TNS) | 11/6/21

Chicago rapper, singer and producer Blake Saint David in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, Oct. 13, 2021. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Blake Saint David has a debut EP and a powerful sound — and to think it all started with ‘Spider-Man’

“With great power comes great responsibility” is more than just a catchphrase for musician Blake Saint David. It informs how they approach their musical pursuits. And … more

Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune (TNS) | 11/3/21

COLD performs at Come and Take it Live! in Austin, October 21, 2021.

Concert: COLD with Waiting for Eternity

Hard rock staple COLD performed at Come and Take it Live! in Austin on October 21, 2021. Tennessee-based Waiting for Eternity performed in support its recently released self-titled album. COLD … more

By Harrison Funk, Contributor | 10/22/21

Alice Cooper performs in Cedar Park, Texas on October 19, 2021.

Concert: Alice Cooper

Prince of shock-rock Alice Cooper returned to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on October 19, 2021, performing hits from his catalog spanning more than four decades. Former KISS guitarist Ace … more

By Scott W. Coleman | 10/20/21

Lil Nas X backstage at the 62nd Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Lil Nas X’s ‘Industry Baby’ finally hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

The platinum-selling hip-hop artist some thought was a one-hit wonder has scored another number one hit. Lil Nas X is atop the Billboard Hot 100 for the third time ... more

Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News (TNS) | 10/19/21

Nita Strauss and Tommy Henrikson perform with Alice Cooper at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in Cedar Park, Texas on July 29, 2019.

Concert: Alice Cooper returns to Cedar Park October 19

Alice Cooper will make his long-awaited return to the road on a headline tour this September and October. The tour is scheduled to play H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on October 19 as part of the … more

Staff Reports | 10/15/21

Recording artist Kacey Musgraves performs at the Intersect Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Dec. 6, 2019, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images/TNS)

Is it country or pop? Kacey Musgraves' label protests Grammy eligibility for new album

The Recording Academy has reportedly classified Kacey Musgraves, who made her name as a country musician, as a pop artist. And the millennial singer-songwriter's rebranding isn't sitting well … more

Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 10/14/21

In this file photo, the Doobie Brothers perform at The Ryman on Nov. 18, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. The Doobie Brothers have reunited with former member Michael McDonald for the band’s belated 50th anniversary tour. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images/TNS)

Doobie Brothers celebrate new album, 50th anniversary tour and recovery of 4 band members from COVID-19

The Doobie Brothers are still rockin' down the highway after 51 years, despite four of the band's members being stricken with COVID-19. "We're back at work, but it's an odd time for anybody doing … more

George Varga, The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) | 10/11/21

Singer Mick Jagger (center), drummer Steve Jordan (back), guitar players Keith Richards (right) and Ronnie Wood (left) perform during the Rolling Stones "No Filter" 2021 North American tour at The Dome at America's Center stadium on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in St. Louis.

Review: The Rolling Stones show why they're the greatest rock 'n' roll band

Mick Jagger wasn't around "when Jesus Christ had his moment of doubt and pain," as he sang late in the set, but he was actually around just after the Blitzkrieg raged. Somehow, … more

Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) | 10/10/21

Lana Del Rey attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images/TNS)

New music: 5 cool albums to check out in October

Here are five new albums for music fans to check out in October: “Blue Banisters,” Lana Del Rey The amazing singer-songwriter — known for such popular singles as “Young … more

Jim Harrington, The Mercury News (TNS) | 10/5/21

Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight and Jonathan Knight of the musical group New Kids On The Block perform at Bridgestone Arena on May 9, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images/TNS)

New Kids on the Block to bring Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue on national tour

New Kids on the Block have invited some old friends on their forthcoming national tour. The boy band announced Monday that hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, singer-songwriter Rick … more

Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 10/4/21

Rolling Stones' No Filter Tour is part of band's 'back to basics' approach

It’s common for bands to hype a tour by calling it their biggest production yet.The Rolling Stones, in 2005, even launched one called A Bigger Bang. Fans will also remember from the Steel Wheels … more

Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) | 10/1/21

Alan Jackson performs onstage during the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 14, 2018, in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame/TNS)

Country star Alan Jackson has degenerative nerve condition

Country legend Alan Jackson revealed Tuesday that he has a degenerative nerve condition that is impacting his ability to perform on stage. The 62-year-old Georgia native told Jenna Bush Hager of … more

Rodney Ho, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) | 9/28/21

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