U2 guitarist The Edge, who has lived in Ireland for over six decades, was officially granted Irish citizenship on Monday (June 23). The Edge was born David Howell Evans in Essex, England to Welsh parents, though he was raised in Ireland. “I guess, you know, I’m a little tardy with the paper work,” joked the…… MORE
On Tuesday (June 24), Jack White announced the forthcoming publication of his new book, Jack White Collected Lyrics and Selected Writings Volume 1. The collection – which will be published by Third Man Books – will contain lyrics, poems, and writings from White’s solo career and beyond, including his work with The Raconteurs and The…… MORE
On Tuesday (June 24), Simon & Schuster announced that they will be publishing a book featuring 100 black-and-white drawings by Bob Dylan titled Point Blank (Quick Studies), on November 18. This marks the first major publication of Dylan’s artwork in over a decade, and features drawings that were completed between 2021 and 2022, alongside vignettes…… MORE
Steven Van Zandt will miss a few upcoming Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concerts after the guitarist underwent successful surgery for appendicitis. “Got a sharp pain in my stomach, thought it was food poisoning, turned out to be appendicitis,” Van Zandt wrote in an Instagram post on Monday (June 23). “Got lucky with…… MORE
Bobby Sherman, a top teen idol of the late 1960s and early ’70s, has passed away at the age of 81 after battling kidney cancer. The sad news was announced by his wife, Brigitte Poublon, on Instagram on Tuesday (June 24). “It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved…… MORE
Ronnie McDowell was rushed to a hospital over the weekend, following an onstage medical incident that took place during his performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania on Saturday (June 21). Early in McDowell’s set, the 75-year-old country singer began to slur his words, causing his concerned manager to talk to the…… MORE
On Monday (June 23), Dolly Parton surprised fans by announcing a rare six-concert residency titled, Dolly: Live in Las Vegas, which will take place at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this winter. The highly anticipated mini-residency will run from December 4 to December 13, and is set to coincide with the National Finals Rodeo. “To…… MORE
On Monday (June 23), The Lemonheads announced details of their highly-anticipated new album, Love Chant, which marks the indie rock band’s first album of original material in nearly two decades. The 11-track record is set to be released by Fire Records on October 24, and features collaborations with musicians such as Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis,…… MORE
In a new interview with Blabbermouth, drummer Chris Adler revealed that he hasn’t spoken to his brother Willie, Lamb of God’s guitarist, since he was fired from the Virginia heavy metal band back in 2019. Chris describes their relationship as “estranged,” while revealing that he was let go from the band in an email, which…… MORE
On Monday (June 23), Queens of the Stone Age announced the dates and details of their 2025 The Catacombs Tour, a special run of shows inspired by their recent concert film, Alive in the Catacombs. The band describes their upcoming 11-date tour as, “A limited series of very special one-night-only evenings at a curated selection…… MORE
