On Wednesday (May 28), Kings of Leon announced the cancellation of their entire European summer tour after frontman Caleb Followill sustained a serious foot injury. Followill shattered his heel while playing with his kids, and underwent emergency surgery. He faces an approximate eight-week recovery period, which forces the band to forgo their upcoming headlining shows…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 28), Metallica’s 1991 self-titled record – commonly referred to as The Black Album – was officially certified 20x platinum by the RIAA, marking over 20 million copies sold. The band’s celebrated 1986 album, Master of Puppets, also received an 8x platinum certification. The heavy metal legends marked the momentous achievement by sharing…… MORE
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.…… MORE
On Tuesday (May 27), Modest Mouse announced the dates and details of their Fall 2025 North American tour, with indie rock veterans Built to Spill serving as support on select dates. The 15-date tour kicks off in Aspen, Colorado on September 30, with stops in cities throughout the US and Canada, including Denver, Austin, St.…… MORE
Zak Starkey took to Instagram on Monday (May 26) to reveal that during a recent phone call with Roger Daltrey, the legendary singer informed him that he was not “fired” but rather “retired” from The Who. “I had a great phone chat with Roger at the end of last week which truly confused both of…… MORE
On Tuesday (May 27), Grizzly Bear took to Instagram to announce their first live shows in six years. The beloved indie rock band will embark on a brief, seven-date US tour, which is set to kick off with a three-night stand in the band’s hometown of Brooklyn on October 13-16, 2025. The jaunt will also…… MORE
A Virginia family are crediting their survival to Metallica after a truck crashed into their home on May 6, the night before they were set to attend a concert by the heavy metal legends at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. While speaking with local TV station WDBJ7, Kristin McKee said her husband David and their daughter…… MORE
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…… MORE
At the Outlaw Music Festival in Spokane, Washington, on Thursday (May 22), Bob Dylan surprised fans by inviting Billy Strings onstage to perform a stripped-down rendition of “All Along the Watchtower.” Strings has frequently worked Dylan’s songs into his own sets throughout his career, even covering “All Along the Watchtower” on October 29, 2022, in…… MORE
Lord Huron secures their second No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart with “Nothing I Need,” which follows their previous chart-topper, “Not Dead Yet,” in 2021. The band’s latest hit only took seven weeks to reach the top the chart, marking the second-fastest ascent to the summit in 2025, following The Lumineers five…… MORE
He also retired with the highest career fielding percentage for a right fielder, over 99%. There’s no disputing his credentials.
We were the first wave to charge into that great unknown that so many before us worried about. Some of us learned and assumed that negativity. Some didn’t.
We’re all better for knowing the truth and appreciating all of our contributions.