Bad Company’s Simon Kirke reveals what to expect from Rock Hall ceremony — and why it took so long for the band to be inducted: ‘Justice has been done’ (exclusive)

The founding drummer reveals if the ailing Paul Rodgers will perform, who will induct them, and how late guitarist Mick Ralphs felt about the long-overdue honor.

Drummer for iconic rock band announces he’s leaving the group

After more than 50 years with the group, drummer Paul Burgess has announced he is leaving 10cc. Burgess made the announcement after the group completed it’s recent tour of the U.S.

Music Competition Show ‘Who's In The Band' In Works At ABC With Simon Cowell, Joe Jonas, Mel B & ‘KPop Demon Hunters' Star Rei Ami

EXCLUSIVE: ABC is putting work into finding the next big TV music competition series - and it has turned to a maestro of the genre to test a new format. Deadline hears that the Disney-owned network has set Simon Cowell as a judge on a proof-of-concept taping of Who’s In The Band,

‘70 Punk Band The Damned Reveals Heartfelt Tribute to Late Guitarist: We Had To ‘Give It Our All’

James left the group in 1977, shortly after the release of the poorly received second album. He launched a handful of other groups, most notably the Lords of the New Church. In 2022, he rejoined The Damned for a handful of gigs, marking the first time the original members had shared the stage in nearly four decades.
University of Massachusetts Lowell

And the Band Played On: Bus Fire Doesn’t Stop River Hawks

“Hey Siri! Call Deb!” As flames began to envelop the back of the UMass Lowell Marching Band’s charter bus on Oct. 19, senior Glen Njeru barked the command into his phone while rushing 40 of his bandmates out of their seats and down the aisle toward safety.
uDiscoverMusic

‘The Best Of The Band’ Returns To Vinyl And CD

After nearly 40 years out of print, The Band’s 1976 greatest hits compilation is finally being reissued. The compilation will be released on vinyl for the first time since the 1980s, as well as CD and SHM-CD. The Best Of The Band will officially be available on December 12, and is available for preorder now.

Cameron Crowe Recalls Major Career Mess Up While Touring With Legendary Band

Cameron Crowe revealed how one of his articles could have potentially been ruined while touring with a legendary band.

This Alabama marching band was picked to play the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. How to watch

A historic Alabama marching band is heading to the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here’s how to watch them play.
American Songwriter

Who’s Best: Which Record by The Who Is the Band’s Greatest Album?

At least a third of The Who's dozen albums are masterpieces. But which of those LPs deserves the crown as the band's very best?

How This '80s Hard Rock Band's Unlikely Cover of a 'Minor' R&B Hit Put Them on the Map

For their Snakebite EP in 1978, the band recorded a cover of "Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City," which had been a "minor hit" for Bobby "Blue" Bland in 1974. But according to Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden, he had a feeling the song would be a hit for them the first time they played it live.
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