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For die-hard rock fans and lifelong followers of the band, this is a moment of both reflection and renewal. The iconic Canadian rock group Rush — co-founded by Geddy Lee (bass/keys/vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar/vocals) — are reopening a major chapter in their story. Their upcoming 2026 tour, appropriately titled the “Fifty Something Tour”, is a celebration … Read more

In a public letter dated 21 October 2025, PETA UK addressed Robert Plant directly. They wrote: “With Plant Wool Month—celebrating natural, plant-derived, and animal-free yarns—starting 1 November, we wanted to share a quirky idea … Will you change your name to ‘Robert Plant Wool’ for the month?” Why make such a request? PETA’s Vice President … Read more

Phil Collins on Queen and Freddie Mercury: A “One-Off” Talent In the 1980s, Phil Collins was one of the biggest names in music. He sold millions of records both as a solo artist and as the drummer and singer of Genesis. At the same time, Queen was also ruling the charts, led by the unforgettable … Read more

Sometimes, musicians have to do things they don’t fully agree with just to get noticed. That’s exactly what happened with Deep Purple in the late 1960s. The band had talent, but their early albums didn’t attract much attention. After some members left, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Roger Glover, and singer Ian Gillan joined forces to … Read more

During their recent concert in Amsterdam on October 14, Disturbed’s frontman David Draiman gave a powerful message about unity and togetherness. His speech came right after the band’s Belgium show was cancelled, creating a lot of discussion among fans and media. The band was supposed to perform at Forest National in Brussels on October 15, … Read more

Roger Waters was never just about riffs or solos. For him, music had to move people. He believed when you pick up an instrument, your goal shouldn’t just be to impress others with technique — it should be to connect, to share some inner feeling. His work with Pink Floyd often went beyond the usual … Read more

Great news for Queen fans! A new book called A Life in Lyrics is coming in September 2026, the same week Freddie Mercury would have turned 80. This book is a special look at the late Queen singer’s life and work, created with his close friend Mary Austin. What’s Inside the Book? The book is … Read more

In the 1980s, Phil Collins was one of the biggest names in music. He wasn’t just the drummer and singer for the legendary band Genesis — he was also a solo superstar who could sell out stadiums all by himself. With hits like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds, Collins became a household … Read more

British and Irish Dylan fans, get ready: Bob Dylan is heading back your way this November as part of his long-running Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. He’s already headlined more than a few “sold-out” cities — Brighton, Swansea, Leeds, Glasgow, Belfast, Killarney, and Dublin — but now there’s even more buzz. For example, in Coventry, … Read more

Most famous musicians start by listening to what their parents loved. The songs played at home often shape their sound. But for Stevie Nicks, things were different. Even though she grew up surrounded by music, she quickly realized what she liked — and it wasn’t exactly what her family expected. Her grandfather was a country … Read more