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Dave Grohl and producer/multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin covered Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana” for another edition of their 2021 “Hanukkah Sessions.” “Barry Pincus – not only one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th (or any) century, but a mega-mensch to boot!” says the description accompanying the cover. “So, like a good neighbor, you deserve a break today.…

Carlos Santana has canceled all his Las Vegas shows this month after undergoing an unscheduled heart procedure. The legendary guitarist will return to perform the remaining dates of “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live” on the House of Blues stage in January. Santana said in a video message posted on Twitter that he…

Reelz has announced the launch of a new series, “Frontman,” featuring rock icons Ozzy Osbourne, Bruce Dickinson, Steven Tyler and David Lee Roth. The Black Sabbath frontman’s episode is set to air on Saturday, December 4, while the Iron Maiden frontman’s episode will premiere on Sunday, December 5, the Aerosmith singer’s will premiere on Saturday,…

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and producer/multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin covered the Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop” for the second installment of their 2021 “Hanukkah Sessions.” “Once upon a time, two nice Jewish boys from Queens named Jeffery Hyman and Thomas Erdelyi changed the world forever with their music… as Joey and Tommy Ramone!” reads a message accompanying…

Chicago and Brian Wilson have announced a co-headlining 25-city tour across the United States. With both Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the Live Nation produced tour brings together the timeless music of Chicago and the classic sounds of the Beach Boys co-founder with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. The tour kicks off on…

Don McLean has shared the sweet gift Taylor Swift sent him after breaking his long-held record for the longest song to reach the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The 10-minute 13-second version of “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” broke the record held by McLean’s 8-minute and 42-second-long song “American Pie” since 1972.…

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has announced a North American leg of his “Seconds Out + More! World Tour.” The new and rescheduled shows will begin on March 26, 2022, in Oakville, Ontario. The shows will feature the 1977 Genesis live album Seconds Out in full. There will also be additional material, including solo favorites…

Toto have announced U.S. dates for the band’s headlining tour, called the “Dogz of OZ World Tour.” The tour will kick off on February 25 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. The group has announced dates through March 19 and are expected to reveal further dates in the coming…

Queen’s Greatest Hits has been crowned as U.K.’s most-streamed classic album. Queen’s blockbuster 1981 collection is the most streamed album in the U.K. from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, according to data provided by the Official Charts Company. With more than 6 million units sold since its release, the album is also the U.K.’s best-selling…

Judas Priest have announced rescheduled 2022 North American dates for their ongoing “50 Heavy Metal Years” tour. Meanwhile, Queensryche has replaced Sabaton as the support act. The 24-date trek kicks off on March 4 in Peoria, Illinois, and concludes on April 13 in Hamilton, Ontario. Tickets are on sale now, with passes for a few…