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Kiss bassist and co-lead singer Gene Simmons has dubbed Americans who remain unvaccinated against Covid-19 the “enemy.” “If you’re willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy,” Simmons said in an interview on “TalkShopLive” on Wednesday. “I don’t care about your political beliefs,” the “Rock and Roll All Nite” singer said when asked…

Bruce Springsteen rolled out several dirty jokes during the 15th annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit show that was held on November 8 at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. Springsteen began his music and comedy set, saying, “Good evening. It’s lunch time at the sex shop.” “I play the guitar, too, but I tell…

Bruce Kulick has announced that he will be performing a show in Las Vegas with his KISS Kruise band. The KKX band, featuring Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz and Zach Throne, will perform songs from the 1980s and ’90s on December 30 at Count’s Vamp’d. Tickets for the show can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruce-kulick-live-at-counts-vampd-tickets-208847728177. VIP Packages…

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” has re-entered Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 chart during the Halloween season. The song re-entered at No. 19, marking its highest position since its original chart run in 1984, when it peaked at No. 4. According to MRC Data, the song earned 12.9 million U.S. streams, up 109%, 8.2 million radio airplay audience…

Graeme Edge, the drummer and co-founder of the British progressive music group The Moody Blues, has died at 80. The news of Edge’s death was announced by his family on Thursday without revealing the cause of his death. His longtime bandmates John Lodge and Justin Hayward paid tribute on social media. “It’s a very sad…

ZZ Top frontman and guitarist Billy F. Gibbons recently released a new holiday single, “Jingle Bell Blues.” Gibbons and Michael Fiorentino recorded the unique version of the James Lord Pierpoint-composed Christmas favorite “Jingle Bells” song in Nashville, Tennessee, in June. “It dawned on us that everybody loves Christmas music,” Gibbons said of the new release.…

Northern Ireland’s health minister Robin Swann has filed a defamation lawsuit against Van Morrison, who criticized his handling of Covid-19 restrictions and branded him “very dangerous.” According to Swann’s solicitor Paul Tweed, proceedings were “at an advanced stage” and a hearing is expected in early 2022. Morrison came out with his critical comment during a…

Glastonbury Music Festival organizers have announced that Diana Ross is returning to the U.K. to give her much-anticipated performance in the legendary Sunday teatime slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2022, on Sunday, June 26. “I’m so excited and grateful to finally know, that I’ll be seeing you at Glastonbury while on my UK…

U2 have shared a music video for their brand-new track “Your Song Saved My Life” to promote the non-profit organization Education Through Music (ETM). ETM provides music as a core subject in under-resourced schools in North America, and the engaging video captures young people finding support, strength and joy in music. The music video, directed…

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top have announced additional dates for their “Celebration with ZZ Top” Canadian tour next year. The tour will now kick off on April 22, 2022 in Victoria, British Columbia. Cheap Trick will join the rockers on most dates as special guest. New shows in Regina, Saskatchewan, (May 1)…