Roadhouse Rock

Bret Michaels Pauses Tour for Several Months After Kidney Stone Surgery, Citing Health Concerns

Monday, August 24 by Lyle F

SUGAR HILL, Ga. — Bret Michaels will take several months off from touring as he continues to recover from complicated kidney stone surgery, according to a statement posted to his social media accounts. Michaels, the lead singer of Poison, performed Friday night at The Bowl... Read More.

Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Says Cancer Has Returned After Failed Transplant

Friday, August 21 by Lyle F

Vivian Campbell, guitarist for Def Leppard, said his cancer has returned after a donor transplant did not succeed. Campbell was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2013. He underwent bone marrow surgery last year and was declared in remission afterward. In a recent interview with YSKL... Read More.

Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett Opens Up About Life and Legacy in New Memoir

Thursday, August 20 by Lyle F

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett held off publishing his memoir while his parents were alive to spare them from embarrassment, he said in a recent interview. Rockett’s book, “Ghost Notes,” co-written with Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will be published Sept. 15 by Rare Bird Books.... Read More.

OzzFest Set for 2027 Comeback at Villa Park in Birmingham

Wednesday, August 19 by Lyle F

OzzFest will return in 2027, according to an announcement on the festival’s official Instagram page. The rock and metal festival will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham. Event dates and a lineup have not been released. Villa Park, a 42,000-seat stadium, hosted Black Sabbath... Read More.

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 75 After Decades of Rock Legacy

Tuesday, August 18 by Lyle F

RICHMOND, Texas — Frank Beard, longtime drummer for ZZ Top, died Aug. 17 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, according to a statement from the band. He was in hospice care and surrounded by family. Guitarist and singer Billy Gibbons said in a statement, "Today,... Read More.

Beatles Biopic Cast Recreates Iconic Abbey Road Album Cover in London

Tuesday, August 18 by Lyle F

LONDON (AP) — Four actors portraying The Beatles in the upcoming biopic series “The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event” recreated the band’s famous Abbey Road album cover walk over the weekend. Fan footage shared online shows Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as... Read More.

Anika Nilles Finds Confidence Joining Rush After Support from Neil Peart’s Widow

Monday, August 17 by Lyle F

Rush’s new drummer, Anika Nilles, said a message from Neil Peart’s widow helped her settle nerves before her debut with the band. Nilles, a German musician, auditioned for five days before Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson chose her to join Rush on drums for their... Read More.

Rod Stewart Pauses Tour to Recover After Heart Procedure

Thursday, August 13 by Lyle F

Rod Stewart is taking a break from touring after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, according to a statement shared on his official Instagram account. “Following further medical evaluation, Sir Rod Stewart has successfully undergone a routine coronary stent procedure,” the statement read. “Doctors are... Read More.

Ritchie Blackmore Plans Surprise Reunion With Deep Purple in New York Tonight

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyle F

WANTAGH, N.Y. — Ritchie Blackmore is expected to join Deep Purple on stage for a surprise encore tonight, Aug. 12, at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. This would mark Blackmore’s first appearance with the band he co-founded in more than 30 years. Blackmore, 81, revealed... Read More.

Geddy Lee Says Rush Not Planning New Music, Focused on Current Tour