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music3 days ago•14 min saved

Iron Maiden Confirms Final 2027 North American Leg with Festival Headliners

Iron Maiden has confirmed a 16-date North American tour for spring 2027, marking the final leg of their 50th-anniversary 'Run for Your Lives' run. The tour, organized by Live Nation, targets previously missed regions like the Pacific Northwest and Southeast, concluding with festival headline slots at Sonic Temple and Boardwalk Rock. Bassist Steve Harris noted the band had planned a break but extended the tour due to strong fan support. Support acts include Bullet for My Valentine and The Raven Age, creating the first all-British three-band bill for Maiden since 1983.

via Variety|

#bullet-for-my-valentine #iron-maiden #live-nation

music3 days ago•2 min saved

Iron Maiden Extends 50th Anniversary Tour with 16 New North American Dates in 2027

Iron Maiden has announced a surprise third and final North American leg of their 'Run For Your Lives' 50th-anniversary tour for spring 2027. The 16-date run, organized by Live Nation, targets regions missed in the previous leg, including the Pacific Northwest and Southeast. The tour concludes with festival headline slots at Sonic Temple and Boardwalk Rock. Bassist Steve Harris confirmed the band had planned a break but decided to return due to strong fan support. The tour will feature support from Bullet for My Valentine and The Raven Age, marking the first all-British three-band bill for Maiden since 1983.

via BLABBERMOUTH.NET|

#bullet-for-my-valentine #iron-maiden #live-nation

entertainment14 days ago•26 min saved

Phil Collins Criticizes Trump as 'Nasty' and Teases New Song

Phil Collins criticized President Donald Trump's demeanor as 'nasty' and 'unattractive' during a recent interview, contrasting it with the elegance of past presidents. He revealed an unwritten song concept titled 'Fat People with Guns' and expressed concern that Trump might attempt to circumvent the two-term limit. The comments come as Collins prepares for his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

via New York Post|

#donald-trump #entertainment #phil-collins

entertainment15 days ago•5 min saved

Phil Collins Criticizes Trump's 'Nasty' Manner and Teases Anti-American Song

via foxnews.com|

#22nd-amendment #donald-trump #entertainment

entertainment20 days ago•78 min saved

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren Blames Taylor Swift for Ruining Music

Veteran producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren has criticized Taylor Swift, claiming she 'ruined music.' In a recent interview, Rundgren argued that the rise of female pop stars is a direct result of the music industry pivoting to target young girls after male audiences shifted spending to video games in the 1990s. While he praised Lady Gaga as a 'real musician,' he dismissed Swift's vocal and songwriting abilities, calling her the 'apotheosis of mediocrity.'

via AOL.com|

#entertainment #music-industry #pop-culture

entertainment1 month ago•27 min saved

Eminem Honors Dolly Parton’s Legacy by Sharing Her 2022 Hall of Fame Letter

Following the death of country icon Dolly Parton, rapper Eminem shared a handwritten letter she sent him after their 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Parton praised Eminem’s talent and expressed an 'unexplained connection,' urging him to continue his work. Eminem called the note impactful, noting that Parton was a 'superstar in every sense' despite their different genres. The gesture highlights Parton’s reputation for thoughtful, non-transactional networking, which experts say can have a lasting impact on recipients.

via Consequence of Sound|

#celebrity-tributes #dolly-parton #eminem

entertainment1 month ago•10 min saved

Eminem Reveals Dolly Parton’s 2022 Letter Praising His Rock Hall Performance

Eminem shared a letter from Dolly Parton after her death, recalling her praise of his 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Parton, who initially declined the honor, later accepted and wrote to Eminem, expressing an 'unexplained connection' and urging him to continue his work. Eminem described the note as impactful, calling Parton a 'superstar in every sense.'

via HuffPost|

#celebrity-tributes #dolly-parton #eminem

entertainment1 month ago•12 min saved

Eminem Shares Dolly Parton’s 2022 Letter Detailing Their 'Unexplained Connection' After Her Death

Eminem shared a handwritten letter from Dolly Parton on Instagram hours after her death, revealing a personal connection they never met in person. The note, sent after their joint 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, praised his performance and expressed an 'unexplained connection.' Parton died at 80 after a brief cancer battle, prompting widespread tributes across genres.

via Page Six|

#dolly-parton #eminem #entertainment

culture1 month ago•3 min saved

Meg White’s Privacy Breach Highlights Ongoing Struggles with Media Stalking

The Daily Mail recently published a story claiming to have found Meg White, the reclusive drummer of the White Stripes, but the woman photographed was actually a friend. The outlet removed the article without a correction. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by musicians who choose privacy, particularly those who have faced public scrutiny and sexism in the past.

via The Guardian|

#culture #daily-mail #media-ethics

music2 months ago•13 min saved

The Hollies End 63-Year Run as Founding Members Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott Retire

The Hollies have officially ended their touring career after 63 years, with founding members Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott retiring due to health reasons. This marks the final departure of the original 1960s lineup, though the band's legacy continues through other former members.

via Variety|

#bobby-elliott #british-invasion #music

entertainment2 months ago•48 min saved

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77, hours before scheduled Sandy concert

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for ZZ Top, has died at age 77. He passed away in hospice care at his Texas ranch just hours before a scheduled performance in Sandy, Utah. The band had recently canceled shows due to his health issues, and co-founder Billy Gibbons confirmed the group will continue touring with a replacement drummer.

via KUTV|

#billy-gibbons #entertainment #frank-beard

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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77, leaving Billy Gibbons as sole survivor of classic lineup

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for ZZ Top, has died at age 77. He passed away in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, on August 17. His death leaves singer Billy Gibbons as the only surviving member of the band's classic lineup, following the 2021 death of bassist Dusty Hill. The band had recently canceled shows due to Beard's health issues and plans to continue touring with a replacement drummer.

via The Guardian|

#billy-gibbons #frank-beard #music

music2 months ago•12 min saved

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 after brief health crisis

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for ZZ Top, has died at age 77. He passed away in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, on August 17, 2026, surrounded by family. His death follows a recent health crisis that forced the band to cancel their Hollywood Bowl performance. Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis plan to continue touring with a replacement drummer, honoring Beard's wish for the band to continue.

via Variety|

#billy-gibbons #frank-beard #music

music2 months ago•14 min saved

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77, Ending 56-Year Run

Frank Beard, the definitive drummer for ZZ Top, died at age 77 in hospice care at his Texas ranch. His passing leaves Billy Gibbons as the sole surviving member of the band's classic lineup. Beard, who joined the group in 1969, was known for his precise 'Texas shuffle' groove and remained with the band for over five decades despite health struggles and a period of substance abuse.

via Rolling Stone|

#frank-beard #music #obituary

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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77 After Decades of Texas Rock Legacy

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for ZZ Top, died at age 77 on August 17, 2026. He passed away in hospice care at his Richmond, Texas ranch, surrounded by family. Beard had been a member of the band for 56 years, anchoring their signature sound from the 1970s through the 2020s. His death leaves Billy Gibbons as the only remaining member from the band's most successful era, following the 2021 death of bassist Dusty Hill. The band has canceled upcoming tour dates but plans to resume performances in Austin with replacement drummer Michael Monahan.

via USA Today|

#billy-gibbons #frank-beard #music