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Jane’s Addiction Apologizes for Onstage Scuffle and Cancels Show
Singer Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro to bring an early end to the band's most recent show.
Who Are the ‘Big 4′ of Rock Guitar?
These four guitarists have had the most influence on the evolution of rock music.
Hear Lou Gramm Sing on Previously Unreleased Foreigner Song
"Turning Back the Time" is the title track of an upcoming greatest hits compilation.
Rich Guy Might Make ‘Saturday Night Live”s All-Drug Olympics Real
One medal-winning swimmer has already promised to "juice to the gills" in search of big prize money.
Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List
Joe Satriani and Michael Anthony helped Hagar revisit his time in Van Halen.
Rock Stars React to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
Paul Stanley, Dee Snider, Ted Nugent and others have reacted with shock, sadness and anger.
Sammy Hagar Adds Fifth Band Member to 2024 Van Halen-Focused Tour
"It sounds so much like the record, the vocals," Hagar says of the new touring lineup. "It’s above and beyond what I expected."
Steve Perry Imposter Steals $122,000 From 75-Year-Old Journey Fan
The fake Perry told the victim he "needed a woman in his life."
Top 20 ’80s Kiss Songs
The band lost its makeup and two founding members but fought its way back to the top of the rock world.
Aerosmith Announces Rescheduled Peace Out Farewell Tour Dates
Dates resume a year after Steven Tyler's vocal issues forced the band off the road.
Firehouse Singer CJ Snare Dead at 64
Snare co-wrote all three of the band's Top 20 hits.
Hear Bon Jovi’s Joyous New Single ‘Legendary’
The song includes a lyrical nod to Van Morrison.
Bon Jovi Announces New ‘Forever’ Album: Cover Art, Track Listing
Jon Bon Jovi explains that he had to get past "dark misery" to record the band's 16th album.
Billy Joel’s 100th MSG Residency Show Will Air on CBS
When the residency is over, Joel will have played 150 shows at the famous NYC venue.
The Legendary Led Zeppelin Show That Probably Never Happened
A hardcore group of "attendees" have stuck to this story for decades now.
10 Biggest Album Flops
Oh, how the mighty fell.