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It might officially be time to say goodbye to KISS. The classic hard rock band have announced the first 44 dates of what they're calling the  End of the Road tour, and they're chalking it up as being their farewell tour. The final tour from this legendary band kicks off on Jan. 31, 2019, in Vancouver, Canada and (so far) ends on April 13 in Birmingham, Alabama.  However, this is only the first leg of the tour. The full run of the End of the Road tour is expected to last …

Is it the end of an era for classic rock concerts? With recent announcements of farewell tours for baby boomer rock stars, the future for legendary classic rockers on tour does not look promising. Elton John, Neil Diamond and Rush, to name a few, have resigned from performing all within the same week.Whether it’s due to failing health or simply slowing down after years on the road, one thing remains the same: their departure from the concert scene has left promoters wondering who will replace th …

It’s an exciting time for Beatles fans. Believe it or not, this summer is the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine and to celebrate this momentous mark in history, the film is coming back in theatres. It’s set to debut on July 8, but the list of theatres that will display the film is still unknown. More details are highly anticipated by devoted fans. To refresh fans’ memory, the original animated film features the story of Captain Fred who leads an adventurous missio …

Bon Jovi is reuniting with all of the original band members.  Both Richie Sambora and Alec John Such have confirmed they will rejoin with their former band mates, Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres and David Bryan, at the upcoming induction ceremony of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  The band will perform a few songs at the April 14 event, in Cleveland.   Alec John Such, Bon Jovi's original bass player, left the band back in 1993, although he rejoined the group for a one off …

As you may have already heard, the original lineup (minus 1) of Smashing Pumpkins are reuniting and they’re embarking on 34 city tour this summer, titled Shiny and Bright Tour. This series of concerts begin on July 12 in Glendale, Arizona and conclude on September 7, in Boise, Idaho. In addition, the band has also hinted at an upcoming album with producer, Rick Rubin, although, there's no official announcement confirming that, as of now. The original Smashing Pumpkins lineup consisted …

In what is being hailed as one of the worst kept secrets in rock and roll history, Journey and Def Leppard have scheduled a 58-city North America summer tour. The first concert will be on May 21 at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut and conclude in Los Angeles, CA at the Forum, on October 6. Below is a list of all of the currently confirmed dates, cities and venues. Journey and Def Leppard last co-headlined a tour back in 2006, when Def Leppard were promoting Yeah!. Hints of t …

Jethro Tull are turning 50, and lead singer Ian Anderson, the only original member of the British hard rock band, has confirmed a 2018 North American tour, to celebrate.  Titled "Ian Anderson Presents: Jethro Tull - 50th Anniversary Tour," this summer concert series will commence on May 30, in Phoenix, AZ and conclude on September 11, in New York, NY.  (All of the confirmed dates, cities and venues for the North American shows are listed below).  European shows will …

Confirmed by Eagles' co-founder, Don Henley, Deacon Frey, the son of late Eagles other co-founder, Glenn Frey, will take Glenn's place for some upcoming concerts in July. The band is currently scheduled to co-headline two classic rock festivals, with Fleetwood Mac: The Classic West occurring in Los Angeles over the weekend of July 15-16 and The Classic East in New York, the weekend of July 29-30.  Glenn Frey passed away on January 18. 2016, from complications caused b …

Happy birthday to Lou Gramm. The Foreigner and solo singer turns 67 today. (5/2/17)

Released on March 18, 1982, amidst a plethora of synthesizer heavy new wave music populating the pop music charts, supergroup Asia proved that guitar driven prog rock wasn't a dead format from the 1970s, with their debut studio album. Comprised of ex-King Crimson member, John Wetton, along with keyboardist Geoff Downes, from The Buggles and Yes, as well as Yes guitarist Steve Howe and ex-ELP drummer, Carl Palmer, Asia charted at No.4 and No. 17, respectively, with their hits Heat …