Category Archives: Rock Music News
Former Kiss Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Says His $250 CD Single “Is Worth More Than Most Entire Albums”
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who replaced Ace Frehley from 1982 to 1984, is charging $225 (including shipping) for a limited-edition CD single of "Ride the Serpent," the first release from hi...
Jan 01, 2026
Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist And Keyboardist For The Cure, Dies At 65
Perry Bamonte, the longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at the age of 65 after a short illness over Christmas, the band confirmed on their official website. Bamonte joined The Cur...
Jan 01, 2026
Tom Morello Joined Onstage By His Son Roman During Concert In India
Tom Morello shared the stage with his son Roman for several songs during his December 21 concert in Bangalore, India, part of his first ever Indian tour. Together, they performed a twin-guitar renditi...
Jan 01, 2026
Liam Gallagher, David Beckham, Paul Weller, Bobby Gillespie, And Stone Roses Members Attend Mani’s Funeral In Manchester
The funeral for legendary Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield was held on Monday (December 22) at Manchester Cathedral, attended by music icons including Liam Gallagher, Ian Br...
Dec 22, 2025
American Heart Association Says Pearl Jam’s “Even Flow” Provides Perfect Tempo For CPR
The American Heart Association has identified Pearl Jam's 1992 hit, "Even Flow," as ideal for performing hands-only CPR. The proceedure requires chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute, ...
Dec 22, 2025
Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated British Blues Rocker Known For “Driving Home For Christmas,” Dead At 74
British blues rocker Chris Rea, known for his 1978 soft rock hit, "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," and the beloved holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at the age of 74 following a b...
Dec 22, 2025
Sean Ono Lennon Worries That Gen Z Will “Forget” The Beatles And His Famous Parents, John Lennon And Yoko Ono
During an interview with Anthony Mason on a new episode of CBS Sunday Morning, Sean Ono Lennon expressed concern that Generation Z may "forget" The Beatles and the legacy of his legendary parents, Joh...
Dec 22, 2025
Gracie Abrams, Bon Iver, And Aaron Dessner Release Charity Single, “Sold Out,” To Help End Gun Violence
On Monday (December 22), Gracie Abrams, The National's Aaron Dessner, and Bon Iver mastermind Justin Vernon released their emotionally charged collaborative song, "Sold Out," to support Everytown, an ...
Dec 22, 2025
The Flaming Lips Issue Statement Regarding Band’s Split With Steven Drozd
Following Steven Drozd's recent announcement that the Flaming Lips were "done with" him and had ended their 33-year partnership with the multi-instrumentalist, the Lips' drummer Matthew Duckworth Kirk...
Dec 21, 2025
Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, And Lord Huron Added To Lineup For L.A. Wildfire Anniversary Benefit Concert
Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, Lord Huron, and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas have been added to the lineup for the Concert for Altadena, a benefit show hosted by John C. Reilly on January 7 at the Pasadena ...
Dec 21, 2025