Jimmy Kimmel is still mourning his close friend and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” band leader Cleto Escobedo. The grieving late-night host recently took to social media to announce the launch of two fundraisers on Escobedo’s behalf following his shocking death earlier this week at the age of 59. “Cleto was always kind and eager to help … Read more
Cleto Escobedo, Jimmy Kimmel’s lifelong friend and band leader on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” has died. He was 59. Kimmel, 57, announced the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III,” Kimmel wrote. Jim Gentleman, Jimmy Kimmel and … Read more
It takes two to tango. Keith Urban’s guitarist, Maggie Baugh, opened up about her rule when it came to dating band members years before she was rumored to be the country superstar’s new love interest amid his split from Nicole Kidman. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban attend the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly … Read more
Anarchy in the USA will have to wait. The Sex Pistols have postponed their North American tour after guitarist Steve Jones broke his wrist. In a joint Instagram statement, the English punk rock band wrote: “We have some unfortunate news to share about our upcoming North and South American performances. We’ll let Steve explain what’s going … Read more
Brent Hinds, who co-founded the heavy metal band Mastodon before leaving the group earlier this year, has died. He was 51. The former lead guitarist and co-vocalist was involved in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta Wednesday night, per Atlanta News First. Hinds was reportedly riding his Harley-Davidson around 11:35 p.m. when a BMW SUV failed … Read more
Passengers on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam session in the aisle while the plane was stuck on the tarmac hundreds of miles from their final destination. It happened Aug. 11, when Koz and fellow musicians on the Dave … Read more
The infamous sax solo Clarence Clemons plays on Bruce Springsteen’s rock classic “Born To Run” is so vibrant and exhilarating that it seems like a moment of pure inspiration on Clemons’ part. In truth, as Peter Ames Carlin lays out in his new book, “Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born To Run,” (Doubleday, August … Read more
A few hundred people gathered Friday to name a tiny San Francisco street after legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia on what would have been his 83rd birthday and as part of a citywide celebration to mark the band’s 60th anniversary. Harrington Street, which is one block long, will also be called “Jerry Garcia Street.” … Read more
Don’t look back in anger. Tom Cruise, 63, and Ana de Armas, 37, were spotted enjoying an Oasis show together at London’s Wembley Stadium over the weekend – years after Liam and Noel Gallagher mocked the “Top Gun” star over his height and acting skills. English producer and DJ Goldie, who was also in attendance … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Rock and roll’s number one rule breaker is back in the saddle. Tom Morello announced he’s touring arts centers, theaters, music halls, … Read more
French electro-pop band Yelle announced on Wednesday it was canceling a North American tour slated for the fall due to the “very worrying” political climate in the United States. The band cited concerns over immigration and freedom of speech as part of the reason they are canceling their North American tour dates — adding that since they are … Read more
They’re afraid to fly like eagles. The Steve Miller Band was scheduled to perform at the New York State Fair, and two other concerts upstate in August – but, on Wednesday, the classic rock group abruptly canceled their entire 2025 tour. Their cited reason was the weather, despite the fact that their tour was happening … Read more
A fresh new rock band that quickly shot to Spotify’s top ranks announced that it’s actually wholly generated by artificial intelligence, just one month after its celebrated debut album earned it one million listeners. The ’60s-inspired rock-and-roll band, the Velvet Sundown, revealed on Saturday that nothing about it is real after fans of the up-and-coming … Read more
Speculation has been rife over which “greedy” band Ozzy Osbourne’s wife Sharon disinvited from his emotional last show with Black Sabbath. Ever since the former “The Talk” co-host, who is also the heavy metal icon’s manager, made the shocking revelation, fans of the rocker have been throwing out their educated guesses on which band got … Read more
Pearl Jam is down a member. The band announced Monday that drummer Matt Cameron is leaving the group. “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,” Cameron, 62, said in a social media statement. Matt Cameron performing at the Ohana Festival in September 2024. … Read more
One band was kicked off the last “Crazy Train.” Sharon Osbourne, the wife and manager of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, revealed that she disinvited a greedy group from her husband’s emotional last concert on Saturday because they wanted to cash in on his final farewell. “It’s not the time to make a profit,” the … Read more
The lead singer of the alternative rock band “The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus” told supporters of President Donald Trump they are permanently banned from his shows Saturday. Frontman Ronnie Winter made the declaration in a video posted to his band’s official Instagram page, saying, “If you voted for Donald Trump, do not come to my shows — forever, not just … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Game, set and match. Indie iconoclasts Tennis are currently midway through their ‘Face Down in the Gardens’ farewell tour that’s sent them … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Dave Matthews Band “Can’t Stop.” Fresh off a two-night stint headlining at Brazil’s Best of Blues and Rock Festival, the Rock and … Read more
The former lead singer of an award-winning Christian-rock band was allegedly “living a double life” as he faces accusations of sexual assault, grooming and drug abuse dating as far two decades. Michael Tait, who served as the frontman for Newsboys for 16 years before leaving in January, allegedly abused alcohol and drugs before inappropriately touching … Read more