The global music industry has been rocked by the death of legendary Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, 70, after an almost three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Hirst is survived by his wife, Lesley Holland, and daughters Gabriella, Lex, and Jay. “After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain – ‘a … Read more
Kenny Morris, the original drummer of the British punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, has died. He was 68. John Robb, a music journalist and the late drummer’s longtime friend, announced the news on Thursday. No cause of death has been revealed. “Kenny was a friend of ours, and it was always a pleasure to … Read more
Welcome to the jungle, indeed. Guns N’ Roses is clearing up Axl Rose’s recent on-stage meltdown, where the frontman kicked the band’s drum kit while performing in Buenos Aires on Oct. 18. The group explained that the 63-year-old rocker was simply frustrated from technical difficulties. “During the opening song at our recent Buenos Aires concert, … Read more
They missed living in the limelight. Rush has announced its first reunion tour since the death of drummer Neil Peart in January 2020. The Canadian rock band’s surviving members, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, first shared the exciting news during a top-secret event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, on … Read more
The Neighbourhood has reunited three years after firing its drummer, Brandon Fried. The rock band announced the news in a since-deleted Instagram Story on Friday, August 29, per Rolling Stone, revealing their comeback will include Fried after accusations that he groped The Marías frontwoman, María Zardoya, in 2022. Brandon Fried, drummer of the band The … Read more
The Foo Fighters have reportedly found a new drummer. Two months after parting ways with Josh Freese, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the “My Hero” rockers have tapped Ilan Rubin, 37, to take over on drums. Rubin has worked as the touring drummer for Nine Inch Nails since 2009, and he was inducted into … Read more
From brat to bride! Charli XCX has tied the knot with The 1975’s George Daniel after three years of dating. In a video circulating social media on Saturday, the newlyweds are seen posing with their families for pictures. The two exchanged vows at Hackney Town Hall in London. The singer, 32, rocked a white, off-the-shoulder … 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
Not everyone wants to live the rock star life. Terry Chimes, best known for being The Clash’s former drummer, revealed why he left the British punk group and music industry behind forty years ago. Chimes, who was a founding member of the band, addressed his decision to throw away life on the road to open … Read more
Micky Dolenz and Paul McCartney came together in the 60s. The Monkees drummer, 80, is looking back at the first time he ever met the Beatle, 82, decades ago. “The first Beatle I met was Paul [McCartney], the night before at dinner at his house,” Dolenz told People in an interview published on Wednesday. “I’d … Read more
Déjà vu. The Who has fired drummer Zak Starkey for the second time ahead of their upcoming farewell tour. Starkey, 59, was previously let go from the band and then re-hired just days later in April. Zak Starkey of The Who performs at the band’s residency in Las Vegas in 2017. Getty Images Guitarist and … Read more
The Foo Fighters threw a monkey wrench in Josh Freese’s plans. Two years after joining the Foo Fighters as their drummer following the death of Taylor Hawkins, the musician, 52, announced he let go from the rock band without warning. “The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go … Read more
It’s been two years since Rick Allen, the legendary drummer from Def Leppard, was randomly attacked outside a Florida hotel, and the 61-year-old musician is still struggling with the aftermath. “I’ve been going through some challenging times, kind of related to what happened in Florida,” Allen said during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation with Eddie … Read more
Get Back. Legendary rock band The Who reunited with drummer Zak Starkey – the son of The Beatles’ Ringo Starr – just days after firing him, revealing that their “communication issues” have been “aired happily.” “News Flash! Who Backs Zak!” the group’s guitarist and co-founder, Pete Townshend, wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday. “He’s … Read more
Indie-rocker Joe Seiders has been arrested on child pornography charges. The New Pornographers drummer was taken into custody on April 9 after reports were made against him. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office released a press release that detailed what led to his arrest. Drummer Joseph Seiders and The New Pornographers. WireImage “On Monday, April 7, 2025, … Read more
Drummer Zak Starkey said he is “surprised and saddened” in his first comments since he was kicked out of the Hall of Fame rock band The Who. “I’m very proud of my near thirty years with The Who. Filling the shoes of my Godfather, ‘uncle Keith’ has been the biggest honor and I remain their … Read more
Legendary rock band The Who has kicked out long-time drummer Zak Starkey after a “huge fallout,” according to reports. The band’s frontman Roger Daltrey, 81, and guitarist Pete Townshend, 79, ended things with Starkey — the son of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr — following two shows in March at Royal Albert Hall in the UK, … Read more
Pete Best is putting his drumsticks down for good. The original drummer for The Beatles, 83, is retiring after a decades-long career in the music industry. “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had,” Best’s brother Roag announced on X on Saturday. “However, everything comes to pass. My brother Pete Best has announced today he is … Read more
Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, has died at 70 after privately battling cancer. The iconic New York City rock band, which singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein originally founded in 1974, announced Burke’s death on social media on Monday. “It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our … Read more
Welcome to the jungle. Guns N’ Roses revealed the name of their new drummer just one day after announcing the departure of longtime percussionist Frank Ferrer. Drummer and songwriter Isaac Carpenter will take Ferrer’s seat behind the drums as the iconic band prepares to hit the road for their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East … Read more