Mama said lock you up. That was the mother of all mantras after Cher’s mom, Georgia Holt, discovered that her underage daughter was shacking up with Sonny Bono. The new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — born Cheryl Sarkisian — was just 16 when she met a then-27-year-old Bono at a coffee shop. … Read more
From Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, 2024 has been the year of the diva. And two of the biggest female pop stars of the ’90s — Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani — are still keeping it relevant three decades after they first rocked the music … Read more
Let’s face it: For most of 2024, for most of recent memory, rock music has been dead. But just as the Day of the Dead is upon us, the Cure has brought the genre back to life. The goth gods — who had been left for dead after not releasing a new studio LP since … Read more
It’s been a journey for Cher to get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The “Believe” singer, 78, was finally bestowed that honor at this year’s ceremony on Saturday in Cleveland and said in her speech that she had an “easier” time getting divorce from her former husbands Sonny Bono and Gregg … Read more
Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy metal’s Ozzy Osbourne, hip-hop soul queen Mary J. Blige, soft rockers Foreigner and 83-year-old soul icon Dionne Warwick. It was a five-hour-plus show that also honored hip-hop trailblazers A Tribe Called Quest, punk … Read more
Kool & the Gang have provided the soundtrack to many a soirée — and sporting events — with “Celebration,” their 1980 party anthem that became their only No. 1 single. But it’s the R&B group that formed 60 years ago in 1964 that will be reveling in their own “good times” when they are inducted … Read more
Despite a legendary career spanning six-plus decades, O.G. diva Dionne Warwick insists that she never said a little prayer to get into the Rock & Roll of Fame. “I never thought about getting inducted into the Rock & Roll of Fame,” Warwick, 83, told The Post. “I don’t consider myself rock ’n’ roll. I never … Read more
The Cure has been found again. Robert Smith and his band of not-so-merry men are back in their inimitable mope mode with “Alone,” their first new song in 16 years, which was released on Thursday. And even after such a long wait, the single takes its sweet — or make that, sullen — time to … Read more
The Boss is the gift that keeps on giving — even on his own birthday. As Bruce Springsteen turns 75 on Monday, he is not slowing down when it comes to rocking for marathon shows — or releasing music to his fans. The New Jersey legend — who was “Born to Run” when he came … Read more
Memo from the Boss: “I ain’t going anywhere.” That’s what New Jersey’s resident rock god, Bruce Springsteen, told the crowd at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park during a concert on Friday night. “We’ve been around 50 f—king years and we ain’t quitting!” said Springsteen, 74, dispelling rumors of a farewell tour with the E Street Band. … Read more
Twenty years ago, Missy Elliott worked it with two other legendary divas — Beyoncé and Alicia Keys — on the Verizon Ladies First Tour. (Just let that lineup sink in for a minute. I’ll wait …) I was fortunate enough to be in their presence at the now-defunct Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, NJ, back … Read more
When asked to pick “the definitive Billy Joel song” on the red carpet at this year’s Grammys, the man himself told E! News that it was “And So It Goes.” “In every heart there is a room/A sanctuary safe and strong/To heal the wounds from lovers past/Until a new one comes along,” croons the Big … Read more
When it comes to funky, futuristic fashion, George Clinton — the music legend who brought “One Nation Under Groove” — says that you have to think out of your comfort zone to be out of this world. “We always was trying to make sure we was down with whatever was happening,” Clinton, 82, told The … 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. The Eagles haven’t landed just yet. In a little over two months, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will launch their 16-concert ‘Eagles — Live In Concert … 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. In April 2024, Peter Frampton finally received a long overdue Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. To celebrate, he’s hitting the road. This September, the “Show Me … 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. It’s time to check out of the Hotel California and into a resort on the Strip. From Sept. 20 through Oct. 19, The Eagles will play eight concerts … 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. Judas Priest is double dipping. After wrapping the first leg of their ‘Invisible Shield Tour’ in May, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have announced they’re returning … 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. With spring in the rearview mirror, that can only mean thing. It’s Dave Matthews Band tour season. For the 32nd time — dating back to 1991 (!) — the newly … Read more
When Bon Jovi made their debut 40 years ago with their 1984 self-titled album featuring their hit “Runaway,” they were compared to the likes of Loverboy. Words like “characterless” and “nondescript” were used to describe their music in a review by the Washington Post, which called out Jon Bon Jovi’s singing as “high, hysterical screaming.” … 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. The Rolling Stones ‘Hackney Diamonds Tour’ concert experience technically starts the day before Mick, Keith and Ronnie take the stage. On Saturday morning, fans with tickets to the … Read more