His new documentary, which premiered at NYC’s Tribeca Festival on Tuesday night, is called “Billy Idol Should Be Dead.” And the snarling punk rock legend indeed suffered a near-fatal heroin overdose in 1984 after becoming an early MTV sensation with hits such as “Dancing With Myself,” “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell.” “There was a moment … Read more
Iggy Pop has left the building. The rock legend, 78, ended his farewell concert in Manchester, England on Saturday by climbing into a coffin and being wheeled off the stage. Iggy performed shirtless at the O2 Victoria Warehouse. After singing his final song, he got into the casket while wearing black pants and shoes. Iggy … 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. The “Houses of the Holy” have opened their doors again. Jason Bonham recently announced a second leg of his ‘Led Zeppelin Evening … Read more
Former Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer accepted a plea deal to avoid jail time for accidentally killing a pedestrian in California last year. Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in an Alhambra courtroom on Wednesday, Rolling Stone reported. Klinghoffer — who was facing one year behind bars — … Read more
Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has passed away. He was 77. Derringer’s longtime friend and caretaker Tony Wilson shared the shocking news via Facebook on Tuesday. The legendary rocker died “peacefully” in his sleep on Monday, … 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. Listen up, “Popular Monsters” and “Bad Guys.” Falling In Reverse just announced their ‘God Is A Weapon Tour’ that will take them … Read more
Foreigner’s longtime lead singer Kelly Hansen stunned fans when he announced his departure from the legendary band in rockstar fashion. The 64-year-old rocker, who joined the band in 2005, broke the news on the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice” on Tuesday after performing the group’s 1977 hit song “Feels Like the First Time” alongside his bandmates. “After … Read more
It was the final blow for Jane’s Addiction. Guitarist Dave Navarro has ruled out a reunion for the “Been Caught Stealing” band after front man Perry Farrell punched him during a show last September. “There’s no chance for the band to ever play together again,” Navarro, 57, told Guitar Player about the group’s future following … Read more
The Stones need to roll off into the sunset. So says the Sex Pistols’ John Lydon, formerly known as Johnny Rotten, who is calling for the “Start Me Up” band to hang it up “By all means, The Rolling Stones should retire,” Lydon, 69, said on “Good Morning Britain” Wednesday. The he quipped: “I’ve offended … Read more
BLACKSBURG, Va. – A highly anticipated Metallica concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium wasn’t just a performance; it was a seismic event. For Hokies, the opening chords of “Enter Sandman” have long been an electrifying and familiar soundtrack to football games, igniting a synchronized surge of jumping and cheering. This beloved tradition reached unprecedented levels … Read more
Soundgarden will rise — and rock — again. And, yes, with Chris Cornell. Indeed, the black hole that was left when the grunge god died by suicide in 2017 will be filled with some sun again: The band plans to release the final album made with its frontman. “It would be a great gift to … Read more
Lay your fractured hand on me. Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora didn’t let a little thing like an injury stop the show from going on at the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Indeed, the 65-year-old musician rocked on through the serious injury — incurred while he was playing touch football in his native New Jersey … Read more
“It is time.” So says Ozzy Osbourne about taking his final bow when he reunites with Black Sabbarth for the band’s final-ever concert in the singer’s hometown of Birmingham, England on July 5. “I’d love to say ‘never say never’, but after the last six years or so … it is time,” Osbourne, 76, told … Read more
They went from “Get Off of My Cloud” to “Get Off of My Flatbed Truck.” That was the case when the Rolling Stones, taking their name quite literally, wheeled down Fifth Avenue in a surprise performance on a flatbed truck 50 years ago on May 1, 1975. But photographer Bob Gruen — who shot the … Read more
Born to “Boss” — whether he likes it or not. Bruce Springsteen has spoken out about his long-standing dislike of his nickname “The Boss” that’s “dogged” him throughout his career, though the “Tougher Than the Rest” rocker says he’s finally made peace with it. In an interview on Thursday’s episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards … Read more
Hold on. Baby, hold on. Carnie Wilson says she got “butterflies” as a teenager when she was around her late uncle, Beach Boys band member Dennis Wilson. The Wilson Phillips singer, 57, shared her recollections of Dennis on the Wednesday episode of Billy Corgan’s podcast, “The Magnificent Others.” “He was always like this mysterious, sexy … Read more
They don’t rock with each other anymore. Alex Van Halen hasn’t spoken to his former Van Halen bandmate Sammy Hagar in 21 years. And he didn’t even mention the singer’s name in his 2024 memoir “Brothers.” Hagar — who replaced original lead singer David Lee Roth as the frontman of Van Halen from 1985 to … 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. The sisters HAIM have officially booked a family vacation. Starting Sept. 4, the the San Fernando-born trio and “Licorice Pizza” actresses are … Read more
Freddie Mercury wrote “Love of My Life” — the ballad from Queen’s classic 1975 album “A Night at the Opera” — about Mary Austin, his girlfriend he met in 1969. And even after he came out as bisexual to his then-fiancée in the ’70s, ending their romantic relationship, the two retained their special, loving bond. … 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. It’s time to return to the best days of your life. Bryan Adams just announced he’s going to hit arenas all over … Read more