Screening of new Bill Wyman documentary dropped from UK film fest after controversy

Bill Wyman and Mandy Smith in 1989 (Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images)A screening of a new documentary about ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman that was to have taken place in June at the Sheffield Doc/Fest in
Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard pays tribute to late Brad band mate, Shawn Smith

Steven Dewall/RedfernsShawn Smith of the Seattle band Brad passed away over the weekend. Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, who also plays in Brad, has now shared a tribute to his late band mate. “My dear friend Shawn
Listen to Billie Joe Armstrong sing with Morrissey for upcoming covers album

ABC/Heidi GutmanBillie Joe Armstrong unites with Morrissey for a cover of the ’60s hit “Wedding Bell Blues,” originally recorded by Laura Nyro and popularized by pop vocal group the 5th Dimension. The Green Day frontman provides backing
Is Elton John collaborating with rapper Future?

Matt Baron/ShutterstockUnlike many artists his age, Elton John loves hip hop, and has collaborated with many rappers over the years, including Eminem, Kanye West, Young Thug and more. Now it looks like the 72-year-old legend might be
A Night at the Bowl: Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck reunite for Los Angeles concert in September

Courtesy of Stiefel EntertainmentRod Stewart will reunite with his old collaborator, guitar legend Jeff Beck, to play a special performance at the famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 27. The show is being called Stewart
ZZ Top announces 50th anniversary US tour with support acts Cheap Trick, Lynyrd Skynyrd

Credit: Neil ZlowzowerZZ Top‘s 50th anniversary celebration is going nationwide. After previously announcing a trio of special concerts in their home state of Texas next month, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have now scheduled a
Stevie Nicks illness forces Fleetwood Mac to cancel Jazz Fest gig, postpone tour dates

Randee St. NicholasLast week, it was announced that Fleetwood Mac would replace The Rolling Stones at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival while Mick Jagger recovers from surgery. Well, now the festival needs yet another
New Traffic vinyl box set featuring band's classic studio albums arriving next month

UMe/IslandA vinyl box set featuring remastered versions of Traffic‘s first six studio albums will be released on May 17, and is available for pre-order now. Aptly titled Traffic: The Studio Albums 1967-1974, the collection includes 1967’s Mr.
Graham Nash expands fall US solo tour

Credit: Amy Grantham Graham Nash has lined up eight new U.S. fall shows, which will bookend the special concerts he announced recently that will feature him playing his first two solo albums — 1971’s Songs for Beginners