Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz to chat about new memoir Wednesday in Instagram interview event

Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesFounding Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz, who released a memoir last month titled Remain in Love, will participate in an online interview event as part of the Summerstage Anywhere “Culture Talks” digital series being presented
Ringo Starr, Cheap Trick, Slash & more to perform on virtual (De)Tour festival aiding music-industry workers

Scott Robert Ritchie; David McClisterA star-studded virtual music festival called (De)Tour, which will raise money to aid artists, crew members and independent venues and promoters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place this Saturday, August 15.
Robert Plant, Tony Iommi, Bono & more donate signed memorabilia to MusiCares benefit auction

Courtesy of Julien’s Auctions Collectibles from a variety of music stars, including items signed by Robert Plant, Tony Iommi, Bono and Eric Clapton, are going up for bid as part of an auction to benefit MusiCares and
Veteran producer Martin Birch, who worked with Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and many more, dies at 71

Fin Costello/RedfernsMartin Birch, a record producer and engineer who worked on albums by rock heavyweights including Fleetwood Mac, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Whitesnake, Blue Öyster Cult and Iron Maiden, died Sunday at the age of 71.
Bryan Adams to play for thousands at Germany's first large-scale concert since pandemic

Burak Cingi/RedfernsA concert planned for September in Germany will be that country’s first real test of whether or not it’s safe to hold large-scale live music events — and Bryan Adams has offered himself up as the
Metallica recording new performance to screen at drive-in theaters

Credit: Ross HalfinNow we know what Metallica was rehearsing for. Last week, the metal legends shared a video of the four members playing together in the same room for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Members of Styx, Kansas, Black Crowes and more famous bands to perform on Six String Salute streaming benefit special

Courtesy of Live NationDozens of well-known music artists are coming together virtually for an online benefit special called Six String Salute taking place September 17, that will raise money for Live Nation’s Crew Nation relief fund aiding