E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt to miss Bruce Springsteen shows due to appendicitis

Taylor Hill/WireImage E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt is going to miss some shows on Bruce Springsteen‘s current Land of Hope and Dreams tour after undergoing surgery for appendicitis in Spain. “Got a sharp pain in my stomach, thought it
Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company, Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Scott Legato/Getty Images Bad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has passed away at the age of 81. “Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs
Bruce Springsteen on how he feels about his '80s fame: 'That’s a fool’s game'

Gari Garaialde/Redferns While there’s no doubt that Bruce Springsteen is famous, he is very happy that he’s not enjoying the type of fame he had in the ’80s, when he released the hugely successful album Born in
Surfers honor The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California

Surfers honor Brian Wilson at paddle-out in Huntington Beach, California;Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images The late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrated in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday with a paddle-out featuring over 100 surfers.
U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

ABC/Isa Mae Astute He may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2‘s The Edge just became an Irish citizen. The Irish Times reports that the 63-year-old rocker, who was born to
Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre

Harry Herd/Redferns Eric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour. The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on Sept. 5. All proceeds
Ladies in waiting: Marin tops nation in birth moms over 40

When it comes to baby wipes, toddler leashes and the monthly purchase of onesies, Marin women are pressing pause. That was the finding in new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, which reported that the U.S.
On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released 'Emotional Rescue'

On This Day, June 23, 1980 … The Rolling Stones released their 15th studio album, Emotional Rescue. The album was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas, and Paris, with additional work completed in New York City. Emotional Rescue hit #1
AC/DC announces Australian Power Up tour dates

Scott Legato/Getty Images AC/DC is bringing their Power Up tour home. The Aussie Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a five-date Australian leg of the tour, kicking off Nov. 12 in Melbourne. The tour will hit
Dave Grohl makes surprise appearance during Kim Deal London show

ABC/Andrea McCallin Dave Grohl made a surprise appearance during The Breeders frontwoman and ex-Pixies bassist Kim Deal‘s solo show in London Friday. The Foo Fighters frontman joined Deal for a rendition of the Pixies track “Gigantic.” In fan-shot