Music

Sad news for fans of reggae music. Bunny Wailer, founding member of reggae band the Wailers, has passed away in Kingston, Jamaica at the age of 73. No cause of death was announced, but he did suffer a second stroke back in July.

Here’s some good news for Fleetwood Mac fans. In a new interview with “Rolling Stone” Mick Fleetwood reveals he has reconciled with bandmate Lindsey Buckingham, who split with the group in 2018 over touring issues. 

Queen has entered the world of mobile gaming. The rock legends have launched their first official mobile game, “Queen: Rock Tour.” The game, now available for Android and iOS, gives fans in lockdown a chance to experience the magic of Queen live.

Yes has announced a massive new box set. The band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their “Union” album and tour, where all the members of both iterations of Yes – Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Steve Howe, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Alan White – came together.

The Beatles’ Ringo Starr will be the subject of some new virtual programming from the GRAMMY Museum, kicking off later this week. 

A movie of last year’s tribute to the Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green was supposed to hit theatres next month, but since theaters aren’t opening it will be released on-demand in April, and we now have a preview of what to expect. 

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Blondie will be the subject of a new graphic novel. “Against All Odds,” a collaboration with Z2 Comics, will come out this fall. 

Twitter has been a battleground for many debates, and, in case you missed it, that recently included a war over which was the better classic rock band – Fleetwood Mac or Chicago. 

London’s Royal Albert Hall is celebrating it’s 150^th anniversary, and Mick Jagger is doing his part to help, narrating a short film on the historic venue.  The film, “Your Room Is Ready,” will be released in conjunction with the anniversary on March 29^th, and a 90-second preview has the Rolling Stones frontman reading from W.H. Auden’s poem “For Friends Only.”

The GRAMMYs are coming up in two weeks, and the Recording Academy just announced a new event that will kick off this year’s GRAMMY Week. 

As we previously told you, a new documentary on Tina Turner will debut March 27^th on HBO and HBO Max. Well, now fans are getting heir first look at the film. 

Singer James Burke, singer of the 70s group The Five Stairsteps, has passed away at the age of 70. According to his brother and bandmate, Dennis Burke, James died after battling pneumonia. 

Pete Townshend is ready to get back in the studio with The Who. In a new interview, PPete says he’s been working on some new tunes in quarantine – enough to make a new Who record after lockdown.

As we told you, Heart’s Nancy Wilson is releasing her first-ever solo album this year, and now she’s released some more details about the record, including its track list. The album “You and Me,” will be released May 7^th, and feature guest appearances by Guns N’ Roses Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins and Sammy Hagar.

Rod Stewart had a little fun this year celebrating son Liam’s 26^th birthday. The singer and wife Penny Lancaster sent his hockey player son a personalized message from a Rod Stewart impersonator, named Rud Stewart. 

Remember Margzetta Fraizer? She’s the UCLA gymnast who used Janet Jackson’s music in her floor routine at a meet earlier this month. As we told you, it went viral and Janet herself reposted the performance. 

Jon Bon Jovi pays tribute to his family in his latest music video. He’s released a new video for “Story of Love” from his latest album “2020.”

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is updating their popular “Legends of Rock” exhibit, with the new additions debuting at the museum tomorrow. The exhibit will now take over four floors of the museum, featuring instruments, outfits, handwritten drafts of hit singles and other memorabilia.

The Beach Boys are joining artists like Bob Dylan, Neil Young and more who have sold their catalog to outside companies. The band just sold their intellectual property to manager Irving Azoff’s newly launched Iconic Artists Group.

Crowded House is releasing a new album. The band announced that the new record, “Dreamers Are Waiting,” will drop June 4^th, with the new single, “To The Island,” out now.