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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bands will launch their joint tour in August.
Deep Purple and Yes Team Up for 2024 North American Tour
Spencer Kaufman
Legendary rock bands Deep Purple and Yes are joining forces for a Summer 2024 North American tour. The outing kicks off August 14th in Hollywood, Florida, and runs through a September 8th show in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Along the way, the two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame acts will hit…
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The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys, and VOWWS round out the stellar bill.
System of a Down and Deftones to Headline Concert in Golden Gate Park
Jon Hadusek
System of a Down and Deftones will headline a one-off concert at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on August 17th. The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys, and VOWWS round out a stacked bill for the outdoor event, which is being produced by Another Planet Entertainment. The show is billed as…
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The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys, and VOWWS round out the stellar bill.
System of a Down and Deftones to Headline Concert in Golden Gate Park
Jon Hadusek
System of a Down and Deftones will headline a one-off concert at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on August 17th. The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys, and VOWWS round out a stacked bill for the outdoor event, which is being produced by Another Planet Entertainment. The show is billed as…
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The group will perform under the moniker BEAT and has garnered the approval of King Crimson’s Robert Fripp.
Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and Steve Vai to Celebrate King Crimson on 2024 Tour
Jon Hadusek
Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Tool drummer Danny Carey, and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, performing under the moniker BEAT, will celebrate King Crimson on a Fall 2024 North American tour. The extensive trek kicks off September 12th in San Jose, California, and runs through November 8th in Las Vegas. An artist…
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The King Crimson legend is sporting nothing but his guitar.
Near-Naked Robert Fripp Joins OnlyFans in Unsettling April Fools’ Video
Spencer Kaufman
Five years ago, Robert Fripp was still merely known as the legendary guitarist of prog-rock pioneers King Crimson. Fast-forward to the present, and he’s the guy who does kooky “Sunday Lunch” YouTube videos with his wife Toyah, so it wouldn’t exactly be a shock if he joined OnlyFans. Thankfully, though,…
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The prog-rock icons are heading back out this fall.
Kansas Extend 50th Anniversary Tour with Fall 2024 US Leg
Jon Hadusek
Prog-rock legends Kansas have extended their ongoing 50th anniversary North American tour, adding a final leg of fall US dates. The newly announced shows run from September 24th in Thousand Oaks, California, all the way through December 11th in Pittsburgh. A Live Nation pre-sale starts Wednesday (March 20th) at 10…
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The original Yes vocalist will be performing with his backing group the Band Geeks.
Jon Anderson Announces “Yes Epics, Classics, and More” 2024 US Tour
Spencer Kaufman
Original Yes singer Jon Anderson has announced the 2024 “Yes Epics, Classics, and More” tour, featuring special guests The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer on select dates. The US outing currently consists of two legs, one running from May 30th in New Brunswick, New Jersey to June 27th in…
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The band’s 50th anniversary tour will resume with Eric Holmquist behind the drum kit.
Kansas Drummer Phil Ehart Recovering from Major Heart Attack
Spencer Kaufman
Phil Ehart, the original and longstanding drummer of classic rockers Kansas, recently suffered a major heart attack. While he’s stepping away from performing for the time being, he will continue his role as the band’s manager. Eric Holmquist, who has filled in for Ehart previously, will man the drum kit…
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Including performances by Primus, Ween, and RUSH’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.
South Park 25th Anniversary Concert Getting Record Store Day Vinyl Release
Spencer Kaufman
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert will be released on vinyl for the first time ever on Record Store Day on April 20th. The recording captures the August 2022 shows featuring South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker performing at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater alongside Ween, Primus, and RUSH’s…
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The Midwest outing will lead up to the band’s appearance at the Bonnaroo festival.
The Mars Volta Announce Run of June 2024 US Tour Dates
Spencer Kaufman
The Mars Volta have announced a run of 2024 US tour dates leading up to their June 14th appearance at the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Teri Gender Bender will provide support. The brief Midwest run will find the experimental rockers making stops at Des Moines, Iowa (June 6th); Madison,…
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