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1Contact Us5/8/2026 6:46:00 PMNNNNNNN3F231E82-9B1D-4FAA-A12B-CDE4125AFDFAhttps://www.blackvibes.net/rdhouserockusa/https://www.blackvibes.net/images/users/30014-rdhouserockusa.jpghttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-blue-oyster-cult-eric-bloom-1900105/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-blue-oyster-cult-eric-bloom-1900105/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-blue-oyster-cult-eric-bloom-1900105/#commentsFri, 15 May 2026 09:53 GMTBlue Oyster Cult singer Eric Bloom will miss several upcoming shows after undergoing surgery, the band announced.Bloom, 81, shared the news in a message to fans. "During B C's time off I scheduled a non-life threatening surgical procedure," Bloom wrote. "I am on the mend, but the recovery is taking a little longer than expected. Kasim Sulton will be standing in for me for a few shows."Bloom did not say how many shows he will miss. Blue Oyster Cult last performed Feb. 26 on the Rock Legends Cruise. The band is scheduled to resume touring May 16 in Oroville, California, with dates planned through the summer and fall.Sulton, who will fill in for Bloom, played bass and sang backing vocals with Blue Oyster Cult from 2012 to 2017. He is also known for his work with Utopia, where he sang and played on the 1979 hit "Set Me Free." Sulton has also performed with Joan Jett, Meat Loaf and the New Cars. He released his solo album "Kasim 2021" in 2021.Sulton is also set to tour with Todd Rundgren on the Damned If I Do tour, which begins June 11 in St. Charles, Illinois. There has been no word on whether his Blue Oyster Cult performances will affect his commitment to Rundgren's tour.389156roadhouse rock, blue oyster cult, eric bloom, stepping out, surgery, medical issueblogs/5-2026/389156-roadhouse-rock-blue-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-u2-street-dreams-795405/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-u2-street-dreams-795405/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-u2-street-dreams-795405/#commentsWed, 13 May 2026 14:30 GMTU2 previewed their latest song, "Street of Dreams," with a clip from a new music video filmed in Mexico City.In an official statement, the band said "Street of Dreams" will appear on their next studio album, which has not been formally announced and is expected for release later this year.This will mark U2's first full-length album since "Songs of Surrender" in 2023, which reworked older tracks. Their last album of all-new material was "Songs of Experience," released in 2017. The band has also released two surprise EPs in the meantime.Bono, the Edge and Adam Clayton performed "Street of Dreams" with Larry Mullen Jr. on top of a school bus decorated by Mexican artist Chavis M rmol. This was only Mullen's second major appearance since undergoing neck surgery, which forced him to miss the band's 2023-2024 Las Vegas residency, "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere."U2 shared a lyric from the new song on social media: "Justice an obsession, love is a procession down the street of dreams."During Mullen's absence, Bram van den Berg filled in on drums for the Las Vegas shows. Van den Berg was also on stage when U2 was honored at the Ivor Novello Awards in London last summer. The band's two EPs were released around religious holidays: "Days of Ash" arrived on Ash Wednesday in February, and "Easter Lily" came out on Easter in April."It was difficult being away because of injury," Mullen told the BBC. "So I'm thrilled to be back in a creative environment, even if I'm not 100% there ... When I was away from the band, I missed it, but I didn't realize how much I missed it."U2's run at Sphere in Las Vegas was originally set for five nights but expanded to 40 shows, with estimated revenue of $256 million. The band later released a concert film, "V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas." U2 is not scheduled to tour this summer.389152roadhouse rock, u2, street of dreams, album, 2026, coming soon2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-final-frontier-journey-1277395/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-final-frontier-journey-1277395/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-final-frontier-journey-1277395/#commentsTue, 12 May 2026 14:18 GMTJourney has added 40 new North American dates to its Final Frontier farewell tour, extending the run into late 2026. The new leg starts Sept. 12 in Los Angeles and ends Nov. 28 in San Francisco."The energy has been incredible every night," Journey founder and guitarist Neal Schon said in a statement. "Seeing these crowds sing these songs with us after all these years has been powerful. We're excited to bring The Final Frontier Tour to even more cities this fall."This tour features only Journey, without any opening acts. The band is playing longer sets that include both major hits, such as "Lights," "Faithfully," "Any Way You Want It," and "Don't Stop Believin'," along with lesser-known tracks like "Dead or Alive," "Chain Reaction," "Suzanne," and "Of a Lifetime" from their 1975 debut album."The fans have been incredible," frontman Arnel Pineda said in a statement. "Every night feels like a celebration, and we're excited to share that experience with even more cities."Before the tour began in February, Pineda told Rolling Stone that personal issues nearly led him to quit the band. "Back in 2024, I said to them, 'If you're planning to do a farewell tour, you better tell me, because my issues and my personal problems are getting more intense, and I don't know if I want to go with you,'" Pineda said. He told the band he wanted to retire because of his personal problems, but received no reply.Schon said the situation was complicated. "He sent a lot of messages that he was overwhelmed with his personal life and didn't know if he could do it. But we all signed contracts," Schon said. "Honestly, I'm signed up for the next two years. I'm ready for it. Whatever goes down, I'm ready to plow through it, survive, and float to the top. I hope that he feels better about things."Despite internal challenges, the band has continued to perform together. More dates are scheduled through 2027, and the location of the final show remains undecided.Pineda has publicly wished for former Journey singer Steve Perry to make an appearance during the farewell run. "I wish Steve Perry would make an appearance. He doesn't even have to sing. He can just take a bow with the guys," Pineda told Rolling Stone in February. "If he doesn't want to do it, I would respect that. But if he would do that, that would be such an amazing sight."A Perry appearance remains unlikely, but the songs he created with Journey continue to drive the live show.Here are Journey's upcoming 2026 tour dates:May 15 - Tampa, Fla., Benchmark International Arena May 16 - Jacksonville, Fla., VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena May 18 - Columbia, S.C., Colonial Life Arena May 20 - Charlotte, N.C., Spectrum Center May 21 - Greensboro, N.C., First Horizon Coliseum May 23 - Atlantic City, N.J., Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall May 27 - State College, Pa., Bryce Jordan Center May 28 - Charlottesville, Va., John Paul Jones Arena May 30 - Knoxville, Tenn., Food City Center May 31 - Savannah, Ga., Enmarket Arena June 3 - Hampton, Va., Hampton Coliseum June 4 - Roanoke, Va., Berglund Center Coliseum June 6 - Worcester, Mass., DCU Center June 7 - Manchester, N.H., SNHU Arena June 10 - Buffalo, N.Y., KeyBank Center June 11 - Allentown, Pa., PPL Center June 13 - Cincinnati, Ohio, Heritage Bank Center June 14 - Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena June 17 - Evansville, Ind., Ford Center June 18 - Fort Wayne, Ind., Allen County War Memorial Coliseum June 20 - Champaign, Ill., State Farm Center June 21 - Green Bay, Wis., Resch Center June 24 - Moline, Ill., Vibrant Arena at the MARK June 25 - Springfield, Mo., Great Southern Bank Arena June 27 - Tupelo, Miss., Cadence Bank Arena June 28 - Lafayette, La., CAJUNDOME July 1 - Corpus Christi, Texas, Hilliard Center Arena July 2 - Laredo, Texas, Sames Auto Arena July 6 - Lincoln, Neb., Pinnacle Bank Arena July 7 - Des Moines, Iowa, Casey's Center Sept. 12 - Los Angeles, Crypto.com Arena Sept. 14 - San Diego, Pechanga Arena San Diego Sept. 15 - Phoenix, Mortgage Matchup Center Sept. 17 - Stockton, Calif., Adventist Health Arena Sept. 19 - Portland, Ore., Veterans Memorial Coliseum Sept. 21 - Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena Sept. 24 - Edmonton, Alberta, Rogers Place Sept. 26 - Calgary, Alberta, Scotiabank Saddledome Sept. 27 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, SaskTel Centre Sept. 29 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Life Centre Oct. 2 - Grand Forks, N.D., Alerus Center Oct. 4 - St. Paul, Minn., Grand Casino Arena Oct. 5 - Chicago, United Center Oct. 8 - Tulsa, Okla., BOK Center Oct. 10 - San Antonio, Frost Bank Center Oct. 12 - Biloxi, Miss., Mississippi Coast Coliseum Oct. 13 - Birmingham, Ala., Legacy Arena at the BJCC Oct. 16 - Sunrise, Fla., Amerant Bank Arena Oct. 17 - Orlando, Kia Center Oct. 19 - Atlanta, State Farm Arena Oct. 21 - Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Arena Oct. 22 - Louisville, Ky., KFC Yum! Center Oct. 24 - Baltimore, CFG Bank Arena Oct. 25 - Newark, N.J., Prudential Center Oct. 28 - Philadelphia, Xfinity Mobile Arena Oct. 29 - Providence, R.I., Amica Mutual Pavilion Nov. 2 - Detroit, Little Caesars Arena Nov. 4 - Toronto, Scotiabank Arena Nov. 6 - Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza Nov. 7 - Uniondale, N.Y., Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Nov. 10 - Boston, TD Garden Nov. 12 - Cleveland, Rocket Arena Nov. 14 - Greenville, S.C., Bon Secours Wellness Arena Nov. 16 - St. Louis, Enterprise Center Nov. 18 - Houston, Toyota Center Nov. 20 - Dallas, American Airlines Center Nov. 22 - Denver, Ball Arena Nov. 24 - Anaheim, Honda Center Nov. 27 - Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Arena Nov. 28 - San Francisco, Chase Center389142roadhouse rock, final frontier, journey, farewell tour, extension, 2026, fall, stadium tourblogs/5-2026/389142-roadhouse-rock-fina-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-metallica-attendance-record-1595455/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-metallica-attendance-record-1595455/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-metallica-attendance-record-1595455/#commentsMon, 11 May 2026 14:15 GMTATHENS, Greece (AP) - Metallica set a new attendance record at Athens' Olympic Stadium during their first concert of 2026, drawing more than 90,000 fans, the band announced Monday.The group performed at the stadium Saturday, May 9, as part of their M72 World Tour. In a social media post, Metallica thanked fans, writing, "Over 90,000 of you packed in and trust us... we could feel it! We couldn't think of a better way to kick off this leg of the M72 World Tour."The band played 16 songs, opening with "Creeping Death" and closing with "Enter Sandman."Athens' Olympic Stadium typically seats about 75,000, but Metallica used a circular, in-the-round stage that allowed for more attendees by removing stage restrictions.Metallica's current tour has set attendance records at other venues. In August 2023, the band drew about 78,000 fans to each of two shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, surpassing Taylor Swift's attendance figures at that venue.The European leg of the M72 World Tour continues Wednesday, May 13, in Bucharest, Romania. Metallica will also launch their first concert residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas later this year, with performances scheduled from October through March 2027.389139roadhouse rock, metallica, attendance record, sell out, athens, olympic stadium M72 world tourblogs/5-2026/389139-roadhouse-rock-meta-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-red-hot-chili-peppers-warner-music-199975/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-red-hot-chili-peppers-warner-music-199975/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-red-hot-chili-peppers-warner-music-199975/#commentsMon, 11 May 2026 09:54 GMTThe Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold the rights to their recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group in a deal valued at more than $300 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Warner Music Group acquired the catalog through a joint venture with Bain Capital. This partnership, announced in July 2023, has a total budget of $1.2 billion for catalog acquisitions. The $300 million spent on the Red Hot Chili Peppers is part of the $650 million Warner Music Group has already used to purchase various music catalogs, per its May 7 earnings report. The company has not disclosed details about the other catalogs it has acquired.Industry rumors about the Red Hot Chili Peppers seeking buyers for their recorded rights started in February. There is also speculation that Sony Music Group may acquire Hipgnosis, now known as Recognition Music Group, in a multibillion-dollar deal. If this occurs, the band's publishing rights could change ownership.The Red Hot Chili Peppers previously sold their songwriting catalog to Hipgnosis in 2021 for approximately $140 million.According to Billboard, the band owns its 13 studio albums and other releases issued by Warner Music Group in the United States, beginning with 1991's "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" through 2022's "Unlimited Love" and "Return of the Dream Canteen." Billboard could not confirm if the band owned its first four studio albums, released by EMI in the U.S., which are also included in the sale. It is also unclear whether the deal includes name, image and likeness rights for the band members.Billboard estimates the Red Hot Chili Peppers' master recording catalog generates about $26 million in annual revenue, with most of that coming from Warner Music Group's portion of the catalog. Major albums in that group include "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" and "Californication."Warner Music Group and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have not commented publicly on further details of the agreement.389138roadhouse rock, red hot chili peppers, warner music, sold, catalog, musicblogs/5-2026/389138-roadhouse-rock-red--s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-bryan-adams-billion-views-345305/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-bryan-adams-billion-views-345305/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-bryan-adams-billion-views-345305/#commentsThu, 7 May 2026 14:25 GMTBryan Adams has joined YouTube Music's Billion Views Club for the second time, this time with "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You."The Canadian singer-songwriter reached one billion views with the performance video for the 1991 ballad, which was featured in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," starring Kevin Costner.After its release, "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" became a major hit. It is one of four Adams songs to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining at the top for seven weeks - the longest run at No. 1 in his career.The song broke records in the United Kingdom, topping the Official U.K. Singles Chart for 16 consecutive weeks. No other song in chart history has stayed at No. 1 longer."(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" is the lead single from Adams' album "Waking Up the Neighbours," which also reached No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart and the ARIA Chart, and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S."Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" was the second-highest-grossing film of 1991, earning $390 million at the box office. It trailed only "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," which took in $520 million that year.Adams first entered the YouTube Billion Views Club with his 1993 ballad "Please Forgive Me."Adams co-wrote "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" with Robert "Mutt" Lange and Michael Kamen. The official black-and-white video was filmed in Miami in 1992 and directed by Andy Morahan.389113roadhouse rock, bryan adams, billion views, youtube, 1993,blogs/5-2026/389113-roadhouse-rock-brya-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-deep-purple-album-380175/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-deep-purple-album-380175/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-deep-purple-album-380175/#commentsWed, 6 May 2026 14:15 GMTDeep Purple will release a new studio album, "SPLAT!," on July 3.The band revealed the cover art and track list but has not released any songs from the album. "SPLAT!" will be Deep Purple's 24th studio album and their first since 2024's "=1." Bob Ezrin produced the new album, marking his sixth consecutive collaboration with the group since 2013's "Now What?!"According to a press release, singer Ian Gillan developed the album's concept. "Rather than treating the end [of the world] as destruction, the album imagines it as transformation," Gillan said. "SPLAT! explores the end of humanity not in any crude apocalyptic sense but as a metamorphosis beyond physical existence."Gillan said the album's music revisits Deep Purple's early 1970s sound. "I have to say, now we are very much back in with material that is compatible with 'Highway Star,' 'Smoke on the Water,' 'Lazy'-the dynamics, the balance, and the fun of the music we made from '69 to '73," he said."SPLAT!" will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette and as a limited-edition box set, which features exclusive live tracks from the band's 2024 tour and a bonus track called "Guinnesis." Fans can find details on the band's official website.Deep Purple will support the album with a world tour. The group plans at least 86 shows in 28 countries across three continents.Track list for "SPLAT!": 1. Arrogant Boy 2. Diablo 3. The Rider 4. The Lunatic 5. The Only Horse in Town 6. Sacred Land 7. The Beating of Wings 8. Guilt Trippin' 9. Scriblin' Gib'rish 10. Jessica's Bra 11. Third Call 12. My New Movie 13. Splat!Tour dates:Mad in Europe Tour 2026: June 11 - Espoo, Finland, Espoo Metro Arena June 12 - Tampere, Finland, Nokia Arena June 14 - Kristiansand, Norway, Dirty Old Town Live - Odderoya Amfi June 18 - Clisson, France, Hellfest (sold out) June 20 - Meppen, Germany, Emsland Open Air June 24 - M nchengladbach, Germany, SparkassenPark June 27 - Coburg, Germany, HUK Coburg Open Air, Schlossplatz June 28 - Ulm, Germany, Klosterhof Wiblingen July 2 - Vigo, Spain, Conciertos de Castrelos, Auditorio Castrelos July 4 - Gredos, vila, Spain, M sicos en la Naturaleza July 5 - Pamplona, Spain, Navarra Arena July 7 - Valencia, Spain, Jardines de Viveros July 9 - Marbella, Spain, Starlite July 10 - C diz, Spain, T o Pepe July 13 - Montreux, Switzerland, Montreux Jazz Festival July 16 - Pisa, Italy, Pisa Summer Knights - Piazza Dei Cavalieri July 17 - Este, Italy, Este Music Festival - Castello Carrarese July 19 - Munich, Germany, Tollwood FestivalSPLAT! World Tour 2026: Aug. 4 - Raleigh, N.C., Red Hat Amphitheater Aug. 6 - Memphis, Tenn., Memphis Botanic Garden Aug. 8 - Clearwater, Fla., The BayCare Sound Aug. 9 - Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Casino Aug. 12 - Wantagh, N.Y., Jones Beach Theater Aug. 13 - Mansfield, Mass., Xfinity Center Aug. 15 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Scotiabank Centre Aug. 17 - Laval, Quebec, Place Bell Aug. 18 - Toronto, Ontario, RBC Amphitheatre Aug. 19 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian Tire Centre Aug. 21 - Detroit, Mich., Pine Knob Aug. 22 - Salamanca, N.Y., Seneca Allegany Casino Aug. 24 - Indianapolis, Ind., Everwise Amphitheatre Aug. 25 - Highland Park, Ill., Ravinia Aug. 27 - Prior Lake, Minn., Mystic Lake Casino Aug. 29 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Life Centre Aug. 31 - Calgary, Alberta, Scotiabank Saddledome Sept. 2 - Abbotsford, British Columbia, Abbotsford Centre Sept. 4 - Lincoln, Calif., Thunder Valley Sept. 5 - Mountain View, Calif., Shoreline Amphitheatre Sept. 6 - Highland, Calif., Yaamava Theatre Sept. 8 - Chula Vista, Calif., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Sept. 10 - Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Sept. 11 - Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach Amphitheater Sept. 12 - Sparks, Nev., Nugget Event Center Sept. 29 - Sofia, Bulgaria, 8888 Arena Oct. 1 - Cluj, Romania, BT Arena Oct. 2 - Budapest, Hungary, Laszlo Papp Arena Oct. 4 - Bratislava, Slovakia, Tipos Arena Oct. 5 - Vienna, Austria, Stadthalle Oct. 7 - Prague, Czechia, O2 Arena Oct. 8 - Lodz, Poland, Atlas Arena Oct. 10 - Belgrade, Serbia, Stark Arena Oct. 11 - Skopje, North Macedonia, Boris Trajkovski Arena Oct. 13 - Athens, Greece, Telekom Centre Arena Oct. 16 - Zurich, Switzerland, Hallenstadion Oct. 17 - Milan, Italy, Unipol Forum Oct. 19 - Barcelona, Spain, Sant Jordi Club Oct. 20 - Madrid, Spain, Movistar Arena Oct. 22 - Paris, France, Adidas Arena Oct. 23 - Antwerp, Belgium, Lotto Arena Oct. 25 - Copenhagen, Denmark, Royal Arena Oct. 26 - Stockholm, Sweden, Avicii Arena Oct. 28 - Oslo, Norway, Spektrum Arena Oct. 29 - Gothenburg, Sweden, Scandinavium Oct. 31 - Leipzig, Germany, QI Arena Nov. 1 - Hamburg, Germany, Sporthalle Nov. 3 - Dortmund, Germany, Westfalenhalle Nov. 4 - Berlin, Germany, Uber Arena Nov. 6 - Frankfurt, Germany, Festhalle Nov. 7 - Nuremberg, Germany, Arena Nov. 9 - Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ziggo Dome Nov. 10 - Strasbourg, France, Z nith Nov. 12 - Bordeaux, France, Ark a Arena Nov. 13 - Nantes, France, Z nith Nov. 15 - Lyon, France, LDLC Arena Nov. 18 - Newcastle, UK, Utilita Arena Nov. 19 - Glasgow, UK, OVO Hydro Nov. 21 - Birmingham, UK, BP Pulse Arena Nov. 22 - Manchester, UK, AO Arena Nov. 24 - London, Eventim Apollo Nov. 25 - London, Royal Albert Hall Dec. 5 - S o Paulo, Brazil, Suhai Hall Dec. 8 - Santiago, Chile, Movistar Arena Dec. 10 - Buenos Aires, Argentina, Movistar Arena Dec. 13 - Monterrey, Mexico, Arena Monterrey Dec. 16 - Guadalajara, Mexico, Arena Guadalajara Dec. 19 - Mexico City, Estadio Fray NanoFor the full list of shows and ticket information, visit Deep Purple's official website.389105roadhouse rock, deep purple, album, splat, world tour, 2026blogs/5-2026/389105-roadhouse-rock-deep-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-santana-alex-ligertwood-1116445/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-santana-alex-ligertwood-1116445/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-santana-alex-ligertwood-1116445/#commentsTue, 5 May 2026 14:15 GMTAlex Ligertwood, who sang for Santana over several decades, has died. He was 79.Ligertwood's wife and agent, Shawn Brogan, announced his death Tuesday on social media."Alex passed peacefully in his sleep with his dog Bobo by his side," Brogan wrote. "Alex was loved by so many. If you knew him, you loved him. He touched many with his extraordinary voice. He was all heart and soul. His favorite thing in life was to make music, sing and share his gift. He performed his last show just two weeks ago. I'm grateful for that. He did it his way, on his terms, till the end. I will always love you, my sweet Alex."Ligertwood was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Early in his career, he played guitar and sang in local skiffle groups before joining the Jeff Beck Group and Brian Auger's Oblivion Express.Ligertwood joined Santana in 1979. He sang with the band during five different stints through 1994, including performances at the US Festival in 1982 and Live Aid in 1985. He sang lead on songs such as "All I Ever Wanted," "You Know That I Love You" and "Hold On." He also co-wrote tracks including "Brightest Star," "Make Somebody Happy" and "Somewhere in Heaven.""My idea of a vocalist is that he's a musician; his voice is his instrument," Ligertwood told spinterview.com in 2024. "Every song should have its own thing. Just like you can change the tones on a guitar, I can change the tone on my voice and sing the song the way it should be. I'm really into that, and using my voice as much as possible."Brian Auger, leader of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, wrote on Facebook, "In all my years of music, I never heard anyone who possessed that kind of range or that effortless, carefree ability to soar through a melody. He didn't just sing songs; he lived them. The world feels much quieter today without his voice, and I will miss my friend more than words can say."Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.389102roadhouse rock, santana, alex ligertwood, singer, dies,blogs/5-2026/389102-roadhouse-rock-sant-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-eagles-sphere-687385/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-eagles-sphere-687385/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-eagles-sphere-687385/#commentsMon, 4 May 2026 14:15 GMTThe Eagles will extend their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, adding six more shows to their schedule. The band announced two concerts in September and four in November. These additions will bring their total Sphere performances to 64 since the run began in September 2024, making it the longest-running residency in the venue's history.Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale to the public May 15.Over the weekend, the Eagles performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, marking their first concert outside the Sphere since 2024. The band ended their set early when their piano player suffered a medical issue, according to NOLA.com. As a result, they skipped the song "Desperado," a regular feature in their concerts for more than 50 years.The Eagles also released a deluxe edition of their 1975 album "One of These Nights" on Friday. The reissue features a remastered version of the original album and a 16-song performance recorded at the Sunshine Festival in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 28, 1975.Upcoming Eagles Sphere residency dates:Friday, Sept. 18 Saturday, Sept. 19 Friday, Nov. 13 Saturday, Nov. 14 Friday, Nov. 27 Saturday, Nov. 28389098roadhouse rock, eagles, sphere, las vegas, fall, 2026blogs/5-2026/389098-roadhouse-rock-eagl-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-rolling-stones-foreign-tongues-382565/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-rolling-stones-foreign-tongues-382565/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-rolling-stones-foreign-tongues-382565/#commentsMon, 4 May 2026 12:18 GMTThe Rolling Stones appear to have confirmed the title and cover art for their upcoming studio album.Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood each posted what looks like one-third of an album cover Saturday on their Instagram accounts. When combined, the images appear to merge the trio's faces, similar to the cover of Metallica's 2016 album "Hardwired... to Self-Destruct."Each piece features the band's name and the words "Foreign Tongues," aligning with previous reports about the album's title. The same words appeared on outdoor advertisements around the world on April 25, each featuring the band's lips and tongue logo in different languages.On Friday, the band shared a short clip of a new song on social media. The snippet opens with vocals similar to the 1969 Stones track "Gimme Shelter," then shifts to a guitar riff reminiscent of "Rock and a Hard Place" from the 1989 album "Steel Wheels.""Foreign Tongues" would be the first Rolling Stones album since 2023's "Hackney Diamonds" and their second since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021.Andrew Watt produced the new album, as he did with "Hackney Diamonds." Watt has also worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.While promoting "Hackney Diamonds" in 2023, Jagger told The New York Times the band had nearly finished work on another album. Keith Richards said the group wanted to make a new mark with drummer Steve Jordan after Watts' death.Reports in 2026 suggest the band has at least 10 songs ready for another project after "Foreign Tongues."The group began teasing the new album in early April with posters for a band named the Cockroaches, a name the Stones have used for secret shows. On April 11, select stores sold limited copies of a single called "Rough and Twisted" by the Cockroaches. Three days later, the Stones confirmed on social media that the song was theirs.In December 2026, a source close to the band said the Rolling Stones had canceled unannounced plans for a 2026 tour. Their most recent show was July 21, 2024, at the end of the Hackney Diamonds North American tour.389097roadhouse rock, rolling stones, foreign tongues, new music, album, 2026blogs/5-2026/389097-roadhouse-rock-roll-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-lynyrd-skynyrd-fall-2026-tour-1799554/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-lynyrd-skynyrd-fall-2026-tour-1799554/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-lynyrd-skynyrd-fall-2026-tour-1799554/#commentsThu, 30 Apr 2026 14:29 GMTLynyrd Skynyrd plans a busy year with a summer tour alongside Foreigner and a series of headlining shows in the fall. The second leg of the tour starts Sept. 3 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and runs through Oct. 4 in Highland, California. Tickets are on sale. Details about shows and VIP packages are available at the band's official website. Before the fall dates, Lynyrd Skynyrd joins Foreigner for the Double Trouble Double Vision tour. Lead singer Johnny Van Zant said the band enjoyed sharing the stage with Foreigner in the past during a Canadian tour. "We were out with ZZ Top for a few years and wanted to try something different," Van Zant said. "My manager asked about Foreigner. Years ago, when Mick Jones and Lou Gramm were in the band, we did a Canadian run with them." Van Zant recalled some doubts about how the two bands would fit together. "They do a lot of love songs. How's that going to work with 'Saturday Night Special' and 'Gimme Three Steps?' But the tour went great. We got along well, and the shows were strong." He said the positive experience in Canada convinced him the pairing would work in the U.S. "Ticket sales have been good. We're looking forward to it. It's going to be a night of hits." Fans can expect to hear Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic songs. Van Zant said his approach to touring has changed over the years. "In the early days, I was drinking and partying. I'm not young anymore," he said. "Now I try to enjoy the moment, because things can change quickly. I don't want to look back and realize I don't remember it all. I want to soak it in. I'm usually the first one to bed and the first up in the morning." Lynyrd Skynyrd will also play several headlining shows in July and appear at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Here are the band's upcoming tour dates: Lynyrd Skynyrd 2026 Tour Dates July 17 - West Palm Beach, Fla., iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreJuly 18 - Tampa, Fla., MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreJuly 23 - Alpharetta, Ga., Ameris Bank AmphitheatreJuly 24 - Charlotte, N.C., PNC Music PavilionJuly 25 - Bristow, Va., Jiffy Lube LiveJuly 26 - Holmdel, N.J., PNC Bank Arts CenterJuly 30 - Toronto, Ontario, RBC AmphitheatreJuly 31 - Clarkston, Mich., Pine Knob Music TheatreAug. 1 - Grand Rapids, Mich., Acrisure AmphitheaterAug. 6 - Maryland Heights, Mo., Hollywood Casino AmphitheaterAug. 7 - Noblesville, Ind., Ruoff Music CenterAug. 8 - Cincinnati, Ohio, Riverbend Music CenterAug. 11 - Sturgis, S.D., The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo ChipAug. 14 - Riverside, Mo., Morton AmphitheaterAug. 15 - Tinley Park, Ill., Credit 1 Union AmphitheatreAug. 16 - Shakopee, Minn., Mystic Lake AmphitheaterAug. 20 - Camden, N.J., Freedom Mortgage PavilionAug. 21 - Wantagh, N.Y., Northwell at Jones Beach TheaterAug. 22 - Mansfield, Mass., Xfinity CenterAug. 23 - Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Saratoga Performing Arts CenterAug. 27 - The Woodlands, Texas, Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavillionAug. 28 - Dallas, Texas, Dos Equis PavilionAug. 29 - Rogers, Ark., Walmart AMP Fall Headline Dates Sept. 3 - Green Bay, Wis., Capital Credit Union ParkSept. 4 - Dyersville, Iowa, Velocity at Field of Dreams (with Shinedown)Sept. 5 - Elkhorn, Wis., Walworth County FairSept. 25 - Reno, Nev., Reno Events CenterSept. 26 - Ridgefield, Wash., Ilani Event CenterSept. 27 - Umatilla, Ore., Rock The Locks Music FestivalSept. 29 - Eugene, Ore., Cuthbert AmphitheaterOct. 1 - Saratoga, Calif., The Mountain WineryOct. 2 - Murphys, Calif., Ironstone Amphitheatre (with Foghat and Molly Hatchet)Oct. 3 - Las Vegas, The PearlOct. 4 - Highland, Calif., Yaamava Theater Shows marked with Foreigner are part of the Double Trouble Double Vision tour. Select dates include additional acts, such as Shinedown, Foghat, and Molly Hatchet. Check lynyrdskynyrd.com for updates and details.389067lynyrd skynyrd, fall 2026, tour, roadhouse rock,blogs/4-2026/389067-lynyrd-skynyrd-fall-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-rolling-stones-project-860564/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-rolling-stones-project-860564/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-rolling-stones-project-860564/#commentsWed, 29 Apr 2026 14:51 GMTAfter more than 60 years, The Rolling Stones continue to generate buzz with hints of a new project called "Foreign Tongues."The band teased the project on its official social media pages, posting images of posters spotted in several cities worldwide. The posters feature the band's lips logo and the phrase "Familiar Tongues" in multiple languages.A QR code on the posters links to a Rolling Stones microsite. The site promotes "Subversive Scents," with products named after classic tracks such as "Sticky Fingers" and "Urban Jungle."This campaign follows a recent poster drop for the band's alter ego, The Cockroaches, which also used a QR code. Fans who scanned the code landed on a website operated by Universal Music, the Stones' label. That campaign led to a limited-edition vinyl release titled "Rough & Twisted."The band's most recent album, "Hackney Diamonds," came out in 2023. The 24th studio album includes collaborations with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Stevie Wonder, and features the last recordings with drummer Charlie Watts. "Hackney Diamonds" won the Grammy for best rock album.In December, reports surfaced that the Stones canceled plans for a 2026 U.K. and European tour, though dates were never officially announced. Variety, citing a source close to the band, reported that guitarist Keith Richards, 82, could not commit to another tour.Producer Andrew Watt told Rolling Stone magazine in September that he is working with the Stones on a follow-up to "Hackney Diamonds," calling the experience unique. Guitarist Ronnie Wood said in the same month that fans can expect a new album in 2026.What do you hope to hear from the next Rolling Stones release? Will the band's new project live up to its legacy?389064roadhouse rock, rolling stones, project, foreign tongues, website, promotion, new musicblogs/4-2026/389064-roadhouse-rock-roll-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-metallica-reload-2001394/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-metallica-reload-2001394/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-metallica-reload-2001394/#commentsTue, 28 Apr 2026 14:18 GMTMetallica will release a limited-edition deluxe box set for their 1997 album ReLoad on June 26. This set arrives ahead of the album's 30th anniversary next year.ReLoad (Remastered) will include a wide range of unreleased material. You will find demos, rough mixes, live recordings, videos, and more. If you are a long-time fan or a new listener, this release offers a deep look into the album's creation.When ReLoad first came out on November 18, 1997, it followed the band's 1996 album Load. Both records came from the same recording sessions. ReLoad quickly reached No. 1 on the charts, marking Metallica's third time at the top. The album produced popular singles like "The Memory Remains," "The Unforgiven II," and "Fuel." Do you remember where you were when you first heard these tracks?The new deluxe box set packs in a lot for collectors and fans. You get 15 CDs, including the remastered album, plus collections of riffs, demos, rough mixes, B-sides, rarities, and live tracks. There are also four DVDs filled with behind-the-scenes looks, in-studio moments, live performances, and TV appearances. You can watch the band's pop-up show in Philadelphia or see their trip to Seoul.For memorabilia fans, the set offers Rorschach Test cards, a Gimme Fuel poster, stickers, guitar and bass picks, lyric sheets, and laminated tour passes. The deluxe 128-page book includes rare photos and stories from people who were there during the album's making. Do these extras make you feel closer to the band's creative process?ReLoad (Remastered) will also be released in several other formats. You can choose from 2-LP vinyl, 3-CD, single-CD, cassette, or digital download versions.Are you planning to revisit ReLoad when this set drops? If you missed the album the first time, this release could be your chance to experience it with fresh ears and new context. For fans who grew up with the original, do these extras spark memories or offer new insights?389052roadhouse rock, metallica, reload, anniversary, rerelease, rockblogs/4-2026/389052-roadhouse-rock-meta-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-arnel-pineda-journey-1645124/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-arnel-pineda-journey-1645124/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-arnel-pineda-journey-1645124/#commentsTue, 28 Apr 2026 11:15 GMTJourney frontman Arnel Pineda posted a cryptic message Sunday on social media as the band's farewell tour continues.Pineda opened his message by apologizing to "everyone who's attempted to reach out and secure an interview with me over the years." He said, "Being aloof wasn't intentional nor a disrespect, it's just that there's nothing to tell much."He then described his Journey experience, saying he was "plucked from obscurity to become part of a legacy that's touched millions of lives." Pineda reflected on his 18 and a half years with the band, adding, "Other details or behind the scenes incidents and moments? They're all but a blur while chasing the shadows of greatness I'll never be able to catch nor achieve."Pineda also referenced a "new chapter" in his life. He thanked fans and critics, writing, "For now, the story will go on, and who knows when it'll stop. I just wanna urge your respect to my privacy as I navigate a new chapter in my life that's still kinda scary coz for me, it's unknown and won't reveal much of what I'm expecting it to be."Pineda did not clarify what the "new chapter" means. He remains busy with Journey, whose current tour dates run through August. There has also been speculation that the farewell tour could extend into 2027.Earlier, Pineda told Rolling Stone he tried to leave the tour twice because of struggles with his voice and an ongoing divorce. "I said to [the band] I wanted to retire because of my personal problems," he said. "No answer. Obviously, they don't want to find another singer."After Pineda's comments, Journey guitarist and co-founder Neal Schon responded by saying he has never prevented anyone from making personal decisions. Schon said the band's contract with AEG requires Pineda's involvement for the farewell tour to continue.389049roadhouse rock, arnel pineda, journey, farewell tour, social mediablogs/4-2026/389049-roadhouse-rock-arne-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-george-lynch-dokken-776124/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-george-lynch-dokken-776124/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-george-lynch-dokken-776124/#commentsMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:59 GMTFormer Dokken guitarist George Lynch will headline a new tour in 2027, performing Dokken songs with an all-star band. The tour, called "On the Rise of Decades: Performing a Night of Dokken," was announced this week on Lynch's Instagram page.Lynch's band for the tour will include Brett Carlisle, who sings for Great White; Terry Ilous, founding member of XYZ and former Great White singer; Gabriel, current Lynch Mob vocalist; bassist Jaron Gulino; and drummer Brian Tichy, who has played with Whitesnake and Gene Simmons.The tour is set to begin Dec. 31, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida, and end Jan. 10 in Birmingham, Alabama. Ten dates have been announced so far, but venues have not yet been named. Lynch said more dates will be added soon.Lynch played on Dokken's first six studio albums, from "Breakin' the Chains" in 1981 through "Shadowlife" in 1997. He left the group over creative and personal differences with singer Don Dokken.Since leaving the band, Lynch has released more than a dozen albums, either as a solo artist or with Lynch Mob. He has also played in several supergroups, including T&N, The End Machine, KMX and Sweet & Lynch, often alongside former Dokken bandmate and current Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson.Lynch has made occasional guest appearances with Dokken since 2020, joining Don Dokken for encore performances at select shows."We're too old to bicker and fight, even though a couple years ago he went at it again with the lawsuits," Don Dokken said in 2025. "But that's in the past. So, we're both gray haired now."After a farewell tour in 2025, Lynch Mob finished another run of tour dates with a show April 11 in Flint, Michigan."There was some momentum and some interest because of that [retirement] announcement," Lynch said in October 2025. "So all of a sudden my agent started getting all this work opportunity. He talked me, as agents do, out of quitting Lynch Mob touring. ... So here we are, we're still touring, we're still putting out records."2027 George Lynch 'A Night of Dokken' Tour Dates:Dec. 31: Fort Myers, Fla. Jan. 1: TBD, Fla. Jan. 2: Boca Raton, Fla. Jan. 3: Sebastian, Fla. Jan. 4: Mount Dora, Fla. Jan. 6: Saint Augustine, Fla. Jan. 7: Savannah, Ga. Jan. 8: Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 9: Chattanooga, Tenn. Jan. 10: Birmingham, Ala.---389042roadhouse rock, george lynch, dokken, night of dokken, tour, 2027blogs/4-2026/389042-roadhouse-rock-geor-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-yes-band-870204/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-yes-band-870204/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-yes-band-870204/#commentsThu, 23 Apr 2026 14:42 GMTLONDON - Yes have rescheduled their previously postponed UK "Fragile" tour, with new dates set for May 2027, the band announced Tuesday.The progressive rock group had initially planned a nine-date tour for May 2026 to celebrate their classic 1971 album, "Fragile." These dates would have marked Yes's first UK performances in two years. However, the band postponed the tour earlier this month after guitarist Steve Howe required urgent surgery and time to recover.In a statement, Howe said, "We're all now looking forward to the UK dates in 2027 and will be presenting all of 'Fragile,' in its entirety and much more. See you all then. After 'The Yes Album,' everything seemed to align. With Eddie Offord co-producing, and each of us contributing solo pieces, 'Fragile' became a bold statement of creativity. It was Bill Bruford's idea to include individual showcases-it was a bit oddball, but it captured the spirit of the time."Tickets purchased for the original dates remain valid for the rescheduled shows. Tickets go on general sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30, subject to booking fees. The band was unable to reschedule the Bournemouth show; those ticketholders will receive refunds. The York Barbican show on Saturday, May 15, is a newly added date.Yes also announced a forthcoming album featuring new artwork by longtime cover artist Roger Dean and his daughter Freya Dean. The album includes eight tracks, plus two bonus tracks, and features a thirteen-minute piece titled "Counterpoint.""Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music," Howe said. "It's always been about collaboration. Somebody can write a song, but until everybody puts their contribution in, it isn't really a Yes song. We're not trying to echo the past; we're carrying the spirit of Yes forward and turning it into something new."Yes Rescheduled 'Fragile' UK Tour Dates: - May 2: Sheffield City Hall - May 3: Manchester Bridgewater Hall - May 6: Birmingham Symphony Hall - May 7: Bristol Beacon - May 10: London Palladium - May 11: London Palladium - May 13: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - May 15: York Barbican - May 16: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall389030roadhouse rock, yes, band, tour, postponed, ukblogs/4-2026/389030-roadhouse-rock-yes--s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-ted-nugent-new-shows-1552214/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-ted-nugent-new-shows-1552214/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-ted-nugent-new-shows-1552214/#commentsWed, 22 Apr 2026 14:16 GMTTed Nugent has added a dozen new dates to his summer 2026 concert schedule.Although Nugent announced his retirement from extended touring following his 2023 "Adios Mofos" tour, he made clear at the time that he would continue to perform live. "The musical dream will continue, but I'm not going on tour anymore because hotels are jail," Nugent said in 2023. "A hotel room is jail for me."Nugent performed 10 concerts in 2024 and 15 in 2025. In 2026, he has already played five shows and now has 18 more lined up, beginning April 25 in Bandera, Texas, and currently scheduled to conclude July 18 in Lampe, Missouri.In addition to his live performances, Nugent has announced a concert film, "Stranglehold 50th Bash," which documents his Aug. 31, 2025, show in Detroit. The film is available for pre-order on his website, with a release date expected in May 2026.Ted Nugent's 2026 concert schedule is as follows:April 25: Bandera, Texas - 11th Street Cowboy Bar May 1: Leander, Texas - The Haute Spot May 2: Buda, Texas - Buck's Backyard May 9: Waco, Texas - The Backyard May 16: Corpus Christi, Texas - Concrete Street Live May 22: Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Black River Coliseum May 30: Saint Jo, Texas - Red River Station June 12: Grand Junction, Colorado - Mesa County Fairgrounds July 7: Lexington, Michigan - Lexington Village Theatre July 8: Lexington, Michigan - Lexington Village Theatre July 10: Sterling Heights, Michigan - Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre July 11: Paw Paw, Michigan - Warner Vineyards July 12: Huber Heights, Ohio - Rose Music Center July 14: Des Plaines, Illinois - Des Plaines Theatre July 15: St. Charles, Illinois - Arcada Theatre July 16: Marion, Illinois - Marion Cultural and Civic Center July 17: Effingham, Illinois - Effingham Performance Center July 18: Lampe, Missouri - Black Oak Amphitheater389012roadhouse rock, ted nugent, new shows, tour, 2026blogs/4-2026/389012-roadhouse-rock-ted--s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-traffic-dave-mason-544134/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-traffic-dave-mason-544134/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-traffic-dave-mason-544134/#commentsWed, 22 Apr 2026 12:01 GMTDave Mason, the celebrated singer, songwriter and musician who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a co-founder of the band Traffic, died Sunday, April 19. He was 79."It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason," his publicists said in a statement on behalf of his family. The statement described Mason as having "lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved."Born in 1946 in England, Mason rose to prominence with Traffic, contributing writing credits and lead vocals on songs such as "Hole in My Shoe" and "Feelin' Alright?" He launched a solo career in 1970 with the album "Alone Together," which peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and included the Hot 100 hit "Only You Know and I Know." Mason had four singles reach the Billboard national chart during his career.Mason was known for his extensive collaborations, working with artists including George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Michael Jackson. His acoustic guitar work appears on Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower," and he contributed to Harrison's post-Beatles album "All Things Must Pass."Traffic disbanded in 1974 after releasing 11 albums, four of which reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200. The band reunited for a tour in 1993 and 1994. Mason also toured with Traffic drummer Jim Capaldi in 1998.In 2004, Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic. That year's class also included Prince, ZZ Top, Jackson Browne and Bob Seger. Bandmates Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood performed "Dear Mr. Fantasy" at the ceremony. Capaldi died in 2005 after a brief battle with stomach cancer. He was 60.According to representatives, Mason died peacefully at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada.Mason is survived by his wife, Winifred Wilson; his daughter, Danielle; nephew John Leonard and his wife, Trish; niece Michelle Leonard; and brothers-in-law Sloan Wilson and his wife, Claudia, and Walton Wilson and his partner, Barbara Sims. He was preceded in death by his son, True, and his sister, Valerie Leonard.389007roadhouse rock, traffic, dave mason, dead, passing, classic rock, hall of famerblogs/4-2026/389007-roadhouse-rock-traf-s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-zz-top-new-dates-1602224/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-zz-top-new-dates-1602224/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-zz-top-new-dates-1602224/#commentsTue, 21 Apr 2026 14:15 GMTZZ Top has expanded its 2026 tour with nearly two dozen additional dates scheduled for August and September, the band announced in a press release.The new concerts will take place across the United States, including stops in California, Texas, New York, Connecticut and North Carolina. Several of the newly added shows will feature performances alongside Cheap Trick, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, and other artists."It's true that we've been spending a lot of time on the road, and the more we're out there, the better it feels," ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons said in a statement. "It's a good time for us and for the generations of fans who appreciate what we do. We've been at it for quite a while - something like five decades - and it seems we're getting good at it, so there's no reason to slow things down. Let's rock."The summer dates will follow ZZ Top's European tour in June and July. The band, whose lineup includes Gibbons, Frank Beard and Elwood Francis, is currently touring in support of its extensive 2026 schedule.A complete list of ZZ Top's tour dates, including the newly announced shows, is available on the band's website.ZZ Top, The Big One! 2026 - New Dates:August - Aug. 4 - Chula Vista, Calif., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (with Cheap Trick) - Aug. 7 - Fresno, Calif., Saroyan Theater, Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center (with McKinley James) - Aug. 9 - Modesto, Calif., Fruit Yard Amphitheatre (with Cheap Trick) - Aug. 11 - Redmond, Wash., Marymoor Amphitheater (with Cheap Trick) - Aug. 13 - Central Point, Ore., Bi-Mart Amphitheater (with Cheap Trick) - Aug. 14 - Ridgefield, Wash., Harrah's Stir Cove Ilani Casino - Aug. 18 - Sandy, Utah, Sandy City Amphitheater (with Cheap Trick) - Aug. 19 - Colorado Springs, Colo., Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts - Aug. 21 - Lynchburg, Va., Lynchburg Amphitheater at Riverfront Park (with Dwight Yoakam/Dos Amigos Tour) - Aug. 22 - Austin, Texas, ACL Live at The Moody Theater - Aug. 23 - Austin, Texas, ACL Live at The Moody Theater - Aug. 29 - Terre Haute, Ind., The Mill (with Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band) - Aug. 30 - Kettering, Ohio, Fraze PavilionSeptember - Sept. 1 - East Meadow, N.Y., Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre - Sept. 5 - Gilford, N.H., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion (with George Thorogood & the Destroyers) - Sept. 6 - Bangor, Maine, Maine Savings Amphitheater (with George Thorogood & the Destroyers) - Sept. 9 - Lynn, Mass., Lynn Memorial Auditorium - Sept. 11 - Solomons, Md., PNC Waterside Pavilion (with George Thorogood & the Destroyers) - Sept. 12 - Uncasville, Conn., Mohegan Sun Arena (with George Thorogood & the Destroyers) - Sept. 13 - Hyannis, Mass., Cape Cod Melody Tent - Sept. 15 - Lancaster, Pa., American Music Theatre - Sept. 18 - Wilmington, N.C., Greenfield Lake AmphitheatreAdditional dates and full tour information can be found at ZZ Top's official website.389000roadhouse rock, zz top, new dates, tour, august, september, classic rockblogs/4-2026/389000-roadhouse-rock-zz--s.jpg2https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-kiss-las-vegas-441214/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-kiss-las-vegas-441214/Posted by rdhouserockusa0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/rdhouserockusa-roadhouse-rock-kiss-las-vegas-441214/#commentsMon, 20 Apr 2026 14:22 GMTLAS VEGAS - A second Kiss Kruise is scheduled to take place Nov. 13-15 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, marking the band's second consecutive year hosting a land-based version of its themed event."When we were first approached with the idea of doing a Kiss cruise, when we first heard about it, I went, 'Who is gonna go on a Kiss cruise?'" frontman Paul Stanley told an audience at a recent fan expo in Indianapolis, according to Blabbermouth.net. "And we've had people from 33 countries around the world for every time we went out. So it was amazing. But the crazy part about it is that over the years everybody started doing cruises, so we can't get a ship most of the time. So last year we decided, I said, 'Well, let's do a Kiss Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas.' So we did that, and it was really fun. Having the band play was amazing and seeing everybody was great. And that was the first one."The upcoming three-day event will feature Q&A sessions with the band and other activities. Ticket information, including VIP packages, is available on the event's website."And as good as [the first] one was, this one's gonna be so much better, because we learn as we're going," Stanley said. "And this next Kiss Kruise in Vegas is gonna be awesome. We can't wait to play, and we can't wait to have the bands we're gonna have and be with you again. So, pack your bags."388981roadhouse rock, kiss, las vegas, kiss kruise, fan eventblogs/4-2026/388981-roadhouse-rock-kiss-s.jpg23889791