KZ106 QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/15/18

Paul Rodgers is releasing a recording from his 2017 Free Spirit Tour this spring.


Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted covered Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World” with his Chophouse Band in Florida.


Talking Heads fans: David Byrne‘s ‘Reasons to Be Cheerful’ lecture at New York’s New School is now posted on YouTube:


With the working title: “Project Dead Guys”, Ann Wilson is recording an albumof songs by Leonard Cohen, Tom Petty, David Bowie and other recently departed artists.


This year’s tour featuring Journey and Def Leppard will start in May, and the announcement is coming very soon.


This amazing time lapse video shows The Beatles aging from 1960 to today.


Motorhead guitarist Fast” Eddie Clarke died from pneumonia on Wednesday.


Former President Bill Clinton will present Fleetwood Mac with the award for MusiCares Person of the Year on January 26th in New York. Usually given to an individual, this is the first time a band has gotten the honor.


The Official Charts Company in the UK calculates that more than five-million David Bowie recordings have sold since he died.


Meat Loaf has decided not to undergo back surgery while he does more research on additional options.


Rick Allen of Def Leppard made the mother of Steve Clark cry when she saw a portrait the drummer painted.


Billy Joel welcomed Lou Gramm and Mick Jones of Foreigner to the stage to sing “Urgent” and also “Cold As Ice”


John Fogerty is not happy with the new Proud Mary movie because of its name.

 

Rock News

Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green Top LIneup For 2025 Field & Stream Music Fest

On Wednesday (January 8), organizers for the Field & Stream Music Fest announced their 2025 lineup. The three-day music festival in Winnsboro, South Carolina will feature headliners  Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, and Bailey Zimmerman, along with classic southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top. The fest will include performances from more than…

Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green Top LIneup For 2025 Field & Stream Music Fest

On Wednesday (January 8), organizers for the Field & Stream Music Fest announced their 2025 lineup. The three-day music festival in Winnsboro, South Carolina will feature headliners  Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, and Bailey Zimmerman, along with classic southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top. The fest will include performances from more than…

The Lumineers Announce Release Date For New Album, ‘Automatic,’ Share Lead Single “Same Old Song”

The Lumineers have announced that their fifth studio album, Automatic, will be released on February 14 via Dualtone. The record will be the follow-up to the Denver group’s 2022 Billboard Top 10 release, Brightside. The Lumineers gave fans a taste of what the new album will sound like by sharing the lead single, “Same Old…

The Lumineers Announce Release Date For New Album, ‘Automatic,’ Share Lead Single “Same Old Song”

The Lumineers have announced that their fifth studio album, Automatic, will be released on February 14 via Dualtone. The record will be the follow-up to the Denver group’s 2022 Billboard Top 10 release, Brightside. The Lumineers gave fans a taste of what the new album will sound like by sharing the lead single, “Same Old…

Taking Back Sunday Drummer Mark O’Connell Announces Departure From Band After 24 Years

Taking Back Sunday's drummer Mark O'Connel announced on Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) that he is leaving the New York alt rock band. "After nearly 25 years as the drummer of Taking Back Sunday, I want to confirm that I am no longer with the band," the 43-year-old musician wrote. “"My departure wasn’t an easy…

Taking Back Sunday Drummer Mark O’Connell Announces Departure From Band After 24 Years

Taking Back Sunday’s drummer Mark O’Connel announced on Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) that he is leaving the New York alt rock band. “After nearly 25 years as the drummer of Taking Back Sunday, I want to confirm that I am no longer with the band,” the 43-year-old musician wrote. “”My departure wasn’t an easy…

Former Yes Singer Jon Anderson Announces 2025 Tour Dates With The Band Geeks

Former Yes Frontman Jon Anderson is set to hit the road in 2025 alongside his new group, the Band Geeks. Anderson just announced 2025 tour dates that are in support of the group’s upcoming live album and concert film, Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks Live: Perpetual Change, which is set to be released on…

Former Yes Singer Jon Anderson Announces 2025 Tour Dates With The Band Geeks

Former Yes Frontman Jon Anderson is set to hit the road in 2025 alongside his new group, the Band Geeks. Anderson just announced 2025 tour dates that are in support of the group’s upcoming live album and concert film, Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks Live: Perpetual Change, which is set to be released on…