KZ106 QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/30/18

Fleetwood Mac became the first group to be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday at Radio City Music Hall


Eddie Van Halen has sued a guy that filmed a Van Halen rehearsal 12 years ago and is trying to sell it.


You’ll never guess what was in the celebrity swag bag at the Grammys Awards: it was over $20,000 worth of goodies!


Keith Richards says he believes in aliens.


Peter Cetera is warning fans of fake online accounts using his name.


Meat Loaf is also warning fans of an impostor.


There was always some hope that Brian Johnson of AC/DC would return to the stage after solving his hearing issues, but he’s hinting that his singing career may be over.


AnnaKim, daughter of Tom Petty from his first marriage, wants it known he was not addicted to opioids.


Michael Schenker voices his many complaints against his brother Rudolf Schenker of Scorpions in a new interview.


Robert Plant says ‘It’s not even within my countenance to imagine’ recording withJimmy Page again.


The G3 guitarists (Joe Satriani, Phil Collen and John Petrucci) were joined by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and ex- Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes for ‘Highway Star’ last Friday in L.A. The Twin Cities date for G3 is Feb 24th at the State Theatre.


As usual, the lineup for the 2018 New Orleans Jazz Fest has more than just jazz.


Merriam-Webster thinks metal might be worth defining as an adjective soon.


Meanwhile, a rockstar imposter has been caughtDavid Lee Rothimpersonator David Kuntz-Angel was arrested in Canada on charges of sex with a minor.


Elton John: The Nation’s Favorite Song premiered last week on REELZ. The documentary features home videos, archival footage and interviews with Elton, Rod StewartStingBilly Joel and many others

ONE FINAL TOUR: Elton John will start his three year Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour this year…the Twin Cities date is next year – February 21, 2019


Lynyrd Skynyrd have also announced their farewell tour: The Last Of The Street Survivors


And, Neil Diamond has retired from touring following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease


Meet the cast for the film version of Motley Crue‘s The Dirt.


Kevin Cronin’s recent medical procedure forced him to axe some shows he had planned in January and February.


Jon Bon Jovi is partnering with a vintner to produce a rose wine.


Gene Simmons says he’s working on a book that looks at the many artists who died at age 27 from drugs or alcohol.


Foghat has unveiled the Slow Ride condom.


The John Mellencamp documentary Plain Spoken: From the Chicago Theater will debut on Netflix on February 1st. The film includes live footage of Mellencamp and his band performing in 2016, as well as Mellencamp talking about life in the Midwest, his career and more.


Eric Clapton performed a song off his Slowhand album for the first time in close to 40 years last week in Paris: “The Core”

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…