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L7 bassist Jennifer Finch died on Saturday (July 18) at the age of 59, her family announced. Her passing came days after it had been revealed she was suffering from an aggressive form of brain cancer, which meant she wasn’t going to be able to take part in the band’s farewell tour. A GoFundMe campaign launched to assist with her medical bills reached $200,000 12 hours after opening on July 13, and had surpassed the $350,000 target by nearly $50,000 at the time of writing.

Freddy “Boom-Boom” Cannon, best known for the 1959 hit single “Tallahassee Lassie” and 1962 follow-up “Palisades Park,” died after a brief cancer battle, it was confirmed. He was 89. Born Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. in 1936, he became a regular face on music TV, notching up more appearances on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand than any other performer. He was also known for delivering his high-energy songs on Shindig, Hullabaloo, Where the Action Is and The Midnight Special.

There are many ways to pursue rock 'n' roll. Nico, a singer, songwriter, actress, model, muse and more, chose one of the most interesting paths. Most fans came to know Nico through her work with the Velvet Underground. It was Andy Warhol who insisted she join the group. Lou Reed resisted, then wound up writing songs for her and, briefly, became her lover. Nico's career after her time with the Velvets wasn't necessarily designed for the mainstream.

Metallica began thinking about a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere after Lars Ulrich attended U2’s opening night there, he revealed. The Irish band opened the 20,000-capacity venue in 2023 with a 40-date run. After considering the possibility for a while, Metallica will commence their own run in the fall, delivering 24 performances between Oct. 1 and March 13.

Motley Crue kicked off their Return of the Carnival of Sins tour Friday night outside of Pittsburgh. Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and John 5 reportedly played a 17-song set that included their first performance of the Generation Swine track "Afraid" in 14 years. Extreme and Tesla opened up the show with sets that included hits such as "More Than Words" and "Signs." You can see the set list and fan-shot videos for all three bands below.

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson said he was having much more fun as an older musician than he’d had in the past. His comments appear to be at odds with those of Mick Jagger, who recently said there was nothing good about ageing. Perhaps four years is all it takes to make the difference – Johnson is 78 while his Rolling Stones counterpart is 82. In any case, Johnson recently told USA Today that hitting the stage was more enjoyable now.

On a Friday evening, my family and I returned to a place we've explored often: the Mines of Spain Recreation Area just south of Dubuque. At this point, we've covered about every inch of the park, both on dry land and in the water. We've kayaked Catfish Creek, hiked the various trails, and explored the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, Pine Chapel, and the Julien Dubuque Monument. Still, one formation stands out above the rest for us: the small loop trail at Horseshoe Bluff.

The slate of August 2026 rock music releases is highlighted by new albums from members of Heart, Genesis and Marillion. John Fogerty will also expand his best-selling solo project, while Kiss returns to a signature live '70s-era show. Ann Wilson is set to unveil the nine-track Consecrated Ground, a second studio collaboration with her solo band Tripsitter. She's been on the road with a Q&A tour in support of the documentary In My Voice.

Motley Crue gave fans a handful of surprises at their first concerts of 2026, unearthing several songs they hadn't played live in decades. Here are 10 more deep cuts they should play on their 2026 Return of the Carnival of Sins tour. The rockers' July 4 concert in Winnipeg, Manitoba, featured the first live performance of Too Fast for Love's "Take Me to the Top" since 1984.

The current spate of wildfires in Canada led to a number of musicians including the Black Keys, John Mellencamp and Sebastian Bach to postpone shows in the U.S. Health alerts have been issued in a number of American areas as a result of smoke spreading from over 800 blazes north of the border. With 30 new fires identified in the past 24 hours, hazard warnings have been issued in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Pittsburgh and Toledo in Ohio, while New York citizens were also advised to stay indoors.