Bryan Adams’ ‘Bare Bones’ getting first-ever vinyl release

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Bryan Adams’ 2010 acoustic album is getting its first vinyl release.

Bare Bones features acoustically arranged versions of songs Adams performed during his spring 2010 Bare Bones Tour, where he was backed by pianist Gary Breit.

The album includes acoustic takes of such Adams classics as “Heaven,” “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Summer of ’69,” “Straight From the Heart” and “All for Love.”

The new two-LP vinyl edition will be released Aug. 28. It will feature new cover art, as well as a newly added performance of “Here I Am,” the tune written for the movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. This version was recorded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2025.

Bare Bones is available for preorder now.

Adams will kick off a new set of North American tour dates on July 24 in St. Louis, Missouri. The tour wraps Aug. 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A complete list of dates can be found at BryanAdams.com.

Would Iron Maiden attend Rock Hall induction if they weren’t on tour? ‘No,’ says Bruce Dickinson

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

While Iron Maiden has an excuse as to why they won’t be attending the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, they still wouldn’t go even if they didn’t have it.

The ceremony date, Nov. 14 in Los Angeles, falls right in the middle of Iron Maiden’s tour of Australia. When asked by Metal Hammer if they would attend if they didn’t happen to be on the other side of the globe at the same time, frontman Bruce Dickinson simply replies, “No.”

“I don’t do those sort of things,” adds bassist Steve Harris. “I didn’t even go to the recent red carpet thing for [Maiden’s Burning Ambition] documentary. It’s not me.”

Maiden was chosen for induction as part of the Rock Hall’s 2026 class after two previous nominations. In past interviews, Maiden members have not been overly enthusiastic about the Rock Hall, especially Dickinson.

“Bruce has his own strong feelings about it, which is his opinion,” Harris says. “It’s never really bothered me one way or the other, because awards aren’t what we do this for. But in a weird way I’m glad it’s happened so the Americans will stop banging on about it.”

“To me, if you get offered something, you say, ‘Thank you very much,'” he continues. “But did I lose sleep over getting it or not getting it? No.”

Dickinson adds, “I can’t even summon the energy to be vitriolic about it.”

“I appreciate that a significant number of people are happy for us,” Dickinson says. “That’s nice. It’s not something we’re bothered about.”

Rob Halford, Joe Elliott and more remember AC/DC’s Bon Scott

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready are among the rockers helping to mark what would have been original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott’s 80th birthday.

Scott, who passed away in 1980 at age 33, would have turned 80 on Thursday. His official YouTube page has uploaded several birthday messages to mark the occasion.

“We toured with AC/DC on the Highway to Hell Tour in the U.K. [in] 1979. Learned a lot from Bon Scott,” Elliott said in his video. “Used to go out front and watch him every night. This guy knew how to command a crowd. Phenomenal frontman, great singer, underrated singer.”

“As we remember what would have been Bon Scott’s 80th birthday, we celebrate far more than a rock singer,” Halford noted. “We celebrate a free spirit that could never be contained.”

“Bon had a rare gift. He made people feel alive. His voice carried mischief, grit, humor and honesty,” he added. “He sang with the conviction of someone who had lived every word. And that authenticity continues to resonate across generations.”

McCready played some AC/DC riffs, including “Highway to Hell,” and revealed how much Bon meant to him growing up.

“In 1979, I cut out the cover of my Let There Be Rock record and made it into a stencil and spray-painted on the back of my jacket,” he said. “I love that band so much. And Bon for sure.”

Other artists paying tribute include The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins and Judas Priest’s Ian Hill.

The Bon Scott estate kicked off a celebration of his 80th birthday back in February. It includes the third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash, taking place Thursday in New York.

More info can be found at BonScottOfficial.com.

The Rolling Stones return to the metaverse with new Roblox game

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Rolling Stones are headed back to the metaverse to promote their new album, Foreign Tongues.

Starting Friday, the day of the album’s release, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline of a new immersive game on Roblox in which their 60-year catalog is turned into an interactive journey for players.

“THE ROLLING STONES have arrived at The Block to celebrate their new album Foreign Tongues. But they need your help,” reads a description of the game. “A powerful force known only as The Man has gone back in time to destroy rock and roll.”

“Music fans of Roblox – can you band together to save rock history?” it continues. “Stop The Man and bring back The Rolling Stones for the biggest music event ever!”

The game will culminate with a finale show from July 17 to July 19, hosted by The Stones. It will feature iconic hits from the band, with each song accompanied by an interactive art piece.

As part of the collaboration, Roblox and The Stones have teamed for limited-edition, co-branded merch that reimagines their iconic logo. The merch will be available through an in-game Shopify integration, which will connect fans directly to the band’s online store.

The Stones previously teamed with Roblox to promote their last album, 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, with their music becoming part of Roblox’s immersive music hub Beat Galaxy.

Rush’s Geddy Lee ‘feeling so much better’ after laryngitis/bronchitis diagnoses

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Rush’s Geddy Lee is giving fans a health update.

The band was recently forced to postpone two shows on their Fifty Something tour after doctors diagnosed Lee with laryngitis and bronchitis. Now he’s letting fans know that he’s ready to return to the stage.

“Thanks so much to everyone for all of your well wishes!” Lee wrote next to a photo of him and his dog posted on Instagram. “I’m feeling so much better and hard at work with Dottie in the studio hitting all the high notes and getting ready to return to Texas this Saturday July 11th and Monday July 13th! #MmmmTexasBBQtoo.”

Rush’s next show is Saturday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. After wrapping their stint at the venue on Monday, the tour moves to Chicago for four nights starting July 16.

Rush launched the Fifty Something tour on June 7 in Los Angeles. It is their first tour in over 10 years and their first tour since the 2020 death of their drummer, Neil Peart.

A complete list of dates can be found at Rush.com.

On This Day, July 9, 1995: Grateful Dead played their last show with Jerry Garcia

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

On This Day, July 9, 1995…

The Grateful Dead headlined a show at Soldier Field in Chicago, the band’s last concert with founding member Jerry Garcia.

He died one month later on Aug. 9 from a heart attack.

The surviving members of the Grateful Dead decided to disband, although in 1998, members Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and Mickey Hart formed a new band with other musicians. Dubbed The Other Ones, they performed mostly Grateful Dead tunes, went on tour and released a live album in 1999.

In 2000, Dead member Bill Kreutzmann joined The Other Ones for a tour excluding Lesh, who returned in 2002. That tour marked the first time all four surviving members of The Dead toured together since Garcia’s death.

John Mellencamp breaks out the hits, brings back some classics at tour rehearsal

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

John Mellencamp gave fans a sneak peek at what to expect from his upcoming Dancing Words Tour.

The rocker invited fans to an open rehearsal at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, on Wednesday. As promised when he announced the tour, he broke out some songs he hasn’t played in a very long time.

According to setlist.fm, some of those songs included “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60’s Rock),” which he hadn’t played since 2015; “Love and Happiness,” his first performance of the song since 2012; the Van Morrison cover “Wild Night,” for the first time since 2005; and his 1978 debut single, “I Need A Lover,” which he hadn’t performed since 2009.

The tour is billed as a greatest hits tour, hence he performed several of those as well. Some of those hits included “Ain’t Even Done With The Night,” “Small Town,” “Lonely Ol’ Night,” an acoustic “Jack & Diane,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “Authority Song,” “Crumblin’ Down,” “Pink Houses,” “Check It Out,” “Cherry Bomb” and “Hurt So Good.”

Fans were asked to bring nonperishable items to donate to the Evansville Rescue Mission to gain entry to the free rehearsal.

John Mellencamp’s Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits kicks off Friday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, wrapping Aug. 12 in Mountain View, California. A complete list of dates can be found at Mellencamp.com.

Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward shares health update: ‘I’m not in retirement or ill or giving up’

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward has shared an update on his health.

In a Facebook post published Thursday, the 78-year-old drummer writes, “I’m announcing today somewhat sadly but nonetheless truthfully, that I’ve reached a place where publicly more and more I need to use a wheelchair, mostly in airports, or public events.”

“I can still walk, let there be no doubt,” Ward continues. “But I can’t walk very far without needing to rest, meaning I need to sit down.”

Ward adds that he’s “still a drummer” and feels he “can still play pretty good for 78 years old.”

“My talents and ambitions, and my unyielding need to be artful, and to play drums, is still as strong as it was so many years ago now,” Ward writes. “I’m just saying if you see me in a wheelchair, I’m just catching a ride, I’m not in retirement or ill or giving up, or any of those thoughts that ignite when we see people in wheelchairs. I’m making myself public and transparent about my new transport, and letting you know I’m OK.”

He concludes, “Much love to you all and I’ll keep rocking until I’m dead.”

Ward reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler in 2025 for the massive Back to the Beginning concert, which marked the final live performance by the legendary metal outfit’s original lineup. Ozzy died just over two weeks later at age 76.

The Rolling Stones light up the London sky at star-studded ‘Foreign Tongues’ release party

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Rolling Stones celebrated the upcoming release of their new album, Foreign Tongues, Wednesday at a star-studded party in London.

The event, held at the St. Clement hotel, included a light show over the River Thames. The show was soundtracked to the Foreign Tongues single “In The Stars” and featured drones lighting up the sky with images of the band’s tongue logo, album artwork and more.

The Stones’ Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood attended the festivities and even performed the Foreign Tongues track “Ringing Hollow” for their A-list audience.

Attendees included Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Sam Fender, Sacha Baron Cohen, Simone Ashley, Christian Louboutin, John McEnroe and Glen Matlock.

“We put this album together in under a month at Metropolis Studios in our hometown of London – it was a lot of fun,” said The Stones. “The critics seem to like it, we hope everyone loves it!”

Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album, comes out Friday.

Dave Davies reveals issues with recent Kinks biography

July 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

A recent book about the Kinks is getting some backlash from one of the legendary band’s members.

All Day and All of the Night The Day-By-Day Story Pt 1: 1940-1971, written by Doug Hinman and Andrew Sandoval, came out in February. Now the Kinks’ Dave Davies is letting fans know he has some issues with it.

“I cannot endorse the new Kinks book by Doug Hinman and Andrew Sandoval because there’s misinformation in it about our early recording sessions,” Davies wrote on X. “I signed some copies for charity before I had read the errors.”

While he didn’t go into specifics about what information in the book is incorrect, it seems Davies hasn’t given up on the book completely.

“I’m optimistic that a correction or two will be issued in due course,” he later tweeted.

Asked whether he was given the opportunity to proofread the book before it came out, Davies replied, “No.”

Davies has often used X to set the record straight with fans. Back in 2024, he took to the social media site to shoot down the long-held rumor that Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page played guitar on the band’s hit “You Really Got Me.”

He reiterated that fact in a July 6 post, where he corrected a Wikipedia entry. He noted, “No @JimmyPage did not provide distortion on any Kinks songs period.” He also added, “I’m sick and tired of this misinformation. Jimmy Page did not play on any Kinks hits.”

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