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Billy Idol has been eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since 2007, but so far hasn’t even been nominated for induction. Well, rocker Ozzy Osbourne doesn’t think that’s right.

Ozzy is set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame for a second time on Oct. 19. He was inducted in 2006 as a member of Black Sabbath and now he’s getting in as a solo artist.

Idol and his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens are just two of the acts set celebrate Ozzy at the Hall of Fame induction, and Ozzy tells Rolling Stone he thinks Idol deserves to be in the Rock Hall, as well.

“Billy Idol is a rock icon,” Osbourne shares. “His music is timeless. Billy Idol should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

Folks can certainly argue that Idol has a big enough rock resume to get him in, thanks to his huge success in the ’80s. His 1982 self-titled debut album went Gold thanks to songs like “Dancing with Myself” and “White Wedding,” while the follow-up, Rebel Yell, peaked at #6 on the Billboard Album chart and has been certified double Platinum, with hits like the title track, “Eyes Without A Face” and “Flesh for Fantasy.” 

Idol previously told Spin that he’d love to get into the Rock Hall.

“It would be incredible,” he said. “It’s a big thank you to the fans in lots of ways. They really believed and hung in through thick and thin.”

The 2024 induction ceremony, taking place at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, will stream live on Disney+ Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. ET. On Jan. 1, ABC will air the special 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring performance highlights. 

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KISS‘ Gene Simmons is set to be a guest judge on the next episode of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, People reports.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will share his thoughts on the dancers during Tuesday’s hair metal-themed episode. 

KISS’ hit tune “Rock and Roll All Nite” will soundtrack the show’s opening number, with all the pros performing a dance choreographed by Pasha Pashkov. The performance will also feature an appearance by Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra.

As for what the show constitutes as hair metal, the night will include dances to songs like Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” and “You Give Love A Bad Name,” Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way,” Warrant’s “Cherry Pie,” Europe’s “The Final Countdown,” Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” Quiet Riot‘s “Cum On Feel The Noise,” Poison’s “Nothin’ But A Good Time,” Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” and Scorpions‘ “Rock You Like A Hurricane.”

Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Elvis Costello is sharing another preview of his upcoming box set, King Of America and Other Realms, which is due out Nov. 1.

The latest is a previously unreleased live performance of the Waylon Jennings tune “Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line,” recorded in 1987 at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The entire Royal Albert Hall concert is one of six CDs that make up the super deluxe edition of the King Of America and Other Realms box set. It also includes a remastered version of his 1986 album King of America and three discs of collaborations, demos, outtakes and live recordings, taken from albums Costello recorded in America and released between 1989 and 2018.

Some of those songs include a first draft version of the album’s single, “Brilliant Mistake,” and collaborations with Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash and the late Kris Kristofferson.

In addition to the six-CD set, King Of America and Other Realms will be released as a double CD, featuring the new remaster of the album and highlights of the box set. The new remaster will also be available on 140-gram black vinyl and limited-edition 140-gram gold nugget-colored vinyl.

All formats are available for preorder now.

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Mötley Crüe has premiered a new song called “Cancelled,” the title track of their just-released EP.

“Cancelled” includes lyrics such as “Woke up in the morning, you just got cancelled.” If you want to hear Vince Neil sing about TikTok, you’re in the right place.

You can listen to “Cancelled” and the EP now via digital outlets. The three-track set also includes the previously released single “Dogs of War” and a cover of Beastie Boys‘ “Fight for Your Right.”

Mötley Crüe will play a trio of intimate Los Angeles shows starting Oct. 7. They also just announced a Las Vegas residency for 2025, kicking off in March.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.) 

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On This Day, Oct. 4, 1980 …

Queen scored their second #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Another One Bites the Dust,” which appeared on their eighth studio album, The Game.

The track, penned by bassist John Deacon, spent 31 weeks on the chart and a total of 15 weeks in the top 10, which made it the longest running top 10 song of the 1980s.

The song also earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group and won Favorite Pop/Rock Single at the 1981 American Music Awards.

“Another One Bites The Dust” has also been used to help in medical training for CPR, as the beat corresponds to the correct number of chest compressions per minute to use when administering it.

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Pink Floyd fans holding out hope that one day David Gilmour and Roger Waters would put away their differences and perform together again are bound to be disappointed.

The pair have been at odds for years, but their relationship turned particularly rocky last year when Gilmour’s wife and co-writer Polly Samson tweeted that Waters was a “Putin apologist,” amongst other things, and Gilmour backed her up, tweeting, “Every word demonstrably true.”

In a new interview with The Guardian, Gilmour put to rest any thought of ever playing with Waters again. When asked by the paper if that was even a possibility, Gilmour responded, “absolutely not,” citing Waters’ very outspoken political views.

“I tend to steer clear of people who actively support genocidal and autocratic dictators like Putin and Maduro [president of Venezuela],” he said. “Nothing would make me share a stage with someone who thinks such treatment of women and the LGBT community is OK.” 

Gilmour also noted that one member of Pink Floyd he’d love to have a chance to perform with again is their late keyboardist Richard Wright, calling him “one of the gentlest and must musically gifted people I’ve ever known.”

Gilmour is currently on his Luck and Strange tour. He kicks off a six-night stand at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 9. A complete list of dates can be found at davidgilmour.com.

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The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward is set to host the upcoming On The Blue Cruise, featuring performances by more than 25 artists. 

In addition to Hayward, the 2025 cruise, dubbed Forever Autumn, will feature Alan Parsons, Traffic‘s Dave Mason, The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Ambrosia, Al Stewart, Leonid & Friends (the music of Chicago) and more.

The 2025 On The Blue Cruise is happening Aug. 22-29 on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Gem, departing out of Boston and hitting four ports: Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Portland, Maine.

Reservations for the cruise are now open. More info can be found at onthebluecruise.com.

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Another artist has been added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebration of Foreigner.

Vocal powerhouse Kelly Clarkson is set to perform during the upcoming induction ceremony, joining Sammy Hagar, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Demi Lovato as they celebrate the band known for such hits as “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Juke Box Hero” and more. 

Foreigner is expected to perform at the induction, as well.

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, taking place at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, will stream live on Disney+ Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. ET and will be available to rewatch following the ceremony. On Jan. 1, ABC will air the special 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring performance highlights. It’ll be available the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

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Chicago is releasing their 2023 Atlantic City, New Jersey, concerts on DVD, Blu-Ray and more in November.

Chicago & Friends Live At 55, dropping Nov. 22, features footage from the band’s concerts at Ovation Hall at the Ocean Casino Resort last November, where they celebrated the 55th anniversary of their debut album, Chicago Transit Authority.

These are the same concerts that were turned into a film that debuted in theaters in April. They featured guest appearances by Chris Daughtry, Robin Thicke, Robert Randolph, Steve Vai and others.

And Chicago is previewing the new release with a video featuring live performances of “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” and “Get Away.”

Chicago & Friends Live At 55 will be released in a variety of formats, including DVD and two CDs, Blu-ray and two CDs, two CDs, three-LP, digital audio and video. It is available for preorder now.

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Bruce Springsteen is the latest artist to throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz.

The rocker revealed the news in a video posted to Instagram, sharing, “Friends, fans and the press have asked me who I’m supporting in this most important of elections, and with full knowledge that my opinion is no more or less important than those of any of my fellow citizens, here’s my answer.” 

Springsteen called the upcoming election “one of the most consequential elections in our nation’s history,” noting, “Perhaps not since the Civil War has this great country felt as politically, spiritually and emotionally divided as it does at this moment. It doesn’t have to be this way.”  

Springsteen called America the “most powerful nation on Earth … because of what she stands for, what she means, what she believes in,” listing off things like freedom, social justice, equal opportunity and the right to love who you want. 

“These are the things that make America great,” he said.

He then discussed what he doesn’t like about former President Donald Trump, calling him “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime,” suggesting Trump doesn’t understand “what it means to be deeply American.”

Springsteen then listed all the things he likes about the Harris/Walz ticket, noting what they stand for is “the vision of America I’ve been consistently writing about for 55 years.”

Finally, Springsteen said that he respects everyone’s choice on who they decide to vote for, before adding, “But like you I’ve only got one vote, that’s one of the most precious possessions that I have. That’s why come Nov. 5, I’ll be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.”

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