Sammy Hagar shares support for David Lee Roth following apparent tour cancellation

July 24, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

David Lee Roth has appeared to cancel all but one of the remaining dates on his Don’t Love Me, Rent Me Tour.

Although there’s been no official announcement, the only show still listed on Roth’s website is his Aug. 7 concert at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.

News of the cancellation quickly spread on social media, which prompted a response from Roth’s Van Halen replacement, Sammy Hagar.

“Hey Dave, Sammy here. I just got a call from Michael Anthony … about your tour getting canceled. And I want to say from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry,” Hagar said in a video posted to social media. “I hope you’re well. I hope there’s not a physical problem.”

“Honestly, Mike and I love the fact that you’ve been out there doing it, supporting the greatest band in the world that we were both part of … supporting what we did in this band to keep this music alive,” he added.

Hagar also invited Roth to join him at his The Best of All Worlds residency in Las Vegas in September.

“Sing a couple songs, emcee the damn show, come out and just do what the f*** you do, which is pretty damn entertaining,” he said.

In the caption to the post, Hagar wrote that he hoped the news of the tour cancellation wasn’t AI, noting, “if it is, my post is still coming from my heart and soul.”

“It is so important that this music carry on especially with the AI music out there. those of us that can still go out and play. should do it as long as they can physically and emotionally carry that torch,” he added. “@vanhalen was, should be, and hopefully always will be real live music, not just for our fans, but for the future fans of real rock music.”

Jack White covers Free with Chris Robinson; Billie Joe Armstrong rocks Mott the Hoople with Bruce Dickinson

July 24, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Thursday night was a night of all-star rock collaborations.

Jack White’s concert in Chicago featured a surprise appearance from Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson. The “She Talks to Angels” singer joined the “Seven Nation Army” rocker for a rendition of the Free song “I’m a Mover.” Robinson sang lead vocals while White shredded on guitar.

You can check out a video of the performance now via White’s Instagram.

Meanwhile, over in San Diego, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was playing a gig with his side project, The Coverups, when Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson showed up unannounced.

Dickinson joined Armstrong and The Coverups to cover the song “All the Young Dudes,” originally written by David Bowie and recorded by Mott the Hoople. The “Run to the Hills” vocalist previously put his spin on the “All the Young Dudes” for 1990 solo album, Tattooed Millionaire.

U2 featured on new song from DJ/producer Martin Garrix

July 24, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Dutch DJ/producer Martin Garrix and U2 have teamed up for a brand-new song.

The artists have just released the track “Fireflies,” which Garrix debuted July 17 at the Tomorrowland in Belgium festival, with U2’s The Edge making a surprise appearance.

While Bono and The Edge previously teamed with Garrix for “We Are the People,” the official song for UEFA Euro 2020, “Fireflies” marks the first time all four members of the band have appeared on a Garrix track.

“’Fireflies’ has a very unique mood and it’s a special song we started working on six summers ago,” says Garrix. “I’ve worked with Bono and Edge before, but working with the whole band I got to get a glimpse of their chemistry and why U2 are who they are. They are incredible friends and collaborators, and it has been an absolute honor to work with them again.”

“We go back a long way with Martin, and there’s always a sense of adventure whenever we get together,” says The Edge. “Playing ‘Fireflies’ for the first time at Tomorrowland, in front of one of the most passionate festival crowds anywhere, was such a rush … in fact I might have enjoyed it a bit too much. It reminded me of why I love playing outdoors. I like it better when there’s no ceiling.”

“Fireflies” is available now via digital outlets.

This isn’t the first new music we’ve gotten from U2. Earlier in July the band released “Street of Dreams,” the first single off their upcoming new album, which so far does not have a release date.

Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden Concert early

July 24, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Music star Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ended a concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden early Thursday night, telling concertgoers he had to “cool it.”

“Don’t throw away your ticket stubs … I’m going to figure out how to reschedule,” the frontman for his namesake band, Bon Jovi, was seen saying in videos shared on social media. “I’m gonna have to cool it for a night.”

The rock star ended the show around 90 minutes into his performance due to a sinus infection, a spokesperson for the band confirmed to ABC News.

“Jon Bon Jovi spoke from stage and told fans he has been battling a sinus infection which led to the show’s early ending,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “As part of the Bon Jovi residency at Madison Square Garden, Jon has said numerous times that it has been a joy to return to live shows for the band. Updated information will be available shortly.”

The band was performing its eighth of nine shows at Madison Square Garden as part of its Forever Tour, which launched on July 7.

Bon Jovi is still scheduled to perform Sunday at Madison Square Garden. The band is then scheduled to wrap up the tour with five shows in the United Kingdom in August and September.

The Forever Tour marks Jon Bon Jovi’s first return to touring since undergoing vocal cord surgery in 2022.

The singer spoke about the injury and his recovery from it in 2024’s Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, a four-part docuseries about the rock band.

“One of my vocal cords was literally atrophied,” he said in the Hulu docuseries. “Your vocal cords are supposed to look parallel, or let’s pretend that they are as thick as a thumb — one of mine was as thick as a thumb and the other one was as thick as a pinky. So, the strong one was pushing the weak one aside, and I wasn’t singing well.”

The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of Hulu and ABC News.

Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson talks new live album, ‘In the Eye of the Storm’

July 24, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Foreigner is out with a new live album, In the Eye of the Storm, featuring songs recorded during their 50th anniversary concert on New York’s Ellis Island and at Brooklyn’s DUMBO House.

While you may think this is just another live album, Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson tells ABC Audio there’s something particularly special about the release.

According to Pilson, not only does the album feature “the great songs that Foreigner has in our catalog,” but they are performed by “three different generations of singers, which is really cool.”

The album features original frontman Lou Gramm on some songs, along with former frontman of 20 years Kelly Hansen and current frontman Luis Maldonado. Performances include hit tracks “Feels Like the First Time,” “Double Vision” and “Hot Blooded.”

“What we love about it is that it’s a brotherhood,” Pilson says. “Foreigner is more than just a band, it’s a family that’s all about the music.”

Foreigner’s Ellis Island show happened back in September and was hit with torrential rain, thunder and lightning that almost threatened the show. Despite the weather conditions, Pilson says things cleared up enough for them to perform five songs on the island, including “I Want To Know What Love Is” with a choir.

“Somehow we came in under the wire, delivered a performance,” Pilson says. “It was magical. It was fantastic.”

The album also includes an acoustic performance of the Simon & Garfunkel classic “Bridge Over Troubled Water” from DUMBO House.

“It’s soulful. It’s beautiful,” Pilson says of Maldonado’s performance, noting one of the reasons they wanted to cover the track was because “the message of that song, boy, do we need that today.”

“I feel a thousand percent behind our version,” he adds. “I would play it for Paul Simon in a heartbeat.”

In the Eye of the Storm is the soundtrack to Foreigner’s 50th anniversary concert film, which is expected to be released sometime this fall.

Foreigner just kicked off their Double Trouble Double Vision tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd. They play Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday. A complete list of dates can be found at Foreigneronline.com.

Hear another track from posthumous Steve Cropper album, ‘Watching the Tide’

July 23, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Music fans are getting another preview of the upcoming posthumous album from the late Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist Steve Cropper, who passed away in December.

Watching the Tide, the album Cropper and his band The Midnight Hour were working on prior to his death, will be released on Aug. 28. A new track, “Tandoori Chicken,” is out now via digital outlets.

“Tandoori Chicken” is the third track released from Watching the Tide, following “Ticket First,” featuring Eric Clapton, and “Until Now,” featuring The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood.

Watching the Tide, the title a nod to the Otis Redding classic “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay,” which Cropper co-wrote, is the follow-up to 2024’s Friendlytown. In addition to Clapton and Wood, it features guest appearances by Queen’s Brian May and ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons.

The Smashing Pumpkins, Ramones, Linkin Park receiving stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

July 23, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Smashing Pumpkins, the Ramones and Linkin Park are set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Los Angeles landmark’s 2027 class.

“The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is proud to welcome the Class of 2027 to one of the most enduring symbols of achievement in entertainment,” says Walk of Fame selection chairman Peter Roth in a statement. “These extraordinary individuals have each made a lasting impact on audiences around the world through their talent, creativity, and dedication to their craft.”

Roth adds, “We are honored to recognize their remarkable contributions and look forward to celebrating them as they take their place in Hollywood history.”

The dates for the star ceremonies have yet to be announced. Recipients have up to two years after the selection date to schedule their star unveiling.

New official lyric video released for Bruce Springsteen’s ’80s hit ‘I’m on Fire’

July 23, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

A new official lyric video for Bruce Springsteen’s classic Born in the U.S.A. track “I’m on Fire” has just been released.

The video features photos and grainy footage from the original music video for the song, with the lyrics in red.

The original video, which was directed by filmmaker John Sayles, was Springsteen’s first non-performance music video, with The Boss playing an auto mechanic contemplating an affair with a rich married customer.

“I’m on Fire” was the fourth single off the #1 hit Born in the U.S.A. It peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, one of a record seven top-10 hits from the album. The others were the title track, “Dancing in the Dark,” “Cover Me,” “Glory Days,” “I’m Goin’ Down” and “My Hometown.”

“I’m on Fire” went on to be certified double Platinum by the RIAA.

The Beach Boys taking a touring break ‘to recharge’

July 23, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Mike Love of The Beach Boys has announced the postponement of several dates on their current tour.

Love shared the news in a post on Instagram, with a beach picture that reads “Gone Surfin.”

“Playing for you is the highlight of our summer every year—especially as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States while saluting the 60th Anniversary of Pet Sounds,” Love said, referring to the band’s iconic album. “We’ve been having a blast out there, and to keep the good vibrations going strong, we’ll be taking a short break to recharge before getting back on the road in September.”

Postponed shows run from July 23 through Sept. 3, with tickets for the original shows good for the rescheduled dates.

The band is set to return to the road starting Sept. 24 in Springfield, Massachusetts, with 2026 dates running through Nov. 13 in Bristol, Virginia.

“Thanks for your love—we can’t wait to see you back out there for a September to Remember,” Love added.

ZZ Top reschedules two shows on The Big One! Tour

July 23, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

ZZ Top has rescheduled some dates on their current The Big One! Tour, which began in early spring and runs through November.

The band has moved two shows in order for frontman Billy F Gibbons to take part in Eric Clapton’s upcoming Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin Texas, which is happening Sept. 26-27.

The Texas rockers’ Sept. 26 show in Nashville has now moved to Oct. 8, while their Sept. 27 show in Port Wentworth, Georgia, will now take place Oct. 9.

“We’ve learned over the years that you need to be flexible to accommodate opportunities that present themselves along the way,” Gibbons says. “Thanks to everybody for understanding that we’re always ready to rock but fine tuning of schedules is inevitable.”

ZZ Top is currently in Spain where they’ll play a show in Murcia on Thursday. The Big One! Tour returns to the U.S. on Aug. 4 in Chula Vista, California, with the tour wrapping Nov. 24 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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

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