The surviving members of Led Zeppelin – Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones – reunited for their first concert together in 19 years, the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at London’s O2 Arena. They were backed by Jason Bonham, son of their late drummer, John Bonnham.
The band headlined the show with a 16-song set that included such songs as “Ramble On,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “The Song Remains The Same,” “Kashmir,” “Whole Lotta Love” and “Rock and Roll.”
It was the third time they reunited since their breakup in 1980 and the last time that the surviving members performed together on stage.
Celebration Day, a concert film documenting the performance, was released in October 2012; highlights aired on the BBC that December.
The Year-End Rock & Alternative Albums chart also includes several greatest hits packages, including Elton John’s 2017 release, Diamonds, at #5; Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1976 album, Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits, at #11; Queen’s Greatest Hits, released in 1981, at #14; and Journey’s 1988 compilation, Greatest Hits, at #15.
All of those artists landed on the Year-End Rock & Alternative Artists chart as well, with Elton at #15, CCR at #20, Queen at #23 and Journey at #26.
Robert Plant performs with his band Saving Grace at Harrah’s Resort Southern California on November 23, 2025 in Valley Center, California. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)
Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace, with Suzi Dian, are returning to the U.S. for a spring tour.
After launching their first U.S. tour in October, the band has announced a new set of shows that begin March 14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The tour will also take them to Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and more before wrapping April 7 at the Cathedral of St. John the Devine in New York City.
An artist presale begins Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
Plant and Saving Grace are touring in support of their self-titled debut album, which came out in September. They launched a U.K. tour on Monday, with shows booked through Dec. 23.
: (L-R) Bassist Gerald Casale, singer Mark Mothersbaugh, guitarist Josh Hager, and guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh of Devo perform at PNC Music Pavilion on October 24, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)
Devo has announced some more shows for 2026.
Prior to their already announced appearance at Coachella in April, the rockers are set to launch the Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour on April 3 in Wheatland, California.
In addition to the two Coachella shows, April 10 and 17, the tour will take the band to Reno, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with additional dates to be announced.
“We can’t wait to hit the road in 2026 and perform for our fans across the West Coast,” said Devo. “It’s incredible to see our music resonate with fans of all ages. From those who’ve been with us since the beginning more than 50 years ago to a whole new generation discovering Devo for the first time.”
They add, “This tour is a celebration for everyone who’s been part of our journey.”
An artist presale for tickets begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
Devo will also be headed overseas in 2026 with The B-52s for two Cosmic De-Evolution tour shows, June 20 in London and June 21 in Manchester.
A complete list of dates can be found at ClubDevo.com.
Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour admat (Courtesy of Live Nation)
Canadian hard rockers Triumph, best known for such songs as “Magic Power,” “Fight the Good Fight” and “Lay it on the Line,” are headed out on the road for the first time in 30 years to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
The band has announced dates for the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, featuring special guest April Wine, kicking off in their native Canada on April 22. It hits the U.S. May 13 in Rosemont, Illinois. U.S. dates wrap June 6 in Boston.
“Our fans have always been the heart of Triumph. Their energy, their belief, and the way they embraced the positivity in our music have carried us for fifty years,” the band said in a statement. “We’ve always said these songs were meant to bring people together — and that’s exactly why we’re coming back now.”
They add, “We knew there was still a chapter left to write. This tour is our chance to do it, together with the people who made the Triumph journey possible.”
(L-R) Elwood Francis, Frank Beard, and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform on stage at Viejas Casino & Resort on November 02, 2025 in Alpine, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)
ZZ Top has added more tour dates to their 2026 schedule.
The band has revealed dates for a U.S. leg of their The Big One! tour, with the trek kicking off March 21 in Abilene, Texas, and wrapping May 19 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
The tour is one of many the band has planned for next year. They previously announced dates for the Dos Amigos tour with Dwight Yoakam, consisting of 15 shows starting March 26 in Brookings, South Dakota.
They also announced they’ll be bringing The Big One! tour to Europe, their first European tour in two years. The 23-show tour will have them hitting 13 countries, with a mix of festival appearances and headlining dates. It starts June 13 in Estonia.
A complete list of ZZ Top dates can be found at ZZTop.com.
One month after releasing their 10th studio album, All That You Can’t Leave Behind, U2 made their Saturday Night Live debut, performing two songs off the record, “Beautiful Day” and “Elevation.” The night’s host was Top Gun star Val Kilmer.
U2 would return to the show three more times.
They made their second appearance with host Luke Wilson in November 2004 to promote their #1 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.
They returnedin September 2009 with host Megan Fox, performing songs off their twelfth studio album, No Line on the Horizon, and again in December 2017 with host Saoirse Ronan, performing songs from their 14th studio album, Songs of Experience. Both of those albums would also hit #1.
David Lee Roth performs at Meritage Resort on September 14, 2025 in Napa, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)
David Lee Roth has announced his first show of 2026.
The former Van Halen frontman is set to play BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee on June 20 as part of the annual Milwaukee Summerfest.
Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
Roth returned to performing in 2025, which marked his first time on stage in five years. He had previously announced that a December 2021/January 2022 Las Vegas residency would be his final shows ever, but the dates wound up being canceled, and he retired from performing.
Roth’s first show back was a headlining spot at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland, treating fans to a set filled with Van Halen tunes.
Roth would go on to perform several dates throughout the U.S. in 2025; his last was on Sept. 14 in Napa, California.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Perry with personal item going up for auction (Photo credit: David Zonshine)
Steve Perry is once again dipping into his personal archives to help raise money for a good cause.
The original Journey frontman has announced a new holiday auction with over 90 pieces of signed personal memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics to Journey songs like “Separate Ways” and “Only The Young”; Perry’s Diamond records, including one for Journey’s 1980 album, Escape; test pressings; tour programs and vintage tour merch; and studio-used instruments.
There are also holiday-themed items, including signed promotional items and singles for Perry’s holiday albums The Season and The Season 3, and a signed promotional guitar.
The auction, put on by Darkives Collectibles, will raise money for Gilead House, which helps unhoused single mothers and their children, many who are victims of abuse, rebuild their lives.
“I’m excited to once again open up my personal archives for this special Holiday auction and give the fans who have supported me through the years a chance to own a piece of my musical journey,” Perry says. “Every item in this collection comes directly from my personal archive. These pieces have been carefully stored for many years, and now I feel it’s the right time to pass them on from my hands to yours, to be enjoyed, remembered and part of your own personal collections.”
The auction is open from now until Dec. 16 at 12 p.m. PT. More info can be found at DarkivesCollectibles.com.
Perry held a similar auction over the summer, which raised over $200,000 for the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Bryan Adams at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (Disney/Frank Micelotta)
Bryan Adams is headed to Las Vegas in June for a trio of special shows.
The “Run To You” rocker will headline three Bare Bones solo acoustic concerts at the Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas, June 3, 5 and 6. He will play tracks from his catalog, backed by his longtime pianist and collaborator Gary Breit.
A presale for tickets begins Thursday at 10 a.m. PT, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. PT.
Adams released the new holiday album Bryan Adams & Friends: A Great Big Holiday Jam on Monday. It coincides with his Canadian holiday TV special of the same name, which will air on CityTV.
He also kicks off a set of U.K. and European dates on Monday in Hull, England. A complete list of shows can be found at BryanAdams.com.
