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Carlos Santana was forced to postpone his show in San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday night, as manager Michael Vrionis explained that the guitar great had been taken to the hospital for observation. It was later determined that he was suffering from dehydration.

“Mr. Santana was at the venue (Majestic Theatre) preparing for tonight’s show when he experienced an event that was determined to be dehydration,” Vrionis said in a statement. “Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action.”

He added, “He is doing well and is looking forward to coming back to San Antonio soon as well as continuing his U.S. tour. Thank you all very much for your understanding. The show will be rescheduled soon.”

Santana is currently on his Oneness tour, which kicked off April 16. Fans with tickets are being urged to hold on to them for use at the rescheduled date.

Santana’s next show is scheduled for Wednesday in Sugar Land, Texas.

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Music producer Roy Thomas Baker, the man behind some of Queen’s biggest records, has died. Baker passed away April 12 at his home in Lake Havasu, Arizona, at the age of 78.

Baker produced Queen’s first five albums — 1973’s Queen, 1974’s Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack, 1975’s A Night at the Opera and 1978’s Jazz — and was the producer behind their mega hit “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

He also produced four albums by The Cars — their 1978 self-titled debut, 1979’s Candy-O, 1980’s Panorama and 1981’s Shake It Up, featuring such songs as “Just What I Needed,” “My Best Friend’s Girl” and “Shake It Up,” as well as “Good Times Roll,” which was reportedly inspired by Baker.

Baker also produced works by such artists as Foreigner, Journey, Yes, Smashing Pumpkins, Devo, Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osbourne and Guns N’ Roses.

In addition to producing, Baker spent time as an executive at Elektra Records, where he was involved in the signing of such artists as Metallica, Simply Red and 10,000 Maniacs.

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Rick Wakeman is set to launch a new tour in July that will have him teaming up with a female singer for the first time ever.

The Yes keyboardist, who wrapped his Final One Man Solo Tour on April 17, has announced dates for the new Strictly Wakeman tour. It features singer Hayley Sanderson, who is one of the lead vocalists on Strictly Come Dancing, the U.K.’s version of Dancing with the Stars.

The new tour consists of nine shows, kicking off July 18 in Richmond, Virginia, and wrapping July 31 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

While this may be Wakeman’s first tour with Hayley, they have worked together before. She’s performed with him at shows in the U.K. and South America, and she appears on Wakeman’s 2023 Live at the London Palladium box set. She also appears on his 2023 studio album A Gallery of The Imagination.

A complete list of dates and ticket information can be found at rwcc.com.

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Foreigner founder Mick Jones is getting ready to release his first single in decades to coincide with Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Jones, who announced in February 2024 that he had been living with Parkinson’s disease for several years, will release “Shelter From The Storm” to digital platforms on May 23.

The tune is one Jones wrote a decade ago, and features him on lead and backing vocals, bass and electric guitar. It’s described as “a stunning anthem serving as an emotional support for uncertain times.”

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research will officially unveil “Shelter From The Storm” Saturday at the Parkinson’s Unity Walk in New York’s Central Park. Jones is planning to take part in the event and is encouraging fans to help raise awareness of the disease by joining and donating to his team.

“I am honored that my friend Michael J Fox has chosen to unveil ’Shelter from The Storm’ at the Unity Walk this year,” the 80-year-old Jones shares. “Michael has done so much to raise awareness of the terrible debilitating disease that we share. His efforts to bring focus to the need for funds to research and a cure are legendary, and I hope to support him in any way that I can.”

“Shelter From The Storm” is available to presave now and can be previewed on YouTube.

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Billy Idol has shared another preview of his upcoming album, Dream Into It, which comes out Friday.

The latest is the track “77,” featuring special guest Avril Lavigne, who wrote on Instagram, “Two generations of rebellion. One track.” It follows “Still Dancing,” which Idol released in February.

“77” is now available via digital outlets.

Dream Into It, Idol’s first full-length release since 2014’s Kings & Queens of the Underground, will also feature guest appearances by Joan Jett and The Kills‘ Alison Mosshart. It is available for preorder now.

Following the release of the record, Idol will hit the road on the It’s A Nice Day To … Tour Again tour, featuring special guest Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. The tour will kick off April 30 in Phoenix and wrap Sept. 25 in Los Angeles.

A complete list of dates can be found at BillyIdol.net.

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Elvis Costello has announced a new set of dates for his Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello tour, which has him delving into his early catalog of songs.

Costello will be backed by The Imposters with Charlie Sexton for the tour, which will have him performing songs from 1977’s My Aim Is True to 1986’s Blood & Chocolate, plus “other surprises.”

The new leg consists of East Coast and Midwest shows, and starts Sept. 18 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with stops in Boston, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Chicago and more, before wrapping Oct. 22 in Omaha, Nebraska.

An artist presale kicks off Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Costello is set to kick off the first leg of the Radio Soul! tour on June 12 in Seattle, wrapping July 12 in Miami.

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

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On This Day, April 22, 2020…

Bruce Springsteen, his wife Patti Scialfa and Jon Bon Jovi were among the artists who performed during the Jersey 4 Jersey virtual benefit, which raised money for COVID-19 relief.

Springsteen and Scialfa teamed for two acoustic performances, the Wrecking Ball track “Land of Hopes and Dreams,” and a cover of Tom Waits’ “Jersey Girl,” while Bon Jovi performed a new song, “Do What You Can,” and closed the night with “Living on a Prayer.”

The livestream raised almost $6 million for COVID relief. It also featured performances by Charlie Puth, Fountains of Wayne, whose co-founder Adam Schlesinger died due to complications from COVID-19, Halsey, Tony Bennett an SZA.

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Steely Dan is ready to close out the vinyl reissue series they launched back in November 2022, with a reissue of their 1976 album The Royal Scam.

The reissue will be released on June 6, marking the first time the album’s been available on vinyl in 45 years. It has been remastered from the analog tapes and will be released on 180-gram black vinyl, along with a limited-edition premium 45 RPM version on ultra high-quality vinyl. It will also be available to stream on digital services.

Released in May 1976, The Royal Scam was Steely Dan’s fifth studio album, and featured such songs as “Kid Charlemagne,” “The Fez,” “The Caves of Altamira,” and the title track. The album peaked at #15 on the Billboard chart, and was certified Gold by the RIAA.

All releases in Steely Dan’s reissue series have been personally overseen by Donald Fagan. It started with their 1972 debut, Can’t Buy a Thrill, which was followed by 1973’s Countdown to Ecstasy, 1974’s Pretzel Logic, 1977’s Aja, and 1975’s Katy Lied.

The Royal Scam is available for preorder now.

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Metallica is set to perform at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix.

The metal legends will take the stage on Yas Island to headline the day’s after-race concert on Dec. 6. Other after-race performers include pop stars Benson Boone and Katy Perry on Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, respectively.

For more info, visit AbuDhabiGP.com.

Metallica has also announced their first-ever show in the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain, taking place Dec. 3. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 9 a.m. ET. 

You can also catch Metallica on their current North American tour, which continues Thursday in Toronto. 

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James Taylor is set to make an appearance on Sunday’s American Idol live show, where he’ll mentor this year’s contestants.

Taylor’s appearance will coincide with a special Rock & Roll Hall of Fame themed-show, in which the top 14 will perform songs from current members of the Rock Hall. In addition, the episode will feature the live announcement of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

Taylor was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees include Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, The Black Crowes, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Phish, Oasis, Chubby Checker, Mariah Carey, New Order/Joy Division, Outkast and Mexican rock band Maná.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode of American Idol airs Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.

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