Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge, Jackson Browne to perform at City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Gala

June 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge and Jackson Browne are confirmed to perform at the 2026 Music, Film and Entertainment Industry Spirit of Life Gala, put on by the cancer research and treatment organization City of Hope.

This year’s event, happening Oct. 27 at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, will honor executive Larry Mestel, founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music.

City of Hope recently launched Mestel’s Spirit of Life campaign, which will raise money for City of Hope’s work in CAR T cell therapy and other cellular immunotherapies to help fight cancer. A portion of the money raised will also go toward breast cancer research and patient care.

“As a breast cancer survivor, this cause is deeply personal to me,” said Etheridge. “I know how critical research, compassionate care and breakthrough treatments are for patients and families facing cancer.”

She adds, “I’m honored to join City of Hope, Larry and this incredible community during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to help raise support for lifesaving research and bring more hope to people navigating this disease.”

More info on the campaign can be found at CityofHope.org/mfei.

The Rolling Stones team with Marvel for new character-inspired ‘Foreign Tongues’ variants

June 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Rolling Stones have announced another collaboration in connection with their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues.

The latest has the rockers teaming with Marvel for five special collectible vinyl variants, all inspired by Marvel characters.

Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Thor and The Hulk are the focus of the variants. Each release comes with a custom comic book insert, with artwork designed to match the variant’s superhero.

The Foreign Tongues x Marvel collaboration will drop July 10, the same day as Foreign Tongue’s release, with copies available for preorder now.

The Stones previously announced a collaboration with FIFA, which includes three limited-edition vinyl variants inspired by the upcoming World Cup.

Foreign Tongues, produced by Andrew Watt, is the band’s 25th album and the follow-up to 2023’s Hackney Diamonds. The Stones have already released two tracks from the record, “Rough and Twisted” and “In the Stars.”

Watch new trailer for Green Day’s ’NIMRODS’ movie

June 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Green Day has premiered a new trailer for the band’s upcoming movie, NIMRODS.

The teaser, soundtracked by the classic “Basket Case,” sets up the premise of the film, in which three friends, played by Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman and Ryan Foust, steal a car and embark on a road trip after being tricked into believing that they’re opening for the “American Idiot” outfit on New Year’s Eve.

You’ll also see shots of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, whose early van touring days inspired the movie.

The NIMRODS trailer is now available to watch on YouTube.

NIMRODS will premiere in theaters on Aug. 14. The cast also includes Mckenna Grace, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Fred Armisen and Bobby Lee.

Green Day first announced the project in 2025 under the name New Years Rev. It premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before changing its name in April.

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Rush performs all seven parts of ‘ 2112’ at second night of Fifty Something tour

June 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Rush offered up some more surprises during the second night of their Fifty Something tour stop at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles.

During Sunday’s opening night, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson kicked off the show’s second set with three parts of their seven-part track, “2112.” For Tuesday’s show, according to setlist.fm, they opened the set with all seven parts. They haven’t performed three of those parts — “Discovery,” “Oracle: The Dream” and “Soliloquy” — live since 1997.

While the show had repeat performances of classics like “The Spirit of the Radio,” “Freewill,” “Limelight” and “Tom Sawyer,” Rush did break out some new songs during night two that they haven’t played in a while. Those include “The Trees” and “A Passage to Bangkok,” which they haven’t played since 2008; “Leave That Thing Alone” and “Witch Hunt,” last played in 2011; and “The Analog Kid,” which they haven’t played since 2013.

They also performed “Finding My Way,” the lead-off track from their 1974 debut album, which they played at the 2026 Juno Awards in March, but prior to that hadn’t performed on tour since 1980.

Rush’s Fifty Something tour is their first tour since 2015’s R40 Live, and their first since the 2020 death of drummer Neil Peart. They return to the KIA Forum on Thursday.

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

Queen’s Roger Taylor announces new solo album, ‘Violence Insane in a Beautiful World’

June 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Queen’s Roger Taylor is set to release the new solo album, Violence Insane in a Beautiful World, on Sept. 18. The record is his seventh solo album, and his first since 2021’s Outsider.

“There is a theme, you know, it’s in the title really, what a beautiful world we live in, don’t f*** it up,” Taylor says of the record. “There seems to be all this insanity at the moment. The violence in the world seems to be as bad as it ever was, at any point, and certainly in my lifetime. It’s just horrific, a lot of insane violence. And we do seem to be f***** up the world, plastics in the sea, you know, and all these awful wars everywhere and hatred born of different religions.”

Despite that, Taylor notes, “It’s a beautiful world, you know. And kindness is very important, I think, it seems to be forgotten quite a lot. So, that is basically the sort of underlying theme.”

Taylor offers up the first preview of the record with the release of the single “Come On Summer (It’s Time To Party)” featuring The Ndlovu Youth Choir from Limpopo, South Africa. It is available now via digital outlets.

Taylor has also announced a set of U.K. tour dates in support of the album. It begins Sept. 21 in Newcastle, with stops in Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, Swansea and London. A complete list of dates and ticket information can be found at rogertaylorofficial.com.

Below is the track list for Violence Insane In A Beautiful World track list:

“A Beautiful World” feat. The Ndlovu Youth Choir
“Violence Insane”
“What Really Matters”
“Don’t Photograph Food”
“I See You Now”
“Chump”
“Spit In His Eye”
“ Jealous Guy”
“Come On Summer (It’s Party Time)” feat. The Ndlovu Youth Choir
“A Great Big Beautiful World (reprise)” feat. The Ndlovu Youth Choir

On This Day, June 10, 1975: Eagles released their fourth studio album, ‘One Of These Nights’

June 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

On This Day, June 10, 1975…

The Eagles released their fourth studio album, One Of These Nights, which is widely regarded as their commercial breakthrough.

The album featured three top-10 hits: the title track, which became the band’s second #1 single; Lyin’ Eyes”; and “Take It to the Limit,” featuring Randy Meisner on lead vocals.

The record became the Eagels’ first #1 album on the Billboard 200 and went on to be certified four-times Platinum.

One Of These Nights earned the band a Grammy nomination for album of the year and their first Grammy award, winning best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals.

In May, Eagles released a deluxe edition of the album featuring a new mix of the record and a previously unreleased 1975 concert.

Actor Adam Pally says each of Sam Mendes’ four Beatles movies will be ‘totally different’

June 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

If you’re worried that Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films may get a bit repetitive, one of the actors in those films is here to ease your mind.

Adam Pally, who plays controversial music exec and one-time Beatles manager Allen Klein in the films, reveals in a new interview with The Direct that each film will be unique.

When asked to explain how different he thinks the films will be, Pally was careful with his answer, but did offer some insight.

“I will try to answer in the most allowed way possible, but I would say that they are totally different,” he said. “The way The Beatles were individually, totally different, and the movies reflect each Beatles’ tone, in a way.”

“So, they all go together beautifully, and then they also are all individually perfect in that way, you know?” he added.

The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event is set to open in April 2028. It stars Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

The Sony films will mark the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles have granted a studio the rights to the life stories of band members and their legendary catalog of music.

The Rolling Stones collaborate with FIFA on a World Cup-inspired merch line

June 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Rolling Stones have announced another FIFA collaboration in celebration of the upcoming World Cup.

After previously announcing a series of World Cup-inspired limited-edition vinyl variants of their upcoming album Foreign Tongues, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a new World Cup-inspired merch line.

According to a post on Instagram, the official FIFA World Cup 2026 x The Rolling Stones collaboration “explores the cultures, memories, and connections that transcend borders and bring people together.”

The merch line includes jerseys and T-shirts, with designs inspired by the World Cup host countries — the U.S., Mexico and Canada. There are also jerseys inspired by competing countries, various other T-shirts, hats, soccer shorts, sweatpants, sweatshirts and a quarter zip fleece.

All items are now available at the official Rolling Stones shop and at Classtrip.co.

Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album, comes out July 10.

Robert Plant and Saving Grace announce new US tour dates

June 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace, with singer Suzi Dian, are hitting the road on a new U.S. tour this fall.

The Led Zeppelin frontman has announced dates for the Up The Sharp End tour, with stops in the Midwest and West Coast.

The tour, with special guest Rosie Flores, kicks off Sept. 18 in St. Louis, Missouri, and hits such cities as Colorado Springs, Colorado; Santa Fe, New Mexico; San Diego, Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California; and Minneapolis. It wraps Oct. 15 in Chicago.

A ticket presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday.

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

Robert Plant and Saving Grace released their self-titled debut album in September. They launch a European tour on June 20 in Šibenik, Croatia.

War’s ‘Greatest Hits’ to be reissued for 50th anniversary

June 9, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

War’s 1976 Greatest Hits compilation is getting a special reissue for its 50th anniversary.

The new release is part of Rhino’s Spirit of ’76 campaign, which celebrates the albums that defined America’s Bicentennial.

Greatest Hits features such classic War tunes as “The World is a Ghetto,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and “Low Rider,” as well as “Summer,” which was recorded specifically for the original release.

“It marked the first time a new song was included on a Greatest Hits album and went on to become a greatest hit itself,” War’s longtime producer Jerry Goldstein says of the album. “We recorded ‘Summer’ while assembling the original compilation, which makes this 50th Anniversary edition the most authentic and complete version of our Greatest Hits.”

The 50th anniversary edition will be released July 31 on 180-gram black vinyl, along with an expanded CD, which adds tracks “Spill the Wine,” “Don’t Let No One Get You Down,” “So” and “Galaxy.” It is available for preorder now.

War is set to hit the road on their Greatest Hits tour this summer. The trek begins July 4 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A complete list of dates can be found at war.com.

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