Getty ImagesPete Townshend spoke frankly about the differences between pop music today and the Who’s power pop era. Townshend talked with rock writer Ken Sharp for Rock Cellar magazine and while discussing the new deluxe, expanded The Who Sell Out box set, Townshend explained what “power pop” actually was: “I suppose it’s about writing pop…

PRPhotos.comQueen’s Brian May underwent eye surgery on Friday (May 20th). The legendary guitarist posted a selfie on Instagram as he was prepped for surgery, writing: “One Vision! All prepped and waiting. . . for a little bit of eye surgery. I’m in good hands. No need to worry. All in a day’s work. . .…

Getty ImagesSteve Van Zandt has announced the July 9th release of Little Steven & The Disciples Of Souls’ concert collection, The Summer Of Sorcery Live! At The Beacon Theatre. Rolling Stone reported “The full Summer of Sorcery Live! concert film will be released on Blu-ray video, while audio-only versions will be available on a three-CD…

PRPhotos.comIn honor of the All Within My Hands Foundation’s Month Of Giving, Metallica is resuming “#MetallicaMondays,” in which they stream a live show for fans on the band’s YouTube channel and on Facebook every week, but this time it’s for one night only. This Monday (May 24th) at 8 p.m. ET, Metallica will stream their…

PRPhotos.comBillie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, and Miley Cyrus have been added to the lineup at this year’s Austin City Limits Festival. The event boasts an array of music with performers ranging from Megan Thee Stallion, to George Strait, to Greta Van Fleet. The two-weekend festival is returning with full capacity and is set for October 1-3…

PRPhotos.comNikki Sixx, Rob Zombie, John 5, and Tommy Clufetos have teamed up to form the new side project L.A. RATS. Blabbermouth reported the band formed to record a cover of the 1962 Lucky Starr evergreen, “I’ve Been Everywhere,” for the soundtrack to Netflix’s new Liam Neeson movie, The Ice Road. The soundtrack, featuring, “I’ve Been…

PRPhotos.comAn unreleased version of Stone Temple Pilots‘ “Trippin’ On A Hole In A Paper Heart” is now available online. This version is included on the band’s upcoming 25th anniversary edition their multi-platinum 1996 album Tiny Music… Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop, which will be released on July 23rd. Drummer Eric Kretz told Stereogum, “So…

Donald Trump is getting dragged into court for using the term “China virus” … a new lawsuit says the former President caused a lot of harm to Chinese Americans with the phrase. Trump’s getting sued by the Chinese American Civil Rights Coalition…

Prince William and his brother Prince Harry are finally on the same page about something — condemning the BBC for the way it treated their mother … specifically regarding her now infamous 1995 TV interview. The Royal bros both made strong…