KZ106 QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/30/18

Fleetwood Mac became the first group to be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday at Radio City Music Hall


Eddie Van Halen has sued a guy that filmed a Van Halen rehearsal 12 years ago and is trying to sell it.


You’ll never guess what was in the celebrity swag bag at the Grammys Awards: it was over $20,000 worth of goodies!


Keith Richards says he believes in aliens.


Peter Cetera is warning fans of fake online accounts using his name.


Meat Loaf is also warning fans of an impostor.


There was always some hope that Brian Johnson of AC/DC would return to the stage after solving his hearing issues, but he’s hinting that his singing career may be over.


AnnaKim, daughter of Tom Petty from his first marriage, wants it known he was not addicted to opioids.


Michael Schenker voices his many complaints against his brother Rudolf Schenker of Scorpions in a new interview.


Robert Plant says ‘It’s not even within my countenance to imagine’ recording withJimmy Page again.


The G3 guitarists (Joe Satriani, Phil Collen and John Petrucci) were joined by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and ex- Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes for ‘Highway Star’ last Friday in L.A. The Twin Cities date for G3 is Feb 24th at the State Theatre.


As usual, the lineup for the 2018 New Orleans Jazz Fest has more than just jazz.


Merriam-Webster thinks metal might be worth defining as an adjective soon.


Meanwhile, a rockstar imposter has been caughtDavid Lee Rothimpersonator David Kuntz-Angel was arrested in Canada on charges of sex with a minor.


Elton John: The Nation’s Favorite Song premiered last week on REELZ. The documentary features home videos, archival footage and interviews with Elton, Rod StewartStingBilly Joel and many others

ONE FINAL TOUR: Elton John will start his three year Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour this year…the Twin Cities date is next year – February 21, 2019


Lynyrd Skynyrd have also announced their farewell tour: The Last Of The Street Survivors


And, Neil Diamond has retired from touring following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease


Meet the cast for the film version of Motley Crue‘s The Dirt.


Kevin Cronin’s recent medical procedure forced him to axe some shows he had planned in January and February.


Jon Bon Jovi is partnering with a vintner to produce a rose wine.


Gene Simmons says he’s working on a book that looks at the many artists who died at age 27 from drugs or alcohol.


Foghat has unveiled the Slow Ride condom.


The John Mellencamp documentary Plain Spoken: From the Chicago Theater will debut on Netflix on February 1st. The film includes live footage of Mellencamp and his band performing in 2016, as well as Mellencamp talking about life in the Midwest, his career and more.


Eric Clapton performed a song off his Slowhand album for the first time in close to 40 years last week in Paris: “The Core”

Rock News

Paul McCartney & Wings To Officially Release Live Studio Album ‘One Hand Clapping’

Paul McCartney & Wings will officially release their live studio album One Hand Clapping on June 14. The English-American rock band filmed a video documentary and possible live studio album - One Hand Clapping - at Abbey Road Studios in 1974. Despite overwhelming demand for newly recorded material, One Hand Clapping was never officially released.…

Paul McCartney & Wings To Officially Release Live Studio Album ‘One Hand Clapping’

Paul McCartney & Wings will officially release their live studio album One Hand Clapping on June 14. The English-American rock band filmed a video documentary and possible live studio album – One Hand Clapping – at Abbey Road Studios in 1974. Despite overwhelming demand for newly recorded material, One Hand Clapping was never officially released.…

Motley Crue Sign With Big Machine Records, Announce New Single ‘Dogs Of War’

Motley Crue have announced they have signed a deal with Big Machine Records. The rock band also announced their debut Big Machine single, "Dogs of War." The song is available for preorder at https://motleycrue.lnk.to/DogsOfWarPR before it hits all platforms on Friday, April 26. The track is the iconic group's first new release since 2019. "We…

Motley Crue Sign With Big Machine Records, Announce New Single ‘Dogs Of War’

Motley Crue have announced they have signed a deal with Big Machine Records. The rock band also announced their debut Big Machine single, “Dogs of War.” The song is available for preorder at https://motleycrue.lnk.to/DogsOfWarPR before it hits all platforms on Friday, April 26. The track is the iconic group’s first new release since 2019. “We…

Zac Brown Band Pay Tribute To Jimmy Buffett With ‘Pirates & Parrots’

Zac Brown Band paid tribute to late legendary musician Jimmy Buffett by releasing their new song "Pirates & Parrots," featuring singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally. "Pirates & Parrots blends Zac Brown Band's signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett's iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song,"…

Zac Brown Band Pay Tribute To Jimmy Buffett With ‘Pirates & Parrots’

Zac Brown Band paid tribute to late legendary musician Jimmy Buffett by releasing their new song “Pirates & Parrots,” featuring singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally. “Pirates & Parrots blends Zac Brown Band’s signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett’s iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song,”…

Slash Joins Composer Bear McCreary On New Song ‘The End Of Tomorrow’

Legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called "The End of Tomorrow." The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary's brother, Brendan McCreary. "'The End of Tomorrow' is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'November Rain,'" Bear says. "Slash…

Slash Joins Composer Bear McCreary On New Song ‘The End Of Tomorrow’

Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called “The End of Tomorrow.” The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary’s brother, Brendan McCreary. “‘The End of Tomorrow’ is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘November Rain,'” Bear says. “Slash…

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