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

Siouxsie Sioux Duets With Iggy Pop On New Version Of ‘The Passenger’

Siouxsie Sioux has teamed up with Iggy Pop for a new rendition of "The Passenger." The song was originally co-written and recorded by Iggy Pop for his iconic album Lust For Life, which dropped in 1977. "The Passenger" was then re-recorded a decade later, by Siouxsie And The Banshees, for their 1987 covers album Through…

Siouxsie Sioux Duets With Iggy Pop On New Version Of ‘The Passenger’

Siouxsie Sioux has teamed up with Iggy Pop for a new rendition of “The Passenger.” The song was originally co-written and recorded by Iggy Pop for his iconic album Lust For Life, which dropped in 1977. “The Passenger” was then re-recorded a decade later, by Siouxsie And The Banshees, for their 1987 covers album Through…

Sammy Hagar Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored rock star Sammy Hagar with the 2,779th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony on Tuesday at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. Hagar received his star in the category of Recording. Multiple Grammy winner John Mayer and Hagar's longtime manager Tom Consolo joined emcee Guy Fieri to speak…

Sammy Hagar Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored rock star Sammy Hagar with the 2,779th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony on Tuesday at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. Hagar received his star in the category of Recording. Multiple Grammy winner John Mayer and Hagar’s longtime manager Tom Consolo joined emcee Guy Fieri to speak…

Deep Purple Share New Single ‘Portable Door’ From Upcoming Album

British hard rock legends Deep Purple recently released a new single, "Portable Door," from the band's upcoming album, =1, along with an accompanying video. The video, produced by Mutter & Vater and directed by Leo Feimer, showcases the band against the backdrop of the new album artwork and captures the group's stage performance. The "Portable…

Deep Purple Share New Single ‘Portable Door’ From Upcoming Album

British hard rock legends Deep Purple recently released a new single, “Portable Door,” from the band’s upcoming album, =1, along with an accompanying video. The video, produced by Mutter & Vater and directed by Leo Feimer, showcases the band against the backdrop of the new album artwork and captures the group’s stage performance. The “Portable…

Squeeze, Boy George Announce Co-Headlining 2024 Tour

Squeeze and Boy George have announced a co-headlining tour this summer. The tour will kick off on August 14 in Eugene, Oregon, and wrap up on September 22 in Orlando, Florida. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. Squeeze previously toured the States in the summer of…

Squeeze, Boy George Announce Co-Headlining 2024 Tour

Squeeze and Boy George have announced a co-headlining tour this summer. The tour will kick off on August 14 in Eugene, Oregon, and wrap up on September 22 in Orlando, Florida. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. Squeeze previously toured the States in the summer of…

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