Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham have reunited in the studio for the first time since Buckingham’s departure from Fleetwood Mac in 2018. Swedish producer Carl Falk recently shared photos of the duo working on Fleetwood’s upcoming solo album. Falk captioned his post: “Slightly unreal moment to sit with Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood to play Lindsey the album we have been working on. And to see his genuine happiness for Mick to finally do his own album and offering to play guitar and to sing on it.” Falk also shared photos of Fleetwood in the studio with Philadelphia indie rock band the War on Drugs, with no official word on when these projects will be released. Despite Mick and Lindsey rekindling their friendship, a Fleetwood Mac reunion is unlikely, following Christine McVie’s death in 2022, and the strained relationship between Stevie Nicks and Buckingham. Fleetwood's most recent album was 2024’s Blues Experience, a collaboration with Jake Shimabukuro, while his last solo album was 2004’s Something Big.

A new documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, will premiere on HBO this summer before eventually streaming on Max. The two-part film is directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, with Tom Hanks serving as executive producer. The rock doc promises to take an in-depth look at the iconic songwriter's life, music, and personal struggles, through “unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with extensive, in-depth one-on-one interviews.” “For those who think they know Joel’s story, as well as those who are not as familiar, I believe this two-part film is both a revelation and a surprise,” says Lacy. “We are gratified that Bill trusted us with his story, which we have told as honestly as possible.” Meanwhile, due to a recent surgery and subsequent recovery, the 75-year-old Joel has been forced to reschedule his 2025 tour – featuring special guests Stevie Nicks, Sting, and Rod Stewart – which will now begin in July. 

Donna Summer, dubbed the “Queen of Disco”, Summer’s powerful voice, electrifying stage presence, and genre-defining hits made her one of the most successful artists of the 1970s and beyond. With five Grammy Awards, four No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, and a career that spanned four decades, Summer was far more than a disco icon—she was a true music pioneer.

In a new interview with MOJO, Queen's Brian May expressed the possibility of the celebrated rock band releasing their first new single in 30 years. “I think it could happen,” May said. “Both Roger [Taylor] and I are constantly writing and coming up with ideas and doing things in our studios. I could have the beginnings of a Queen song right there in front of me now. It’s just whether the idea reaches maturity or not.” Speaking with Uncut in 2024, Taylor said, “Brian and myself were talking the other day, and we both said that if we feel we have some good material, why not? We can still play. We can still sing. So I don’t see why not.” Queen’s last album, Made in Heaven, was released in 1995 after the passing of frontman Freddie Mercury. In 2022, the band shared a rediscovered track called “Face It Alone” that featured Mercury’s vocals. In 2011, Queen began performing live again with Adam Lambert as their lead vocalist. (

Jesse Colin Young, frontman and co-founder of the influential Sixties group the Youngbloods, has died at the age of 83. The musician’s death was confirmed by his wife and manager, Connie Young, who disclosed that he passed away at his home in Aiken, South Carolina, though she did not reveal a cause of death. Young is best known as the vocalist for 1969 counterculture anthem, “Get Together,” which peaked at Number Five on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s unforgettable hook, “Come on, people now/Smile on your brother/Everybody get together/Try to love one another right now,” was even quoted on Nirvana's “Territorial Pissings,” a track on their legendary 1991 album, Nevermind. Young's artistic versatility extended to folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll across a series of solo albums following the Youngbloods’ dissolution in 1972. He released his last album, Dreamers, in 2019, following a Lyme’s disease diagnosis in 2012. (Rolling Stone)

On Tuesday (March 18), the Eagles took to Instagram to announce four additional 2025 dates for their ongoing Las Vegas Sphere residency. The newly added shows are scheduled to take place over the course of two weekends this fall: on Friday and Saturday, September 5-6; and Friday and Saturday, September 12-13. The Eagles began their initial Sphere residency back in September 2024, and these new dates now push their total overall Sphere shows to 36, which have been spread out over 18 weekends during the course of one full year. Ticket prices start at $175, with a presale for these newly announced shows beginning on March 25 at 10 a.m. PT. The Eagles' lengthy Sphere residency follows Dead & Company, Phish, Anyma, and U2's historic runs at the state-of-the-art, 18,000 seat venue, with upcoming residencies scheduled for Kenny Chesney and Backstreet Boys. (Billboard)

Fire & Rain, a jukebox-style musical based on the songs of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor, is currently in development. The project will feature a story written by Tony-winning playwright/actor Tracy Letts, and direction by Tony-winner David Cromer. The musical is set to feature Taylor's 1970 hit, "Fire & Rain," which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was included on the singer’s 1970 album, Sweet Baby James, which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards. The debut date for the musical and the theatre location for the production have yet to be announced. The 77-year-old singer is also preparing to embark on his 2025 summer tour, which is scheduled to start on May 5 in Phoenix and will conclude on July 1 in Gilford, New Hampshire. (Billboard)

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Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a temporary leave from the band's current tour due to health issues. While no specific details were provided about the nature of his ailment, ZZ Top's management released a statement revealing that Beard has to undergo an unnamed health procedure that requires his immediate attention, but they anticipate a speedy recovery. The band, which includes guitarist/vocalist Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis, will continue their ongoing Elevation Tour with drum tech John Douglas filling in for Beard. Douglas has been a part of the band’s live crew for over 20 years, and previously subbed in for Beard when the drummer underwent an emergency appendectomy back in 2002. The 75-year-old Beard has served as ZZ Top’s drummer for over 55 years, from their debut album in 1971 through 2012’s La Futura, and has co-written hits like “Legs,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” and “Tush.” (Rolling Stone)

In a post on his NY Archives site on Saturday (March 15), Neil Young vowed to eliminate the sale of high-priced "Platinum" tickets during his future tours. The move is inspired by the Cure's Robert Smith, who openly criticized Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing model while fighting to keep ticket prices low on his band’s recent tours. Despite initially using "Platinum" pricing on his upcoming Love Earth Tour to deter scalpers, Young declared that such tickets are detrimental and will not be featured in his upcoming concerts. “Ticketmaster’s high priced Platinum tickets were introduced to the areas where scalpers were buying the most tickets for resale,” Young wrote. “The money went to me. That did not feel right. Very soon, Platinum tickets will no longer be available for my shows.” While Young's tickets will still be available for resale at face value through Ticketmaster, he writes, “I have decided to let the people work this out. Buy aggressively when the tickets come out or tickets will cost a lot more in a secondary market.” (Rolling Stone)

Raydio may not be the first name that comes to mind when discussing late-‘70s and early-‘80s R&B, but their impact on the era was undeniable. Led by the talented Ray Parker Jr., the band blended funk, soul, and pop to create a unique sound that dominated the airwaves. With hits like "Jack and Jill", "You Can't Change That", and "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)", Raydio cemented its place in music history before evolving into Parker’s successful solo career.

The Doobie Brothers were founded in San Jose, California, in 1970, by guitarist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman. Initially, the band played small clubs around Northern California, developing a sound influenced by blues, folk, and rock. They recruited bassist Dave Shogren and guitarist Patrick Simmons, the latter becoming a key songwriter alongside Johnston.

Roberta Flack, the iconic singer whose soulful voice shaped the sound of the 1970s with timeless hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song," has passed away at the age of 88, according to a statement from her representative. The cause of death was not disclosed.