“Little Steven” Van Zandt and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, are proud to announce Social Distortion as the official headliners on Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2, sailing April 3-7, 2026, from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico on Norwegian Pearl.
This marks the California-based punk rock band’s second trip on the cruise following their performance on last year’s inaugural voyage. In addition to two performances from Social Distortion, the lineup has been rounded out by Jesse Malin, with all bands performing multiple sets. Limited bookings remain available exclusively at UndergroundGarageCruise.com.
Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2 promises four nights of pure musical mayhem with multiple sets from each band, surprise collaborations, autograph sessions, theme nights, a special merch store, an onboard tattoo parlor, and so much more. There will be multiple sets from Rival Sons, Michael Monroe, Buzzcocks, The Raveonettes, The Sonics, Redd Kross, The Big Star Quintet, Marky Ramone Plays The Ramones, Black Lips, The Mooney Suzuki, Low Cut Connie, Supersuckers, Barrence Whitfield & The Savages, The Courettes, Jason D. Williams, The Surfrajettes, The Dollyrots, The Pandoras, The Woggles, Palmyra Delran & The Doppel Gang, Wyldlife, Soraia, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, The Forty-Fives, Gyasi, The Jellybricks, Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey, and GOONS!
Further highlights will feature SiriusXM Sessions at Sea, with special performances and conversations hosted by DJs from Little Steven’s Underground Garage on SiriusXM – including Master Of Ceremonies Michael Des Barres, Palmyra Delran, Kelly Ogden, and The Mighty Manfred – to be broadcast later on the SiriusXM Underground Garage channel.
The Norwegian Pearl features fully stocked bars on (almost) every corner, tasty dining experiences, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Pearl Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and so much more.
Beyond the onboard experience, cruisers will have the chance to enjoy a shore excursion in Cozumel, Mexico, renowned for fantastic fishing, snorkeling, and diving opportunities and exploring historic Mayan ruins. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers can book an excursion upon receipt of their official booking number.
It's been announced that the Grateful Dead have officially claimed the Guinness World Records title for the most Top 40 albums charted on the US Billboard 200. After previously making history with their 59th Top 40 entry in February 2024, severing a shortly-held tie with Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, the group has since extended their own record to 66 Top 40 albums, up to and including the #25 debut of Dave's Picks Vol. 56: Rainbow Theatre, London, England - 3/20/81 & 3/21/81 this past November.
"This Guinness World Records title is something that no one could have anticipated 60 years ago when the Grateful Dead began, but the record demonstrates the dedication, passion, and loyalty of the massive legion of Dead Heads, as well as the consistent quality of the Grateful Dead's recorded output and archival activities over the past six decades," says David Lemieux, Grateful Dead legacy manager and archivist, and producer and curator of the long-running Dave's Picks series.
"We're excited to see the Grateful Dead reach another milestone with this Guinness World Records title. Rhino has been committed to preserving and honoring the Grateful Dead's legacy through quality archival releases. What a wonderful way to close out their 60th anniversary celebrations," shares Mark Pinkus, President of Rhino Records.
The newly-certified Guinness World Records title marks the latest in a series of celebrations that have honored the Grateful Dead's 60th Anniversary throughout 2025, following their commemorations in the 47th class of the Kennedy Center Honorees, as well as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year during this past year's Grammy Awards.
Earlier this fall, the band partnered with Pantone to create "Grateful Red" and "Stealie Blue," immortalizing two colors that have been synonymous with the Dead and their iconography for the past six decades, while Rhino released the Grateful Dead's first official greatest hits compilation, Gratest Hits, as well as a 60-CD collection, Enjoying The Ride, a 6LP/3CD collection, The Music Never Stopped, and more.
Wendy Dio, Geezer Butler, Caroline Chase & Gloria Butler Photo by Ron Lyon Photo
PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California was filled to capacity on November 13 with rock musicians, bowling enthusiasts and Ronnie James Dio fans for the annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund With sponsor lanes and spectator tickets officially sold out well in advance, the event brought in over $85,000 for the music industry cancer charity.
Broadcast personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard on SiriusXM’s 103 Faction Talk channel, hosted once again and bowled with his team of celebrity musicians comprising Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler; Brent Woods (Gene Simmons, Chevy Metal, Sebastian Bach); Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian of System of a Down, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) and Rick Thomas of Truckee, California, who prevailed as the highest bidder in the charity's eBay auction for a place on Trunk’s team.
Other attendees this year included Doug Aldrich (Dio, Dead Daisies, Whitesnake); Dennis Atlas (Toto); Sebastian Bach as well as his bandmate Frederico Delfino; Ira Black (Dio Disciples, Vio-Lence); Rob “Blasko” Nicholson (Ozzy Osbourne); Leah Bluestein (Eagles of Death Metal); Ann Boleyn of Hellion; Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group); Bobby Brown, who attended with his wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown and singer Macy Gray; Jacob Bunton (Steven Tyler, Billy Idol); John Bush (Armored Saint); Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses); Fred Coury (Cinderella); Daniel Dekay (Midnight); Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat); Matt Duncan (DC4); Bjorn Englen (Dio Band, Soul Sign); Marc Ferrari (Keel); Damon Fox (Bigelf, The Cult); Alex Holycross (Native Howl); Dino Jelusick (Whitesnake); Alistair (AJ) James (Steven Adler); Adam Jones (Tool); Danny Koker and Stoney Curtis (Count’s 77 and Counting Cars on the History Channel); Oni Logan (Lynch Mob, Dio Disciples); Paul Masdival (Cynic); Sean McNabb (Dokken, Quiet Riot); Billy McNicol, Bhargav Choudhury and C.J. Wilson of the Billy McNicol Band; Jason Charles Miller; Victor Orlando (GAP Band); Jeff Pilson (Foreigner); Rowan Robertson, Scott Warren and Simon Wright of the Dio band; Chaz Ruiz, Rob Jones and Tommy Gardner of Yachtley Crew; Robert Sarzo (Hurricane); Howie Simon (Winger, Starship); Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper); Michael Sweet (Stryper); George Thorogood; Brian Tichy (Whitesnake); Neil Turbin (Anthrax); Chris Velez (Persekutor); Chas West, T-Bone Andersson, Jason Cornwall and Dave "Chili" Moreno of Westbound; Jordan Ziff (RATT); musicians Kenny Aronoff, Jason Ebs, Gus Dubbern, John Heintz, Marco Minnemann and Neal Carter; Keith Cunningham, Stew Herrera and “Full Metal Jackie” Kajzer of KLOS Radio; Larry Morgia, Chris Parker, Chris Porridge, Todd Savran, Scott Waters and Jordan "Junkman" West of the newly relaunched KNAC.com; DJ Will; Regina Banali, Rita Haney, Riki Rachtman and artist Robert Vargas; producers Wyn Davis and Jay Ruston; actors Ali Afshar, Al Coronel (“The Last Ship”) and Star Fields (“Sons of Anarchy”) and filmmakers Myles Erfuth and Mark Jewusiak.
Chicago and Styx got their start in Chicago, and now they’re joining together for their first-ever co-headlining tour, bringing the best of the Midwest to venues nationwide with “The Windy Cities Tour - All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour” that kicks off July 13 in West Palm Beach, FL and wraps September 6 in Los Angeles, CA.
“We are excited about the summer tour,” says Chicago trumpeter Lee Loughnane. “Chicago has never toured with Styx before so it's going to be a lot of fun, we're looking forward to it.”
“In my early days of live performing I had several mentors who were kind enough to let me join in and play with them despite not being able to read charts,” adds Styx singer and guitarist Tommy Shaw. “Rod Henley, Ricky Parsons, Bobby and Larry Moore, Eddie Wohlford, Wimpy Jones, Country Boy Eddie and others gave me a shot. And I am thankful for that. By the time Chicago released their first album, I had enough experience to begin learning their amazing music on my own. Now, the idea of Styx touring with Chicago is a major thrill all on its own. We can’t wait to spend the summer with them!”
Styx and Chicago will be offering their own exclusive pre-sales along with VIP packages beginning Tuesday, December 2 at 10:00 AM local time. Mastercard (only available for Austin and Kansas City shows) and Citi cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning December 2 at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM local time, respectively.
Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, December 5 at 10:00 AM local time at livenation.com.
“The Windy Cities Tour - All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour” itinerary:
7/13 - iThink Financial Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL
7/15 - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre - Tampa, FL
7/17 - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre - Alpharetta, GA
7/18 - PNC Music Pavilion - Charlotte, NC
7/20 - Jiffy Lube Live - Bristow, VA
7/21 - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion - Camden, NJ
7/23 - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY
For over50 years, Yes has stood at the forefront of rock, defined by their unmatched craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation creating symphonic masterpieces that continue to inspire. On January 23, 2026 Mercury Studios will release Symphonic Live, a 14-song live collection filmed in high definition. Vocalist Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, lead guitarist Steve Howe and drummer Alan White recreated the dramatic intensity of their 2001 album Magnification, the first Yes album without keyboards and the last Yes album with Anderson.
Touring to support of Magnification, they hit the road in 2001 with a new approach to their live set. They brought in the European Festival Orchestra, conducted by Wilhelm Keitel, to add lush new textures to their live set, essentially bringing the spirit of their new album to life on the stage. Not only did they play tracks from Magnification, but re-imagined interpretations of classics such as “Owner Of A Lonely Heart,” “Long Distance Runaround” and “I’ve Seen All Good People.”
Previously released as a double DVD set and single Blu-ray, Symphonic Live highlights the expansive nature of Yes’ music backed with a full symphony orchestra. The special edition reissue of Symphonic Live is packaged in a CD-sized clamshell box including the Blu-ray and CDs, each housed in their own slipcase, along with a booklet, fold-out poster, and five art cards.
The four LP set is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and mastered at half-speed. The nearly half-hour long epic “Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil)” is featured on vinyl for the first time. Symphonic Live features seven sides of music, along with an etching on the B-side of the fourth LP. Extras on the Symphonic Live Blu-ray include the promotional video for “Don’t Go” and a 30-minute documentary called Dreamtime.
Final 2026 shows - Friday, March 20; Saturday, March 21; Friday, March 27; and Saturday, March 28 - have been added to Eagles - Live In Concert At Sphere, the longest-running residency at the revolutionary venue with 56 shows in total.
To date, the Eagles' 'long run' at Sphere has attracted more than 700,000 fans across 44 sold-out shows since September 20, 2024, offering fans the ultimate connection to the band’s legendary catalog in an immersive experience that only Sphere can provide.
These shows utilize Sphere’s next-generation technologies, including the world’s highest resolution LED display that wraps up, over and around the audience, creating a fully immersive visual environment. The venue also features the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound, which delivers audio with unmatched clarity and precision to every guest.
Tickets
Presales begin Wednesday, November 19 at 10:00 AM PT. For presales registration and VIP ticket packages, visit Eagles.com.
General on-sale begins Friday, November 21 at 10:00 AM PT at TicketMaster.
The family of pianist and 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nicky Hopkins (1944-94) has announced the official re-release of his 1973 solo album The Tin Man Was A Dreamer, arriving November 8 on vinyl and CD.
Long celebrated for his work with The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, and countless others, Hopkins’ full-length solo album The Tin Man Was A Dreamer returns to print after decades out of circulation, released under the restored control of his estate.
The album includes guest players like George Harrison, Mick Taylor (former Rolling Stones' guitarist), Bobby Keys (Rolling Stones' saxophonist) , Ray Cooper (Elton John's percussionist) and more. The reissue coincides with Nicky Hopkins’ induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 8, where he will posthumously receive the Musical Excellence Award, which is given to artists, musicians, songwriters, and producers whose originality and influence have had a dramatic impact on music.
"This is turning out to be a red-letter year for Nicky with his documentary, The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins, being released around the world, his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, and now, the re-release of his album," said Moira Hopkins, widow of Nicky Hopkins. "The Tin Man Was A Dreamer on vinyl and CD, 32 years after its original release. I am delighted that Nicky is finally getting the recognition he so richly deserves, and that his album will now reach a new audience."
The 2024 documentary The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins, featuring commentary from Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Peter Frampton, Pete Townshend and more, explores the legendary 30-year career of Nicky Hopkins and his contributions to over 250 albums, including John Lennon’s Imagine, The Who’s My Generation, and countless iconic songs like “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker, “Sympathy For The Devil” by The Rolling Stones and “Revolution” by The Beatles.
The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins was written, produced and directed by Mike Treen, who sadly passed away in April 2025 just weeks before the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 was announced. Producer John Wood will carry the film forward and continue to educate the world about the legendary work of Nicky Hopkins.
Producer John Wood: "I am extremely proud, as producer of The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins, to think that the documentary may have contributed towards Nicky receiving rock's highest honor: his induction into the Rock Hall, which he so deserves, and I know Mike Treen would have felt the same."
Classically trained at The Royal Academy of Music, London, Nicky Hopkins could play Rock and Roll piano like nobody else. His legendary piano riffs and dazzling musical motifs helped ordinary tracks become iconic. With a career spanning 30 years until his tragic early death at age 50, he played with some of the greatest bands and artists in the world including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Steve Miller Band, Joe Cocker, Jerry Garcia, Art Garfunkel and many others.
By the late 1960’s, Hopkins was one of the busiest and most successful session players in London. He then joined the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood, which took him to America. He settled in Mill Valley enjoying the free-wheeling San Francisco ‘Bay Area Bands’ and playing at Woodstock with Jefferson Airplane. The 1970’s were his most successful period, commuting across The Atlantic to play with The Stones, John Lennon, and on countless sessions in Los Angeles.
Living with Crohn’s disease since his teens, his ability to tour was limited, although he would manage tours with The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker and Art Garfunkel. But it was in the recording studio where he became a legend amongst his peers. As Keith Richards recounts, “We were coming up with songs that [were] absolutely beyond Stu’s- let alone capabilities-his dreams! He didn’t want to know! So, I think that Stu called and said, ‘The only guy that can handle this is Nicky Hopkins.’” Hopkins ended up playing on a total of 14 Stones albums.
His story is told in the film by Albert Lee, Antonia Cipollina, Arthur Rochester, Benmont Tench, Bill Wyman, Billy Nicholls, Bro Paul Brown, Chris Kimsey, Chris Welch, Chuck Leavell, Dave Davies, Glyn Johns, Graham Parker, Gray Levett, Greg Phillinganes, Harry Shearer, Helen O’Hara, Jack Casady, Jim Keltner, Joe Tansin, John Goddard, Jorma Kaukonen, Julian Dawson (Nicky’s biographer – author of And on Piano… Nicky Hopkins), Keith Richards, Merrell Fankhauser, Mick Jagger, Mike Hurst, Mike McCartney, Moira Hopkins, Morgan Fisher, Nils Lofgren, Paddy Milner, Pete Edmonds, Pete Sears, Pete Townshend, Peter Frampton, PP Arnold, Rory Kaplan, Sarah Sleet (CEO of Crohn’s & Colitis UK), Shel Talmy, Slim Jim Phantom, Terry Reid and Tom Speight.
The Session Man’s narrator, Bob Harris, former presenter of the BBC’s The Old Grey Whistle Test, had no hesitation in confirming that, “His contributions on their records made him Rock and Roll’s greatest Session Man.”
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