Frontman Dennis Locorriere died Saturday at 76, following a battle with kidney disease. Dr. Hook had more than 60 gold and platinum singles. Among their major hits are: ‘The Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’, ‘Sylvia’s Mother’, and ‘Sharing the Night Together’.

 More than 50 years after it set them on the path to superstardom, “Queen II” has been remixed, remastered, and expanded into the 5 CD/2 LP “Queen II Collector’s Edition” box set. It is out now, with Brian May and Roger Taylor serving as executive producers. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mr3cub7c

Billy Idol will receive a lifetime achievement award at the American Music Awards on May 25th. The punk rock icon joins previous recipients Diana Ross and Rod Stewart in receiving this honor. The recognition comes weeks after Idol's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction alongside Phil Collins, Oasis and Wu-Tang Clan. Dick Clark Productions executives called Idol "a true rock legend whose influence has transcended generations and genres." The '80s rock star created hits including "Rebel Yell," "Dancing With Myself" and "White Wedding." He released Dream Into It, his first album in over a decade, last year. Idol will perform a medley during the ceremony, marking his first AMA performance and first appearance since 2004. Queen Latifah hosts the show airing live from MGM Grand Arena on CBS and Paramount+ at 5 p.m. PST.

Gene Simmons says they’re back in the studio. In a video released by Sienna Hernandez, host of the Kiss-themed online show “Kiss By Sienna”, Simmons says: “We just recorded a new song…that Paul wrote. I can't tell you more about it. And that'll be coming out at some point." He also revealed he's working on a documentary about the band's “End Of The Road tour”, which ran from 2019-23.

A documentary about last year’s reunion tour is coming to theaters and Disney+ in late summer. The untitled film was directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, and produced by “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight. The doc includes "rehearsal, backstage and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 25 years."

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group in a deal worth more than $300 million. Five years after the group sold its publishing rights for $150 million, they’ve unloaded their recorded output --13 studio albums in total – in a deal that was completed last Friday.

A new Beatles museum will open at 3 Savile Row in London, the legendary Apple Corps headquarters where the band recorded "Let It Be" and performed their final rooftop concert in January 1969. "The Beatles at 3 Savile Row" features seven floors of never-before-seen archival material, rotating exhibitions, a fan store, and recreated recording studio. The famous rooftop remains accessible to visitors with original railings intact. Paul McCartney said visiting brought back "special memories within the walls, not to mention the rooftop." Ringo Starr called it "like coming home." Additional details and a second planned experience will be announced soon.

The Eagles have once again extended their historic residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. They announced 6 more shows there: 2 in September, and 4 in November. The new dates will bring Eagles’ Sphere show total up to 64 since they began in September 2024, the venue’s longest-running residency to date.

As they get set to launch their reunion tour next month, Geddy Lee explained why they felt the need to do so: “In the back of my heart, it’s felt like unfinished business, like we owed (late drummer Neil Peart) a proper thank you and a celebration.” Lee and Alex Lifeson credit their participation in the 2022 Taylor Hawkins tribute shows with planting the idea of them returning to the road without Peart.

Melanie “Mel B” Brown traveled to Leeds, UK to catch a solo show by Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm, who is on the road promoting her new album “Sweat”. In fact, she joined her Spice sister on stage to perform ‘Spice Up Your Life’. Last month, Mel B shut down rumors of a full reunion for the group’s 30th anniversary this year.