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Southside Johnny Announces Immediate Retirement from Touring

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Southside Johnny Announces Immediate Retirement from Touring

Southside Johnny has announced his immediate retirement from touring, citing unspecified health issues.According to NJArts, Southside Johnny left the stage after performing just a few songs at the band's most recent show, Dec. 14 at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. His longtime backing band the Asbury Jukes finished the show without him.The 76 year-old singer, considered the "grandfather of the New Jersey sound," was scheduled to perform at the Count […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 1

Nicko McBrain Retirement Tributes Pour in From Legendary Rockers

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Nicko McBrain Retirement Tributes Pour in From Legendary Rockers

Tributes from rock and metal legends have poured in, celebrating Nicko McBrain's incredible 42-year career in Iron Maiden.The 72-year-old drummer announced over the weekend that his final show with the band would be that very night at the conclusion of The Future Past tour in Sao Paulo, Brazil.With less than 24 hours of warning that Iron Maiden would be undergoing a lineup change for the first time since Bruce Dickinson […]

todayDecember 10, 2024

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces Retirement From Touring

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Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces Retirement From Touring

Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is stepping back from touring. On Saturday (Dec. 7), the 72-year-old musician announced that he is retiring from the road, with Saturday’s concert at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil, marking his final show with the legendary rock band. “After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive […]

todayDecember 7, 2024

Lou Gramm Plotting Retirement in 2025: ‘That’s Gonna Be It’

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Lou Gramm Plotting Retirement in 2025: ‘That’s Gonna Be It’

Former Foreigner singer Lou Gramm is planning to retire in 2025.During a conversation with Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk, the acclaimed frontman mapped out his timeline for wrapping up next year.“I’m releasing a solo album in January, which I can’t wait for it to hit the airways,” Gramm noted. “I think I’m going to go [tour] until May or June of next year and then I’m going to go off the […]

todayNovember 24, 2024 2

Otep Announces Impending Retirement

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Otep Announces Impending Retirement

Otep vocalist Otep Shamaya revealed in a social media post of the weekend that she is planning to retire. The announcement came as a bit of surprise as it was in an attached comment to a post in which she was letting people know that she was liquidating her music equipment.What Otep Said About Her RetirementAs stated, the retirement discussion came as part of the comments on a post in […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 2

Pop rock band coming out of retirement to headline When We Were Young music festival

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Pop rock band coming out of retirement to headline When We Were Young music festival

When We Were Young, an annual music festival held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Winchester, Nevada, on Oct. 18, 2025, has announced its 2025 lineup of more than 50 pop-punk, emo and alternative rock artists.This year’s festival will be headlined by Panic! At The Disco, who are coming out of retirement for a one-off performance of their iconic debut album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out.”Joining them on […]

todayNovember 9, 2024 1

Bruce Springsteen Shuts Down Retirement Rumors

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Bruce Springsteen Shuts Down Retirement Rumors

Bruce Springsteen has no plans to hang up his guitar anytime soon. The legendary rocker, who has been a cornerstone of rock music for over five decades, made it clear during his Aug. 23 performance at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia that rumors of his impending retirement are far from the truth. In front of a passionate crowd, Springsteen dismissed any talk of a farewell tour with his signature sass. […]

todayAugust 26, 2024 5

Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Says Retirement Rumors Are ‘Rubbish’

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Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Says Retirement Rumors Are ‘Rubbish’

Deep Purple has flirted with the idea of calling it quits before. But according to vocalist Ian Gillan, they're still running strong. Don't pay attention to the rumors you may have heard."So far, so good," he quips early in the below conversation with UCR.You can apply that thought to many things beyond their ongoing prowess on the road. Earlier this year, Deep Purple released =1, their newest studio album, which […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 5

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Rihanna Trolls Fans And Paparazzi With Statement About Retirement

Rihanna‘s got jokes when it comes to her fans awaiting new music, trolling them during a recent outing with a bold message about retirement.The superstar mogul was spotted out with A$AP Rocky in New York City on Thursday (June 6), rocking a top that read, “I’m retired.”In smaller print, it also said, “This is as dressed up as I get.”The Rihanna Navy has not gotten a new album from their […]

todayJune 8, 2024 3

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