The Who are marking the 50th anniversary of their 1976 LP Who By Numbers with a sprawling five-disc box set containing 92 previously unreleased audio tracks. The collection includes Pete Townshend’s original demos, studio jams, alternate mixes, and live recordings. A Blu-ray features Atmos and 5.1 mixes overseen by Townshend. Highlights include an early mix of “Imagine A Man” featuring Townshend on lead vocals. “The Who By Numbers is the only one where I allowed songs that were so personal to be used by the Who,” Townshend wrote. Roger Daltrey called it his favorite Who album. The set also includes a 100-page book and a never-before-released 1975 Pontiac, Michigan concert, which drew a record 76,896 fans. Story URL
Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has spoken candidly about seeking mental health support after being fired from the band in 2023. In an interview with HeartSupport, Weinberg described his emotional state as feeling like “a tangled ball of rusted barbed wire.” He said finding the right therapist — recommended by a close friend — felt like “an unlocking of a door.” The process was further complicated by simultaneous hip surgery, leaving him alone with his thoughts during recovery. Weinberg, who became a father earlier this year, continues weekly therapy sessions. “None of this is, like, ‘I’m fixed and I’m all better,'” he said. “I just view it as this is part of being a healthy person.” Story URL
John Mayer says he hasn’t ruled out rejoining Dead & Company following the January death of Bob Weir. In a new interview, Mayer clarified earlier comments suggesting he was stepping away. “Part of the grieving process is to hang it up,” Mayer said. “I’m not swearing it off. I’m not saying, ‘You’ll never see me on stage doing that.'” Mayer described Weir as an idol turned close friend, with whom he shared the stage for over a decade. “I kind of want to wallow a little,” he added. Mickey Hart is now the only former Grateful Dead member remaining in the group’s lineup. Bill Kreutzmann, the band’s last surviving original member, departed in 2023 but could hypothetically return. Story URL
Alanis Morissette has filed a federal lawsuit in California against her former 2025 European tour manager, Keren Urinov, alleging extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. The suit claims Urinov threatened to report fabricated drug trafficking charges to U.K. police unless Morissette signed a 15-year contract with annual raises and bonuses. Urinov was arrested by British airport authorities during the tour after authorities flagged a bag containing marijuana and xylazine. The lawsuit also claims Urinov’s hotel booking error cost Morissette $70,000. Morissette is seeking repayment of more than $75,000 plus punitive damages and has requested a jury trial. Story URL