AC/DC’s scheduled concert at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on September 16th has been canceled due to severe storm damage. The venue announced the cancellation after a storm last week caused significant destruction, including dislodged seats and structural harm. A statement from the stadium on X confirmed the decision, citing safety concerns for fans, artists, and staff. Efforts to relocate the event within Toronto were unsuccessful, and Ticketmaster will refund ticket purchases automatically. Sections of the stadium will require removal and reconstruction. AC/DC’s tour continues with upcoming shows in Montreal, East Rutherford, and Philadelphia. Story URL
U2 has been selected as MusiCares’ 2027 Persons of the Year. Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. will be honored at the 36th annual benefit gala on February 5th, 2027, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles — two nights before the Grammy Awards. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. praised the band, saying their “impact goes far beyond the stage.” The recognition coincides with U2’s 50th anniversary as a band. The group has earned 22 Grammy Awards and sold over 170 million albums worldwide. Each member has individually championed humanitarian causes, including fighting AIDS, poverty, addiction awareness, and music education. A tribute concert featuring performances celebrating U2’s music and activism will also take place during the ceremony. Story URL
Pink Floyd and the British Royal Mint have expanded their collection inspired by the iconic Dark Side Of The Moon album. The latest addition is a solid gold guitar pick featuring the album’s prism artwork. Only 10 of these picks are available, each priced at approximately $7,800. Designed for both display and use, the pick comes in a presentation case. The collection also includes a silver pick for $175, a copper pick for $55, a £5 coin for $25, and a 10z gold proof coin for $7,200. The Royal Mint describes the gold pick as a blend of metal craftsmanship and rock artistry. Previously, the Mint has issued coins for The Who, Elton John, and Queen. Story URL
Billy Joel, 77, has undergone brain surgery after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus in May 2025. Speaking on his SiriusXM channel, the “Piano Man” singer shared that he agreed to have a shunt implanted after learning it could help improve his balance and memory. “I don’t want to lose my marbles,” he explained. Joel added that he expects to make a full recovery, reassuring fans, “I’m not going anywhere.” Story URL
Rick Springfield has opened up about a haunting wartime experience from his teenage years. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience, the 77-year-old “Jessie’s Girl” singer recalled traveling to Vietnam in 1968 at age 17 to entertain U.S. troops. While staying at a Navy encampment near Da Nang’s Marble Mountains, his group came under attack. Springfield fired mortars from a radio shack bunker, later learning he had struck and killed a Viet Cong soldier. “It’s hard for me to face that I was responsible for the end of a life,” Springfield told Rogan. The Australian-born singer first documented the incident in his 2010 memoir, Late, Late at Night, describing it as something that “still sends a shiver down my spine.” Story URL