Liam Gallagher has sarcastically responded to Oasis trailing in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 fan vote. The band currently sits behind artists like P!nk, Sade, and Luther Vandross with just over 100,000 votes, while Phil Collins leads all artists with over 300,000 votes. Gallagher posted on X on Monday (March 9): “I’d like to thank all the people who HAVENT voted for us from the bottom of my HEART this is for you thanks.” He followed with another message to supporters: “And to all the people who voted for us SIT DOWN.” Oasis was nominated alongside celebrated rock acts like INXS, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, and Joy Division/New Order for possible induction in 2026. Previously, Gallagher said on social media that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was “for WANKERS,” but admitted he would “Obv go and say it’s the best thing EVER” if they were voted in. (NME)
Tommy DeCarlo, who served as Boston‘s lead vocalist for nearly 20 years, died on Monday (March 9) at the age of 60. His family announced on Facebook that DeCarlo had been diagnosed with brain cancer in September. “He fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end,” the family stated, requesting privacy during their grief. DeCarlo joined Boston in the late 2000s after original singer Brad Delp died by suicide in 2007. DeCarlo was a longtime fan from Charlotte, North Carolina, and he posted a tribute song to Delp alongside Boston cover songs on MySpace that caught bandleader Tom Scholz‘s attention. Scholz was impressed by DeCarlo’s vocal similarities to Delp and eventually invited him to join the band permanently, with the singer contributing to Boston’s 2013 album, Life, Love & Hope. He also formed a group with his son and released two albums earlier this decade. In 2015, DeCarlo described performing with his favorite band as “almost indescribable” and “an amazing feeling.” (Rolling Stone)
On Monday (March 9), the Stray Cats announced details of their summer 2026 US tour, which comes after the group canceled their 2025 dates due to frontman Brian Setzer‘s autoimmune disease diagnosis. The 66-year-old musician previously revealed the condition affects his hands and guitar playing ability, but said he’s feeling “healthy and strong again” and ready to return. “There’s something about the unique sound of The Stray Cats that keeps drawing me in,” Setzer says. “The Gretsch guitar, the acoustic bass, and the stand-up drums still sound pure and fresh today. Come on out and have some fun with us this summer.” The 18-date trek starts on July 24th in Las Vegas, with stops in Phoenix, Del Mar, Santa Rosa, Colorado Springs, Kansas City, Westbury, and Atlantic City, before concluding August 16th in Morristown, New Jersey. Artist presale begins Tuesday (March 10th), with general on-sales starting Friday (March 13th). (Consequence of Sound)
On Monday (March 9), John Fogerty announced that he will embark on a month-long U.S. tour in 2026 with Steve Winwood as special guest. The 13-date Legacy Tour will celebrate Fogerty’s iconic music from Creedence Clearwater Revival, with the trek beginning on September 3rd in Tinley Park, Illinois, and ending on October 2nd in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The tour will also stop in Boston, Atlantic City, Charlotte, Clearwater and other East Coast cities. Winwood will perform at all shows except the final Thackerville date. Pre-sales run from Tuesday through Wednesday (March 10th-11th), with general on-sales beginning Friday (March 13th). Fogerty recently released Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, featuring 20 newly recorded versions of his classic songs. The 80-year-old musician will also receive the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 11th in New York City before the tour begins. (Consequence of Sound)