Clive Davis, the Grammy-winning record producer who transformed Columbia, Arista and J Records into music industry powerhouses, died Monday at his Manhattan home. He was 94. No cause of death was announced, though he recently faced respiratory issues. Davis launched the careers of icons including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, Barry Manilow, Aretha Frankline and Carlos Santana during his five-decade career. Despite being fired from Columbia in 1973 for misusing funds, Davis rebounded at Arista and later founded J Records, where he launched Alicia Keys. He was also known for his lavish Grammy Week parties. Santana called Davis “a visionary” who “could hear the intangible before anyone else could see it.” Manilow reflected on their 50-year partnership, saying Davis treated business “like family.” Keys honored “the visionary who transformed dreams into reality.” Story URL
Keith Richards says the Rolling Stones may not tour again, citing travel fatigue at age 82. The guitarist told Uncut magazine he sees possibilities for residencies in cities like London, New York, or Paris instead. “I don’t know if tours are possible. It’s the travelling that takes it out of you,” Richards explained. Mick Jagger, meanwhile, remains eager to tour, telling Sunday Today: “I absolutely would love to” after the band shelved planned UK and European stadium dates for 2025. The Stones last toured North America in 2024 supporting their Hackney Diamonds album. Despite touring uncertainty, the band remains active with their new album Foreign Tongues coming out July 10th, featuring guests like Paul McCartney and Robert Smith. (Story URL)
Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert will face trial October 5th in Rockville, Maryland on attempted first-degree murder charges. Ebert allegedly struck William Yates, father of Turnstile singer Brendan Yates, with his vehicle on March 29, 2025. The 79-year-old victim suffered severe leg trauma and required surgery. Montgomery County police report Ebert arrived at the elder Yates’ home, yelled obscenities, honked his horn, then returned and struck William in the driveway. A grand jury upgraded charges in April from second-degree to first-degree attempted murder, which carries a potential life sentence. Circuit Court Judge John M. Maloney will oversee the three-day trial. Turnstile dismissed Ebert in 2022 citing “harmful behavior” and stated he had threatened violence before the attack. (Story URL)
The B-52’s and Devo announced eight additional dates for their Cosmic De-Evolution tour, starting September 17 in Tinley Park, Illinois and ending Halloween night in Palm Desert, California. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26. Both new wave legends recently performed together overseas and plan to continue their partnership after collaborating on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebration. Despite previous retirement discussions, both bands remain active. “It’s hard for us to end. We’re still having a good time,” B-52’s vocalist Cindy Wilson said. Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh explained their chemistry to NME: “Devo’s a bunch of grumpy, old critical guys and the B-52’s have a lot of ‘up’ energy, so they offset us.” The tour includes stops in Seattle, Vancouver, Grand Rapids, and Minnesota. (Story URL)