Weezer staged an acoustic rooftop performance Friday atop Venice Beach’s Hinano Cafe to promote their upcoming Gathering tour. Rivers Cuomo and bandmates delivered five songs including classics “Buddy Holly,” “Island in the Sun,” “Say It Ain’t So,” and “Undone – The Sweater Song,” plus “Go Away” featuring Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino. The Beatles-inspired setup marks part of “Weezer: The Gathering – Initiation Week,” featuring Los Angeles-area pop-ups including trivia nights and a March 30th pickleball tournament with band members. The Gathering Tour launches September 8th in Sacramento, spanning thirty-two shows across the United States and Canada before concluding October 24th in Los Angeles. Special guests include the Shins and Silversun Pickups. Weezer releases the new single “Shine Again” April 1st from their forthcoming album, their first full-length since 2021’s Van Weezer. (Story URL)
Former Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm announced his 2026 tour dates alongside the release of his new solo album Released. The 10-show tour kicks off May 9th in Wabash, Indiana, and concludes October 10th in St. Charles, Missouri. Released marks Gramm’s third solo album and first since 1989’s Long Hard Look, featuring 10 original songs started in the 1980s during his initial Foreigner departure. The tour follows Gramm’s April reunion concerts with Foreigner, who are currently celebrating their 50th anniversary with Luis Maldonado as lead singer. Gramm’s solo shows will include new material, previous solo work, and Foreigner classics. Last year, Gramm announced his retirement plans for 2026, stating “I’ve been doing this over 54 years. I just feel like there’s some other things that I want to do.” (Story URL)
Legendary guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman died March 26 at age 72 after battling ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease. The Bronx native co-founded punk pioneers The Dictators in 1973 with Andy Shernoff and Scott Kempner, releasing three albums including 1977’s “Manifest Destiny” which reached the Billboard 200. In 1980, Friedman joined heavy metal band Manowar, appearing on six albums during his decade-long tenure, notably 1984’s “Hail to England” which Rolling Stone ranked among the 100 Greatest Metal Albums. Manowar once held the Guinness World Record for loudest band. After leaving Manowar in 1989, Friedman performed with Death Dealer, Brain Surgeons, and his own Ross the Boss Band while reuniting with The Dictators. His death was announced Friday, just one month after revealing his ALS diagnosis. Story URL
Lindsey Buckingham hinted at possible new collaboration with Stevie Nicks following their 2025 reunion to promote their reissued 1973 album Buckingham Nicks. In a social media video, Buckingham said the album’s rerelease created “a resurgence of connection between Stevie and myself” that suggests future projects together. The former Fleetwood Mac duo reconciled after years of tension, which culminated in Buckingham’s 2018 firing from the band reportedly at Nicks’ request. Nicks confirmed in October 2025 they were talking again, calling their relationship “up and down and difficult, but fantastic.” Buckingham remains cautious but optimistic, stating he believes their renewed connection “will translate to something good and something wonderful.” He’s also completing a solo album that’s “one song away from being finished” and mentioned an upcoming Fleetwood Mac documentary. (Story URL)