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KISS will re-embark on their End of the Road Tour, in February 2020, and they've nabbed one heck of an opening act: none other than David Lee Roth!  A few months ago, I reported that "Diamond Dave" will have a residency, in Las Vegas, early next year.  That's still planned, but those particular shows will occur before and after David goes on the road, with KISS.  As far as Van Halen is concerned, David thinks they're done, but he won't officially confirm or d …

         You've probably heard by now it has been confirmed that Motley Crue have officially reformed, literally blew up their Cessation of Touring Agreement, and will be co-headlining a tour with Poison, Def Leppard and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, in 2020.  And as promised, once I received the confirmed dates, I would post them.  I do apologize for being a couple of days behind here.  We've been busy, here at Rocker Ra …

     So do you remember when Motley Crue did this whole press conference thing back in, I believe, around 2013 -2014 swearing that their touring days, as Motley Crue were going to be done, after one last farewell tour, and even signed a contract, during that press conference, to legally swear by it?  Well, that contract is now null and void!  Yes, Motley Crue is possibly re-forming to tour along with Def Leppard and Poison, in 2020.  But how is t …

Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming album, that I wrote about on Halloween, due in January, 2020, has an official name, at least for now.  It's being called Ordinary Man.  And, it features some big name talent, as backing musicians: Guns N' Roses' bassist, Duff McKagan and Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer, Chad Smith. The album, recorded in 4 weeks, is, according to Ozzy the "catalyst" that propelled him out of a depressed state, as he was suffering from some serious health condit …

KISS fans take note!   The band has added an additional 75 shows, in 2020, to their "End of the Road" tour.  In addition, they have also announced the city and date, of what they are calling their very last concert, as KISS.   These newly confirmed dates will find the classic hard rock band touring North America, South America, Europe, and back to North America.  These new concerts will begin on February 1, 2020, in Manchester, New Hampshire. Th …

JUST ANNOUNCED - Journey are embarking on a 60 date concert tour, with the Pretenders as their opening act.  Starting on May 15, 2020, at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington, the bands will perform all over the United States and Canada, concluding the tour on Sept. 12 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York.   Tickets will be available, to the general public, starting on November 8, at 10 a.m. (local times), …

The legendary heavy metal singer-songwriter, Ozzy Osbourne, has recorded a new album set for release this January.   According to his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy was rejuvenated to go back into the studio, after his collaboration with rapper, Post Malone.   As many are aware, Ozzy had to cut his previous tour short, due to an illness he encountered, while on the road, leaving Ozzy depressed, as he healed.  He recorded the upcoming album while h …

Eagles have announced a 2020 Hotel California concert tour.Following up on a successful month long residency, in Las Vegas, which saw the band performing the entire Hotel California album, their most successful studio release, Eagles have decided to keep the momentum going and have confirmed a 12 show tour, in 6 US cities.Originally released, in 1976, Hotel California found the band coming out of a bit of a transition.  Their founding guitarist, Bernie Leadon, had left and was replaced by c …

A new TV series is set to bring Billy Joel's music to life. Notice I emphasized music here, as this won't be a bio-series/bio-pic, in the vein of Bohemian Rhapsody or Rocketman.  Currently titled Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, from the Billy Joel song, of the same name, this will be a fictional-scripted series based around Mr. Joel's songs.  However, expect to see characters named in Billy Joel music, including the Piano Man, the Stranger, Sgt. O'Leary and Mamm …

David Lee Roth has announced an upcoming Las Vegas, Nevada residency, for 2020. The legendary Van Halen front man will be appearing at the House of Blues, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.  This actually marks the second residency that Diamond Dave has performed in Las Vegas, the first one being back in 1994, where he performed with the Blues-Bustin' Mambo Slammers. David did say that this won't be a David Lee Roth solo Van Halen show, however, he …