Todd Rundgren: Last News

White Lies have shared a new song called ‘Trouble In America’, taken from an upcoming bonus edition of their 2022 album ‘As I Try Not To Fall Apart’.The trio’s latest album came out in February, and featured the singles ‘Blue Drift‘, ‘I Don’t Want To Go To Mars‘, ‘Am I Really Going To Die‘ and the album’s title track.On October 21, they will release a bonus edition of the album featuring four previously unreleased tracks. Bassist Charles Cave explained: “We gave up on b-sides years ago, and go into making an album with the sole aim to fit the most cohesive 40mins of music onto two sides of a 12″ that we can. Unfortunately that means some music is sidelined at the final hurdle.”Cave added: “Unfortunately that means some music is sidelined at the final hurdle.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic So, you say you like melodies? Putting your priorities there may consign you to minority status among 2025’s wider bloc of pop fans. But for the sonorously starved among us, a bit of manna from a more euphonious heaven has arrived in the form of “What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Live in Concert,” a multi-artist outing whose generous setlists are, fortunately, as long-winded as the tour’s title.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic What the world needs now, many Burt Bacharach fans can agree, is for that deep catalog of songs to not be consigned to history. Stepping up to present much of that material in a new light is a tour dubbed “What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Live,” which kicks off this weekend in southern California with Todd Rundgren in the nine-piece ensemble and handling many of the lead vocals on Bacharach/Hal David classics from the ’60s, ’70s and beyond.

David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to become a lounge singer under the name Buster Poindexter and act in films such as “Scrooged,” has died. His daughter Leah Hennessey confirmed that he died Friday at home in New York. He was 75.

Todd Rundgren delivered hits from his legendary catalog to fans all over North America.This fall, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is going to do it once again.Starting in September, the “Hello, It’s Me” singer will resume his ‘Me/We Tour’ and perform at theaters, auditoriums, halls, performing arts centers, playhouses, vineyards and hotels.That includes shows at Hammondsport, NY’s Point of the Bluff Vineyards on Sept. 22 and NYC’s Town Hall on Sunday, Oct.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Eric Gardner, a producer and talent manager whose famous clients included Todd Rundgren, Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson, Paul Shaffer and many others, died July 19 at age 74. Family members said he died in his sleep at home in Camarillo, Calif., from complications of pneumonia. Gardner was the chairman-CEO of Panacea Entertainment, which most recently had been representing Shaffer, the former “Late Night” band leader, and Gardner’s client of many decades, Rundgren, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (despite the artist’s own indifference to the honor) in 2021.

Eric Gardner, Chairman and CEO of Panacea Entertainment who began his career coordinating tours for Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead before pivoting to talent management for such clients as Paul Shaffer, Donny Osmond, The Sex Pistols, as well as members of The Rolling Stones, The E Street Band and The Who, died at his home in Camarillo, California, July 19 from complications of pneumonia. He was 74.

Steely Dan have hit back at the Republican National Convention’s cover band for choosing to perform their track ‘Reelin’ In The Years’.The Nashville band Sixwire – comprised of Andy Childs (lead vocals, guitar), Steve Hornbeak (keyboards, vocals), John Howard (bass guitar), Steve Mandile (guitar, vocals) and Chuck Tilley (drums, percussion) – provided a massive setlist filled with covers of classic tracks at the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) that took place last week (July 15-18).The set list included classic covers of such as Cheap Trick‘s ‘I Want You to Want Me’, Foo Fighters‘ ‘Learn To Fly’, U2‘s ‘Where the Streets Have No Name’ and Steely Dan’s ‘Reelin’ In The Years’.Now, Steely Dan have taken to their official Facebook page to respond to the band’s cover of their 1972 song, suggesting that they perform Donald Fagen’s anti-Trump song ‘Tin Foil Hat’ instead.“Hey Sixwire: If you want to play our music, how about playing the man in the Tin Foil Hat?” read the post shared on Steely Dan’s official Facebook page.Released in 2017 on Todd Rundgren‘s album ‘White Knight’, ‘Tin Foil Hat’ features Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen and condemns Trump’s presidency from 2017-2021. “Cause the man in the tin foil hat, Is tweeting like a teenage girl / He puts the Pluto in plutocrat, It’s gonna be a yuge yuge yuge new world,” they sing in the chorus, referencing the former president’s tweeting habits.The song also mentions other Trump moments such as “coming down the escalator,”, alternative facts, tiny hands and Fagen comparing his presidential term to a “coup d’état.”This is not the first time the ‘Dirty Work’ band has hit out at the Republican party.

Graham Nash surprised fans this week by making a surprise appearance at a tribute concert for Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Find footage of the moment below.The moment took place on Monday night (May 13) as the music of the iconic trio was celebrated with a tribute concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall.Various artists including Todd Rundgren, Steve Earle, Yola, Iron & Wine, Real Estate, and more were enlisted to perform at the event, and each broke out renditions of the group’s most iconic tracks in the name of charity.It was held as the 19th edition of Michael Dorf’s annual Music Of charity show, which has raised over $2million (£1.6m) for music education and previously honoured iconic names in rock such as Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Prince, and Paul McCartney.David Crosby died in January 2023, and neither of the surviving members of the trio, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, were set to perform on the night.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Geno Michellini, a familiar voice to Los Angeles rock fans as the afternoon DJ during the ’80s and ’90s on KLOS, died March 2 at age 77. The death was not widely reported until Monday. An official obituary written by friends David Forman and Frank Martin said he “passed peacefully at home of natural causes with his beloved cat Bud Bud by his side.” Michellini’s death follows by about five months that of fellow L.A./San Francisco DJ Dusty Street, with whom he was said to be especially close, helping care for her before her passing.

Eric Carmen, who became an icon of early ’70s power pop as the frontman of the Raspberries before achieving solo success with hits like “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died at age 74. “It is with tremendous sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen,” his wife, Amy Carmen, wrote on the singer’s website.

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello — who collaborated on the 1984 song “The Only Flame In Town” — just announced they’re hitting the road for a 22-concert summer tour where they’ll drop into amphitheaters, music halls and art centers all over North America.Along the way, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are slated to swing into New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on July 16, Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on July 18 and Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on July 20.“It’s fantastic to be able to rekindle a musical relationship,” Hall said in a statement.“We are looking forward to kicking off the show in style in the certainty that Daryl will deliver a slam-bang finish,” Costello, who will be bringing his backing band The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, added.The co-headliners may even share the stage; according to Variety, Hall often performed with Todd Rundgren when they toured together in years past.For fans who want to see the pair who brought the world “Maneater,” “Pump It Up” and so many more mega hits live, tickets can be secured as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 15, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Hall’s former bandmate — whom he has a restraining order against now — is heading out on a solo tour of his

Todd Rundgren just announced his 38-concert ‘Me/We Tour’ that will send him to theaters, performing arts centers, casinos, auditoriums and bowls all over North America from April through July.Over the course of the four-month run, the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will spend quite a bit of time in New York and New Jersey.As of now, the 75-year-old former Nazz frontman has lined up shows in North Tonawanda, NY (April 30), Englewood, NJ (May 2), Atlantic City (May 3), Port Chester, NY (May 5), Hackensack, NJ (May 9) and Patchogue, NY (May 11).And while fans can likely expect to hear the hits — “I Saw The Light,” and “Hello, It’s Me” to name just a few — Rundgren also likes to mix in classic Motown and R&B covers as well.For those that can’t wait to get their hands on tickets, you’re in luck.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Jan. 19, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Shockingly, Rundgren doesn’t just stick to the songs fans know and love at live shows.According to Set List FM, here’s what he brought to the stage at his final U.S.

William Earl administrator In the midst of a legal battle that includes a restraining order against his longtime musical and business partner John Oates, Daryl Hall played a concert with a setlist filled with Hall & Oates classics. Hall took to the stage at the Tokyo Garden Theater in Japan on Nov. 23, and performed plenty of the duo’s classic hits, including “Out of Touch,” “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” and “Private Eyes.” Classic rocker Todd Rundgren also appeared at the show.

Eric Clapton‘s iconic guitars – named “The Fool” – has become one of the most expensive guitars ever at auction.On Thursday, November 16, the musician’s 1964 custom-painted psychedelic Gibson SG was sold for $1.27 million (£1.03 million) at Julien’s Auctions. The six-string instrument was sold as part of the three-day music auction event “Played, Worn and Torn: Rock N’ Roll Iconic Guitars and Memorabilia” at the Hard Rock Café in Nashville.Per Guitar World, the guitar is the same ’64 SG that Clapton played when he and his Cream bandmates were creating their second LP, ‘Disraeli Gears’.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Along with the tracklist for Olivia Rodrigo’s hotly anticipated sophomore album, “Guts,” came its total time — 39 minutes — which has rather inexplicably led to hundreds of complaints online that the album is somehow short-changing her fans due to its apparently brief length. “So short!” one fan complained. “They really be calling anything a ‘Album’ nowadays huh,” groused another.

Daryl Hall all spring and summer long.From May through August, the venerable ’80s pop star along with his Daryl’s House Band is embarking on a 13-concert tour all over North America.Along the way, the “You Make My Dreams Come True” crooner will drop into Montclair, NJ’s Wellmont Theater on May 24, Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre on June 7 and Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Event Center on June 9.Best of all, you won’t need to be a “Rich Girl” to catch the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee live on his 2023 tour.At the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $41 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to hear all-time classic hits like “Sara Smile,” “Maneater,” “She’s Gone,” “I Can’t Go For That,” “Kiss On My List” and so many more live.Plus, Hall and co. will be joined by classic rock icon Todd Rundgren for all shows making the deal even sweeter.Want to see the rocker do his thing live this year?Here’s how to get tickets for Hall’s summer 2023 tour today.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all 2023 tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for all shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

David Johansen wasn’t an easy sell on a documentary about his music, even from director Martin Scorsese. Johansen says it was his family that talked him into letting Scorsese film his performance for the documentary Personality Crisis: One Night Only.

Daryl Hall is set to perform at the 2023 BST Hyde Park festival later this summer, as a special guest headliner Billy Joel.The Hall & Oates singer will join the singer-songwriter onstage for his live appearance at the London Festival, which is set to take place on July 7. Tickets are available now.As previously announced, BLACKPINK will make their UK festival debut headlining their own day at British Summer Time, as well as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band playing two nights, alongside headline appearances from Guns N’ Roses, Take That and P!nk, supported by Gwen Stefani.Alongside his guest appearance with Joel, Hall is also set to perform at a newly-announced headline show in London.

Bauhaus singer Peter Murphy has been announced to lead the next David Bowie tribute tour with guitarist Adrian Belew – see dates and ticket information below.Murphy will front the 2023 ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ tour in North America alongside celebrated guitarist Adrian Belew, who’s best known as formerly playing in King Crimson.Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, A Perfect Circle bassist Matt McJunkins, guitarist Scrote, Devo/A Perfect Circle drummer Jeff Friedl, saxophonist Ron Dziubla, and guitarist Eric Schermerhorn will also play in the touring group.The tribute tour kicks off on April 4 in Houston, Texas, US and wraps up on May 8 in Tacoma, Washington, US. Tickets will be available to buy here.Murphy said in a statement: “Such a surprise to be invited to celebrate Bowie in this outing, and alongside a great lineup.

Four writer-participants for a DreamWorks Theatricals emerging writers program have been selected to help develop new musical adaptations of DreamWorks Animation films for the theatrical licensing agency Music Theatre International’s catalogue.

Settle in! The winter season is upon us — and it won’t be long before new and returning shows are back on our screens.