This fall, Yusuf/Cat Stevens will release his memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, alongside a subsequent North American book tour. In anticipation of those events, the 76-year-od music legend has just announced the upcoming release of a greatest hits compilation titled, On the Road to Findout: Greatest Hits, which is due out September 5. The collection spans six decades of the singer-songwriter's career, featuring tracks from his 1967 debut album, Matthew & Son, straight through to his 2023 release, King of a Land. The compilation will be available in various formats, with a single CD and 2-LP set, as well as deluxe expanded editions on 2 CDs and 4 LPs. “Thank you, one and all. It’s really humbling to think about how many souls have been traversing this journey with me,” he said in a statement. Yusuf will begin his book tour – where he will also perform a selection of his songs – in the U.K. in September, followed by North American dates kicking off on October 2. (Rolling Stone)

Former Verve singer Richard Ashcroft has responded graciously to viral footage of a fan Shazam-ing "Bitter Sweet Symphony" during his opening set for Oasis' reunion tour kick-off in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. The clip, which was humorously captioned, “Did They Just Shazam The National Anthem 😩,”  has attracted nearly 640,000 likes on TikTok. In a subsequent Instagram post, Ashrcroft kindly addressed the viral sensation, writing: “Thanks to everyone who came down and gave such beautiful support for my set. If you don’t know it Shazam it, all new fans welcome!” Oasis are set to bring their Live ‘25 reunion tour to their hometown of Manchester over the weekend, with Ashcroft set to open for them during a five-night stand scheduled at Heaton Park on July 11, 12, 16, 19, and 20. (Billboard)

On Thursday (July 10), Ozzy Osbourne announced the upcoming release of his memoir, Last Rites, which is set to be published on October 7 by Hachette Book Group. The book promises to present a raw account of “the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Osbourne’s descent into hell.” The book will also include behind-the-scenes details of Ozzy’s final concert and the Black Sabbath reunion, as well as his recent health struggles. The memoir will also delve into Osbourne's “turbulent marriage to wife Sharon, his encounters with fellow hellraisers including Slash, Bon Scott, John Bonham and Keith Moon, (and) the harrowing final moments he spent with Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister.” Ozzy is quoted as saying in the book, “Look, if it ends tomorrow, I can’t complain. I’ve been all around the world. Seen a lot of things. I’ve done good… and I’ve done bad. But right now, I’m not ready to go anywhere.” (Variety)

On Wednesday (July 9), Jack White celebrated his milestone 50th birthday by finally joining the ranks of smartphone users, after his wife, Olivia Jean, gifted the rock legend his very first cell phone. White shared his tentative foray into the 21st century with a series of humorous photos on Instagram, where he is shown looking quizzically at the device. "Well y'all it's either all over for me now or just the beginning. I am now the reluctant owner of a cellular telephone for the first time in my life!” White captioned his post, while teasing, “Can't wait to talk to you all soon. My phone number is the square root of all of our combined social interaction times Pi."

As part of his birthday festivities, White attended the Detroit Tigers game with Olivia Jean and his mother, Teresa Gillis. On hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch was White’s friend, actor and musician John C. Reilly, who surprised the rock star by leading the entire stadium in singing “Happy Birthday." White appeared shocked and slightly embarrassed by the gesture, with Reilly later telling the Tigers broadcast team that White had no idea that he would be at the game, let alone throwing out the first pitch. (Rolling Stone)

On Thursday (July 10), Paul McCartney announced the dates and details of his Got Back 2025 North American Tour, which marks the Beatles legend’s first full tour of the continent since 2022. Following three sold-out surprise club shows at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City earlier this year, McCartney will now embark on a 19-date tour of stadiums and arenas throughout the U.S. and Canada. The jaunt kicks off on September 29 in Palm Desert, California, before visiting major music markets including Las Vegas, Denver, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Atlanta, Nashville, and Montreal, before finishing with a two-night stand in Chicago on November 24-25. Ticket presale starts on Tuesday (July 15), with general on-sale beginning on Friday (July 18). McCartney first launched his Got Back Tour in 2022 with 16 sold-out shows across the U.S. before making a historic headlining appearance at Glastonbury Festival that summer, eventually taking the tour to Australia, Mexico, Brazil, South America, the U.K., and Europe. (Rolling Stone)

A new box set titled, I Can't Give Everything Away [2002-2016], collects the music from David Bowie's poignant final years. The comprehensive release will be issued in 13-CD and 18-LP boxed sets, along with standard digital download/streaming options. The set showcases key albums like Heathens (2002), Reality (2003), The Next Day (2013), and the iconic ★ (BLACKSTAR) (2016), each reflecting a distinct phase in Bowie's late-career collaboration with producer Tony Visconti. Other inclusions are A Reality Tour live recording, the No Plan EP, which features original songs from the Off-Broadway play Lazarus, a 2002 live recording from the Montreaux Jazz Festival, and the exclusive Re:Call 6 compilation of never-before-released tracks. The collection is complemented by a hardcover book featuring previously unseen notes, drawings and handwritten lyrics from Bowie, along with exclusive photos from the era, memorabilia, and album insights from Visconti and design notes from Jonathan Barnbrook. (Consequence of Sound)

The Goo Goo Dolls are set to headline the Children’s Diabetes Foundation’s 39th Annual Carousel Ball on October 11 at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Music legend Neil Diamond will also be honored with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award during the event, with proceeds from the benefit going towards the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in Colorado. “We’re excited to take the stage at The Carousel Ball and support an amazing cause,” Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik and Robby Takac said in a statement. “The progress the Children’s Diabetes Foundation has made in diabetes research and patient care has brought new hope to countless families and we’re honored to be a part of their special night.” Chairman Dana Davis added: “Goo Goo Dolls’ music has touched so many lives, contributed a string of staples to the American songbook, and indelibly impacted popular music for three-plus decades. We couldn’t think of a better collaborator to help us ring in nearly 50 years of impact.” (Variety)

In celebration of their recent reunion tour kick-off in Cardiff, Wales, Oasis just announced the upcoming release of a career-spanning, limited-edition boxed set titled, Oasis: Complete Studio Album Collection, which is due out August 22. The collection is available in both 8-CD and 14-LP editions – along with limited-edition Amazon exclusive gold vinyl and gold CD box sets – which will feature all of the band’s studio albums, from their iconic 1994 debut, Definitely Maybe, through their (for now) studio swansong, 2008’s Dig Out Your Soul, as well as their 1998 B-sides compilation, The Masterplan. Additionally, Oasis recently announced a 30th-anniversary edition of their multi-platinum sophomore album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, set for release on October 3 via Big Brothers Recordings. The 2-CD and 3-LP sets will feature remastered tracks and new unplugged versions of classic tunes. Oasis’ Live '25 reunion tour will hit their hometown of Manchester for five nights at Heaton Park on July 11, 12, 16, 19, and 20. (Billboard)

The "Back to the Beginning" concert in Birmingham, England on Saturday (July 5), which featured Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's final performances, generated nearly $200 million for charity. The proceeds will be split between Cure Parkinson’s (Ozzy has been diagnosed with the disease), Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Tom Morello, the show’s musical director, announced on Instagram on Tuesday (July 8) that the event – which attracted over 5 million paid livestream viewers in addition to a sold-out in-person crowd of 44,000 – raised “more than $190 million [which] will be donated to houses and hospitals for children.” “We set out to not just create the greatest day in the history of heavy metal,” Morello adds. “It was over a year of hard work but it was a labor of love. We raised a ton of money for a great cause and so many great musicians & bands & fans all over the world paid tribute to the ALL TIME greats.” All participating artists performed for free, ensuring that all proceeds from the event will go directly to charity. (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday (July 9), Paul McCartney hinted at a potential upcoming tour with a post on his Instagram Stories. The 83-year-old Beatles legend shared a photo of two guitar picks, one reading, "Paul McCartney," and the other, "Got Back in 2025," along with a signup link. When you click the link, it takes you to a page that reads, “Sign up to receive information on tour dates, pre-sales and much more…” The red, white, and blue color scheme of the picks suggest that a U.S. tour is a distinct possibility, while “Got Back” likely refers to his last tour of the same name, which launched in the U.S. between April and June of 2022, eventually heading worldwide, before concluding in December 2024 in London. U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and Live Nation are promising the announcement of “one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history” on Thursday morning (July 10), with the distinct possibility that McCartney might be performing there as part of his upcoming U.S. tour. (Rolling Stone)

During Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5), Dolly Parton sent the heavy metal legend a heartfelt video message that played during the day’s festivities. “I know you’re at home and what a wonderful place to be, right? Now, are we supposed to be saying farewell to you? Well, I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Parton said in the clip. “How about we just say good luck, God bless you, and we will see you somewhere down the road. Anyway, I love you, always have. And we’re gonna miss you up on stage, but you know what? I wouldn’t be surprised if you don’t show up somewhere else — and I’ll be there.” The country icon’s appearance at a heavy metal show might have struck some fans as odd, but Parton – a 2022 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – just collaborated with Mötley Crüe on a reworked version of “Home Sweet Home,” while her 2023 album, Rockstar, featured collaborations with Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. (Rolling Stone)

Heart has extended their 2025 Royal Flush Tour with 15 newly announced US dates from November to December, featuring special guest Cheap Trick at select shows. The additional dates begin with a three-night stand in Las Vegas on November 12-15, which will feature special two-set "An Evening with Heart" performances. The shows including Cheap Trick kick off on November 18 in Anaheim, followed by dates in Seattle, Omaha, and Green Bay, while a series of dates on the tour are currently billed as “special guests to be announced.” Tickets for the added tour dates go on sale Friday (July 11), with pre-sales for select shows starting on Wednesday (July 9) “This tour has been super exciting so far and it just keeps on expanding and enhancing as we go,” Nancy Wilson said in a statement. “Every generation has been showing up for the entirely live experience we bring to the stage.” In August, Heart will continue their tour with previously announced dates supported by Todd Rundgren. (Consequence of Sound)

On Monday (July 7), Fall Out Boy's founding guitarist Joe Trohman announced that he will be taking a hiatus from the band's 2025 tour in order to undergo hand surgery. “After years of managing ongoing issues with my right hand, it’s become clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent damage. Unfortunately, this means I’ll have to take the rest of the year off from playing with the band,” wrote Trohman. The guitarist went on to share that he is “on track for a full recovery,” while assuring fans that “the band will still be playing all scheduled shows.” This isn't Trohman's first hiatus from the band, having previously stepped away in 2023 to focus on his mental health. Fall Out Boy – now featuring Pete Wentz, Patrick Stump, and Andy Hurly –  is set to perform at various festivals throughout the summer, including appearances at Calgary’s Cowboys Music Festival on July 8 , the Minnesota Yacht Club fest on July 19, and Oceans Calling in Ocean City, Maryland, on September 28. (Rolling Stone)

Ringo Starr celebrated his 85th birthday on Monday (July 7) at Beverly Hills Garden Park alongside friends, family, and special guests. T Bone Burnett served as emcee of the festivities,  leading a musical tribute to the legendary Beatles drummer that featured performances by Jackson Browne, Sam Phillips, Lucius, and Molly Tuttle. After enjoying performances of his songs, Starr held up his phone (which he was using to livestream the party) and told the audience: “Just to let you know, Paul [McCartney] thought it was great!” In addition to a speech by Starr’s longtime friend Joe Walsh, and a detailed breakdown of his drumming style by Fred Armisen, the former Beatle was presented with a proclamation by the Beverly Hills mayor, who officially declared it Ringo Starr Day. Amid the festivities, Burnett revealed that a follow-up album to Starr’s acclaimed recent country record, Look Up, is already in the works. (Variety)

Bruce Springsteen’s expansive archival release, Tracks II: The Lost Albums, debuted on a variety of Billboard’s charts this week, entering the Top 10 on both Top Album Sales and Americana/Folk Albums at No. 7 on each list. Springsteen's history on the charts dates back 50 years, after his first two studio LPs, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle, both made their first appearances on the Billboard 200 chart in July 1975. Tracks II also debuted at No. 68 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking  the music icon's 44th career entry on the tally. Physical formats of the collection were issued in 9-LP and 7-CD box sets, along with a 20-track companion album, Lost and Found: Selections From the Lost Albums, which also made its debut at No. 22 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart. (Billboard)

The Chris Smith-directed Devo documentary, which received critical acclaim at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, will be released on Netflix on August 19. The film, simply titled Devo, delves into the formation, rise, and cultural impact of the post-punk/New Wave band, featuring rare archival footage and interviews with band members Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale, and more. The Netflix release coincides with a series of celebrations tied to Devo's 50-plus years together – they formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973 – with the band launching a bi-weekly YouTube series called Devolutionary Times, which will feature them sharing newly restored Devo videos and films in chronological order, beginning with a nine-minute short film from 1976, The Truth About De-Evolution, which was directed by Chuck Statler. Devo also recently announced a co-headlining janut with the B-52s dubbed, The Cosmic De-Evolution Tour, which kicks off on September 24 in Toronto, and finishes on November 2 in Houston. (Rolling Stone)

Scorpions celebrated their 60th anniversary in their hometown of Hanover, Germany, on Saturday (July 5), with a concert featuring Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, and more. While some fans found the headline act's career-spanning 18-song set thrilling and definitive, others were disappointed by the lack of rarities and special guests such as former guitarist Uli Jon Roth. The show will be released as an upcoming album titled, Coming Home Live, which is due out in November. The band says the live album will commemorate the event “for the 45,000 fans who get to experience this historical moment in person, and for the fans all over the world who want to celebrate… and relive memories from the last six decades.” The band shared an Instagram video recapping the festivities, writing: “Coming Home to Hannover was a very special moment in our long history. You, our fans from Hannover and all over the world, gave us a great gift ... this day will always be unforgettable to us.” (Ultimate Classic Rock)

Keyboardist Rick Wakeman, known for his work with Yes, David Bowie, and Strawbs, has postponed his upcoming U.S. tour, which was originally scheduled to begin on July 18. Wakeman’s publicist issued a statement that said, "doctors have recommended that he undergo surgery this month to correct an ongoing health issue." The 76-year-old music legend has had a long history of health problems, including arthritis, diabetes and macular degeneration, as well as experiencing a series of heart attacks in his 20s. Ticketholders for the nine postponed July dates have been advised to hold onto their tickets for rescheduled performances, while Wakeman's U.K. tour in October remains unaffected. The postponed tour was to feature new adaptations of his music for piano and vocals with singer Hayley Sanderson, who has collaborated with Wakeman on a series of his recent albums. (Ultimate Classic Rock)

Noel Gallagher's ex-wife Meg Mathews revealed her reason for leaving Oasis' first reunion concert early, which took place in Cardiff, Wales on July 4. Mathews, who was married to Gallagher from 1997 to 2001 and shares a 25-year-old daughter, Anaïs, with him, expressed her overall enjoyment of the show with a post on Instagram. But she was spotted leaving before the encore, and was subsequently criticized in the press and online. “5 stars ⭐️ loved every minute thank you Oasis … you were brilliant,” Matthews captioned her post. “Great to see all the old faces 😃 and to all the F**king papers I left before the encore as I have left many a stadium at the end and it’s carnage ….. But yes I could hear Wonderwall as I walked to my car! Happy now.” Anaïs was also in attendance, and shared a photo from the show while expressing her excitement by referencing an Oasis lyric in her caption, “,🎶it’s good to be back 🎵.” (People)

After 27 years playing drums with Pearl Jam, Matt Cameron announced his departure from the band in a social media statement shared on Monday (July 7). “Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, one filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter,” Cameron wrote. “It’s been an incredible journey. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.” In response, Pearl Jam, now consisting of Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, shared their own statement: “He has propelled the last 27 years of Pearl Jam live shows and studio recordings. It was a deeply important chapter for our group and we wish him well always. He will be deeply missed and is forever our friend in art and music. We love you Matt.” Cameron's departure marks the end of his longest stint in a band, having previously played with Soundgarden from 1986 until 1997, returning for their reunion from 2010 through 2017. Pearl Jam have not announced any plans to name a replacement drummer as of yet. (Rolling Stone)