On this day in 2015 – Daryl Hall and John Oates were suing cereal maker Early Bird Foods & Co. over the company’s use of the name Haulin’ Oates for their maple syrup granola bars. The two musicians accused the Brooklyn-based firm of infringing on their trademark with the packet of cereal deliberately creating a phonetic play on the band’s well-known name.
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Eric Clapton Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
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Eric Clapton, who released a remastered special edition of his 1989 album Journeyman last year, has announced Fall 2026 U.S. tour dates.
The six-date tour is set to commence with a show at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, on September 6th.
The tour, which will include stops in Chicago and Cincinnati among other places, will feature Jimmie Vaughan as special guest.
The Eric Clapton band will feature Doyle Bramhall II (guitar), Sonny Emory (drums), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Nathan East (bass), Tim Carmon (Organ), Katie Kissoon (backing vocals) and Sharon White (backing vocals).
Clapton had previously announced 11 European dates for 2026. The European trek begins April 24 in Amsterdam and concludes on May 17 in Munchen, Gemany. He is also set to perform a show in the U.K. on August 23 at the Sandringham Estate.
ERIC CLAPTON 2026 US TOUR DATES:
September 06, 2026 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
September 08, 2026 Cincinnati, OH Heritage Bank Center
September 11, 2026 Chicago, IL United Center
September 13, 2026 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum
September 15, 2026 St. Paul, MN Grand Casino Arena
September 17, 2026 Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1972 – Elton John releases the single ‘Rocket Man’
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On this day in 1972 – Elton John released ‘Rocket Man’ as a single, (officially titled ‘Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)’. The song was inspired by the short story “The Rocket Man” in The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury, and echoes the theme of David Bowie’s 1969 song ‘Space Oddity’. Kate Bush released a cover of ‘Rocket Man’ in 1991 as part of the Elton John, Bernie Taupin tribute album Two Rooms.
On this day in 2025 – David Johansen Passes Away
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On this day in 2025 – American singer, songwriter and actor David Johansen from The New York Dolls died from cancer at the age of 75. Along with the Velvet Underground and The Stooges, New York Dolls were one of the first bands of the early punk rock scene. The band’s first two albums, New York Dolls (1973) and Too Much Too Soon (1974), became among the most popular cult records in rock. In the late 1980s, Johansen achieved moderate commercial success under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, accompanied by the Uptown Horns, performing jump blues, traditional pop, swing, and novelty songs.
The Eagles Announce ‘The Long Goodbye, Act III’ With Three Stadium Dates
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Rock legends The Eagles have added three stadium dates to their farewell tour, The Long Goodbye.
Dubbed “The Long Goodbye, Act III,” the three new dates start with a show at the Truist Park in Atlanta on May 5, followed by a show at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville on May 9, and the third at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on May 16.
The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – are welcoming Grammy Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band as special guests for these shows.
Over 50-plus years of touring, the Eagles have performed more than 1,000 concerts around the world, accounting for 16 million tickets, and have consistently ranked in the Top 10 of both concert industry publications.
To participate in the Eagles Artist Presale on Tuesday, March 3 at 10 am local time, fans must sign up at https://eagles.com by March 2 at 10 am ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Additional presale opportunities begin on March 5, at 10 AM local time.
Limited VIP Ticket Packages are available now at https://eagles.com and include premium seats, exclusive merchandise, parking, and more.
RTT Music News
On this day in 2010 – U2 Makes Bank
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On this day in 2010 – U2 raked in more money than any other music act in the US in 2009 making $109m (£71m) from touring, record sales and other royalties, almost twice as much as the second best, Bruce Springsteen who took home $58m (£38m), followed by Madonna with $47m (£31m) and AC/DC with $44m (£29m). Coldplay were the most successful British group, at number eight, with takings of $27m (£18m).
Sharon Osbourne Says Ozzy ‘Needed’ Final Concert Even Though He ‘Knew’ Death Was Near
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Sharon Osbourne has revealed that Ozzy “needed” his final concert even though he “knew” he was nearing the end of his life.
During an appearance on the “Dumb Blonde” celebrity podcast, hosted by Bunnie XO, wife of country singer Jelly Roll, Sharon was asked how she is “picking [herself] back up” after the July 2025 death of her husband, legendary Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne.
“I’m getting there. I’m getting there,” Sharon said. “It’s hard, but I’m getting there. I’m gonna keep working and I’m gonna keep doing what I do in my life. And that’s it.”
She was also asked if she and the rest of her family knew that Ozzy was dying when they staged the “Back To The Beginning” concert, which was Ozzy’s final performance.
“Yeah. Two weeks before the show, they said he could probably die, and he did,” Sharon said. “But he wanted to do it so bad. He needed it. And it’s, like, ‘Whether I die in two weeks or I die in six months, I’m still dying. And I wanna go my way.’ And he did. He went like a rock star.”
Source: RTT Music News
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: TORTELLINI
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Tortellini”, a sweet female 5 month old domestic shorthaired kitty. Tortellini has a friendly and playful disposition and eager to make new friends! Tortellini loves cuddles and would love to meet you! Tortellini is fully vaccinated, vetted, microchipped and ready to go!
And since Tortellini is the Pet of the Week her adoption fee is only $30 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Tortellini or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.
Check out our visit about Tortellini with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
On this day in 1987 – The Beatles Finally Get a CD Release
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On this day in 1987 – The first five The Beatles albums, Please Please Me, With the Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night, Beatles for Sale and Help! were released on Compact disc. Capitol Records decided to release the original UK mixes of the Beatles albums, (the first four CDs were released in mono). This marked the first time that many of these mono mixes were available in the US.
Steve Perry Calls Rumors Of Him Rejoining Journey ‘Simply Not True’
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Steve Perry has denied rumors that he is rejoining his old band, Journey, during their Final Frontier Tour this summer.
In a recent interview, Jonathan Cain claimed that Neal Schon has been in talks with Perry about the possibility, and that Perry hadn’t ruled it out. “He didn’t say no – leave it at that,” Cain said.
However, the former frontman has dismissed the speculation that he was approached to take part in the band’s farewell tour.
“I’ve been hearing these recent rumors, and I wanted to speak to you all directly. While I’m always grateful for the love people still have for Journey, the rumors about me rejoining the band are simply not true, and I want to gently put them to rest,” Perry shared on social media.
“I completely understand why people would hope for that. The music we created together means a great deal to me, too,” he continued. “But I’m continuing to explore new creative work and really enjoy working on new music that reflects where I am today. Thank you for your continued support throughout the years. Your loyalty has never gone unnoticed, and I am forever humbly grateful.”
As such, the lineup for Journey’s upcoming tour is expected to feature Cain, Schon, singer Arnel Pineda, keyboardist-vocalist Jason Derlatka, drummer-vocalist Deen Castronovo, and bassist Todd Jensen.
Source: RTT Music News
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