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News: (2026 Happenings)
elcome to the 2026 hub — your go-to spot for the latest music news, album releases, tours, anniversaries, and happenings across the rock, glam, and classic scenes. From new records and reissues to major tour announcements, milestone celebrations, and fresh interviews, this section keeps you up to date with what’s buzzing right now in 2026. Whether you’re here for breaking news or reflective retrospectives on 50th anniversaries and legacy artists, you’ll find it all in one place. Stay tuned as th
Marc Bolan (July 13, 2026) The Song That Influenced Prince, Twice – LouderSound / Classic Rock.
Classic Rock Magazine (Louder) publishes a new feature exploring the creation of Marc Bolan’s 1971 T. Rex classic Get It On, its chart success, its musical inspirations, and the song’s later influence on Prince. Includes Bolan’s own 1971 reflections, studio details from Trident, and the track’s reintroduction to new audiences. Classic Rock Magazine (via LouderSound) reports on the story behind Marc Bolan’s 1971 T. Rex single Get It On, released on 2 July 1971 and now regard
T.Rex
6 days ago
David Bowie (July 3, 2026) - Labyrinth Outdoor Screening
Labyrinth Outdoor Screening Event: Lightroom Presents Labyrinth Date: Friday, July 3 at 7:30 PM Venue: Everyman on the Canal, King’s Cross, London A special free outdoor screening of the 1986 fantasy classic Labyrinth, presented by Lightroom as part of the Everyman on the Canal summer season. Join fellow fans for a magical summer evening by the water with David Bowie as the iconic Goblin King Jareth and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah. The screening takes place in beautiful surro
David Bowie
Jul 3
David Bowie: (November 2026) “David Bowie: On Tour” - V&A National Touring Exhibition
Organiser: Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) Start Date: November 2026 (V&A Dundee) Tour Dates: Nationwide UK tour running through 2028–2029 Article Context & Main Highlights “David Bowie: On Tour” 5 Things to Know First major national tour of the V&A’s David Bowie archive outside London. Over half the objects have never been displayed before. Spans every major Bowie era from Ziggy Stardust to Blackstar. Explores Bowie as a multidisciplinary artist — music, film, photography,
David Bowie
Jul 1
Hollywood Vampires: (July 8, 2026) At Montreux Jazz Festival - Release
Article Context & Main Highlights Hollywood Vampires – At Montreux Jazz Festival Release Date: July 8, 2026 Formats: 2CD Digisleeve | 3LP (Black 180gr) Official live album capturing the supergroup’s high-energy 2018 performance at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. The band — Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen — deliver a riotous 90-minute set packed with classic rock covers and original material. Key Content Notable Mentions The Hollywood Vampires
Alice Cooper(solo)
Jul 1
Genesis (August 28, 2026) The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Blu-ray Audio Edition
A brand-new standalone Blu-ray Audio edition of Genesis’ landmark 1974 double album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway has been announced. This release extracts the high-resolution audio content from last year’s 50th Anniversary box set, giving fans an immersive listening experience in a more compact format. Audio Content: 2025 Dolby Atmos Mix 2025 Remaster in 96kHz/24-bit uncompressed audio Full Tracklisting: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Fly on a Windshield Broadway Melody of
Genesis
Jun 24
The Last Dinner Party Name David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs as an Album They Could Listen to Non-Stop
In a fun and revealing TikTok, members of The Last Dinner Party were asked: “One album you could listen to non-stop?” The band enthusiastically pointed to David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs (1974) as a record they could play on repeat forever. This choice makes perfect sense — The Last Dinner Party’s dramatic, theatrical, and glamorous style draws heavy inspiration from Bowie’s glam-rock peak, particularly the dystopian, raw energy of the Diamond Dogs era (including the famous “Diamo
David Bowie
Jun 24
Alice Cooper (July 31, 2025) - The Studio Albums 1975-1978 5LP / 5CD Box Set
Rhino’s comprehensive new box set collecting Alice Cooper’s first four solo studio albums from his post-band era — Welcome to My Nightmare, Alice Cooper Goes to Hell, Lace and Whiskey, and From the Inside — plus a bonus disc of rare single versions and tracks, available in both 5LP vinyl and 5CD configurations. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Alice Cooper Title: The Studio Albums 1975-1978 Date: July 31, 2025 Label: Rhino Format / Type: 5LP Vinyl Box Set (exclusive to R
Alice Cooper(solo)
Jun 15
Rare David Bowie & Dana Gillespie “Bowpromo” White Label 12" Vinyl Up for Auction
A truly exceptional piece of early David Bowie history is currently featured in Heritage Auctions: a rare white label promotional 12" vinyl record featuring David Bowie and Dana Gillespie, housed in a plain white sleeve. Artist: David Bowie & Dana Gillespie Format: White Label Promo 12" Vinyl Record Title: Bowpromo (rare early promotional release) Sleeve: Plain white sleeve Auction: Heritage Auctions (Lot in current/upcoming sale) This white label promo dates back to Bowie’s
David Bowie
Jun 13
Rare David Bowie Autographed 1972 Memphis Concert Handbill Up for Auction
A significant piece of rock history has surfaced: an original 1972 concert handbill from David Bowie’s performance in Memphis, Tennessee, personally autographed by the Starman himself. Item Highlights Date: 1972 (during Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era) Autographed: Hand-signed by David Bowie Venue: Memphis, Tennessee Format: Original handbill / promotional flyer Auction House: Heritage Auctions This rare artifact comes from one of Bowie’s groundbreaking early 1970s tours that help
David Bowie
Jun 13
SAILOR – The Albums 1974–78
5CD Clamshell Box Set · Out August 7 2026 Sailor’s complete Epic Records era arrives in one definitive 59‑track, 5‑disc collection. Across five albums (1974–78), you’ll find every hit, every sleeve, every era: • Debut Album (Disc 1) — featuring the Dutch Top 5 smashes “Traffic Jam” and “Sailor” • Trouble (Disc 2) — includes the mega‑hits “A Glass Of Champagne” (UK No.2) and “Girls Girls Girls” • Trouble (Disc 2) — includes the mega‑hits “A Glass Of Champagne” (UK No.2) and “G
glamslam72
May 29
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