BEATLES & STONES: Idolized

Billy Idol did a Q&A last week at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and one of the things he talked about was the inspiration behind the title of his new album, Dream Into It. He said, "I bought [The Beatles single] 'She Loves You' when I was seven years old. I really loved what was going on in England — The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, it was so exciting. Then sort of dreaming about this music revolution that you're watching going on and just dreaming about being part of it, and then gradually over time, going from being a fan to sort of actually pushing the glass yourself… But there was a little bit of struggle. You had to struggle a bit to find those notes you're looking for, to find those words, to find how you feel. And that's what I did – I would dream into things, and that's why I called the album Dream Into It... "The first half of the album's kind of about my early life and then the second half of the album's about today, really — about me today. We're still finding things to sing about. You're still finding the world exciting, and it's still an answer that music gives you somehow. It's given us a life that we sort of hoped we could have, being part of this music revolution, and it helped me to push the glass."

Idol starts a Latin American tour on October 25th in Mexico, but will jump back to the States for an appearance at Robby Krieger's A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on October 30th.

ROLLING STONES: Kitchen Stories

Rolling Stones’ guitarist Ronnie Wood recently joined Irish chef Clodagh [prn: Clo-duh]

McKenna at her farm in Hampshire, England for some conversation and cooking. The chat was published in her column for The Daily Mail's You Magazine. Among the topics discussed was how Tina Turner was his favorite celebrity to hang out with backstage. “I was the only one she’d let visit her dressing room straight after a show. And she’d say, ‘Come here!’ and give me a huge sweaty hug. We stayed friends and she came to watch us on tour in [Europe] shortly before she died [in 2023].” He adds that during that visit she met his wife Sally and their twin daughters, Alice and Gracie, and she was surprised at how much he’d settled down. “[She]

couldn’t believe how my life had changed and I’d become a family man. She was a beautiful spirit and I loved her.” He also talked about his favorite meal on tour is eggs benedict because it sustains him for the day, and how he and Keith Richards will have a little shepherd's pie before going on stage, but it's "gotta be done right otherwise out the window it goes." He's also a fan of oysters, crab and sea bass with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Bon Jovi To Release "We Made It Look Easy" Collaboration With Robbie Williams

Bon Jovi are gearing up to release another track off their upcoming collaboration album "Forever (Legendary Edition)." The band will drop "We Made It Look Easy," featuring Robbie Williams, this Friday. Bon Jovi announced the news by sharing an archival video of Jon Bon Jovi praising Williams during a talk show appearance. "Forever (Legendary Edition)" sees the band teaming with a handful of artists to reimagine their songs off their 2024 album "Forever." The full album will be out on October 24th.

Ansel Elgort Joins New York Production Of Pete Townshend's "Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet"

Ansel Egort is making his professional dancing debut in New York for Pete Townshend's "Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet." The actor will play the Godfather in play, inspired by The Who's 1973 rock opera. In a statement, Agort said his roots are in ballet and theatre and to be able to return to the stage in The Who's 'Quadrophenia' rock ballet feels like a gift from the rock gods." Townshend said he's thrilled to welcome Egort and "the spirit of Rock n' Roll was not just my generation.""Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet" will run from November 14th through the 16th.

New Frank Zappa Box Set To Feature Halloween 1978 Concert At New York's The Palladium

A new five-CD Super Deluxe Frank Zappa box set is on the way. The collection features the musician's Halloween 1978 concert at New York's The Palladium. The original 24-tracks have been newly mixed and remastered. The set will also feature a bonus performance from the opening show of the run from October 27th, 1978. "Halloween 78" brings back Zappa's custom box sets after five years and marks the 4th in the series that began in 2017 with "Halloween 77.""Halloween 78" will be released on October 24th.

Rob Zombie Announces New Album "The Great Satan"

Rob Zombie has a new album on the way. It's called "The Great Satan" and he's already giving fans an idea of what to expect with the release of the new single "Punks and Demons." According to a press release, the upcoming album sees Zombie "revisiting his early hellbilly roots for a slaughterhouse of anthem punk infused heavy rock/metal." The new release will feature 15-tracks, with titles like "Heather Days," "Black Rat Coffin," and "Grave Discontent." "The Great Satan" will be out on February 27th.

Iron Maiden Getting A Third Coloring Book

Following the success of the first two, Iron Maiden is getting a third volume in the "The Official Iron Maiden Colouring Book" series. "Volume III" is specifically designed to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary, and their "Run for Your Lives Tour." The book features iconic artwork and instantly recognizable images all printed on high-quality paper in a square format. Run to your favorite arts and crafts store, stock up on watercolors and get ready to bring Eddie back to vivid, colorful life. "The Official Iron Maiden Colouring Book Volume III" will be available November 21.

IN OTHER NEWS

Yes guitarist Steve Howe will release Signals Crossed, a limited-edition white vinyl 10" EP with three previously unreleased interpretations of Bob Dylan tracks – “I Want You,” “One Too Many Mornings” and “Mama, You've Been on My Mind.” The cover of the EP is a nod to the style of the cover of Dylan’s self-titled debut album in 1962, and his third, 1964’s The Times They Are a-Changin'.

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has posted a video on Instagram in which he was asked what his “most memorable moment” is with Def Leppard. He said it used to be two shows they did in the U.K., but now it’s their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

Pete Townshend is mourning the loss of his dog Tuppence. He says, “I am sad and so thankful that my wife Rachel looked after her so well and has been caring and strong enough to know when to let her go. She had a collapsed larynx. Luckily Rachel has other dogs. I need dogs all the time. They keep my soul alive. Like the sea. Like music. It’s all Love.” He adds that Tuppence was his “third dog in this life.”

Bryan Adams has posted a video on Instagram explaining how he goes about turning his hotel room into a recording studio. He says you “hang a duvet up on the hangers. You put a blanket over the TV, and you close the curtains and then you sit down at the microphone and you go for it!” Adams finishes his Canadian tour tonight (Wednesday) with the U.S. dates starting on October 25th.

Bryan Ferry’s 1987 album Bete Noire, which featured “The Right Stuff” and “Kiss and Tell,” will be reissued on November 14th on vinyl and as a two-CD set that adds 12 remixes and edits.

Funko has announced two new Tom Petty Funko Pop! figures. One is modeled after the cover of Full Moon Fever while the other is on Petty's look in the "Don't Come Around Here No More" video.

Mammoth -- Wolfgang Van Halen's band -- will do a "special stripped-down" set at Amoeba Music in Hollywood on October 28th. Mammonth’s new album, The End, will be out October 24th

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