Now in his 60s, Mitch Ryder has 30 U.S. dates booked, is writing a musical

When rockers from the classic era hit the upward part of their 60s, the gigs usually slow down or they hitch a ride on the latest Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band tour.

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Courtney Love to play MotorCity Casino in July

Courtney Love is headed to Detroit. The Hole rocker has scheduled a July 19 solo date at the MotorCity Casino's Sound Board, venue officials announced Thursday.

Pop singer Charli XCX takes her cues from Britney Spears, the Cure, a movie

As soon as 6-year-old Charlotte Aitchison saw Britney Spears' music video for "… Baby One More Time," she knew she wanted to be a pop star herself.

Phantom metal: Swedish rockers Ghost work hard to stay anonymous

The members of Swedish metal outfit Ghost B.C. have found an interesting way around the issue of over-sharing: anonymity. Rather than opening up their lives for all to see, they’ve shut everything off.

Single takes: New and notable music

J. Cole shows his more introspective side, Pusha T gets weird and Jennifer Lopez turns out another generic dance song.

Tickets on sale

Grab seats for Toni Braxton, Travis Tritt, Jay Mohr, Michael Buble and more.

'American Idol' showdown: 2 females in the finales

'American Idol' has had its ups and downs over the years. Consider this season a down.

St. Jerome’s Fest to hit Meadow Brook

Icelandic rock act Sigur Ros and Brooklyn-based indie rockers The National lead a lineup of 20 rock, pop and hip-hop artists at St. Jerome's Laneway Festival, the indie rock fest making its North American bow at Meadow Brook Music Festival Sept. 14.

Aretha Franklin cancels Chicago, Connecticut shows

Aretha Franklin is canceling two live appearances next week, citing her doctor's recommendation 'for treatment.' She was set to perform May 20 at a special '

Backstreet Boys coming back to DTE in August

Backstreet's back (alright!), and the boy band will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre Aug. 8, according to a tour itinerary released Monday.

Aretha Franklin talks movies and music

Long before she became the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin sang in her father’s Baptist church in Detroit. Two days ago, she headlined the annual McDonald’s Gospelfest at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker and Cissy Houston were featured. But that wasn’t the only event on Franklin’s calendar.

Breeders keep it loose at Majestic show

The Breeders celebrated 20 years of its 1993 album 'Last Splash' at the Majestic Theatre Sunday night with a loose, free-spirited show that was like a get together with old friends.

Swift, Bryan, Hayes to perform at CMT Music Awards

Nashville, Tenn. — Taylor Swift leads a list of country's hottest stars set to perform at the CMT Music Awards next month.

Limp Bizkit goes through the motions at Saint Andrew’s

The Red Cap was back Saturday night at a sold-out Saint Andrew's Hall, as rap-rockers Limp Bizkit returned to Detroit as part of its first tour in 10 years.

Paramore rocks frenzied Fillmore

Paramore is still a young band - lead singer Hayley Williams is all of 24-years-old - but it has already endured a lifetime’s worth of drama. But during the ...

Michael Bublé changes course

Michael Bublé didn’t want his new album, “To Be Loved” (Reprise), to sound perfect. He laughs when asked about his passionate version of Smokey Robinson’s ...

1969 Jimi Hendrix telegram: Can Paul come to play?

London — Miles and Jimi. Jimi and Miles. Fans of the late trumpet and guitar masters have long known that Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had been making ...

After a nasty breakup, Paramore returns with biggest album yet

Last month, Paramore's fourth album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart, becoming the band's first chart-topping set.

Crooner Michael Bublé sets Palace date

Chart-topping crooner Michael Bublé has a date with The Palace of Auburn Hills Sept. 17, tour officials announced Thursday.

The Breeders content to revisit iconic ‘Splash’

The 20-year anniversary of "Last Splash" snuck up on the Breeders' Kelley Deal, who says she realized the album was turning 20 while she was sitting on the ...

Single takes: New and notable singles

Short reviews of five new or otherwise noteworthy singles from Marina and the Diamonds, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill and more.

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Pick up tickets for Josh Groban, Grupo Fantasma, Dave Koz, Lez Zepplin, Dennis Miller and more.

Makeup artist describes Jackson's pain, artistry

Los Angeles — Michael Jackson's longtime makeup artist tearfully described to jurors on Thursday the singer's struggles with back pain and insomnia ...

Trick Trick builds a band band

Detroit rapper Trick Trick is done with the whole two turntables and a microphone thing. Now he's fronting a full seven-piece band.

Guitarist Spencer Barefield explores the science within music

Composer and guitarist Spencer Barefield will blend his love of science and music when his trio performs at the Dirty Dog Jazz Café in Grosse Pointe Farms.

DSO staging free Detroit preview before heading to NY’s Carnegie Hall

It doesn’t get any better than Carnegie Hall. So it’s no surprise the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its fans are exhilarated by the orchestra’s Thursday and ...

Big Boi prospers on collaboration

Chicago --Big Boi is a serial collaborator, one of those endlessly curious artists who's always thinking "what if?" when he charges into a new project. As one- ...

Josh Groban to bring ‘In the Round’ tour to The Palace

Josh Groban is bringing his "In the Round" tour to The Palace of Auburn Hills Oct. 23, promoters announced Monday.