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Touring

  1. because it’s there
    Jared Leto, Get Down!He’s going method as King Kong climbing the Empire State Building.
  2. taxonomies
    Making Up MadonnaDance-floor ringmaster, sex provocateur, Earth mother — Madge’s four decades of shapeshifting have been both a blessing and a curse.
  3. respect the classics
    Prayer Circle for Steely DanDonald Fagen is recovering after a hospitalization forced him off the road.
  4. mental health
    Lewis Capaldi Cancels Tour Due to ‘Impact’ of Tourette’s Syndrome“It became obvious that I need to spend much more time on getting my mental and physical health in order.”
  5. respect the classics
    Ticketmaster Pissed Off the Wrong GothRobert Smith revealed around 7,000 tickets have been canceled due to scalping concerns.
  6. pop punk injuries
    Travis Barker’s Finger Is Now the Enema of Blink-182 FansHe said his surgery was a success, but he needs time to heal before he can tour again.
  7. respect the classics
    Ozzy Osbourne Retires From Touring Over Spine Injury“Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way.”
  8. health updates
    Celine Dion Shares Rare Diagnosis, Postpones TourThe 54-year-old is living with stiff-person syndrome, which affects around one in a million people.
  9. performance art?
    The 1975’s Matty Healy Is Doing a Lot on TourFrom kissing fans to eating raw meat onstage, here’s a roundup of what he’s been up to.
  10. disrespect the classics
    Bruce Springsteen Defends His Own Ticketmaster Debacle: ‘I’m Old’“I know it was unpopular with some fans. But if there’s any complaints on the way out, you can have your money back.”
  11. hall of famers
    Billy Joel Is Basically Going on Tour With Stevie NicksThe pair will co-headline at least three shows in the spring, with more dates expected to be added.
  12. beyoncé?!
    Remain Calm, Beyoncé Is Officially Going On a Renaissance World TourSomething fun for the summertime.
  13. exits
    Beck Is No Longer Opening for Arcade Fire’s North American TourThe decision comes less than two months after Win Butler was accused by multiple people of sexual misconduct.
  14. highway to hell
    The Live-Music Industry Is BrokenSupply-chain issues, mental health crises, positive COVID tests. As artists continue to struggle, is any of this even worth it?
  15. final tour?
    Demi Lovato Might Be on Their Last Tour“I can’t do this anymore.”
  16. well!
    Modest Mouse Returning to The Lonesome Crowded West for Anniversary TourThe years go fast, but the days go so slow.
  17. ready to stop
    Arcade Fire’s Opener, Feist, Leaves Tour Following Win Butler Allegations“We are very sorry to see Leslie go home but completely understand and respect her decision,” Arcade Fire said.
  18. cancellations
    Shawn Mendes Cancels Wonder World Tour for His Mental Health“I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger.”
  19. respect the classics
    Bob Dylan Making Tour Plans Until 2024 Is More Shocking Than His Going ElectricThe man is 80!
  20. health
    Elton John Won’t Be Back on the Yellow Brick Road ’Til 2022 Due to InjuryThe pop legend will undergo surgery and physical therapy after hurting his hip in a fall.
  21. respect the classics
    Sympathy for Charlie Watts, Who Won’t Perform With the Rolling Stones This YearThe drummer underwent an unexpected medical procedure.
  22. music
    Sinead O’Connor Walks Back Retirement AnnouncementThe musician said she made the announcement as a reaction to triggering media coverage of her memoir, Rememberings.
  23. coronavirus
    ‘It Could Be an Incredibly Quiet Year’: 18 Musicians On a Post-Coronavirus World“We were aware of this in January enough to make jokes about all of it, and now it’s not a joke anymore.”
  24. touring
    Elvis Costello Cancels Tour Due to ‘Very Aggressive’ CancerHis long, animated gigs didn’t help.
  25. retirement
    Elton John Will Retire From Touring, But Only After 300 Farewell ConcertsThe singer’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will kick off in September, spanning 300 dates and three years.
  26. music
    Neil Diamond Retires From Touring After Being Diagnosed With Parkinson’s DiseaseThe singer has cancelled the upcoming leg of his 50th Anniversary Tour.
  27. music
    Former Partridge Family Star David Cassidy to Quit Performing Due to Dementia“I want to focus on what I am, who I am, and how I’ve been without any distractions.”
  28. The Road Less Traveled: the Upside of DIY Touring for Unsigned Comedians There is no more divisive place in comedy than the road. However alluring or disheartening the stories you’ve heard, the truth is that the […]
  29. A Surgeon Explains All These Vocal-Cord InjuriesA look at the future of voice management.
  30. touring
    Beyoncé and Jay Z Confirm a Summer Tour“On the Run.”
  31. Ticketmaster Is Totally Cool with What Louis Is Doing and They Should BeEarlier we reported that Louis C.K. has already sold over 100,000 tickets and made over $4.5 million, so you’d think that Ticketmaster would be […]