Stone Temple Pilots Scrap North American Tour DatesNovember 19th, 2009 STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have postponed a string of upcoming tour dates to give the band more time to work on their new album. Scott Weiland's group was due to play a series of North American gigs in December (09) and January (10), but they have now scrapped the concerts and plan to reschedule them for next year (10).
Slayer Scrap 2009 European TourNovember 15th, 2009 Heavy rockers SLAYER have pulled the plug on their upcoming European tour to allow bassist TOM ARAYA time to recover from a back injury. The rocker has been under the care of specialists for weeks, but it has become clear he's not yet fit to hit the road.
Taylor & King Plan World Tour For 2010November 13th, 2009 JAMES TAYLOR and CAROLE KING are planning to hit the road together in 2010, 30 years after they first performed together. The singer-songwriter superstars are planning a string of dates in Australia and Japan before heading home for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in May (10).
Nearly 40 years after debut gig, Taylor and King will tour togetherNovember 12th, 2009 James Taylor, Carole King plan tour togetherNEW YORK — James Taylor and Carole King are going back to their roots. The two singer-songwriters say they will go on a long concert tour together next year, recalling the first time they played at the Troubadour Club in Los Angeles in 1970.
Echo & The Bunnymen Cancel U.s. TourNovember 7th, 2009 British rockers ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN have cancelled their U.S. tour over an "unreasonable" demand for tax payments.
Faith No More To Tour U.s.October 30th, 2009 Reformed rockers FAITH NO MORE are extending their comeback - they're planning to tour their native U.S. The band thrilled fans when they reteamed for a string of European dates this summer (09).
Whitney Houston to embark on first major UK tour in more than a decadeOctober 12th, 2009 LONDON - American singer Whitney Houston is all set to make her first major UK tour after more than a decade. Houston, 46, who will also sing on The X Factor on October 18, will be playing five arena dates in April.
Lilly Allen backs out on retirement plan to tour againSeptember 28th, 2009 LONDON - Lily Allen has made a record of sorts by retiring for the shortest time in the history of pop music, for she has announced a co-headline tour with Dizzee Rascal just four days after declaring to hang up her mic. The duo is slated to perform on March 5, 2010, at Manchester MEN Arena and on March 7, 2010, at London's O2, reports the Sun.
Iconic '90s indie rock band Pavement to reunite, tour in 2010September 17th, 2009 Iconic '90s indie rock band Pavement to reuniteNEW YORK — Pavement, one of the most influential indie rock bands of the '90s, will reunite. The band's label, Matador Records, announced the reunion Thursday, confirming long-rumored plans.
Aerosmith axe three more Canadian gigsAugust 12th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Aerosmith have shelved three more Canadian concerts as lead singer Steve Tyler recovers after a fall from the stage during a performance. The dates will be rescheduled.
Aerosmith star Joe Perry heartbroken at prospect of axing current tourAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has said that he is heartbroken at the idea of not completing their current tour. The gig ended after the lead vocalist Steven Tyler got injured, when he fell from the stage during a show in South Dakota.
U2's European tour dates jeopardised after equipment delay in DublinJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - U2's forthcoming European tour dates were said to be hanging in air after the band's equipment was withheld by Dublin locals in a fuss over the dismantling of the stage set. Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen kicked off their first tour in three years on June 30, featuring a 360-degree platform, in which the fans will surround the stage from all sides.
Fergie finds it 'challenging' to support U2 on tourJune 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fergie has said she will find it "challenging" to support U2 on tour, for she grew up listening to the tunes of the Irish rock band. The singer, whose group Black Eyed Peas is due to open for the 'One' rockers at five shows on their upcoming world tour, confessed she was nervous about the whole thing.
Lauryn Hill cancels all European tour dates this summer due to health reasonsJune 10th, 2009 Lauryn Hill cancels all European tour datesSTOCKHOLM — Festival organizers say hip-hop and R&B singer Lauryn Hill has canceled all tour dates in Europe this summer for health reasons. Stockholm Jazz Festival spokeswoman Liisa Tolonen says the artist's agent informed the festival late Tuesday that all performances in Europe by the former Fugees singer have been canceled.
Sick Morrissey axes final two concerts of UK tourMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Brit rocker Morrissey has axed the final two concerts of his UK tour due to continuing ill health. The former Smiths frontman has been trying to recover from a throat condition for months and had previously delayed his opening gigs in the US.
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