All your must-see news, all in one place: it’s this week’s news roundup!

Breaking news

Alan White, drummer of progressive rock band Yes, has stated that Yes will continue working and releasing new music despite the death of bassist and founding member, Chris Squire. Squire passed away this past June, but before he passed, “[Squire] called [White] and asked me to keep everything going regardless of what happens,” White said in an interview with Billboard.

Albums, singles, and tours

• The Zombies announced a North American tour on their Facebook page on July 20, supporting their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle; this is the first time that the members of the original lineup will be playing the album in its entirety live. Check out the dates here and stay tuned to REBEAT for exclusive coverage of the tour!
• Keith Richards recently stated that the Rolling Stones are set to record a new album. Richards is releasing his latest solo album, Crosseyed Heart, on September 18 and said that he will tour in promotion of that record before heading into the studio with the Stones. This will be their first album since A Bigger Bang, which was released in 2005.
• Ann Wilson has announced the release of a solo EP with her new band, the Ann Wilson Thing, which will be supported by a tour. A recent post from the bands’ Facebook page said that the EP is set to be released in August of this year.

Happy birthday!

• July 20 – Natalie Wood, actress (born in 1938), John Lodge of the Moody Blues (1945), Carlos Santana, musician (1947)
• July 21 – Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), musician (born in 1948)
• July 22 – Estelle Bennett of the Ronettes (born in 1941), Rick Davies of Supertramp (1944), Don Henley of the Eagles (1947)
• July 24 – Lynda Carter, actress on Wonder Woman (born in 1951)
• July 25 – Jim McCarty of the Yardbirds (born in 1943), Verdine White of Earth, Wind, and Fire (1951)
• July 26 – Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones (born in 1943), Roger Taylor of Queen (1949)

Rest in peace

• Eddie Hardin, singer and keyboard player best known for his work in the Spencer Davis Group, passed away on July 22 due to a heart attack. He was 66.

Staff