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On This Day: March 2, 1962: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi was born

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On this Day, March 2, 1962 …

John Francis Bongiovi Jr. was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, later changing his name to Jon Bon Jovi for his musical career.

In 1983 he formed Bon Jovi with keyboardist David Bryan, bassist Alec John Such and drummer Tico Torres; they were later joined by guitarist Richie Sambora. They released their self-titled debut album in 1984, which featured the top-40 hit “Runaway.”

The band has gone on to release 16 studio albums, including 1986’s Slippery When Wet, which spent eight weeks at number one, and 1988’s New Jersey, which also went to number one and produced five top-10 hits, including two #1 songs: “Bad Medicine” and “I’ll Be There for You.”

Bon Jovi released their latest album, Forever, in 2024.

Bon Jovi is set to return with their Forever tour, which kicks off July 7 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. It is the band’s first tour since Jon underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022.

Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter announce rescheduled US tour dates

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The reformed Sex Pistols featuring vocalist Frank Carter have announced rescheduled dates for their postponed U.S. tour.

The trek, the first full-length Pistols run stateside in over 20 years, was originally set to launch in 2025 before guitarist Steve Jones broke his wrist. It’ll now kick off Sept. 11 in Dallas and will wrap up Oct. 18 in Los Angeles.

“Mr. Jones here with an update on my wrist, I think it’s good enough to do the upcoming tour,” Jones says in a statement. “Now if I can just stop my legs from buckling up, I think I’ll be in good shape.”

Previously purchased tickets to the originally scheduled shows will be valid for most of the new dates. Tickets to newly added stops will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit SexPistolsFeaturingFrankCarter.com.

The Pistols currently consist of original members Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock along with Carter, who’s fronting the band in place of vocalist John “Johnny Rotten” Lydon. For each show, the Pistols will be performing their iconic one-and-only album, 1977’s Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols, in full.

Justin Bieber marks 32nd birthday with sweet snap, tributes from parents

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Justin Bieber turned 32 on Sunday and celebrated not with a bunch of famous pals, but with his wife, Hailey Bieber.

In two sweet photos on his Instagram, Justin is pictured with Hailey, posing in front of a small white-frosted cake topped with strawberries, mint and two candles. “no one id rather spend my birthday withhh.. :)),” he captioned the pics.

Hailey reposted one of the pics on her Instagram Story and captioned it, “dada mama dada mama,” presumably in reference to what their son, Jack Blues Bieber, calls them.

Meanwhile, Justin’s dad, Jeremy Bieber, marked his son’s birthday by posting a photo of himself with Justin as a toddler. His mom, Pattie Mallette, posted a carousel of photos of Justin through the years. “32 years ago, my life changed forever,” she wrote. “You became my son, my heart, and my greatest lesson in love. Nothing has ever been the same. You’ve lived in my heart ever since.”

She added, “There’s so much more ahead of you. So much purpose. So much redemption. So much that’s still unfolding. And no matter how much time passes, you will always be one of the greatest gifts God has ever given me.”

Eric Clapton announces U.S. tour dates

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Eric Clapton has added some U.S. dates to his 2026 tour.

The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced six new U.S. shows, starting Sept. 6 in Detroit. The tour will hit Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul, Minnesota, before wrapping Sept. 17 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jimmie Vaughan will be the special guest on all dates.

Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The new dates are Clapton’s only 2026 shows in the U.S. He’s due to kick off a tour of the U.K. and Europe on April 20 in Guilford, U.K.

A complete list of dates can be found at EricClapton.com.

Prince Celebration returns for 10th year

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Another year, another opportunity for Prince fans to “Play in the Sunshine.” This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Prince Celebration, where fans, artists and music lovers come together to pay homage to the late star, as well as his music, artistry and cultural impact.

The 2026 program will feature concerts, screenings, panel discussions and immersive fan experiences. It will also celebrate the anniversaries of Prince albums Parade, Emancipation, Rainbow Children, Chaos and Disorder and 3121, while giving exclusive access to his unreleased music and rare concert footage.

“The PRINCE FAM will come back together to celebrate a decade of legacy, love, and the music that still moves us all,” reads a joint post on Prince and Paisley Park’s Instagram accounts. “From Parade to 3121, we’re honoring the eras, the artistry, and the everlasting spirit that unites the Purple family across the world.”

“A decade later. The music still lives. The legacy still shines,” the post continued. “Let’s celebrate Prince Rogers Nelson.”

The Prince Celebration takes place in Minnesota across St. Paul, Paisley Park in Chanhassen and downtown Minneapolis from June 3 to 7. Early-bird tickets are currently on sale.

Why LOCASH’s ‘Wrong Hearts’ walks Rascal Flatts’ ‘Broken Road’

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

LOCASH’s latest top-30 hit, “Wrong Hearts,” is a tip of the hat to classics by Garth Brooks and Rascal Flatts, according to Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, who helped co-write the tune.

“This song is basically a journey to find the right one. I mean, you’re gonna go through lots of stuff,” Chris says, as Preston interjects: “Broken hearts!”

“Some ex-girlfriends and like, ‘Ah, man, it’s horrible,'” Chris continues.

“You’re gonna find some ex-girlfriends!” Preston picks up, as Chris echoes his sentiment: “You’re gonna find some ex-girlfriends! Yep, glad that didn’t work out, you know.”

“But it’s almost like the Garth Brooks song, you know, ‘God’s greatest gift[s] are unanswered prayers,'” Chris continues.

“Bless the broken road. You know, that kind of a sentiment,” Preston agrees.

“[That] led the way to [where] we are today,” Chris finishes.

“Wrong Hearts” is the follow-up to “Hometown Home,” which topped the chart for two weeks last April.

It’s from their latest album, Bet the Farm.

The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson is honored ‘just to be nominated’ for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Black Crowes just received their second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and guitarist and founding member Rich Robinson tells ABC Audio he feels honored to be recognized.

Rich says he thought last year’s nomination was amazing as well, and while they didn’t get in the first time around, he really is happy “just to be nominated” again.

“I know when people used to say that, I used to always roll my eyes and be like, ‘Yeah, whatever,’” he says. “But, you know, it feels that way.”

Rich says recognition like the Rock Hall nomination, and their Grammy nod this year for best rock album for Happiness Bastards, really means something to the band.

“It’s just like, ‘Holy s***, that’s — 40 years in this is pretty amazing to be nominated and recognized by our peers.’ And that’s a really cool, amazing thing,” he says. “I have the utmost respect for it.”

Should they get voted in, Rich says he hasn’t really thought about who he and his brother, bandmate Chris Robinson, would want to handle their induction.

“I don’t really think about that stuff,” he says. “You know, Chris will have more ideas for that kind of thing.”

“I’m just happy to be nominated,” he reiterates. “It’s kind of cool … it’s a huge honor for us and I hope it goes well.”

Fan voting for this year’s class is now open. Inductees will be announced in April, with the induction set to take place this fall.

The Black Crowes will release the new album A Pound of Feathers on March 13 and will kick off The Southern Hospitality tour, with country rock band Whiskey Myers, on May 17 in Austin, Texas. A complete list of dates can be found at TheBlackCrowes.com.

Sombr’s onstage ‘attack’ at BRIT Awards was all an act

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

During sombr’s performance of “Undressed” at the BRIT Awards on Saturday night, some guy ran onstage and pushed him off the podium he was standing on. While security guards removed the person — who was wearing a t-shirt reading, “Sombr is a homewrecker” on the back — the unbothered singer got back up on the podium and started singing “back to friends.” Was it an actual attack? Nope.

On Instagram, sombr posted a photo of the moment, with the guy’s t-shirt clearly visible. He captioned it, “He should’ve pushed me harder. My first @brits, thank you. The shirt he’s wearing is available now x.” Sombr’s current single, in case you didn’t know, is called “Homewrecker.”

Sure enough, the same photo is on sombr’s official website. You can buy the tee for $40, and you’ll get it in three to four weeks.

If that wasn’t enough proof for you, a rep for sombr confirmed to Variety that the entire thing was staged.

At the BRITs, which took place in Manchester, England, sombr was nominated for international artist of the year and international song for “Undressed.” He lost in the latter category to “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars, and in the former category to Rosalía.

Pearl Jam & Eddie Vedder releasing Japan-exclusive CDs

March 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder are releasing two new CDs exclusively in Japan to celebrate Vedder’s upcoming debut solo tour in the country.

One of the CDs is a reissue of Pearl Jam’s 2003 live album recorded at the famed Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. The set includes performances of songs such as “Even Flow,” “Alive,” “Better Man,” “Corduroy” and “Daughter.”

The other CD is an expanded edition of Vedder’s 2022 solo album, Earthling, which also includes his 2020 Matter of Time EP, and his 2024 covers of “Room at the Top” by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and “Save It for Later” by The English Beat.

If you don’t live in Japan, limited quantities of both CDs are available to preorder for members of Pearl Jam’s Ten Club.

Vedder’s Japan tour kicks off in April.

In related news, Vedder’s Ohana Festival has announced the date for its 2026 event. It will return to Dana Point, California, Sept. 25-27.

Hozier joins Mumford & Sons for ‘SNL’ performance of ‘Rubber Band Man’

March 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Hozier made a surprise appearance during Saturday’s episode of Saturday Night Live alongside musical guest Mumford & Sons.

Together, they performed a rendition of their collaborative song “Rubber Band Man,” which appears on the new Mumford & Sons album, Prizefighter.

Mumford’s SNL set also included a performance of the Prizefighter song “Here” alongside singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell. Both “Rubber Band Man” and “Here” featured Aaron Dessner of The National, who produced Prizefighter, as well.

Additionally, Mumford & Sons appeared in a sketch in which they provided music for a dance held in an office to boost morale at work.

Prizefighter is out now. Mumford & Sons will launch a North American tour in June.

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