Kevin Cronin will be absent from the REO Speedwagon “retrospective” reunion concert in the band’s hometown of Champaign, Illinois on June 14th, citing a scheduling conflict with his current solo tour with Styx. The charity concert will feature founding member Neal Doughty, bassist Bruce Hall, early REO drummer Alan Gratzer, guitarist Steve Scorfina, rhythm guitarist…

Billy Corgan and the Machines of God will embark on a tour in June to commemorate the anniversaries of the Smashing Pumpkins’ albums Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and the pair of Machina albums, along with selections from Corgan’s 2024 solo release, Aghori Mhori Mei. The new quartet will feature Corgan backed by guitarist…