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Guitarist ADRIAN VANDENBERG took to social media this week with some exciting news. Says Vandenberg: "Guys! I'm gonna tell you a public secret: 2027 is gonna be a super exciting year! As crazy as it sounds and feels; I'll have my 50 year Anniversary as a rock musician, believe it or not.. (I barely do, to be honest). It'll be 50 years ago that I formed my first semi-pro heavy bluesrock band, Teaser, landed a record deal right away, recorded an album and in 1977 the first single got released. European tours and shows followed. The start of an exciting journey in rock! In this special year a documentary, a unique new album and a biography about yours truly's rather tumultuous life will get released among other celebratory actions. We'll keep you guys posted of course. So.. it'll be PARTY TIME!"
Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL has reunited with his old bandmates in SWEET SAVAGE to record new music for the first time in almost 45 years, frontman Ray Haller has revealed. Haller confirmed that Campbell has recorded two brand new songs with the Belfast heavy metal pioneers, marking the guitarist's first studio contribution to Sweet Savage since his departure in 1982. Campbell, who went on to achieve international success with Dio, Whitesnake and Def Leppard, remains close friends with Haller and has become involved in an upcoming archival project celebrating the band's formative years.
On June 10, 2026, New York City officially added another chapter to its musical history as West 8th Street in Greenwich Village was formally co-named JIMI HENDRIX WAY honoring one of the most influential guitarists and songwriters of all time. The ceremony featured remarks from several notable figures connected to Hendrix's legacy, including Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, legendary engineer and producer Eddie Kramer, singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson, and Ace Hall of Curtis Knight and the Squires, one of Hendrix's earliest bands.
