Kings of Leon have announced 10 North American arena dates in support of their new album Walls, which is in stores today. The trek begins on January 12 in National Harbor, MD, with shows set up to January 28 in Los Angeles.
Elton John is writing his first official memoir, set for a 2019 release. “I’m not prone to being a nostalgic person,” John said in a statement. “I’m often accused of only looking forward to my next gig or creative project. It’s come as quite a surprise how cathartic I am finding the process of writing my memoirs. As I look back, I realize what a crazy life I have had the extreme privilege of living. I have grown up in a period of extraordinary change in our world — and have had the joyful honor of rubbing shoulders and working with so many of the people at the heart of these changes. My life has been one helluva rollercoaster ride and it’s still lumbering on. I hope readers will enjoy the ride too.” He is co-writing the book with music journalist Alexis Petridis.
Roger Waters has announced his 2017 “Us + Them” North American tour and told Rolling Stone he should have a new solo record out next year as well. The as-yet-untitled new record would be his first solo rock record since 1992. He has been working in the studio on the new material with producer Nigel Godrich. Waters’ “Us + Them” tour kicks off in Kansas City on May 26 and winds up in Vancouver, BC on October 28.
