Big Rig ROCK Report 2.3 Released

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 4, 2026 5:08 PM ET

Steven Tyler returned to the stage in Los Angeles on Sunday for his seventh annual Jam for Janie event at the Hollywood Palladium. His performance kicked off with a duet of Aerosmith’s classic “Back in the Saddle,” featuring Yungblud. This collaboration appears on their EP titled One More Time, which was released in November 2022. Prior to this show, Yungblud attended the Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena, where he won Best Rock Performance for his cover of “Changes” from a concert last July.

Throughout the night, Tyler performed a five-song set that included favorites such as “Mama Kin,” a rendition of Rufus Thomas’s “Walking the Dog,” and Aerosmith’s interpretation of The Beatles’ “Come Together.” The event was hosted by actress Melissa Joan Hart and featured additional performances by notable artists including Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, Belinda Carlisle from The Go-Go’s, Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Marcus King, and Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes.

Pre-Grammy Performances Highlight Rock Legends

While the Grammy Awards on Sunday missed iconic acts from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, a pre-Grammy party featured legendary musicians. The event took place on Saturday in Beverly Hills, hosted by Primary Wave Music publishing. Pete Townshend, John Mellencamp, and members of Def Leppard delivered standout performances.

Notable Performances

Pete Townshend: He performed six songs, including “Pinball Wizard” and “Behind Blue Eyes.”
John Mellencamp: His set included “Jack & Diane,” “Pink Houses,” and “Hurt So Good.”
Def Leppard: Joe Elliott and Phil Collen played an acoustic set featuring “Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me.”

Def Leppard is set to commence a 12-date residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace starting on February 3rd.

Kiss Soars with Record-Breaking Views

The music video for Kiss’s “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. The band celebrated this milestone on social media, highlighting its ongoing popularity. In July 2024, the song also achieved over one billion streams on Spotify.

Ronnie Wood Joins Eric Clapton in Concert

Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones will be a special guest at Eric Clapton’s concert at Sandringham on August 23rd, 2026. Other guests will include Andy Fairweather Low and harmonica player Will Wilde. This concert is part of a special series at the Sandringham Estate, beginning on August 20th.

Elton John’s Lyricist Shares Creative Insights

During the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s longtime collaborator, shared valuable songwriting tips. His advice emphasizes originality and the importance of storytelling in lyrics.

Chuck Negron, Former Lead Singer of Three Dog Night, Passes Away

Chuck Negron, the renowned singer and founding member of Three Dog Night, died at the age of 83 at his home in California. Negron was instrumental in the band’s success, known for hits like “Joy to the World” and “One (Is The Loneliest Number).” He had struggled with addiction issues throughout his career but achieved sobriety in the 1990s, later publishing his autobiography.

Negron’s passing marks the end of an era, but his music continues to resonate with audiences today.

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