L-R: Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats/(Photo credit: Suzie Kaplan)
The Stray Cats are set to hit late night for the first time in 35 years.
The band, featuring original members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, are set to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday.
According to the announcement, the band is set to perform one of their "iconic hits." The appearance will mark Stray Cats' first late night television appearance since performing on The Late Show with David Letterman back in 1990.
After canceling their 2025 tour due to frontman Setzer’s health, The Stray Cats returned to road in July. Their next show is happening Friday in Westbury, New York.
The tour is their first since Setzer’s February 2025 announcement that he’d been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that had left him unable to play guitar.
They will also be on the road in November and December, with dates starting on Nov. 9 in Grand Prairie, Texas. A complete list of shows can be found at StrayCats.com.
Cover of George Harrison's 'The Third Eye: Early Photographs' (Random House)
Olivia Harrison, widow of Beatles legend George Harrison, is set to take part in a book tour in connection with the release of the upcoming photo book The Third Eye: Early Photographs.
The book, which will be released Oct. 6, is described as “the first ever collection of George Harrison’s personal photos taken between 1963 and 1970.”
“These promise to be unforgettable evenings honoring George’s creative legacy,” reads the announcement posted on Instagram.
Tickets for both are on sale now, with U.K. stops to be announced at a later date.
The Third Eye: Early Photographs will feature over 200 color and black-and-white images capturing the rise of The Beatles. The images, curated by Olivia, were taken from George's personal photos and 8mm film stills. The book will also include essays by Olivia, as well as authors Colm Tóibín and George Saunders, and the photos will feature commentary, including never-before-seen quotes from George.
Stephen Bishop's 'Careless' (Life’s A Bish Records)
Stephen Bishop is set to reissue his debut album, Careless, on Friday in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Ahead of the release, he's sharing one of the two previously unreleased bonus tracks included in the reissue, the song “I Don’t Know Anymore.”
“‘I Don’t Know You Anymore' was one of those songs I really loved, and for a while I thought it might make the album,” Bishop tells Billboard in a new interview. “In the end it didn’t, but I never stopped believing in it. I’m happy that, fifty years later, people finally get to hear it.”
"I Don't Know You Anymore" is now available via digital outlets.
The reissue's other bonus track, “Back Again,” was also written during the Careless era.
Originally released in October 1976, Careless featured Bishop’s iconic song “On and On,” which peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as “Save it for a Rainy Day,” which was a top-40 hit.
To celebrate Careless, the 74-year-old Bishop will take part in an intimate evening at the Grammy Museum on Oct. 9, which will include an acoustic performance, Bishop’s first live performance in seven years. He will also share stories behind the songs, answer questions from the audience and take part in a live conversation, moderated by his wife and manager, Liz Kamlet. The event is sold out.
Warren Haynes' 'Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey' cover art (Evil Teen Records)
Warren Haynes has released another track from his upcoming symphonic album, Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey, dropping Sept. 18.
The latest is a performance of “Thorazine Shuffle,” which originally appeared on Gov’t Mule’s 1998 sophomore album, Dose. The performance was arranged by Jon Medeski, who plays organs and keyboards on the album.
“John Medeski did the arrangement for ‘Thorazine Shuffle,’ and his unique take on music in general was what led me to ask him to arrange that particular piece,” says Haynes. “He was able to strike a balance for ‘Thorazine Shuffle’ that takes it a little further avant-garde than most of the songs but still has that beautiful symphonic quality as far as the arrangement is concerned that really transports it into another place.”
He adds, “It's probably the most unique arrangement on the record.”
“Thorazine Shuffle (Live)” is available now via digital outlets.
The 16-track Dreams & Songs was recorded in 2019 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, North Carolina, Haynes’ hometown. In addition to Medeski, it has him backed by the 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra, as well as musicians Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Sipe and Greg Osby. Edwin McCain and Jasmine Muhammad join on background vocals.
Since the initial 2019 orchestra concerts, Haynes has put on several other symphonic shows and has two more planned, March 11 and 12 in Nashville.
Meanwhile, Haynes and Gov’t Mule are currently on a U.S. tour and will play Aurora, Illinois, on Thursday. A complete list of dates can be found at mule.net.
'1971: Billy Joel's Lost Interview' still (Courtesy Adam Ripp)
Billy Joel broke multiple records with his historic 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden. But back when he was still an unknown, he declared in his first radio interview that the iconic New York City venue was "kind of a ripoff."
The new documentary film 1971: Billy Joel's Lost Interview will premiere at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame's Music Documentary Film Festival on Sept. 25. The 20-minute short contains audio from a 1971 radio interview Billy did with a student named Ed Mann for college radio station WCWP. At the time, Billy was an unknown who'd just released his debut album, Cold Spring Harbor.
In the trailer, Mann asks Billy if he'd eventually "like to get into the big places, Madison Square Garden or something like that." Billy replies, "No, I don't think I'd ever like to work Madison Square Garden. ... That place is kind of a ripoff, really."
When Mann asks why, Billy says, "Because what it is, in effect, is just jamming as many people and making as much money as you can out of a one-night thing. Unless you're up front or up close, it's just wasted. But Madison Square Garden's just too big."
The twist of this film is that only the audio of the interview exists. Director Adam Ripp has used AI to visually recreate Billy, his manager Irwin Mazur and Mann for the film. Tom Needham, executive director of the festival, says in a statement, "This film demonstrates how technology, when used thoughtfully, can help us reconnect with important moments in music history."
“1971: Billy Joel’s Lost Interview allows audiences to see a young Billy Joel before worldwide fame changed his life, and we hope people will experience it with curiosity and an open mind," adds Needham.
Mann, who executive produced the film, will participate in a Q&A after the premiere, along with Ripp and Mazur.
Ritchie Blackmore of the British band Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow performs live on stage during a concert at the Velodrom on April 18, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frank Hoensch/Redferns)
After revealing Tuesday that he would be reuniting with his former band Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore joined the group onstage at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York, for one of their biggest hits.
Toward the end of the band’s set, Blackmore, who hadn’t performed with Deep Purple since 1993, came out to perform the iconic tune “Smoke on the Water." Fan-shot video shows Blackmore kicking things off with the song’s iconic riff.
“I gotta say something, couple a days ago I got a message from a local lad … saying I only live around the corner, mind if I come jam with you,” frontman Ian Gillan explained to the crowd after the performance. “It was an absolute pleasure to have back onstage founder member, the great legend, the immortal, Ritchie Blackmore.”
He added, “Thanks Richie, I have to say it was a great pleasure. I’ll see you in the bar.” Blackmore then walked offstage as fans chanted, “Ritchie.”
Deep Purple later posted photos from the reunion on Instagram, calling it “A big moment in rock history.”
Deep Purple is currently on tour in support of their latest album, SPLAT! Their next show is happening Thursday in Mansfield, Massachusetts. A complete list of dates can be found at DeepPurple.com.
Global Citizen Festival admat (courtesy of Global Citizen)
Lenny Kravitz is one of the artists set to perform at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival, happening Sept. 26 on the Great Lawn in New York’s Central Park.
Other performers include Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, who will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Fugees’ album The Score; country stars Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey; John Legend; and K-Pop stars TOMORROW X TOGETHER.
The event will be hosted by Global Citizen Ambassador Hugh Jackman, with appearances by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan and Gayle King.
“It’s time to gather once again on the Great Lawn, in the middle of New York City, to tell the world an end to extreme poverty is possible,” says Jackman. “There’s something every one of us can do to change the world, and what better way to participate than by taking action with Global Citizen, earning those points, and celebrating with a day of music and advocacy to close out the summer. See you there!”
Free tickets can be earned by taking action through the Global Citizen app or globalcitzenfestival.com on the issues Global Citizen is focusing on this year. These include helping more children go to school, supporting farmers who feed their communities and providing electricity to millions of people around the world.
Global Citizen Festival launched in 2012 featuring performances by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters and others. Subsequent festivals were headlined by such artists as Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé and more.
Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits compilation has reached new heights on the Billboard charts, nearly 40 years after its initial release.
The album was originally released in 1988. It landed at #10 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart this week, thanks to an expanded reissue of the album featuring additional tracks. The new chart position marks a new peak for the album, which reached #13 on that chart in 2016.
The album also reached a new peak on the all-genre Billboard 200, where it jumped from #69 to #13 this week. The compilation’s previous peak on the Billboard 200 was #14 in 1989. The album has also peaked at #5 on the Vinyl Albums chart, up from its 2019 peak of #7, and lands at #4 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums and #3 on the Top Rock Albums charts.
Greatest Hits covered the band’s catalog from the mid-'70s to the late '80s, specifically songs released after Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined the band. The newly released expanded edition added classic tunes like “The Chain,” “Landslide,” “Silver Springs (Live)” and “You Make Loving Fun," among others.
Sheryl Crow appears on ABC's 'Good Morning America' (Disney/Lou Rocco)
Sheryl Crow is a modern-day troubadour.
At least, that's according to the performing rights organization BMI, which will give the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer its Troubadour Award on Sept. 14. The award recognizes a songwriter who "has made a profound impact within the American music landscape and whose work continues to set the pace for generations to follow," according to a release.
The event will feature performances and tributes saluting Sheryl's career: She's sold more than 50 million albums globally and has won nine Grammy Awards, just to name a few of her accomplishments. According to BMI, her hits "Change Would Do You Good," "Everyday is a Winding Road" and "My Favorite Mistake" have each been broadcast more than 1 million times on both U.S. radio and on TV.
In other Sheryl Crow news, she'll perform on ABC's Good Morning America Summer Concert Series on Aug. 28. Plus, she'll be singing the national anthem Sept. 3 at the season opener for the University of Missouri football team at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Sheryl is a Mizzou graduate.
'Sound & Vision Live' (Adopt The Arts courtesy Chipster P.R)
Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers and Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler are being celebrated on a new limited-edition charity album.
Sound & Vision Live, produced by former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum, was recorded in March at the inaugural Palm Springs Sound & Vision Awards in Palm Springs, California. Proceeds from the album benefit Sorum’s Adopt the Arts foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing underserved elementary schools with high-quality music education.
In addition to performances from Rodgers and Butler, the double vinyl album features an all-star lineup of artists including Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, Billy Idol’s longtime collaborator Steve Stevens, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo and Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt.
“I never went into that night thinking we were making a record,” says Sorum. “I originally had the show recorded and filmed because I wanted to preserve the experience for myself. But when I listened back, I realized we had captured something truly magical—the energy in the room, the performances, and the spirit of all these incredible artists coming together for the kids.”
The album’s first pressing will be limited to 2,000 copies. It is available for preorder now through Experience Vinyl, with a shipping date of Sept. 28.
A record release celebration for the album will be held Sept. 13 at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs and will feature two screenings of a companion concert film. In addition, 250 Collector's Edition colored vinyl copies of the album will be available at the event.
''Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run' paperback (Liveright)
Paul McCartney’s 2025 book about his post-Beatles career with Wings is getting a paperback release with some bonus material.
Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run will be released in paperback on Oct. 6 and will feature an added conversation between McCartney and director Morgan Neville. The interview was recorded to coincide with the the Neville-directed documentary Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, which debuted on Prime Video in February.
When it was initially announced, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run was described as “a landmark account" of McCartney’s "triumphant musical reinvention in the 1970s and the subsequent rise of one of the decade’s most iconic bands.”
The book, edited by historian Ted Widmer with a foreword by McCartney, features over 150 photographs from the time period, many of which were previously unseen.
Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run isn’t McCartney’s first book. In 2021 he released The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, based on conversations McCartney had with the Irish poet Paul Muldoon. In it McCartney recounted the inspirations behind over 100 of his songs.
ASIA is giving fans another taste of their upcoming album, Indigo.
The band, which currently features original member Geoffrey Downes along with musicians Virgil Donati, John Mitchell and Harry Whitley, has released the new single “Echo of You,” along with an accompanying video.
“This song was part of the main writing sessions between Harry and I. It took on a whole different angle in the latter stages of development with more of a focus on electronica and a spacey production,” Downes says. “It’s a happy, uplifting tune, despite the nostalgic overtones of the lyrics, a love song with a twist.”
Indigo is the first new album from ASIA since 2014’s Gravitas, which was the band’s last album to feature vocalist/bassist John Wetton before his 2017 death. It will be released Nov. 6 and is available for preorder now.
Ritchie Blackmore of the British band Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow performs live on stage during a concert at the Velodrom on April 18, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frank Hoensch/Redferns)
Ritchie Blackmore is set to reunite with Deep Purple for the first time in over 30 years.
The rocker revealed the news in an Instagram Live stream Tuesday, sharing that he plans to come out during the encore of Deep Purple’s concert at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York, Wednesday night.
“You know, there is something we wanted to mention about tomorrow night. ... Well, it is a secret and I don’t want anybody to know, but I’m probably (going to) get up and do an encore with the band, Deep Purple,” Blackmore said. “But you can’t tell anybody, and I know that this is gonna be kept a secret. And will it? I suppose so.”
Blackmore went on to say that he was the one who reached out to frontman Ian Gillan, asking him how he’d feel if he joined them for an encore for “old times' sake.”
“He seemed to love the idea,” Blackmore said, noting the rest of the band also gave it a thumbs-up.
“It’ll be good to see the old guys again,” the 81-year-old Blackmore said, before joking, “I think we’ll all be on crutches and wheelchairs and things, although I think the rest of them are OK.”
Blackmore was one of the co-founders of Deep Purple in 1968, then left the group in 1975 to form his band Rainbow. He was part of Deep Purple's 1984 reunion and last played with them in 1993.
Deep Purple is on a North American tour in support of their latest album, SPLAT! The tour runs through Sept. 12 in Sparks, Nevada. A complete list of dates can be found at DeepPurple.com.
Roger Taylor's 'Violence Insane in a Beautiful World' (Columbia Records)
Queen’s Roger Taylor is offering up another preview of his upcoming solo album, Violence Insane in a Beautiful World, which will be released Sept. 18.
The rocker has just released the new single “I See You Now,” accompanied by a black-and-white video — except for Taylor’s red high-tops — created by Taylor’s wife, Sarina Taylor, and his longtime collaborator Simon Lupton.
“It's a love song, it's really about my wife,” Taylor says of the tune. “We've been together for quite some time, and I think when you really get to know someone, at first you really don't see everything about them, but when you really get to know someone, it's 'oh, I see you now, that's it.'"
This is the second single Taylor has released from Violence Insane in a Beautiful World, his seventh solo album. He previously released the track “Come on Summer (It’s Party Time),” featuring The Ndlovu Youth Choir.
To celebrate the album's release, Taylor will head out on a U.K. tour beginning Sept. 21 in Newcastle, with stops in Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, Swansea and London. A complete list of dates can be found at rogertaylorofficial.com.
What has Janet Jackson done for us lately? Well, she's just scheduled a special performance that will be filmed and released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her breakthrough album, Control.
Janet Jackson: Control 40 -- The Airtab Music Movie will be filmed Dec. 12 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The film will include behind-the-scenes footage, creating what's described in a press release as "the definitive filmed document of one of music's most celebrated performers."
Rather than simply focusing on the Control album, however, the concert will encompass Janet's entire catalog, from "Nasty" to "All for You" and every smash hit in between. The movie is planned to have a global release, followed by a release on streaming.
Control, released in 1986, was Janet's third album. It marked the moment when she took the reins of her career artistically, working with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to develop a unique sound that blended R&B, rap, funk, disco and electronic elements.
The album was hugely influential and spun off the hits "What Have You Done for Me Lately," "Nasty," "When I Think of You," "Let's Wait Awhile" and the title track. All five of those songs peaked in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, making Janet the first female artist score five top-10s from a single album. It's sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.
Rod Stewart performs during the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, an annual event honouring military service members, which holds special significance in 2025 as it marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at the Royal Albert Hall on November 8, 2025 in London, England. (Jack Taylor/Wpa Pool/Getty Images)
Sir Rod Stewart is on the mend after undergoing a routine heart procedure.
A statement shared Tuesday on his official Instagram account said he has "successfully undergone a routine coronary stent procedure," adding that he's canceling several dates on his current tour to recuperate.
"Doctors are pleased with his recovery, and Rod is doing very well and has returned to his normal daily activities," the statement said. "On the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage."
The statement continued, "Unfortunately, this means he will be unable to continue his current tour dates."
The statement ended by saying that information about the affected performances will be shared by promoters and venues.
Rod later gave fans an update on his health in a message on his Instagram Story.
"I'm already feeling better and very much on the mend," he wrote. "I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me."
"I'm deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again," he added.
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, a stent is a small mesh tube used to widen and hold open passages in the body. It is most often used to treat narrowing of the coronary arteries, which "provide the heart with oxygen-rich blood."
The NHLBI adds that the most common type of stents are used in the coronary arteries. Doctors may recommend a stent to support a narrow or weak artery or airway.
Following a stent procedure, patients may resume normal physical activity when doctors give the green light. Doctors will require patients to take medicine.
Stewart was currently on his One Last Time Tour, which was slated to wrap in Kansas City, Missouri, on Aug. 15.
He was also slated to perform several shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting on Aug. 18, and had 2026 dates booked through Sept. 13.
Guitarist Brian May of Queen attends the "We Will Rock You" musical premiere at Stage Palladium Theater on October 17, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)
Queen’s Brian May is sharing his thoughts on artificial intelligence, and he isn’t the biggest fan.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer posted a photo on Instagram of what he says is the result of asking Meta AI to show him the cover of the band’s 1980 album The Game. It is clearly not the original album’s cover, or the actual band members in the photo.
“Good job, eh ? So this is the kind of intelligence that will soon be ruling the world ??!” he wrote next to the picture. “Well, great. Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI !!!”
“But I'm now very serious. I believe the price we are about to pay for this 'inevitable' development is way too high,” he added, before going off on AI data centers.
“We must not allow these hideous Data Centres to be built in the UK,” he wrote. “They will destroy our beautiful country, like they are already destroying beautiful America."
In other May news ... The rocker recently released the new track “The Legend of Eternia,” described as "his own brand new version of themes from the film" Masters of the Universe. The song features The Darkness and British composer Daniel Pemberton. May’s guitar work was previously featured on Pemberton’s Masters of the Universe track “Eternia,” which was released in May.
Dave Stewart's 'The Way It Was Back Then' (Bay Street Records)
Eurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart is getting ready to release a brand-new solo album.
The Way It Was Back Then, written, performed and produced entirely by Stewart, is set to drop Sept. 18 as a limited, physical-only release on CD and vinyl.
The 10-song album is described in a press release as “an intimate, unfiltered album about memory, survival, love, loss, loyalty, and betrayal.” The album was the result of a one-take performance, with Stewart improvising the lyrics and melodies in real time.
“I wasn’t aware that I was making an album — in-between the various things happening in my life — some I instigated, and some just happenstance, I started to record myself singing songs at the same time as playing guitar," Stewart says. "In almost every song, I didn’t write down any lyrics — I just sang the words at the same time as singing the melodies and playing the chords, kind of freeform. The whole album is very spontaneous in its lyrics and music."
“Some of the songs are very personal and rooted in where I came from," he adds. "For me, the feeling of this album is bittersweet, cinematic, and human. The Way It Was Back Then is not really about trying to go back ... it’s about finally facing what was there.”
Here is the album's track list: “The Way It Was Back Then” “Your Wishes” “Cry If You Want To” “The House Where I Was Born” “Black Cat” “Makes Me Happy (And Sad)” “Oh Jesse” “All Done” “Thin Ice” “What's A Man Supposed To Do”
Rush drummer Neil Peart performs at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 10, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rock trio are touring in support of the album, "Snakes & Arrows." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The upcoming documentary about Rush drummer Neil Peart is set to have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto Film Festival.
Neil Peart: No One's Disciple, directed by Scot McFayden and Sam Dunn, will have its world premiere screening on Sept. 16 at the Princess of Wales Theatre, followed by an additional screening on Sept. 17 and Sept. 19.
The Toronto Film Festival screenings are happening just a few days ahead of the documentary's Sept. 23 premiere on Canada's CBC.
According to the original press release about the film, it will explore "the artistry and enduring influence of Rush's enigmatic drummer and lyricist through rare archival footage, intimate reflections and extraordinary live performances."
It will feature appearances by Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, as well as drummers Stewart Copeland of The Police, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Danny Carey of Tool and others.
The 2026 Toronto Film Festival runs from Sept. 10-20. More info can be found at TIFF.net.
Peart died in 2020 at age 67.
Lee and Lifeson are currently on Rush’s Fifty Something tour, which is their first since Peart’s death. The band plays Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. A complete list of dates can be found at Rush.com.
Bette Midler has been chosen as the recipient of the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize.
Named after the late folk icon and presented by the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the award recognizes an artist “who best exemplifies Woody Guthrie’s spirit and work by speaking for the less fortunate through music, film, literature, dance or other art forms and serving as a positive force for social change.”
According to a press release, Midler is being honored for her work advocating for environmental conservation, LGBTQ+ rights and other humanitarian causes.
“I am so honored to have been chosen to receive the Woody Guthrie Prize this year. I loved his music, and I loved the way he lived his life, always seeking to spread the word that justice could and should be served and that every American, no matter what their station, deserved a fair shake in life,” Midler says. “To receive an honor bearing the name of a man who fought the giants with nothing but a guitar and a clean conscience is a humbling thing, and it serves as a stark reminder that a writer’s true business is always to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”
“We are delighted to recognize Bette Midler with the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize and celebrate not only her remarkable artistic achievements, but also her enduring commitment to creating a more just, more inclusive and more hopeful world, just like Woody,” says Cady Shaw, senior director of the Woody Guthrie Center.
Midler will receive the Woody Guthrie Prize on Oct. 16 at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa. The evening, a fundraising event for the center, will include an intimate conversation between Midler and journalist Rona Elliott.
Past Woody Guthrie Prize winners include U2, Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp.