The Week In Rock: August 10th – August 16th

8/10 U2 Share Gaza Viewpoints

U2 share a post on their website clarifying the band members’ individual stances on Israel and Gaza.

“We urge more good people in Israel to demand unfettered access by professionals to deliver the critical care needed throughout Gaza,” writes Bono.

“What we are witnessing is not a distant tragedy—it is a test of our shared humanity.” adds The Edge.

8/10 Bobby Whitlock Passes Away

The keyboardist in Eric Clapton’s short-lived but acclaimed band Derek And The Dominos, dies at the age of 77 in his Texas home, “surrounded by family.”

In the late 60s Whitlock joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends; some of those “Friends” included guitarist Eric Clapton.

8/13 KISS Kennedy Center Honors Announcement

KISS will be recognized as Kennedy Center Honors recipients later this year. The annual ceremony which recognizes and celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to American culture through performing arts, traditionally takes place in Washington, D.C. in December.

8/15 Chevelle: Bright As Blasphemy…

Chevelle’s 10th album features the lead single “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)” and “Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2).”

“Human Existence encompasses both inherent challenges and potential,” says Chevelle in a statement regarding the album. “It’s up to you how to pass the time.”

“Bright As Blasphemy” is the follow-up to 2021’s “Niratias.”

8/15 Rise Against: Ricochet

It’s their first album in four years.

“‘Ricochet‘ is about our collective inter-connectedness,” frontman Tim McIlrath explains. “Everything you do is going to affect somebody; everything you throw will affect the next person.”

“We’re connected to other countries, other economies; we’re connected to undocumented immigrants,” continues McIlrath “We’re connected to every decision our leaders make. It’s all one big ricochet effect. That idea is the backbone of this album.”

8/16 Ozzy Osbourne Remembered

Aston Villa Football Club remembers the late legendary singer (Black Sabbath/solo) ahead of the Premier League opener against Newcastle United at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy grew up in Aston.

A video tribute is shown while the teams enter to Ozzy’s live performance of “Crazy Train.”