From huge excursions to multimillion-dollar offers and every thing in between, the rock world was nothing if not eventful in 2022.
It was a yr of triumphs for a few of traditional rock’s outdated guard. In the end, Motley Crue and Def Leppard launched their COVID-delayed Stadium Tour with Poison, Joan Jett and Classless Act in tow, storming sports activities fields throughout North America on the most important outing of their careers. It was a becoming send-off to guitarist Mick Mars, who introduced his retirement from touring and can cede his dwell duties to John 5 when Motley Crue resumes touring in 2023.
Different rockers stated goodbye to the highway — or not less than sure components of it — for good as properly. Genesis performed their remaining present in March (fittingly with Peter Gabriel within the viewers), whereas Elton John made his remaining stateside stand in Los Angeles in November.
It was additionally a yr of triumphant returns for some artists who’ve been tormented by well being points not too long ago. Joni Mitchell gave her first dwell efficiency in 9 years when she was honored because the MusiCares Particular person of the Yr in Las Vegas. Ozzy Osbourne additionally delivered a pair of brief-but-exciting performances after recovering from neck and again surgical procedure — although he is nonetheless not totally out of the woods but. Joe Walsh even rang up his outdated James Gang friends and staged a profitable reunion at his annual VetsAid, following two mini-sets on the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert events. (Talking of which: 2022 was additionally a yr marked by loss, however that is a narrative for elsewhere.)
Learn on to see these and all the different greatest rock tales of 2022.
The 25 Largest Rock Tales of 2022
The great, the dangerous and the ugly.
