When Swedish indie rockers The Hives last toured Australia a decade ago, frontman Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist was tempted to quit.

Jon Bon Jovi opened up on Conan O'Brien's podcast about the time in the '80s when he performed in the Soviet Union to help his former manager leave the country after an alleged drug bust.

It’s not rock ‘n’ roll. It’s not music… and it was wonderful to hear Peter’s guitar sound and Keith and the band work together, and the sensitivity in (Frampton’s) voice.” ...