In a shocking twist that absolutely no one saw coming, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson has revealed she’s working on new material while simultaneously planning the band’s glorious retirement. Because apparently, after nearly 50 years of rock and roll glory, even the toughest musicians start to feel their bones rattle on those tour bus bunks.
During her recent appearance on Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast (which, let’s be honest, probably needs more saving than the world at this point), Wilson dropped the bombshell that HEART is gearing up for one final album before transitioning into their “I’d rather be home watching Netflix” era. “I go through these phases,” she explained, probably while sipping herbal tea and contemplating the meaning of life. “Right now I’m in a phase of really feeling like creating some new songs.”
But here’s where it gets interesting – or as interesting as anything can be when you’re discussing a victory lap that’s been in the works since the Carter administration. Wilson wants to make one more HEART album with the current lineup, who apparently can “pull off” musical feats that would make lesser bands weep into their vintage gear. The plan? Release this magnum opus, do the victory lap, and then spend 2027 promoting the HEART documentary because apparently, one nostalgia vehicle just isn’t enough anymore.
Speaking of the documentary, it’s being written and directed by Carrie Brownstein, who’s apparently traded in her Sleater-Kinney guitar for a director’s chair. The film is being produced by Lynda Obst, who’s responsible for approximately 47% of all movies made in the 90s (citation needed). When asked about casting, Wilson suggested Elle Fanning for herself and Florence Pugh for Ann, proving that even rock legends engage in the same fantasy casting we all do when watching biopics.
But let’s address the elephant in the room: Wilson admits that touring is “entirely exhausting” and that the travel part is what you’re actually getting paid for. The shows themselves? Pure magic, glory, and a million thrills – the kind of stuff you’d do for free. Which, given the state of the music industry, might be exactly what they’re getting paid anyway.
The sisters have had their ups and downs over the years (including a brief hiatus that lasted about as long as it takes to say “family drama”), but they’ve apparently patched things up enough to consider ending their career on a high note. Ann’s recent cancer diagnosis might have also contributed to this newfound appreciation for life outside of tour buses and hotel rooms.
Currently, HEART features what can only be described as a small army of musicians, including multiple Ryans (because why not?), various guitarists, and apparently a drummer who also plays bike? (We’re assuming that’s a typo, but in the world of rock and roll, you never know.)
As HEART prepares for their Rock Hall induction reunion with original members after 34 years apart, one thing is clear: these rock legends aren’t just planning their farewell tour – they’re planning their victory lap, their documentary, and probably their eventual spot on whatever the 2040s equivalent of a classic rock cruise will be. Because in the immortal words of every aging rock star ever: the music never really stops, it just gets quieter and involves more comfortable seating arrangements.
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