Nils Lofgren Says New Songs Will “Evolve” On Bruce Springsteen Tour
Touring behind an album that mostly featured other musicians could be a challenge for most bands. In a recent interview, E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren discussed how Bruce Springsteen's side men...
View ArticleBest Early Elton John Album — Readers’ Poll
Today, March 25, marks Elton John's 65th birthday. With scores of albums under his bedazzled belt, he's had an incredibly long and successful career -- but which of his early releases is your favorite?...
View ArticleGeorge Harrison ‘Early Takes’ Album Announced
Although known to fans as "the quiet Beatle," George Harrison left behind a wealth of legendary albums upon his death in 2001. Fans have also been exposed to a number of unreleased...
View ArticleSting Schedules 2012 Summer Tour Dates
2011 found Sting in a retrospective mood, celebrating both his 60th birthday and 25 years as a solo artist. Early indications are that he will continue to follow that same path this year with summer...
View ArticleGeorge Harrison’s Swiss Mansion For Sale
The taxman may have been taking 95% of George Harrison's earnings at one point in time, but that didn't stop the Quiet Beatle from amassing enough money to purchase a gorgeous Swiss estate in 2001,...
View ArticleLindsey Buckingham Announces Solo Tour Dates
Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsay Buckingham has announced 15 tour dates across the west coast in support of his new 'Seeds We Sow' album. The run of dates will begin on May 3, and will be a one-man...
View ArticleREO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin Recalls His First Ted Nugent Concert
REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin has probably been called many things throughout his lengthy career as vocalist for the group, but perhaps “human pogo stick” is an additional title which should be added....
View ArticleTop 15 Doomsday Songs
Need a list of the top doomsday songs to prepare yourself for the impending end of times? Continue reading…
View ArticleTop Pink Floyd Christmas Lights Displays
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -- and a Pink Christmas at that! Holiday lights displays set to rock 'n' roll music are all the rage these days -- check out our feature on awesome AC/DC...
View ArticleTop 5 Muppets Show Cover Songs
We look at our favorite interpretations of classic rock songs by the Muppets. Continue reading…
View ArticleRolling Stones To Release 50th Anniversary Documentary
Rolling Stones fans may not get the 50th anniversary tour that they were hoping for in 2012, but they can take consolation in knowing that they will get a different - and cheaper - glimpse of the band...
View ArticleKeith Richards Mends Fences with Mick Jagger (Again)
They may not be touring to celebrate their 50th anniversary, but the Rolling Stones are still marking the occasion -- fans can sing 'Happy Birthday' to the band while leafing through the pages of a...
View ArticleDennis DeYoung Says He Would Reunite With Styx
He was a big part of helping to build their success story, and although Dennis DeYoung has been out of Styx for more than a decade, he says that if the opportunity were to present itself,...
View ArticleBruce Springsteen and Famous Friends Sing ‘This Land Is Your Land’ at SxSW
As we reported, Bruce Springsteen delivered the keynote speech at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas yesterday (March 15) -- and as intellectually-edifying as that may have been, it was the jam...
View Article“Rhythm and Blues Night” At The Ealing Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary
All the news in recent weeks about the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones - including an upcoming documentary, a tribute concert at Carnegie Hall and a book - has led us to research the origins of...
View ArticleChicago Celebrates 45 Years with New Music and a Documentary
When a summertime trek with the Doobie Brothers kicks off later this year, Chicago will bring an extra milestone to the stage in addition to their legendary catalog of horn-driven classics: the...
View ArticleRingo Starr Doesn’t Care If Kids Ask ‘Who Are the Beatles?’
When Paul McCartney performed at the 2012 Grammy Awards last month, "Who is Paul McCartney" became a trending topic on Twitter, causing older Beatles fans to blink in amazement. But before you start...
View ArticleZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Launches BFG Sauces
When ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons showed up to sling drinks during the SXSW festivities in Austin, Tex., the Bloody Marys he made had a special ingredient: his own sauce. Continue reading…
View ArticlePaul Simon to Feature ‘Graceland’ Musicians at London Festival
As Paul Simon marks the 25th anniversary of his landmark 'Graceland' album, he'll also be part of this summer's Hard Rock Calling Festival in London's Hyde Park. Continue reading…
View ArticleBruce Springsteen Kicks Off ‘Wrecking Ball’ Tour in Atlanta
There was some understandable consternation on the eve of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's US tour, their first since the death of Clarence Clemons last June. It would be tough not to notice...
View ArticleHeart Schedule Box Set Of Rarities And Hits For June Release
Showgoers at recent Heart concerts have been privy to the first details about ‘Strange Euphoria,’ the forthcoming box set from the group which is set for release on June 5, just in...
View ArticleBruce Springsteen Offers Support to Anti-Death Penalty Group
Bruce Springsteen offered four tickets and side-stage passes to an anti-death penalty group, who used them as part of a fundraiser before Monday night's (March 19) concert in Greensboro, N.C. The group...
View ArticleFreddie Mercury, Lemmy from Motorhead and Many More Get the Mustache Eyebrow...
Freddie Mercury of Queen and Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead are among the celebrities to endure (or benefit from, depending on your perspective) the "Mustache Eyebrow" treatment from...
View ArticleJon Anderson Says Collaboration with Former Yes Members Trevor Rabin and Rick...
Over the past year, Yes fans have been looking forward to a proposed project from former vocalist Jon Anderson that would reunite him with his ‘90125’ Yes-mate Trevor Rabin and...
View ArticlePaul McCartney Reportedly Releasing Deluxe ‘Ram’ Reissue This Spring
We've known for awhile that Paul McCartney would be continuing his series of catalog reissues with a deluxe version of 1971's 'Ram,' but now details are starting to surface regarding the release -- and...
View ArticleJoe Walsh, ‘Analog Man’ – Song Review
Rock and Roll hall of famer, guitar legend, and all around funny guy Joe Walsh is back with his first new solo recordings in two decades! The first single from the album is the title cut, 'Analog Man,'...
View Article10 Billy Joel Songs Performed on ‘American Idol’
10 different songs by Billy Joel were performed on 'American Idol' tonight (March 21) -- one by each of the remaining contestants on the Steven Tyler-judged singing competition. Continue reading…
View ArticleSteven Tyler Blasts ‘Idol’ Contestant for ‘Taking the Piss Out’ of Billy Joel
It was performance night last night (March 21) on 'American Idol,' and the contestants sang tunes from the Billy Joel songbook. But since so many kids these days don't seem to even know who the Beatles...
View ArticleDef Leppard Recalls Failed Attempt to Record ‘Hysteria’ with Meat Loaf’s...
In the ‘80s, Def Leppard had one of the most successful albums of the decade with their bombastic 1987 release ‘Hysteria,’ which featured a hefty seven hit singles that charted from the album. As the...
View ArticlePaul McCartney’s ‘Ram’ Box Set Details Revealed
As we alluded in our previous update, Paul McCartney’s 1971 ‘Ram’ will be expanded in a big way with releases in several different formats, including a deluxe...
View ArticleAerosmith Reportedly Confirm First Summer 2012 Tour Date
The ongoing sessions for a new album and the occasional dramatic moment won’t keep Aerosmith away from their natural habitat - the concert stage. The legendary Boston rockers have...
View ArticleFirst-Ever Springsteen ‘Memories Roadshow’ Heads to Philadelphia
The City of Brotherly Love is like an adopted (and geographically nearby) home for Bruce Springsteen. Jersey's favorite son has a long and storied history with (the streets of) Philadelphia and now,...
View ArticleCover Of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ Appears In Trailer For New...
In the promo reel for the upcoming 'Battlestar Galactica: Blood And Chrome' movie, Led Zeppelin is once again taken for a ride into the future courtesy of Karen O and Trent Reznor. The electronic-based...
View ArticleQueen’s Brian May Talks About His Concern for Wild Animals Prior to Benefit...
In the section of his official Web site called Bri's Soapbox, Queen guitarist Brian May writes often about his deep concern for the world's wildlife. On March 22, May took to the radio airwaves in...
View ArticleGlenn Frey Rules Out Eagles’ 40th Anniversary Tour
On May 8, Glenn Frey of the Eagles will release his first solo album since 1992. To promote 'After Hours,' Frey spoke with Rolling Stone, who are always willing to give some high-profile press one of...
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