“The Kinks are getting back together” was the news Tuesday after recently-knighted  frontman Ray Davies told the U.K.’s Channel 4 that the group was working on a new album. The Kinks, who had a string of hits in the 60s, haven’t performed together in more than 20 years. Davies told Channel 4 “I’ve got all these songs … Continue reading The Kinks Are Reuniting… or Are They? →

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider will release his new solo album on July 27th via Napalm Records. For the Love of Metal is Snider’s fourth solo release and the follow-up to 2016’s We Are the Ones. The new album, produced by Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta, features contributions by Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage), Mark Morton (Lamb … Continue reading Dee Snider Releasing New Solo Album Next Month →

Music legend Sir Paul McCartney joined host James Corden in a special UK edition of the wildly popular Late Late Show segment, Carpool Karaoke. With an intro pulled right from Beatles lyrics, Corden phoned a “mate” asking for help to find his way around Liverpool. The former Beatle then joined Corden in the car and the … Continue reading Paul McCartney Returns to Childhood Home During Special Edition of Carpool Karaoke →

In 2016, Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw took the stage with a group of the finest high-school-aged musicians in Ohio. Under the direction of conductor Liz Grossman, Shaw and the Cleveland-based Contemporary Youth Orchestra performed classic band and solo tracks from Shaw’s career including “Blue Collar Man,” “Girls With Guns,” and “Too Much Time On My … Continue reading Watch Tommy Shaw Perform This Styx Hit with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra →

Legendary songwriter, recording artist and performer Paul Simon will perform the final concert of his Farewell Tour in his native borough of Queens, NY, where he spent his formative years. On Saturday, September 22 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Simon and his band will perform a career-spanning repertoire of timeless hits and classics, as well as … Continue reading Paul Simon Announces Final Farewell Show →

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators have announced they’ll release their new album titled Living The Dream on September 21 via Slash’s own label Snakepit Records in partnership with Roadrunner Records. Living The Dream is Slash’s fourth solo album, and third with his band featuring Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass & … Continue reading Slash Announces New Album, Tour with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators →

Bruce Springsteen brought down the house at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards on Sunday with his moving rendition of “My Hometown.” The performance, a spoken word adaptation from his hit solo show Springsteen On Broadway was introduced by Robert De Niro who earned a standing ovation (and a bleep from the censors) when he proclaimed … Continue reading Springsteen Performs at 2018 Tony Awards →

The eminently talented Boz Scaggs has announced the release of a brand new album Out of the Blues. Due out July 27th via Concord Records, the album was produced by Scaggs and includes a mix of vintage tunes and original tracks. Check out the first single “Rock and Stick” below. Scaggs made a name for … Continue reading Boz Scaggs Announces New Album ‘Out of the Blues’ →

Springsteen fans are in for a treat this weekend. It was announced on Wednesday that The Boss will be making a rare television appearance at the Tony Awards Ceremony, which will be aired on CBS at 8pm, Sunday, June 10th. The rock legend will be performing a selection from his hit show Springsteen on Broadway … Continue reading Springsteen to Perform at Tony Awards on Sunday →

As John Fogerty makes his way across the U.S. with ZZ Top, the former Creedance Clearwater Revival frontman has released a new song featuring ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons. Hear the “The Holy Grail” below. You can also stream it on Spotify or download it on iTunes. “For me as a musician, swamp boogie is the holy … Continue reading Hear John Fogerty’s New Song Featuring ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons →

Styx is giving their loyal fans a double whammy of new releases in June and July. First up is the highly anticipated reissue of their critically acclaimed first new studio album in 14 years, The Mission, on July 27 via Alpha Dog 2T/UMe. The two-disc package will include a CD of the original album, as … Continue reading Styx Announce Two Album Releases for June and July →

“I look at Spotify. It’s not a great moneymaker, on the one hand. On the other hand, maybe it does help because you’re spreading the word wider. If there’s over a million people listening to a Styx song every day, that’s pretty great because that means they’re continuing to be the faithful fans, and we’re … Continue reading Mission Accomplished: Styx Launch New Album The Mission, Take Off on U.S. Tour →