There have been many bands started by siblings, but usually the pairings haven’t worked out so well.  Maybe there really is something to being “too close,” especially if you consider the rigors of touring.  Here’s our Top 10 list of bands that made it work (at least for awhile): 10 The Beach Boys Brian, Dennis … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Band Siblings →

An RIAA award presented to and owned by Richard Wright for Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon will be auctioned off this week.  The plaque is accompanied by an LOA from Wright’s second wife, Franka Wright.  It was presented to commemorate sales of the album totaling more than $1M. The plaque reads: “PRESENTED … Continue reading Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Plaque Up for Auction →

Lynyrd Skynyrd are suing the band’s former drummer Artimus Pyle over his unauthorized biopic based on the band’s history including the 1977 plane crash that killed several people, Rolling Stone reports. The film, co-produced by Pyle and Cleopatra Records, is currently in production under the title Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Suing Former Drummer Over Biopic →

Dhani Harrison, son of the late Beatle George Harrison, will release his debut solo album this fall. “Harrison is stepping out and making music for the first time under his own name,” reads an announcement about the release. “Echoing his influences over the past few years as a composer, Harrison’s new music paints a cinematic … Continue reading Dhani Harrison to Release First Solo Album →

10 The Piper at the Gates of Dawn The Piper at the Gates of Dawn was Pink Floyd’s debut album, and the only one ever made under the leadership of founding member, Syd Barrett. Produced by Norman Smith and released in 1967, the album was positively received by both the press and the general public. … Continue reading Top 10 Best Pink Floyd Albums →

Bruce Springsteen is headed for Broadway, according to a report from the New York Post. According to the Post’s source, while dates have yet to be finalized, the Boss will likely begin a residency this November at the Walter Kerr Theatre where he’ll perform five times a week for an eight-week run. The show will … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Headed for Broadway →

When we posted this article a couple years ago, Bob Seger was one of the classic rock artists that still wasn’t available on streaming services. But that changed today when Seger’s catalog finally made its debut on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more. The long-awaited debut includes twelve platinum/multi-platinum albums as well as Seger’s … Continue reading Bob Seger Catalog Finally Arrives on Streaming Services →

A trailer for the new HBO docu-series The Defiant Ones, posted on Facebook, features Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks, among others. The 4-part HBO series, which follows the stories of Interscope Records found Jimmy Iovine and legendary rapper and producer Dr. Dre, features interview with the men themselves and the artists they influenced. … Continue reading Watch Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty in New HBO Trailer →

While Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie are currently making the rounds to promote their new self-titled duo album, the pair pulled out a Fleetwood Mac tune for a good cause when they stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week. Watch Buckingham/McVie, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots perform “Don’t Stop” on … Continue reading Watch Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie Perform Fleetwood Mac Tune on Classroom Instruments →

Cheap Trick is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year but the Rick Nielsen and the rest of the band aren’t slowing down. This Friday they’ll release We’re All Alright!, the band’s 18th studio album. “Y’know, we always write, but it’s more fun to write for a project and write for a reason,” guitarist and primary … Continue reading Cheap Trick Releasing New Album, Listen Now →

Phil Collins, who recently returned from a brief retirement, postponed performances last week after being hospitalized. According to a statement on his official Facebook page, Collins suffers from ‘drop foot’ as a result of a back operation and has difficulty walking. Last week his condition caused him to fall and he subsequently hit his head on … Continue reading Phil Collins Hospitalized, Postpones Shows →

June 10, 2010 – Slash is tackled by a fan in Milan while playing the classic solo in the middle of “Sweet Child o’ Mine”.  He handles it perfectly and even continues the song after changing guitars.  He says, “What’d I say? Rowdy crowd for sure. But amazing! The guy who nailed me didn’t take me down but … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 10 in Classic Rock →