The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood has undergone surgery to remove a lung lesion, a spokesperson for the guitarist confirmed. Wood, who turns 70 next week, is expected to make a full recovery. In a statement, he thanked the doctors who found the lesion in its early stages. The Stones are set to kick off a … Continue reading Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood Undergoes Lung Surgery →

On May 29, 2006 David Gilmour and David Bowie perform the Pink Floyd hit “Comfortably Numb” at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Bowie, who appeared as a special guest, sang Roger Waters’ part of the song.

After the death of founding member Glenn Frey in January 2016, Don Henley said the Eagles wouldn’t go on without Frey. But by late last year, Henley changed his turn, saying a reunion wasn’t out of the realm of possibility. “…the only way I would consider any kind of reunion, I think, would be with … Continue reading Glenn Frey’s Son to Replace His Dad for Eagles Shows this Summer →

“American Epic is more than a music documentary,” says Sir Elton John in a preview for PBS’ new film series that explores the roots of modern music in American, “This is history.” The three-part series, which is executive produced by Jack White, T Bone Burnett and Robert Redford, focuses on the period in the 1920s … Continue reading ‘American Epic’ Premieres on PBS, Watch the Trailer →

This bad, old world gets exponentially better today, as Honey West releases Bad Old World (Readout Records), an explosive collection introducing a remarkable and unusual songwriting collaboration between unassuming British rock titan Ian McDonald, founding member of both Foreigner and King Crimson, and noted Shakespearean actor Ted Zurkowski, a pillar of New York’s theater community … Continue reading Foreigner & King Crimson Co-Founder Ian McDonald Releases New Album with ‘Odd Couple’ Songwriting Partner, Shakespeare Thespian Ted Zurkowski →

When news of Chris Cornell’s death broke Thursday morning, the music community took to social media to share their condolences and honor the late Soundgarden frontman. Cornell’s death has since been ruled a suicide. STUNNED to hear the death of Chris Cornell. Music’s loss. Greater still, his family has lost a father&husband. RIP. https://t.co/5NGC2YCcz1 — … Continue reading Musicians Take to Social Media to Honor Chris Cornell →

The death of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has been ruled a suicide by the medical examiner on the case, reports the Associated Press. Cornell died Wednesday night in a Detroit hotel room, hours after Soundgarden performed at the Fox Theatre as part of the band’s headlining North American tour. Soundgarden was at the forefront of … Continue reading Chris Cornell’s Death Ruled a Suicide →

Chris Cornell, frontman for Soundgarden, died Wednesday night. He was 52. The cause of death is unknown and currently under investigation. Cornell was in Detroit at the time of his death, having performed a show with Soundgarden earlier in the evening. The band kicked off a North American headlining tour last month. “His wife, Vicky, … Continue reading Soundgarden Frontman Chris Cornell Dead at 52 →

“It’s not up to us to define the Grateful Dead,” says Jerry Garcia in the newly released trailer for the long-awaited Dead doc Long Strange Trip, “it’s this living, breathing thing.” The 241-minute film, directed by Amir Bar-Lev and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, features never-before-seen interviews, photos and video footage. Long Strange Trip will … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for the Grateful Dead Doc ‘Long Strange Trip’ →

You may ever have heard their names but you’ve most certainly heard them play. A new documentary film about the most successful back-up musicians in the business hits theaters June 29th. Hired Gun: Out of the Shadows, Into the Spotlight gives a behind-the-scenes look at the lives and careers of these touring and sessions musicians. … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for ‘Hired Gun’ – New Documentary About the Industry’s Most Successful Back-up Musicians →

A report from Billboard yesterday puts to rest speculation of what a 2017 lineup might look like for Desert Trip, the epic classic rock festival that brought The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Bob Dylan, The Who and Neil Young to one stage over two weekends in 2016. Festival promoter Paul Tollet, who also … Continue reading Epic Desert Trip Festival Not Returning in 2017 →

Slaughter namesake Mark Slaughter’s second solo set Halfway There is almost here. The follow-up to the stellar hard rock singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer/engineer, etc, etc’s 2015 solo debut Reflections in a Rear View Mirror is slated to arrive on May 26. Released via EMP Label Group, the US-based label of Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, Halfway There features a … Continue reading Almost Here: Mark Slaughter’s Solo Set ‘Halfway There’ Due May 26 →