Some of these classic rock cover songs are so good that most people have no idea they’re not the originals. Bob Dylan is the writer of two of the most well-known covers, with the other songs coming from a variety of artists who recorded them in the 1950s through the 1980s.  10 Billy Idol – … Continue reading Top 10 Classic Rock Cover Songs →

In the latest episode of PBS’ Blank on Blank, a 23-year-old George Michael talks about going solo, being the first Western pop act to perform in China, and his future as a solo artist. “In ten years time I think I could be a very, very big star, as opposed to just a star. And … Continue reading Blank on Blank: George Michael on Freedom →

“Stayin’ Alive: A GRAMMY® Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees” is set to air Sunday, April 16th on CBS. The performance, which marked the 40th anniversary of the landmark soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever features performances by Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Keith Urban, Andra Day and others, as well as co-founding … Continue reading Grammy Salute to the Bee Gees to Air in April →

Bob Dylan has announced a run of tour dates in June and July that will take the legendary singer-songwriter and his band through the north eastern states and across Canada. The announcement, posted Monday to Dylan’s official Facebook page, comes shortly before the release of his new album, Triplicate, due out next Friday on Columbia … Continue reading Bob Dylan Announces US/Canada Tour in Support of New Album →

The Eagles’ Don Henley will celebrate his 70th birthday in style with a couple friends and a few thousand fans when he performs July 22nd at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The concert, billed as “Don Henley – 70th Birthday Celebration” will feature special guest star appearances, yet to be revealed, and Henley … Continue reading Don Henley Announces 70th Birthday Celebration Concert →

On Saturday evening, following the news of Chuck Berry’s death, classic rockers took to social media to pay tribute to the man considered one of the founding fathers of rock and roll. Chuck Berry. Maybe the most important figure in all of rock and roll. His music and his influence will last forever. – Huey … Continue reading Rockers React to News of Chuck Berry’s Death →

In a 2014 appearance on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his children’s book, Gus & Me, Keith Richards tells the story of how he became one of Chuck Berry‘s biggest hits. RELATED: Keith Richards Wrote His First Song Locked in a Kitchen with Mick Jagger

Chuck Berry, musical innovator and one of the pioneers of rock and roll, has died at the age of 90. The news was confirmed Saturday by the St. Charles County Police Department, who were called to reports of an unresponsive man at 12:40 pm local time. Berry was pronounced dead at 1:26 pm on Saturday. … Continue reading Chuck Berry Dies at 90 →

Friday marked the release of the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s new concert film and live album, Live From the Fox Oakland, which was filmed and recorded in a single night on September 9, 2016. Live From The Fox Oakland provides an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the touring juggernaut. The album and film are available now in … Continue reading Tedeschi Trucks Band Release ‘Live From The Fox Oakland’ Concert Film (Watch) →

Legendary frontman of the Kinks, Ray Davies, is now Sir Ray Davies, after being knighted by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace on Friday. “It lasted three minutes and it went very well and I said goodbye and went home,” Davies, 72, said, according to the Daily Mail. The Kinks formed in North London … Continue reading Kinks Frontman Ray Davies Knighted at Buckingham Palace →

The official trailer has been released for Just Before The Dawn, the new documentary chronicling the music scene of Asbury Park, NJ, in the 60s and 70s. The documentary will premiere at the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival in April, followed by a jam session featuring three former members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for the Asbury Park Music Documentary ‘Just Before The Dawn’ →

Gregg Allman has canceled all tour dates for the remainder of 2017, according to a post on his official website. “It has been determined that Gregg will not be touring in 2017,” reads the statement. “For those of you who purchased tickets for shows in June, contact the ticket outlet from where you purchased the … Continue reading Gregg Allman Cancels All Tour Dates →