Guns N’ Roses have officially announced a North American tour for this summer. The announcement came in the form of a video, Tweeted out on Friday. While dates for the tour have not been announced yet, the band is set to headline Coachella next month. Patience… #GnFnR pic.twitter.com/Jk91zm9E0C — Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) March 25, … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Confirm North American Tour →

Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler wrapped the first dates of Black Sabbath’s massive 2016 The End world tour last week in Vancouver, BC.  The first leg of sold-out North American shows will be followed by a run of summer performances including return visits to Los Angeles (at the iconic Hollywood Bowl), New York, … Continue reading Black Sabbath Wrap Up First Leg of World Tour →

Keith Emerson, keyboardist and founding member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died at the age of 71. A post on the band’s official Facebook page announced confirmed the news. “We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, aged 71. We ask that the family’s … Continue reading Keith Emerson, of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Dies at 71 →

Sir George Martin, the legendary producer who collaborated with the Beatles on  their greatest works has died at the age of 90. Martin, known as the “Fifth Beatle”, passed in his sleep on Tuesday evening. The news was announced by Ringo Starr via Twitter. “God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his … Continue reading Legendary Beatles Producer George Martin Dies at 90 →

Lana Rae Meisner, wife of former Eagles bassist Randy Meisner, was shot dead in the couples’ home Sunday. According to reports, Meisner made a 911 call after her husband threatened her with a BB gun. Approximately an hour and a half later, Randy made a 911 call to report that his wife had been shot … Continue reading Wife of Former Eagles Bassist Randy Meisner Shot Dead →

10 The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico The album artwork for The Velvet Underground & Nico is instantly recognizable for its Andy Warhol banana print on the front cover. The famous pop artist was, at the time, both mentor and manager for The Velvet Underground and incidentally helped to finance the recording … Continue reading Top 10 Classic Rock Album Covers →

On April 15th, Santana, featuring the classic 1970’s lineup of Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Michael Carabello and Michael Shrieve, will release a brand new studio album, Santana IV. The album, which features 16 new tracks, is the follow up to the 1971 album, Santana III. Check out the making-of video here.

Following recent rumors that the band was breaking up, The Foo Fighters decided to have a little fun, adding fuel to the fire when they revealed they would be making a big announcement.  But have no fear, Foo Fighters fans, in true Dave Grohl fashion, the big announcement was actually just a hilarious new video … Continue reading Foo Fighters Address Break Up Rumors in New Video →

Joe Walsh and Bad Company have announced a co-headlining tour which will kick off May 12th in Dallas and continue through July 3rd, wrapping up in Nashville, TN. As co-headliners, Joe Walsh and Bad Company will rotate the headlining spot for each show. “I had always hoped that we would do something together and so … Continue reading Joe Walsh and Bad Company Announce Co-Headlining Tour →

Elton John performed a free concert in Los Angeles this past weekend as a thank you to the city of West Hollywood for its support of John’s charity, the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Lady Gaga joined John on stage for a rendition of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”. Watch it below.

Cream drummer Ginger Baker has canceled all upcoming tour dates with his group Ginger Baker’s Airforce 3. Baker was scheduled to perform 5 shows in the U.K. in April, with a 10-date U.S. tour to follow, however all shows have been canceled due to the drummer’s health. “…. big shock… no more gigs for this … Continue reading Ginger Baker Cancels Tour Dates Due to Health Issues →

Steve Winwood and Steely Dan are teaming up for a 22-date summer tour scheduled to run June 7th in Cincinatti through July 13th in Virginia Beach. Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Jun 07 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center Jun 08 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre Jun 10 … Continue reading Steve Winwood and Steely Dan Announce Summer Tour →