The Ties That Bind, an inside look at the creation of Bruce Springsteen’s 1980 landmark album The River, will debut on HBO on November 27th. The making-of doc showcases Springsteen’s first-person take on his writing process for the album in an intimate interview style. In addition to his acoustic versions of various tracks from the … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen ‘River’ Doc Coming to HBO →

In a new video from Def Leppard, Joe Elliott, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Rick Allen discuss the band’s long-awaited self-titled album, released last month. “The motivation behind it wasn’t the normal one in the last 20-odd years,” Phil Collen explains, “where it’s been a record company or an executive… it wasn’t that … Continue reading Def Leppard Discusses the Making of their New Album [WATCH] →

New Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint died Monday, prompting an outpouring of admiration and respect from the various musicians who worked with the esteemed songwriter, producer and arranger through the years. Eric Clapton posted a fitting musical tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on his official Facebook page today. Listen here: https://clyp.it/n14skqcv … Continue reading Hear Eric Clapton’s Musical Tribute to Allen Toussaint →

Drummer Andy White, best known as a ‘Fifth Beatle’, has died at the age of 85, the Daily Express reports. White, who played drums on the Beatles‘ “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You” singles, was hired by producer George Martin after Martin was unimpressed with Ringo Starr’s performance in the studio. According to … Continue reading ‘Fifth Beatle’ Andy White Dies at 85 →

New Orleans R&B giant, Allen Toussaint, died in Madrid, Spain this past Monday. Shortly after performing at Teatro Lara, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer reportedly suffered two cardiac arrests in his hotel. A prolific singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer, Toussaint’s vast and rich career boasts legendary accomplishments. His songs have been covered … Continue reading Influential Songwriter and Musician Allen Toussaint Dies at 77 →

In 1975, Queen performed a ground-breaking show at London’s Hammersmith Odeon.  The performance was a fitting end to their A Night at the Opera tour and to a year that was one of the most eventful and exciting years of the band’s career to date. The legendary show, which was transmitted live on BBC TV … Continue reading ‘Queen: A Night at the Odeon – Hammersmith 1975’ Unboxing Video →

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson has never been shy about his negative feelings towards the name of his band.  After all, it was just one of the many names the prog-rockers used in order to get repeat club bookings during their early days; a name their agent – also a historian – came up with in … Continue reading Ian Anderson Pays Tribute to the Real Jethro Tull →

John Mellencamp made an appearance at Wednesday night’s Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, performing his hit “Pink Houses” along with country superstar and CMA Award winner Keith Urban. The match-up isn’t entirely random; Urban’s latest single, which he launched into right after the “Pink Houses” duet, is titled “John Cougar John Deere John 3:16.” … Continue reading See John Mellencamp’s Duet with Keith Urban →

The Rolling Stones have announced a 2016 tour of Latin America which will see the band perform 12 shows in nine different cities. The América Latina Olé tour marks the Stones’ first return to Latin American in a decade and the band’s first-ever performances in Uruguay, Peru and Colombia. According to “We had a great … Continue reading Rolling Stones Announce Latin America Tour →

Steely Dan’s “FM (No Static at All)” provided the soundtrack for a spectacular light show last week, as N.Y.C. celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Empire State Building’s Master FM antenna. The 1978 Grammy-winning song was simulcast on New York’s WCBS so fans could listen during the live show. Watch the full show, with sound, … Continue reading Steely Dan Song Helps Light Up Empire State Building →

Former Police frontman Sting and his wife Trudy Styler are set to auction 200 pieces of art from their private collection, with pieces ranging from £1000 all the way up to £500,000. The couple apparently felt it was “time for a change” since purchasing a new home in London’s Battersea Power Station development. Andy Waters, … Continue reading Sting Auctioning Off Private Art Collection →

Watch the official video for Def Leppard’s “Let’s Go” below. The song is the first single from the band’s newly released self-titled studio album. Joe Elliott on the Future of Def Leppard: ‘I cannot really predict it’