The 2015 Cruise to the Edge – the annual Yes fan cruise and ultimate prog rock experience announced the addition of Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse Band and Haken to its artist lineup today as well as an all-star tribute and musical farewell to Yes bassist and founding member Chris Squire, led by Portnoy. The third … Continue reading Cruise To The Edge Adds Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse Band and Haken to Lineup →

When it was announced last month that the Eagles would receive the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors this coming December, fans were outraged that former members Don Felder, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner were not going to be included in the honors. Now a New York based fan is doing something about it. Brandon Butler has … Continue reading Fans Petition For Former Eagles Members to Receive Kennedy Center Honors →

Fans in Stockholm got more than they paid for on Monday when a commando Lenny Kravitz crouched down on stage during a performance, causing his leather pants to split down the middle. The 51-year-old subsequently gave the crowd the full monty, and yes, someone managed to capture the moment on video. After leaving the stage … Continue reading Lenny Kravitz Has Wardrobe Malfunction, Exposes Himself on Stage →

It’s an age-old comparison: the Beatles versus the Rolling Stones. And even Keith Richards can’t keep quiet on the subject, according to the September issue of Esquire, in which the Stones guitarist candidly shares his opinion of the competition and what is generally considered one of their greatest albums. “The Beatles, chicks worse those guys … Continue reading Keith Richards Calls Bulls**t on Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ →

In the 1970s, a group of men sat in a loft at West Hollywood’s Rainbow Bar and Grill and formed a drinking club called the Hollywood Vampires.  The hazing to get into the club? You had to out-drink all of the members. But these weren’t just any guys.  They were some of the biggest rock … Continue reading Alice Cooper’s Hollywood Vampires Reveal Details of New Album, Cover Art →

It took less than a week for a video of 1000 Italian musicians and singers performing the Foo Fighters‘ ‘Learn To Fly’ in unison to go viral.  In fact, it’s already racked up over 17M views in just 5 days. The video, filmed in Cesena, Italy, served its purpose – to get the Foo Fighters … Continue reading Foo Fighters To Visit Italian Town After Video of 1000 Musicians Performing ‘Learn To Fly’ Goes Viral →

David Gilmour has released a music video for his new song, “Rattle That Lock” – the first single from his forthcoming solo album of the same name. The stunning animation was created by Alasdair & Jock from Trunk Animation, the London based production house, under the creative directorship of Aubrey Powell of Hipgnosis. “I love … Continue reading David Gilmour Releases Music Video for New Single →

Bruce Springsteen joined U2 on stage at Madison Square Garden this past weekend during the band’s Innocence + Experience tour. Watch The Boss and U2 perform “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”  and “Stand By Me” below. HBO To Air U2 Show from Paris and Behind-the-Scenes-Tour Doc

HBO will air two exclusive U2 specials later this year: a live show from Paris – part of the band’s Innocence + Experience tour, as well a behind-the-scenes documentary about the tour. The Innocence + Experience documentary, which will feature interviews with band members, crew and creators of the tour, will air November 7th. The … Continue reading HBO to Air U2 Show from Paris and Behind-The-Scenes Tour Doc →

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner Brian Setzer and The Brian Setzer Orchestra will release ROCKIN’ RUDOLPH – their first studio Christmas album in 10 years – on Friday, October 16 via Surfdog Records. The 18-piece band will support the album with a major concert tour, the “12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour,” delivering … Continue reading Brian Setzer to Release First New Studio Christmas Album in 10 Years →

Jimmy Fallon is probably most loved by us at CDJ for his musical impressions (like this tribute to seesaws with James Taylor, or this touching performance as Neil Young with the real Neil Young) but the Tonight Show host’s lip sync skills are a close second, especially when he faces off with giant movie stars … Continue reading Jimmy Fallon and Tom Cruise Face Off in Lip Sync Battle →

Keith Richards has released a music video for his new song “Trouble” – the first single from his forthcoming solo album, Crosseyed Heart. Watch the video here. Due out September 18th, Crosseyed Heart is Richards’ third solo album and his first in over 20 years. It features 15 tracks encompassing reggae, rock, country and blues. … Continue reading Keith Richards Releases Video for New Single ‘Trouble’ →