Actor Tom Hardy is set to play the role of Elton John in the upcoming biopic, Rocketman, about the life of the British musician, singer and songwriter. But it’s not easy, Hardy admitted in a recent interview with The Sun, saying “I’m not a singer. I have no idea, really. I’m really trying because of … Continue reading Tom Hardy On Portraying Elton John: “It’s Out of My Comfort Zone” →

In a new clip from the upcoming Kurt Cobain documentary, Montage of Heck, Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic describes meeting a young, artistic Kurt Cobain. “I think I was 18 or 19 yeares old and Kurt was like 17,” Novoselic recalls. “But he liked punk rock music and so that piqued my interest. Then I noticed … Continue reading Krist Novoselic on Kurt Cobain: “He never had idle hands” →

When it was revealed that actor Sacha Baron Cohen would take on the role of Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic about the late Queen frontman, it seemed like a good choice. But it didn’t take long before Baron Cohen was stepping away from the project for seemingly unknown reasons. And despite a recent rumor … Continue reading Roger Taylor On Why Sacha Baron Cohen Won’t Be Playing Freddie Mercury →

Don Henley is set to release a new album this year. The record will be the “Hotel California” singer’s first solo project since Inside Job, which was released in 2000. Titled Cass County, after the town where Henley grew up in Texas, the record has a country flavor. “I guess you could categorize some of … Continue reading Don Henley Is Releasing a New Album… And It’s a Little Bit Country →

Queen drummer Roger Taylor has written the soundtrack for a “lowish-budget” British film titled Solitary, The Independent reports. The cast of the psycho-drama, which was directed by Sasha Krane, includes Taylor’s wife, Sarina Taylor, and stars one of her best friends, who also wrote the screenplay. “Obviously, my wife being involved, I was quite intrigued,” … Continue reading Queen’s Roger Taylor Writes Soundtrack for British Film ‘Solitary’ →

As the Rolling Stones prepare for their recently announced North American Zip Code summer tour, we’re throwing back to the band’s 1981 video for the #1 hit “Start Me Up!”  

Billy Joel and his girlfriend, Alexis Roderick are expecting a baby together, it has been revealed. The couple issued a statement with the news, saying the baby is expected this summer.  The parents-to-be are choosing not to reveal any further details about the pregnancy until the baby arrives. Joel, 65, already has a daughter, Alexa … Continue reading Billy Joel and Girlfriend Expecting Child Together →

Ever wanted to walk inside Abbey Road Studios and get a taste of what it might be like to record in the legendary London studio where bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded some of their biggest hits? Thanks to a Street View style tour courtesy of Google, your chance to experience it first … Continue reading Go Inside Abbey Road Studios With This Google Interactive Tour →

Bryan Adams will be honored in his home country next month during the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards. Adams will be presented with the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award in recognition of his humanitarian efforts including his involvement in and support of Live Aid, Live 8, Amnesty International, PETA and Greenpeace, among others. “Bryan’s … Continue reading Bryan Adams To Be Honored With Humanitarian Award →

We’ve all heard musicians say they don’t listen to their own records, or actors say they don’t watch their own movies, but Michael Des Barres is calling “bullsh*t.” In a new interview with Music Radar, the actor turned rock star claims, “Anybody who says that is unquestionably lying. I love listening to my new record. … Continue reading Michael Des Barres on His New Album and Partying with Led Zeppelin →

The stage musical that David Bowie has been working on will feature new, classic-sounding music, it has been revealed. It was confirmed earlier this month that Bowie was involved in the production of an Off-Broadway musical titled Lazarus and based on the 1976 film, The Man Who Fell To Earth in which Bowie starred. Although … Continue reading David Bowie Musical Will Feature New Songs →

It’s true that a lot of popular music these days is made by computers but this cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” takes it one step further.