The Blues Foundation has announced the selection of three living performers to be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. They are Tommy Brown, Little Richard, and Eric Clapton. As a popularizer of the entire genre, Clapton introduced the Blues to audiences in his native Britain and throughout the world, illuminating the work of the … Continue reading Blues Foundation Announces 2015 Blues Hall of Fame Inductees →

Lesley Gore, best known for her 1963 chart-topping hit “It’s My Party,” died Monday at the age of 68. Quincy Jones discovered Gore as a teenager and made her an overnight success. After topping the charts with “It’s My Party” at the age of 16, she had follow up hits with “Judy’s Turn to Cry,” … Continue reading Lesley Gore Dies at 68 →

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Bob Seger has released a video for “California Stars” – the Woody Guthrie cover that appears on his 2014 album, Ride Out. Check it out here courtesy of Paste. Ride Out is available on iTunes and Amazon.

Def Leppard have announced a massive 48-date summer tour across North America with Styx and Tesla.  The tour will hit 40 cities between June 23rd in Tampa, FL and October 4th in Bismarck, ND. General Public tickets sales start February 20th at 10am. See below for a full list of dates. Def Leppard spent last … Continue reading Def Leppard Announces Tour With Styx and Tesla →

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band will release a new album on March 31st. Postcards From Paradise will be Starr’s 17th studio album. It features band members Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Richard Page, Warren Ham, Gregg Rolie and Gregg Bissonette, as well as guest appearances by Joe Walsh, Benmont Tench, Dave Stewart, Richard Marx, Ann … Continue reading Ringo Starr Releasing New Album Next Month →

The Rolling Stones will tour North America this summer, according to a report from WMGK Philadelphia via GMI Rock News.  The information was revealed by Ronnie Wood in a recent interview and a short clip of the audio has been posted online. “Oh yeah, we had a meeting in New York with the boys and … Continue reading Rolling Stones Will Tour North America This Summer, Says Ronnie Wood →

Michael Des Barres has announced the release of his new, full-length album The Key to the Universe on April 7th.  For the British singer/songwriter/musician, actor and host on SiriusXM’s nationally syndicated “Little Steven’s Underground Garage,” it’s a return to down and dirty rock music with heavy guitars and unflinching lyrics about life lived to the … Continue reading Michael Des Barres To Release New Album →

The Led Zeppelin reissue campaign continues in 2015, turning the spotlight on the double album Physical Graffiti. The deluxe edition of the group’s sixth studio album will arrive 40 years to the day after the original debuted on February 24, 1975. As with the previous deluxe editions, Physical Graffiti has been newly remastered by guitarist … Continue reading Led Zeppelin’s ‘Physical Graffiti’ Being Reissued 40 Years After Debut →

AC/DC announced the North American leg of the band’s “Rock Or Bust” tour today. The tour kicks off August 22nd in Massachusetts and runs through September 28th in Los Angeles. The North American trek follows the previously announced European trek which runs May 5th through late July. The tour is in support of the band’s … Continue reading AC/DC Announce North American Tour Dates →

For the first time in more than 20 years, George Thorogood and Brian Setzer will hit the road together as co-headliners for a national U.S. tour this spring. The tour, being billed as George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot Tour 2015, kicks off in Red Bank New Jersey on May 27th. … Continue reading George Thorogood and Brian Setzer Announce US Tour →

David Bowie will be releasing a limited edition version of “Changes” on7″  picture disc for this year’s Record Store Day on April 18th. “Changes” was first released in January 1972 and was the first of two singles taken from the album Hunky Dory. The AA-side for the 2015 picture disc is ‘EIGHT LINE POEM (GEM … Continue reading David Bowie Will Release ‘Changes’ Picture Disc for Record Store Day →