A box set containing Cream’s four studio albums as well as two live albums will be released later this year. The six-LP set includes Fresh Cream (1966), Disraeli Gears (1967), Wheels of Fire (1968) and I’m So Glad (1969), as well as Live Cream, and Live Cream Volume II. The LPs will feature original cover … Continue reading Career-Spanning Cream Box Set To Be Released →

Brian Setzer has donated his signature orange Gretsch guitar to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.  The replica guitar is evocative of Setzer’s original 1959 Gretsch 6120 “Stray Cat” guitar, for which he raided his Monopoly game for two dice drilled holes in them and attached them to take the place of the missing … Continue reading Brian Setzer Donates Gretsch Guitar to Smithsonian →

In a new interview with The New Yorker, Billy Joel has opened up about why there probably won’t be any new albums in his future. “Some people think it’s because I’m lazy or I’m just being contrary,” the Piano Man explained. “But no, I think it’s just — I’ve had my say. If I put … Continue reading Billy Joel On Why He Why He Won’t Be Making A New Album →

Led Zeppelin has encountered several copyright claims over their music in their years as a band, but the latest claim may be one they can’t escape. Earlier this year, the friends and estate of the late Randy California claimed Led Zeppelin had stolen “Stairway To Heaven” from the Spirit frontman before making it a massive … Continue reading Judge Rules Against Led Zeppelin in First Hearing of ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Lawsuit →

In August,TMZ reported that Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer was requiring heart surgery after suffering heart issues in the past. The news came shortly after the band cancelled a California tour date due to “an illness” in the band. But Aerosmith chose not to reveal the details of the situation. Now, Kramer is finally opened up about … Continue reading Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer Opens Up About Health Issues →

In a new video clip released by Genesis Publications, Jimmy Page discusses his new photographic autobiography, released earlier this week. The book, simply titled Jimmy Page, features over 600 photographs from Page’s archive and the story of Led Zeppelin’s rise to fame in the guitarist’s own words. An earlier limited-edition release of the book came out in … Continue reading Jimmy Page Discusses New Autobiography →

Steve Miller is just one of a handful of A-list artists paying tribute to Paul McCartney on the upcoming release, The Art of McCartney. Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Def Leppard, Paul Rodgers, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, Chrissie Hynde, Jeff Lynne, Yusuf and more have all recorded covers of McCartney songs – from his … Continue reading Preview Steve Miller’s Cover of Paul McCartney’s ‘Junior’s Farm’ →

In a recent interview with Absolute Radio, Brian May tells some of the story behind his Red Special guitar. Check out the video below. May’s book, Brian May’s Red Special: The Story Of The Home-Made Guitar That Rocked Queen And The World (written with Simon Bradley) will be released October 21st by Hal Leonard. “My dad and … Continue reading Queen’s Brian May Tells The Story of His ‘Red Special’ Guitar →

Tom Petty, Steve Miller and Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart are among the performing songwriters nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The organization’s list of those being considered was released Wednesday, and also includes Elvis Costello, Steve Winwood, Cat Stevens, Vince Gill, Cyndi Lauper, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Gloria Estefan, Toby Keith … Continue reading Tom Petty, Steve Miller and Heart Among Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees →

Former Styx vocalist Dennis DeYoung will release a new album and concert DVD next week. Dennis DeYoung And The Music Of Styx – Live In Los Angeles encompasses the greatest hits of Styx, performed once again by the voice that made them famous. This live performance was filmed earlier this year at the El Rey Theater … Continue reading Watch Dennis DeYoung Perform ‘The Best of Times’ from ‘Live In Los Angeles’ →

Prince has announced that he will return to Saturday Night Live as the musical guest on November 1st.  This will be Prince’s third appearance on the NBC show; he previously appeared in 1981 and 2006. Comedian Chris Rock will host the November 1st episode. Prince’s performance comes just after the release of his two albums, … Continue reading Prince Returning to SNL →

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced their 2015 nominees Thursday morning, with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Sting, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Green Day, and Nine Inch Nails all making the list.  N.W.A., The Smiths, Bill Withers, Chic, Kraftwerk, War and The Marvelettes are also up for the honors. “We are pleased … Continue reading Joan Jett, Sting and More Up For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame →