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Sammy Hagar Will Host First U.S. Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards

When the traditionally UK-based Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards move this side of the Atlantic on November 4th, Sammy Hagar will be on stage to host ceremonies. The event, presented by Classic Rock magazine, is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary by heading to America – specifically, to Hollywood venue, The Avalon. “The Classic Rock Roll … Continue reading Sammy Hagar Will Host First U.S. Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards


Ace Frehley Performs ‘New York Groove’ with The Roots

Former Kiss Lead guitarist Ace Frehley appeared on Tuesday night’s episode of The Tonight Show in anticipation of his forthcoming solo album, Space Invader. Check out his performance of the Kiss song “New York Groove” with house band The Roots below.


Ace Frehley Covers Steve Miller Band’s ‘The Joker’

In anticipation of his forthcoming album, Space Invader, Ace Frehley has released a new single – a cover of Steve Miller Band’s “The Joker.” Space Invader is set for release on August 19th. It features “The Joker,” the album’s first single “Gimme A Feelin’,” plus 10 other new songs – written or co-written by the … Continue reading Ace Frehley Covers Steve Miller Band’s ‘The Joker’


Paul McCartney Writes Music for New Video Game

Paul McCartney has provided the musical score for a new video game titled Destiny. The game, which comes from game creators Bungie and Activision, is an online multi-player first-person shooting game. McCartney began working on the score in 2010 along with Mike Salvatori and Marty O’Donnell – Bungie’s in-house composer. O’Donnell told Edge magazine last … Continue reading Paul McCartney Writes Music for New Video Game


Billy Joel To Be Featured in New PBS Doc

A PBS documentary that is part of the ‘American Masters‘ series will feature Billy Joel, as well as a number of other public figure Baby Boomers. The Boomer List, which airs September 23rd,  features interviews with 19 celebrities born during a different year of the Baby Boom era, from 1946 to 1964. “When I learned … Continue reading Billy Joel To Be Featured in New PBS Doc


Eric Clapton to Release New Tour Documentary This Fall

Eric Clapton is set to release a new documentary-style concert film this fall that chronicles the Far and Middle Eastern leg of his 2014 tour. The release, which will be available on DVD and Blu-ray comes shortly after the guitarist revealed he is thinking of quitting life on the road. “The road has become unbearable,” … Continue reading Eric Clapton to Release New Tour Documentary This Fall


Robert Plant Announces Fall Tour

Robert Plant has announced a brief North American tour that will kick off September 25th in Port Chester, NY. Additional tour stops include two dates in Brooklyn, as well as shows in Toronto, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. Plant is touring with his band, the Sensational Space Shifters, in support of his new album lullaby … Continue reading Robert Plant Announces Fall Tour


New Robin Gibb Album Will Feature Last Recorded Song

A new album by Robin Gibb is set to be released later this year, and it will feature the last song the late Bee Gees singer wrote and recorded before his death. Compiled by Gibb’s son RJ and widow Dwina, the album is titled 50 St Catherine’s Drive, after the home where Gibb grew up … Continue reading New Robin Gibb Album Will Feature Last Recorded Song


Stevie Nicks Releases New Video

Stevie Nicks has released a lyric video for her song “The Dealer.” The brand new single appears on her forthcoming album 24 Karat Gold – Songs From the Vault, which is set for release October 9th. Watch the video below. 24 Karat Gold – Songs From the Vault features mostly music that Nicks wrote between … Continue reading Stevie Nicks Releases New Video


Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson Set for Fall Tour

Roger Hodgson, legendary vocalist and singer-songwriter from Supertramp, is heading back to North America for a series of fall dates. Following extensive tours of Europe and South America, Hodgson kicks off his North American tour on Nov. 4th in Wabash, Indiana. Hodgson co-founded the progressive rock band Supertramp in 1969 and was with them for … Continue reading Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson Set for Fall Tour


HBO Sets Premiere Date for Dave Grohl’s New Series

Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways will debut October 17th on HBO and air Friday nights at 11 pm. The series, directed by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, commemorates the band’s 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album. In Grohl’s words, the series is “a love letter to … Continue reading HBO Sets Premiere Date for Dave Grohl’s New Series


Stevie Nicks Talks New Album

Stevie Nicks will release a new solo album, 24 Karat – Songs From The Vault, on October 7th. Although most of the songs on the album were written between 1969 and 1987, they were only recently recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles. “Most of these songs were written between 1969 and 1987. One was written … Continue reading Stevie Nicks Talks New Album


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