On Friday, a digitally restored version of The Beatles’ 1964 classic A Hard Day’s Night will hit theaters across the US in celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary. A DVD and Blu-ray version of the restored film is also available with bonus features, including In Their Own Voices, which combines audio interviews with behind-the-scenes footage … Continue reading Preview The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ Bonus Material →

Brian Epstein, manager of The Beatles from 1962 until his death in 1967, has been honored by The Heritage Foundation in London with a ‘Blue Plaque.’ The plaque was unveiled Sunday at Sutherland House, next door to the London Palladium, where Epstein ran his management company NEMS Enterprises from 1964 to 1967. “I know Brian … Continue reading Beatles Manager Brian Epstein Honored with Commemorative Blue Plaque →

During their 14 on Fire tour, The Rolling Stones are playing a fan request in each city based on votes online via social media. At their Madrid show this week, the song that won by popular vote was Bob Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone.” You can watch the fan video below. The Rolling Stones have … Continue reading Watch the Rolling Stones Cover ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ in Madrid →

Handwritten lyrics for Bob Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone” fetched $2.045 million at auction this week, Rolling Stone reports. Written in pencil on four sheets of hotel stationary, the lyrics are not the final lyrics to the song. The draft contains some alternate phrases and lines that were eventually changed, such as “…dry vermouth/You’ll tell … Continue reading Bob Dylan Lyrics Fetch Over $2M →

The 10th annual Johnny Ramone Tribute, presented by Johnny Ramone’s wife, Linda, and hosted by Rob Zombie, is set for Sunday, August 24th at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. For the all-star live jam, Zombie will be joined by Johnny’s dear friend, punk legend Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) as well as Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) plus … Continue reading 10th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute Set for August 24th →

Paul McCartney took to YouTube this week to let fans know he’s feeling great, after struggling to recover from a virus earlier this month, and is “ready to rock n’ roll.” The 72-year-old ex-Beatle had to cancel shows in Japan and South Korea due to the illness and postpone the start of his US tour … Continue reading Paul McCartney ‘Feeling Great,’ Ready to Rock n’ Roll [WATCH] →

On July 29th, Eric Clapton will release The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale. The first single, “Call Me The Breeze” was released earlier this month with an accompanying lyric video. Now, an official video has been released. It is, like the album, a tribute to the late Cale, featuring new footage of Clapton paying … Continue reading Watch Eric Clapton’s New Official Video for “Call Me The Breeze” →

Early in 2013,  Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed the first-ever music video recorded in space, synced to the music of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” The video was a YouTube sensation – rightfully so – but it quickly disappeared from the interwebs this May with little explanation. An Ottawa newspaper blamed the removal of the video … Continue reading Ottawa Newspaper Apologizes to David Bowie For ‘Space Oddity’ Error →

In a recent interview with WZBA/Baltimore, Don Felder talks about The Soundtrack of Summer – his tour with Foreigner and Styx, working with Sarah McLachlan, and his opinion on the Eagles documentary, History of the Eagles. Felder co-wrote the tune “Turn the Lights Down Low” which is featured on McLachlan’s most recent album, Shine On. … Continue reading Don Felder Talks Eagles, Sarah McLachlan and the Soundtrack of Summer Tour [LISTEN] →

Members of Yes, Deep Purple, Foreigner, Dream Theater and other classic rock bands have gathered together to pay tribute to The Doors, on a new album titled Light My Fire – A Classic Rock Salute To The Doors, out now on Purple Pyramid Records. The album, produced by Billy Sherwood, features new interpretations of Doors … Continue reading Yes, Foreigner, Deep Purple Members Pay Tribute to The Doors →

Brian Setzer has premiered his first single “Let’s Shake” off his new album Rockabilly Riot: All Original. The album, due out August 12th is a straight-ahead rockabilly album from start to finish with 12 new songs. “Yeah, ‘Let’s Shake,’ how come no one has thought of that title yet?” Setzer says of the song.  “We’ve … Continue reading Brian Setzer Premieres New Single [LISTEN] →

Robert Plant has released a video trailer for his new album lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar. The album is due out September 9th. Watch the trailer below. You can also listen to the first single, “Rainbow” here.