A 1962 Rickenbacker guitar that once belonged to George Harrison will go up for auction in New York this week. The Rickenbacker 425 was purchased by Harrison in 1963 in Mount Vernon, IL and although it was originally a Fireglo red, the Beatle had it refinished in black to match John Lennon’s Rickenbacker. According to … Continue reading George Harrison Rickenbacker Guitar Up for Auction →

On July 8th, Chicago will release their 36th album, “NOW” CHICAGO XXXVI. The album, which will be released by Frontiers Records, was written and recorded on the road during the band’s rigorous, never-ending tour schedule. Produced by founding members ROBERT LAMM (keyboard, guitars, vocals), LEE LOUGHNANE (trumpet, guitar, percussion, vocals), JAMES PANKOW (trombone, percussion, keyboards, … Continue reading Chicago to Release New Album in July →

Following the success of last year’s North American tour, Roger Taylor’s The Queen Extravaganza – The Official Queen Tribute Show, has announced a 14-city tour across the UK in September. Tickets for the tour are on sale now. “The Queen Extravaganza is a brand new show specially designed to enable new fans, together with fans … Continue reading Roger Taylor’s ‘Queen Extravaganza’ Announces 2014 UK Tour →

In a newly released clip from Billy Joel’s forthcoming DVD, A Matter of Trust – The Bridge To Russia, which chronicles his 1987 tour of the country, Joel reveals that he sought treatment at a famous clinic after losing his voice one night. “The put me in this little room which kind of looked like … Continue reading Billy Joel Tries ‘Strong American Medicine’ in 1987 Russia [WATCH] →

On June 3rd, Led Zeppelin will release re-issues of their first three albums in remastered sets including deluxe and super deluxe editions which feature alternate mixes and previously unreleased tracks. One of those tracks is “Whole Lotta Love”, which you can hear below: “This version of ‘Whole Lotta Love’ is the mix down from the … Continue reading Listen to an Unreleased Version of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ →

After his open letter to the director of Midnight Rider failed last week to convince the film’s producers to halt production, Gregg Allman is taking further action to make sure the biopic never sees the light of day. Reports say Allman is suing, claiming the production company lost its right to film when it failed to … Continue reading Gregg Allman Suing To Halt Production on Biopic →

A trailer for the upcoming re-issue of Led Zeppelin’s album Led Zeppelin II has been released. Click below to watch. The re-issue features a new song titled “La La” and alternate mixes of five songs from the album, as well as backing tracks to “Thank You” and “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman).” Led … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for ‘Led Zeppelin II’ Reissue →

Despite the recent announcement that Malcolm Young will be stepping away from AC/DC temporarily due to illness, the band is proceeding with plans to begin recording a new album this month. According to a post by ACDCfans.net, the band’s equipment has arrived in Vancouver, BC, Canada where they will record the album with producer Brendan … Continue reading AC/DC Prepares to Record New Album in Vancouver →

As Fleetwood Mac prepares for their fall tour, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have picked up their creative relationship right where they left off, Buckingham told the LA Times last week. “It’s better than ever,” the guitarist said, as they sat in the band’s West Los Angeles recording studio, listening to “Too Far Gone” – a new … Continue reading Lindsey Buckingham Says Working with Christine McVie is “Better Than Ever” →

Actor Tom Hardy has admitted that he’s been wearing Elton John’s clothes in order to get into character for the upcoming biopic Rocketman. The film chronicles the singer’s rise to stardom and 36-year-old Tom Hardy, generally known for his darker roles (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy), will play the flamboyant part … Continue reading Tom Hardy Reveals He Wears Elton John’s Clothes to Get Into Character →

A hand-written note found in Kurt Cobain’s wallet at the time of his death 20 years ago was made public by Seattle police this week. The note mocks the wedding vows Kurt Cobain would have made to his wife Courtney Love and will undoubtedly fuel questions about what role the troubled marriage played in Cobain’s … Continue reading Note from Kurt Cobain Suicide Scene Mocking Wedding Vows to Courtney Love Made Public →

David Bowie dropped a hint this week that he is working on a new album, but whether we should take it seriously is anyone’s guess. The hint was dropped in a congratulatory statement Bowie made to Columbia Records chairman Rob Stringer, when he was honored with the prestigious Strat Award at the Music Week Awards … Continue reading David Bowie Hinting at New Album? →