The BRIT Awards have added a new Icon award this year, and have announced that the first recipient of the honor will be Sir Elton John.  John will accept the award at a standalone ceremony in London on September 2nd and is expected to perform some of his hits during the ceremony, as well as … Continue reading Elton John To be Honored at BRIT Awards →

Sascha Baron Cohen (Les Miserables, The Dictator) was slated to play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic, but the actor has dropped out, citing creative differences with Queen. The members of Queen have power of final script and director’s approval and, reportedly, their vision was not in line with Cohen’s. According to Deadline, the band … Continue reading Sascha Baron Cohen Drops Out of Freddie Mercury Biopic →

When Albums Ruled the World, a BBC documentary, tells the story of the long playing album – the unsung hero in popular music’s epic history. With contributions from Roger Taylor, Ray Manzarek, Noel Gallagher, Grace Slick, Slash and more, this is must-see for any music fan! Watch it in full below:

The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, OH is set to present the exhibition “The Paintings of John Mellencamp” from November 3, 2013 through January 12, 2014. The show will feature forty paintings – some never before seen by the public. Says director and chief curator Dr. Louis Zona, “The Butler is pleased and … Continue reading John Mellencamp’s Paintings on Display at Ohio’s Butler Art Museum This Fall →

Metallica has released the trailer for their upcoming 3D movie on a new website, throughthenevermovie.com.  The site also offers advance ticket purchases for the IMAX premiere on September 27th and, according to an email sent to fans, is still in its early stages.  The site will soon offer ” previews, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, all … Continue reading Metallica Unveils 3D Movie Trailer [WATCH] →

The Rolling Stones have released The Rolling Stones – Hyde Park Live following their two successful sold out concerts in London’s Hyde Park on July 6th and 13th. The live album features highlights of both shows, which took place almost 44 years to the day since the Stones first played Hyde Park on July 5th, 1969. … Continue reading The Rolling Stones Release ‘Hyde Park Live’ for 4 Weeks Only →

Rush is the latest in a long line of Canadian musicians to be honored with their very own postage stamp as part of the country’s Canadian Recording Artists stamp series. The recent Hall of Famers’ stamp will be released in July along with stamps featuring the names of fellow Canadian rock bands Beau Dommage, The … Continue reading Canada Honors Rush with Postage Stamp →

The Black Crowes have announced a new leg of U.S. dates for their “Lay Down With Number 13” tour, September 5-December 14, encompassing headline dates and festival/special event shows (see the itinerary below). This news comes as the band is gearing up for their co-headlining tour with theTedeschi Trucks Band which runs July 19 in Nashville, TN through August 15 in Rochester Hills, MI.   The band’s “Lay … Continue reading The Black Crowes Announce Fall Tour Dates →

“It’s been equally intriguing for me to be involved with producing, writing and performing the music in NOTHING  LEFT TO FEAR. Film scoring prompts me to engage different styles of writing and guitar playing that don’t always present themselves when I make Rock n Roll records.” –SLASH   SLASH–the iconic, Grammy-winning guitarist–will release the soundtrack … Continue reading Slash to Release Soundtrack Album for the First-Ever Motion Picture He Co-Produced, ‘Nothing Left to Fear’ →

U2 frontman Bono has received France’s highest cultural honor for his contributions to the arts and charity.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, Culture minister Aurelie Filippetti named Bono a Commander of Arts in a ceremony in Paris. “It is unspeakably special to receive an award from France for being an artist,” said Bono. “This is … Continue reading Bono Honored in France →

One of Van Morrison’s best-loved albums, Moondance, is set for reissue this fall.  The forthcoming 5-disc set will include remastered and expanded versions of each track as well as 50 previously unreleased tracks. Three different physical versions of the album will be available from Warner Bros. on September 30th.

During a concert in Limerick, Ireland last night, Bruce Springsteen performed his song “American Skin (41 Shots)” and dedicated it to justice for Trayvon Martin, the African American Florida teenager who was shot and killed on February 26, 2012, and whose shooter, George Zimmerman, was found not guilty last week. Springsteen premiered “American Skin (41 … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Performs “American Skin (41 Shots)” for ‘Justice for Trayvon Martin’ →