Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent are raising money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing at each of the shows on their current tour. The artists are autographing and auctioning off a guitar at at every show on the Midwest Rock N Roll Express tour, with 75% of the auction proceeds going to Boston … Continue reading Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent Raise Money for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims →

Guns N’ Roses have added two new US tour dates for 2013 including Lubbock, TX on June 1st and Kansas City on June 2nd. Previously announced US appearances include. Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK on May 24th, River City Rockfest in San Antonio, TX on May 26th and the Governor’s Ball in New York City on … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Add 2013 US Tour Dates →

According to Swedish website talarforum.se, Iron Maiden is working on their sixteenth studio album, to be released next year. The website recently published an interview with Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson. The article also stated, “In addition to upcoming tour plans the band to record a new album, which, if all goes as planned, is scheduled … Continue reading Iron Maiden Planning 2014 Album Release? →

Folk singer Richie Havens has died at the age of 72, passing away Monday from a sudden heart attack, according to a statement from his publicist. Havens’ career spanned 40 years, after getting his start in the New York City folk scene. His opening performance at Woodstock, which lasted three hours, was one of the … Continue reading Richie Havens, Woodstock Performer, Dies at 72 →

Robert Plant Presents the Sensational Space Shifters has announced its first North American tour dates. This dynamic and powerful new incarnation of Plant’s musical vision has been touring the world, most recently in Australia and New Zealand. According to The Brisbane Times, “What’s going on is further proof that Plant is far more imaginative, playful … Continue reading Robert Plant Announces Sensational Space Shifters Summer Tour →

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND wrapped up their ninth annual Wanee Festival this past weekend in Live Oak, FL (April 18-20) and have announced a short select late summer tour, launching with two “evening with” nights in Chicago August 20-21, following their August 16-17 performances at their second annual Peach Festival in northeast Pennsylvania.  On the … Continue reading The Allman Brothers Band Announce Summer Tour Dates →

Storm Thorgerson, who famously designed numerous iconic album covers including Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, has died at the age of 69. A statement released by Thorgerson’s family on Thursday says he was surrounded by friends and family at the time. “He had been ill for some time with cancer though he had … Continue reading Pink Floyd Album Designer Storm Thorgerson Dies →

As THE BLACK CROWES and TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND continue their own spring tours, they’re excited about their recently announced co-headlining summer tour of outdoor venues along with special guests The London Souls. It runs July 19 in Nashville, TN through August 15 in Rochester Hills, MI. “We’ve been fortunate to be able to tour with … Continue reading Black Crowes and Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce Co-headlining Summer Tour →

Actor John Cusack is reportedly in negotiations to play Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson in the upcoming biopic “Love and Mercy“, The Wrap reports. The film, directed by Bill Pohlad, will take an unconventional look at the life of Wilson and explore his well known battle mental illness. Paul Dano (“Looper,” “There Will Be Blood,” … Continue reading John Cusack In Talks to Play Brian Wilson in Biopic →

Paul McCartney has added three new dates to his upcoming ‘Out There’ tour including two nights at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on June 9th and 10th and a show at Milwaukee’s Miller Park on July 16th. Sir Paul has was also recently confirmed as a headliner at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival, which takes place … Continue reading Paul McCartney Adds 3 New ‘Out There’ Tour Dates →

The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles tonight.  Heart and Rush are both scheduled to perform during the ceremony and will be inducted into the Hall.  Heart’s Ann Wilson told KJR Seattle this week that the band’s original … Continue reading Heart and Rush to Perform at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Tonight →

The Rolling Stones documentary Crossfire Hurricane will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray in the US on May 21st. The movie, which features historical footage as well as contemporary commentaries by past and present band members, premiered at the London Film Festival in October and won Best Music Film at the 2013 NME Awards. The … Continue reading Rolling Stones’ Crossfire Hurricane Coming to DVD and Blu-Ray May 21st →