Legendary guitarist David Gilmour sent a large portion of his guitar collection to auction at Christie’s last week.  In total the Pink Floyd icon sold 126 items from his personal collection, for an impressive $21 million – with all the proceeds being donated to the London-based climate charity ClientEarth. The most notable guitar to reach … Continue reading David Gilmour’s Guitar Auction Raises $21M for Climate Change →

Late last week Universal music dropped a video for a previously unreleased Freddie Mercury track, “Time Waits for No One.” The song, which features Mercury’s stunning voice backed only by a piano, was recorded in April of 1986.  The track was recorded for the concept album of the musical “Time,” with songwriter/ producer Dave Clark … Continue reading Hear the Previously Unreleased Freddie Mercury Track, “Time Waits for No One” →

“Never one to think of himself, he puts everyone else first,” wrote Neil Young in a touching tribute to his late manager, Elliot Roberts.  Roberts, who was best known for his five-decade association with Neil Young, passed away on Friday.  He was 76.  His company, Lookout Management, announced his death but has not shared the … Continue reading Elliot Roberts, Manager for Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Dies at 76 →

“Both aspects of this occupation are really beautiful and completely segregated, different worlds. I love to walk into a studio when it’s dark, there’s nothing playing, turn on the equipment, no idea, pick up a guitar, start playing something and by the end of the day you’ve made something that’s exciting. I also love taking … Continue reading Class Axe: Don Felder Fills Second Solo Album ‘American Rock ‘N’ Roll’ with Guitar Hero Who’s Who List of Friends →

Remember that time in 1988 when Neil Young was banned from MTV? Well, one song at least. Yes, that’s right… the remarkably permissive MTV – known for its edgy content and pushing of boundaries – initially refused to air Young’s music video for the controversial “This Note’s for You.” We all know the classic rock … Continue reading This Note’s For You: That Time Neil Young Was Banned from MTV →

In advance of this Friday’s release of their new concert film Bridges to Bremen, The Rolling Stones have shared a performance clip of their 1965 hit, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”. Watch the video now in player below. Bridges to Bremen was filmed at the German city’s Weserstadion in September 1998 during the fifth and final leg … Continue reading Watch the Rolling Stones Perform “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” from Bridges to Bremen →

Guns N’ Roses have announced a new leg of their Not In This Lifetime tour, with eight shows across the U.S this fall. The run will kick off September 25th in Charlotte, NC and wrap up with a two-night run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on November 1st and 2nd. See below for a … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Announce New Fall Tour Dates →

Heart have added 11 new dates to their already sizable Love Alive summer tour. The newly added dates extend the coast-to-coast tour into the fall. Ann and Nancy Wilson and band will now make stops in Newark, Little Rock, Memphis, Kansas City, St. Paul and more. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will join as special … Continue reading Heart Extend North American Summer Tour →

On Friday, Bruce Springsteen released his 19th studio album, Western Stars. The 13-track release marks Springsteen’s first new studio record in five years. Timed with the release of the album, The Boss also premiered the official music video for the album’s title track. “Western Stars” was directed by Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Thom Zimny. The video features … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen: “Western Stars” (Official Video) →

Veteran New Jersey rock band The Smithereens will be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, it was announced this week by Governor Phil Murphy. The induction ceremony will take place Sunday, October 27th at the Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park boardwalk. The band – Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken, Mike Mesaros and the … Continue reading The Smithereens to be Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame →

“There’s such a wide variety of stuff that I’ve done with the band over the years. It’s really crazy, the variety. They’re all kinda different to me, you know, all the albums. They just reflect an era in the band’s growth.” Alan White has been keeping the beat and blazing new musical paths as the … Continue reading Crowning Achievement: Prog Rock Royalty Yes, Asia, John Lodge, Carl Palmer’s ELP Embark on The Royal Affair Tour →

In the fall of 1975, Bob Dylan launched the first leg of Rolling Thunder Revue – an unconventional trek that flouted accepted tour conventions by featuring an eclectic cast of characters who visited small, unusual venues with little advance notice. Dylan’s name rarely appeared on the tickets. In fact, he was simply one of many performers … Continue reading Watch ‘Hard Rain’ from Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story →