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WATCH: New ZZ Top Documentary Will Premiere Next Month

ZZ Top That Little Ol Band from Texas

ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas, a documentary that tells the story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands in the world, will premiere August 13th at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA. Screenings across the country will follow. All three members of ZZ Top – Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank … Continue reading WATCH: New ZZ Top Documentary Will Premiere Next Month


Linda Ronstadt Speaks About Kennedy Center Honor, Plans to Attend Ceremony

Linda Ronstadt performing in 1978

Linda Ronstadt tells the Los Angeles Times in a new interview that she plans to attend the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony this year when she is recognized by the D.C. institution as one of its five 2019 recipients.   “I never thought I would receive something like this,” she said of the distinction. “I love the … Continue reading Linda Ronstadt Speaks About Kennedy Center Honor, Plans to Attend Ceremony


Brian Setzer Orchestra Announces 16th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer and his orchestra will head out on their 16th annual Christmas Rocks! Tour this fall. The 20-city trek will kick off November 15th in Minneapolis, MN and wrap up December 20th in Palm Desert, CA. See below for a full list of confirmed dates. Additional shows are expected to be announced soon. “People … Continue reading Brian Setzer Orchestra Announces 16th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour


AC/DC Share Vintage Videos in Honor of Highway to Hell Anniversary

AC/DC are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band’s landmark album Highway to Hell by releasing a series of archival videos. The videos are from the band’s 1979 performance on the Dutch TV show Countdown and include “Highway to Hell”, seen below, “The Jack”, which will be released July 24th and “Whole Lotta Rosie” which … Continue reading AC/DC Share Vintage Videos in Honor of Highway to Hell Anniversary


Watch the Trailer for the New Roger Waters Concert Film, Us + Them

Roger Waters Us + Them

In 2017, Roger Waters embarked on a worldwide concert tour that saw him performing 156 shows for over 2 million fans worldwide. The show, in true Pink Floyd fashion, was a highly visual experience, with accompanying imagery that depicted themes of civil rights, politics, liberty and love. Now that show is coming to movie theaters … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for the New Roger Waters Concert Film, Us + Them


Songs and Scenes: Gov’t Mule Release Live Album and Film Package ‘Bring on the Music – Live at the Capitol Theatre’

Govt Mule

“I have the best job in the world. I’m able to do exactly what it is I want to do musically speaking and somehow get away with it. And I’m forever grateful for that.” In addition to his well-earned status as a master musician, Warren Haynes is as humble a human being as you’ll find. … Continue reading Songs and Scenes: Gov’t Mule Release Live Album and Film Package ‘Bring on the Music – Live at the Capitol Theatre’


Watch Ringo Starr Join Paul McCartney On Stage at Dodger Stadium

Paul McCartney ended the first leg of his Freshen Up tour on an epic note at Dodger Stadium Saturday night, welcoming fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on stage for two Fab Four classics. “We’ve got a surprise for us, a surprise for you, a surprise for everyone. Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Ringo Starr!” … Continue reading Watch Ringo Starr Join Paul McCartney On Stage at Dodger Stadium


Watch: Aerosmith Reunited with Early Touring Van on American Pickers

Aerosmith touring van

More than four decades after it transported five wannabe rock stars around New England, a piece of rock and roll history has been returned to its rightful owners. In a new episode of the History channel’s American Pickers, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz deliver a newly restored early Aerosmith touring van to Steven Tyler, Joe … Continue reading Watch: Aerosmith Reunited with Early Touring Van on American Pickers


Mattel Announces David Bowie Barbie Doll

David Bowie Barbie doll

Timed with this week’s 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s landmark 1969 single “Space Oddity”, Mattel has announced the release of a David Bowie themed Barbie doll. The toymaker said in a statement that the doll pays homage to a “pioneer of sound and vision whose music continues to show the world how to reach for … Continue reading Mattel Announces David Bowie Barbie Doll


Geddy Lee Announces U.S. Book Tour Dates

Geddy Lee performing with Rush in 2008

Geddy Lee has announced a run of book signing dates across the U.S. this month. The Rush singer, bassist and keyboardist will be promoting his Big Beautiful Book of Bass with stops in Nashville, St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta. A full list of appearances is below. Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass is … Continue reading Geddy Lee Announces U.S. Book Tour Dates


Previously Unreleased Bruce Springsteen Song Featured on ‘Blinded by the Light’ Soundtrack

Bruce Springsteen

An unreleased studio version of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’ll Stand By You” will be released next month when it appears on the soundtrack for the upcoming film Blinded By The Light. The song is one of several rarities that appears on the soundtrack for the coming-of-age musical comedy about a British teenager of Pakistani descent whose … Continue reading Previously Unreleased Bruce Springsteen Song Featured on ‘Blinded by the Light’ Soundtrack


50th Anniversary of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” to Be Celebrated with New Video, New 7″ Single Box Set

David Bowie Covers

A new video for David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” will premiere at a NASA event in Washington later this month and be posted on YouTube shortly after its debut. The video commemorates the breakthrough single’s 50th anniversary, as well as 50 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon. The event, titled National Symphony Orchestra Pops … Continue reading 50th Anniversary of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” to Be Celebrated with New Video, New 7″ Single Box Set


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