Def Leppard released two new tracks today exclusively on Spotify. The digital Spotify Single features the band’s classic hit “Hysteria” as the A-side and a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” as the B-side. Spotify Singles are recorded at the streaming service’s studio in New York City and always include a new recording of an … Continue reading Hear Def Leppard’s New Cover of Depeche Mode’s ‘Personal Jesus’ →

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of ZZ Top Billy Gibbons has released a new single from his forthcoming solo album. Although the single is not yet available to buy or stream online, you can request it now at your local radio station. “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” was made famous by Muddy Waters … Continue reading Billy Gibbons Releases First Single “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” from Forthcoming Solo Album →

Respected studio musician and founding member of TOTO Steve Lukather (aka “Luke”) is set to release his first ever memoir this September. The Gospel According To Luke promises a no-holds barred, uncensored look at Lukather’s 40+ years of making records with TOTO as well as the countless studio sessions he’s been a part of. Written … Continue reading TOTO’s Steve Lukather To Release Memoir “The Gospel According to Luke” →

Journey founder Neal Schon and his wife Michaele will donate part of Schon’s personal collection to the much anticipated OKPOP Museum in Schon’s home state of Oklahoma. “We’re going to get a nice collection for you all,” Schon said in a statement. “I’m going to have to go through my zillion guitars and figure out … Continue reading Journey’s Neal Schon to Make Large Donation of Personal Collection to OKPOP Museum →

Paul Simon will release his 14th studio album – In The Blue Light – on September 7. The announcement comes just a few months after the legendary songwriter announced his retirement from touring. The release of In The Blue Light will coincide with the final leg of Simon’s Homeward Bound – Farewell Tour, which wraps … Continue reading Paul Simon Announces New Studio Album →

The street in Forest Hills, Queens where Walter Becker grew up will be co-named after the late Steely Dan co-founder. The proposal to honor Becker with the co-naming was put forth to the New York City Council by Karen Koslowitz of the 29th District (Forest Hills). It was approved by vote on June 28th. A … Continue reading New York Street to be Named After Steely Dan’s Walter Becker →

A brand new Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers song premiered on CBS This Morning on Wednesday, accompanied by never-before-seen archival video footage from the studio, backstage and more. Hear the song in the video player below. “Keep a Little Soul” is one of 60 tracks featured on An American Treasure, a new posthumous box set … Continue reading Hear New Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Song with Previously Unseen Archival Footage →

A posthumous, career-spanning Tom Petty box set is set for release on September 28. The four-CD collection was compiled by Petty’s daughter Adria, wife Dana and and former collaborators including Heartbreakers Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell, and studio collaborator Ryan Ulyate. A press release announcing the set describes it as “a tribute and love letter … Continue reading Tom Petty ‘An American Treasure’ Box Set Announced →

Phil Collen has revealed his reason for leaving the Def Leppard / Journey co-headlining tour back in May. The guitarist flew to California to be with his wife Helen who suffered complications while giving birth to their son. “She actually died and they brought her back to life,” Collen told Mitch Lafon of Rock Talk … Continue reading Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Says His Wife Nearly Died During Childbirth →

40 years after his legendary show at West Hollywood’s Roxy Theatre, Bruce Springsteen has finally released the much-bootlegged live recording as part of his ongoing archival series. The July 7, 1978 show was originally broadcast live on Los Angeles’ KMET-FM resulting in its wide distribution as a bootleg over the years. The new official release … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Releases Legendary Roxy Show 40 Years Later →

Ann Wilson of Heart has released the first single from her forthcoming solo album due out September 14th. “I Am the Highway” was originally performed by Audioslave and sung by the late Chris Cornell. “The song is strong, confident, spiritual,” says the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee of “I Am The Highway.” … Continue reading Hear Ann Wilson’s New Single “I Am The Highway” →

On August 31, Capitol/UMe will release The Band’s landmark 1968 album Music from Big Pink in newly remixed and expanded 50th Anniversary Edition packages, including a Super Deluxe CD/Blu-ray/2LP/7-inch vinyl box set with a hardbound book; 1CD, digital, 180-gram 2LP black vinyl, and limited edition 180-gram 2LP pink vinyl packages. All the Anniversary Edition configurations feature … Continue reading The Band’s ‘Music From Big Pink’ To Receive 50th Anniversary Release →