At 76 years of age, it seems Bob Dylan can add one more item to his long list of accolades and accomplishments. Earlier this week the Nobel prize winner unveiled his latest project, a premium brand of whiskeys he’s calling Heaven’s Doors Spirits. The collection of handcrafted American whiskeys is a collaboration between Dylan and … Continue reading Bob Dylan Launches New Line of Whiskey →

The estate of George Harrison has announced the debut of a new record label, dubbed HariSongs, that will release and re-issue selections from the former Beatle’s archive of Indian and world music. Ravi Shankar’s Chants of India and Shankar and Alib Akbar Khan’s In Concert 1972 are the first two releases available on the new imprint. … Continue reading George Harrison’s Estate Announces New Label, New Releases →

Bonnie Raitt has cancelled her upcoming performances with James Taylor due to health issues, the singer announced Monday on her Facebook page. Raitt and her band were scheduled to open for Taylor on his upcoming summer tour. “We are extremely sorry to announce that Bonnie Raitt will need to miss the first leg of her … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt Cancels Tour with James Taylor Due to Health Issues →

In 2016, guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore made his much-anticipated return to rock music, with a new line-up of his landmark band Rainbow. They delivered three powerhouse concerts in the UK in 2017, which are now captured on Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow: Memories In Rock II – to be released on April 6 as a 2CD+DVD set, … Continue reading WATCH: Official Sneak Preview of Rainbow’s ‘Memories in Rock II’ →

Recorded between January 1968 and February 1970, Jimi Hendrix’s desire to push the boundaries of blues music can be heard throughout Both Sides of the Sky. The album highlights Jimi’s mastery of studio production and his increasing use of these facilities as a proving ground for new sounds, material, and techniques. “Lover Man” was a … Continue reading Jimi Hendrix – Lover Man (Official Music Video) →

National Public Radio’s First Listen has made Both Sides of the Sky, the much-anticipated new Jimi Hendrix album, available to stream in its entirety through March 9. The album, containing 10 previously unreleased tracks, will be released on CD, digital, and as a numbered 180-gram audiophile vinyl 2LP on Friday, March 9 by Experience Hendrix and Legacy … Continue reading Listen to the New Jimi Hendrix Album in Full Now →

The original line-up of Bon Jovi will reunite on stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this coming April. Former members Alec John Such, the group’s original bassist who left in 1994 and guitarist Richie Sambora who quit in 2013 will join up with fellow founding members Jon Bon Jovi, David … Continue reading Original Bon Jovi Lineup Reuniting for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony →

Experience Hendrix and Legacy Recordings have released a limited Jimi Hendrix, numbered edition, 7” vinyl single to be available exclusively at select independent record stores.  “Lover Man” is drawn from Jimi Hendrix’s upcoming album Both Sides of the Sky (out March 9), and is backed by a live version of “Foxey Lady,” recorded in Bussum, … Continue reading Hear the New Jimi Hendrix Single, “Lover Man” →

Grammy-winning blues guitar icon Jimmie Vaughan and his Trio, featuring Mike Flanigin and George Rains, will make their first appearance in NYC on March 16 at the famed Iridium nightclub. The group’s two performances that night (8:30 & 10:30) will celebrate the release of their debut record, Live at C-Boy’s. The Fabulous Thunderbirds co-founder and … Continue reading The Jimmie Vaughan Trio featuring Mike Flanigin Announce NYC Show →

An expanded 45th anniversary edition of Pete Townshend’s 1972 album Who Came First is due out via UMe on April 20th. The 2-CD set features eight unreleased tracks as well as new edits, alternate versions and live recordings. The original album tracks have been remastered by Who collaborator Jon Astley using the original master tapes. Accompanying … Continue reading Pete Townshend Who Came First Reissue Announced →

In a new video, producer and engineer Eddie Kramer discusses Jimi Hendrix’s studio recording of “Hear My Train A Comin’,” from the album Both Sides of the Sky. This previously unreleased recording hails from April 9, 1969 and features the original Jimi Hendrix Experience in their penultimate recording session. Both Sides of the Sky is available … Continue reading Watch: Producer Eddie Kramer Discusses Jimi Hendrix’s “Hear My Train A Comin’” →

On October 28, 1977 Queen released their sixth studio album News of the World, which went 4x platinum in the US and sold over 6 million copies worldwide. The album featured the now universally known rock anthems “We Will Rock You” and “We are the Champions” as well as the lesser known gem “All Dead, … Continue reading Queen: All Dead, All Dead (Official Video) →