In 2015 Whitesnake paid homage to the music that frontman David Coverdale recorded with Deep Purple in the 1970s with the release of The Purple Album and subsequent tour. Now highlights from that tour have been released in the form of a live compilation album. The Purple Tour (Live). The new release is available on … Continue reading Whitesnake Releases Live Compilation Album from The Purple Tour →

After five decades on the road Sir Elton John has announced that he will be calling it quits after his upcoming Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. The 70-year-old icon made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday but explained that the decision wasn’t made because of poor health. “I’ve been working constantly, I’ve been on … Continue reading Elton John Announces Farewell Tour and Retirement →

This previously unreleased recording was the first ever studio session by the group Jimi Hendrix would christen as his Band Of Gypsys. It was recorded at the Record Plant in New York, April 22, 1969. Hendrix, Cox & Miles shared a love for the blues as this driving, uptempo reworking of “Mannish Boy” by Muddy … Continue reading Hear Jimi Hendrix’s Unreleased Cover of a Muddy Waters Classic →

Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls – also known in real life as the multi-talented actor/comedian/radio host Harry Shearer – has announced the release of his first solo album Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing) on April 13, 2018 via Twanky Records/BMG. Though calling it a solo album may not be quite accurate. Smalls has recruited an … Continue reading Spinal Tap Bassist to Release All-star Album →

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond has announced that he will retire from touring. The announcement came just two days before his 77th birthday and following a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. Diamond was part way through his 50th anniversary tour when he cancelled his March tour dates in Australia and New Zealand on recommendation from doctors. … Continue reading Neil Diamond Announces Retirement from Touring Following Parkinson’s Diagnosis →

British-born actor, broadcaster and musician Michael Des Barres hits a political note in his brand-new single “Living in the USA”. Released January 19, 2018 on Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records the fierce new rock anthem doesn’t shy away from the controversial topics saturating our political climate today. The evocative and compelling video, also released … Continue reading Michael Des Barres Premieres Evocative New Video for ‘Living in the USA’ →

Great news for Hall and Oates fans – the duo have just announced that they will be hitting the road again this spring, this time co-headlining with pop-rock group Train. The nation-wide tour kicks off on May 1, 2018 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA and will hit more than three dozen cities, … Continue reading Hall and Oates Announce Co-Headlining Tour with Train →

After 41 years together, over 65 million albums sold, 7 Grammy nominations, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013, Rush is calling it quits. Guitarist Alex Lifeson recently revealed in The Globe and Mail, “We have no plans to tour or record any more. We’re basically done. After 41 years, we … Continue reading Alex Lifeson Says Rush is ‘Done’ →

A statement posted Friday on the official Facebook page of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers by Petty’s widow Dana and daughter Adria confirms that Tom Petty died of an accidental drug overdose. The statement comes more than 3 months after Petty’s sudden death. “Our family sat together this morning with the Medical Examiner – Coroner’s … Continue reading Statement Confirms Tom Petty Died of Accidental Drug Overdose →

Bon Jovi have announced the spring leg of their This House Is Not For Sale Tour. The run will kick off in Denver, Co on March 14 and conclude May 14 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The band will also celebrate their return to the road with the re-release of This House Is … Continue reading Bon Jovi Announces 2018 North American Tour Dates →

Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer of the Cranberries, has died at the age of 46. The news was confirmed Monday in a statement by her publicist. “Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” reads the statement, which described O’Riordan’s death as “sudden”. No cause of … Continue reading Dolores O’Riordan of the Cranberries Dies at 46 →

Canadian 80’s hit-makers Glass Tiger have announced the release of a new studio album celebrating the band’s 3 plus decade-long career. The release, aptly titled 31, was recorded last year – 31 years after the release of their debut album The Thin Red Line. The 1986 release spawned the #2 hit “Don’t Forget Me When … Continue reading Glass Tiger Announces New Album of “Re-imagined” Hits →