The saga of Fleetwood Mac continues to unfold with the news that ousted member Lindsey Buckingham is suing his former bandmates. The guitarist is seeking what he believes would have been his share of income from the band’s upcoming tour. Buckingham was reportedly asked to leave the band because he couldn’t commit to a touring … Continue reading Lindsey Buckingham Sues Fleetwood Mac →

Days after the announcement of their first ever Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Def Leppard have released a brand new original song, “We All Need Christmas”. A delicate acoustic ballad, the track proves fireside-ready with its uplifting, hopeful spirit and sense of seasonal soul. Hear it in the video player below. The tune … Continue reading Hear Def Leppard’s New Song, ‘We All Need Christmas’ →

In the summer of 1984 Alan Frew, Sam Reid, Al Connelly, Wayne Parker and Michael Hanson, going by the band name Tokyo, launched their career at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens opening for Boy George and Culture Club. Their dynamic, original sound perfectly captured the essence of the mid 80’s and led them to signing a … Continue reading Throwback Video: Glass Tiger – “Someday” →

A recently unearthed collection of Glen Campbell recordings will be released next month, it was announced today. Glen Campbell Sings For The King is due out on November 16th via Capitol/UMe. The 18 songs featured on the album were originally recorded between 1964 and 1968 when Campbell, in between recording sessions with the Wrecking Crew, touring with … Continue reading Lost Glen Campbell Album to be Released Next Month →

Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the passing of Tom Petty.  For those of us in the rock community, it’s been a difficult few years as several icons from David Bowie to Glenn Frey to Prince have departed this earth.  But this is nothing new in rock ‘n roll.  Our stars have been dying … Continue reading Why Dead Rock Stars Get More Popular Over Time →

Joe Perry, known best as guitarist and co-founding member of Aerosmith, will return to the road this fall for a run of headlining solo dates in support of his album Sweetzerland Manifesto. The tour kicks off November 30th in Iowa and includes stops in New York, Detroit, Philadelphia and more before wrapping up with three … Continue reading Joe Perry Announces Headlining Solo Dates →

Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard, Todd Rundgren, Roxy Music and Radiohead are among the 15 acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2019. To be eligible for nomination, a band or artist must have released their first commercial album at least 25 years prior. An international voting committee of more than … Continue reading Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard Among 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees →

The arrival of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 50th anniversary brings an unprecedented celebration of everything the band contributed in their short but startlingly epochal time together (1968 – 1972). To commemorate this milestone, Craft Recordings is releasing a deluxe box set comprising the band’s complete seven-album studio output: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country, Green River, Willy … Continue reading Creedence Clearwater Revival Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Complete Studio Albums Release →

Having already given 2112 and A Farewell To Kings the expanded reissue treatment, UMe/Anthem/ole label group will continue its Rush 40th anniversary album series with a new, deluxe edition of the band’s groundbreaking 1978 release, Hemispheres – due out November 16th. Hemispheres, Rush’s sixth studio album, was originally released in October 1978. With this album, … Continue reading Rush’s ‘Hemispheres’ Gets 40th Anniversary Deluxe Treatment →

The Red Hot Chili Peppers paid homage to Jimi Hendrix on Saturday night with their cover of his 1967 hit, “Purple Haze”. The SoCal rockers performed a short, seven-song set as part of the annual Silverlake Conservatory of Music Gala – a charity event which, this year, was held in honor of record exec Mo … Continue reading Watch The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” →

Lindsey Buckingham took the stage last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform two songs from his forthcoming album Solo Anthology: The Best of Lindsey Buckingham. The new album features live versions and alternative takes of songs from Buckingham’s extensive career. Due out October 5th via Rhino Records,Solo Anthology will be released as a 3-disc … Continue reading Watch Lindsey Buckingham Perform “Trouble” and “Soul Drifter” on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ →

Leonard Cohen’s son and producer Adam Cohen has revealed that he is currently working on a posthumous album of his father’s music and says a new album can be expected next year. “I was tasked with finishing a few more songs of his that we started together on the last album, so his voice is … Continue reading New Leonard Cohen Album Expected Next Year →