Classics Du Jour

Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Steve Miller, Brian Wilson, Heart, Sammy Hagar and Willie Nelson are just some of the artists taking part in a Paul McCartney tribute album due out in November. The Art of McCartney, which has been in the works since 2003, is produced by Ralph Sall and, on many … Continue reading Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss and More Taking Part in Paul McCartney Tribute Album →

Bob Seger will be releasing a new album this fall – the follow up to 2006’s Face The Promise. That makes Ride Out his first release of new material in eight years. The album, which comes just months before the rocker’s 70th birthday, will hit shelves on October 14th. Ride Out features a cover of … Continue reading Bob Seger Sets Release Date for New Album →

On September 2nd, Megaforce Records will release Johnny Winter’s final studio album Step Back. Completed in 2014 just prior to his tragic death, this album is a star-studded effort featuring Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Dr. John, and many more. Listen to “Can’t Hold Out (Talk To Me Baby)” featuring Ben Harper, … Continue reading Listen to the First Single from Johnny Winter’s Final Studio Album →

Eric Clapton is set to release a new documentary-style concert film this fall that chronicles the Far and Middle Eastern leg of his 2014 tour. The release, which will be available on DVD and Blu-ray comes shortly after the guitarist revealed he is thinking of quitting life on the road. “The road has become unbearable,” … Continue reading Eric Clapton to Release New Tour Documentary This Fall →

A new album by Robin Gibb is set to be released later this year, and it will feature the last song the late Bee Gees singer wrote and recorded before his death. Compiled by Gibb’s son RJ and widow Dwina, the album is titled 50 St Catherine’s Drive, after the home where Gibb grew up … Continue reading New Robin Gibb Album Will Feature Last Recorded Song →

Stevie Nicks will release a new solo album, 24 Karat – Songs From The Vault, on October 7th. Although most of the songs on the album were written between 1969 and 1987, they were only recently recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles. “Most of these songs were written between 1969 and 1987. One was written … Continue reading Stevie Nicks Talks New Album →

On Tuesday, Eric Clapton released a new album, The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale. The album features guest performances by Tom Petty, Mark Knopfler, John Mayer, Don White, Willie Nelson and Christine Lakeland. “I would like people to tap into what JJ Cale did – that’s the point,” Clapton said in a press release. … Continue reading Eric Clapton Releases JJ Cale Tribute Album, Plus Watch the Mini Documentary →

“This is a homecoming in more ways than one,” Kenny Wayne Shepherd says of Goin’ Home, The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band’s newest album, and their debut on Concord Records. “I felt like I was retracing my steps and reliving all the good times that I’ve had in my life because of this music.  And hopefully, … Continue reading Kenny Wayne Shepherd Talks New Album →

Rock bands are famous (and infamous) for decadent behavior.  Rumors of their crazy antics have become rock lore.  Now, with the release of I Killed Pink Floyd’s Pig, fans finally get a peek at what really happened backstage. I Killed Pink Floyd’s Pig is a collection of funny, decadent, outrageous stories about rock’s greatest superstars. … Continue reading New Book Reveals 35 Never-Been-Told Tales of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll →

Ozzy Osbourne’s Memoirs Of A Madman is a career-spanning album featuring 17 of the rocker’s greatest hits for the first time in his career. Due out October 17th, the album will be available in single CD format, as a two-LP set, and two-LP picture disc set. A DVD including music videos along with live performances … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne To Release ‘Memoirs Of A Madman’ CD and DVD →

After David Gilmour’s wife, Polly Samson broke the news on Twitter this weekend, the band has issued a statement confirming that a new album will be released this October. The album consists of  “mainly ambient and instrumental music based on the 1993/4 Division Bell session which feature David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright,” the … Continue reading Pink Floyd Confirms New Album Coming This Fall →

Members of Yes, Deep Purple, Foreigner, Dream Theater and other classic rock bands have gathered together to pay tribute to The Doors, on a new album titled Light My Fire – A Classic Rock Salute To The Doors, out now on Purple Pyramid Records. The album, produced by Billy Sherwood, features new interpretations of Doors … Continue reading Yes, Foreigner, Deep Purple Members Pay Tribute to The Doors →