Journey and Doobie Brothers Announce North American Tour
Journey and the Doobie Brothers will hit the road together next year for the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour with special guest Dave Mason (Traffic). The 50-date tour kicks off May 12th in Irvine, CA and wraps up back on the West Coast in Chula Vista on August 30th. Tickets for the tour go on … Continue reading Journey and Doobie Brothers Announce North American Tour
New Petty Book Hailed as the Definitive Tom Petty Biography
A few weeks after its release, Petty: The Biography is a best-seller on Amazon, and it’s with good reason. The book, hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the best rock biographies in recent memory,” is written by Warren Zanes. Not just an accomplished author, he’s also a friend, colleague and fellow musician to Petty, … Continue reading New Petty Book Hailed as the Definitive Tom Petty Biography
WATCH: Eagles of Death Metal Give First Interview Since Paris Attacks
The Eagles of Death Metal have spoken out for the first time since their show at the Bataclan in Paris where gunmen opened fire on the audience, leaving 89 people dead. In the 26-minute interview below, the band members recount their firsthand experiences of the tragic events that took place.
Cynthia Robinson, Co-Founder of Sly & the Family Stone, Dies at 69
Cynthia Robinson, trumpet player, singer and co-founder of Sly & the Family Stone, has died at the age of 69, a post on her Facebook page confirms. Considered Sly Stone’s “hype woman,” Robinson was a trailblazer. She was one of the first black women to play trumpet in a commercially successful band, and was the … Continue reading Cynthia Robinson, Co-Founder of Sly & the Family Stone, Dies at 69
Foo Fighters Release Surprise EP, Honor Victims of Paris Attacks
The mysterious countdown that the Foo Fighters started on their website last month finally came to a close Sunday night, revealing the release of a free, 5-song EP the band is offering to fans. Saint Cecilia was recorded during the Austin City Limits festival at the Saint Cecilia Hotel in Austin, TX. As Grohl explains … Continue reading Foo Fighters Release Surprise EP, Honor Victims of Paris Attacks
Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and Grateful Dead Among Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees
Music by Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Blondie and the Grateful Dead, among others, will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016, the Recording Academy announced this week. A total of 26 recordings will be honored, including individual songs and full albums. “Spanning more than 50 years, the 2016 entries are an outstanding … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and Grateful Dead Among Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees
VICE Posts Preview of Interview with Eagles of Death Metal
The members of Southern California band, the Eagles of Death Metal, have spoken out for the first time since the band’s show at the Paris concert venue where 89 people lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on the city. Today, Vice released a preview of their interview with Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. It … Continue reading VICE Posts Preview of Interview with Eagles of Death Metal
Sisters Spend 22 Years Trying to Discover Identity of U2 Soundalike
Remember the days of tape players, when you heard a song on the radio that you liked, popped in a blank tape, and pressed Record? C’mon… we all did it at some point. Well, two sisters in Vancouver, Canada also did it, back in 1993, thinking they were hearing a new U2 song. But it … Continue reading Sisters Spend 22 Years Trying to Discover Identity of U2 Soundalike
Watch Jeff Lynne’s ELO Perform on the Tonight Show
Jeff Lynne’s ELO paid a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night to perform the new single, “When I Was A Boy”. And while they were there, they also performed the 1978 hit “Mr. Blue Sky” as a web exclusive. Check it out below. The new album, Alone In the Universe, is … Continue reading Watch Jeff Lynne’s ELO Perform on the Tonight Show
Eagles of Death Metal Issue Statement Following Paris Attacks
The Eagles of Death Metal have issued a statement following the terrorist attack that took place at Paris concert venue the Bataclan where the band was performing last Friday night. 89 people were killed in the attack including the band’s merch seller, Nick Alexander and Universal Music employees Thomas Ayad, Marie Mosser and Manu Perez. … Continue reading Eagles of Death Metal Issue Statement Following Paris Attacks
Catch Jeff Lynne’s ELO on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jeff Lynne’s ELO will appear on Wednesday night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the single “When I Was A Boy”. The song is the first track on the brand new album, Alone in the Universe. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs at 11:35pm ET on NBC. Check your local … Continue reading Catch Jeff Lynne’s ELO on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
James Taylor to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
James Taylor is among the recipients of the 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom, it has been announced. Other music recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor include Barbara Streisand, Gloria Estefan, composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, music producer Emilio Estefan, and conductor and teacher Itzhak Perlman. The ceremony will take place at the White House … Continue reading James Taylor to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
