Classics Du Jour

News of the death of Motörhead founder and bassist Lemmy spread quickly Monday evening after it was first reported by radio personality Eddie Trunk and confirmed via Motorhead’s official Facebook page. An outpouring of love and remembrances by fellow musicians followed including posts by Ozzy Osbourne and Nikki Sixx. Nikki Sixx: I’ll miss you buddy … Continue reading Musicians Honor Motorhead’s Lemmy on Social Media →

Updated: 8:20 pm ET Motörhead frontman and bassist Ian Fraser Kilmister, better known by his stage name “Lemmy”, has died at the age of 70. The news was first reported Monday on Twitter by radio personality Eddie Trunk. “Sorry to report that I have confirmed Lemmy @myMotorhead has passed just now at the age of … Continue reading Motorhead Founder and Bassist Lemmy Dies at 70 →

Beatles fans are getting an early Christmas present at 12:01 am on December 24th as much of the Beatles catalog becomes available on streaming services for the first time around the world. That means fans Down Under are already celebrating Christmas Eve to the sounds of the Fab Four. 13 remastered Beatles studio albums and … Continue reading The Beatles Are Now on Streaming Services →

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will appear on Saturday Night Live this evening along with hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Earlier this month, Springsteen release The Ties That Bind: The River Collection – a comprehensive look at the making of Springsteen’s 1980 landmark album. The Boss also announced a 2016 tour in … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen to Appear on SNL Tonight →

Poison’s Rikki Rockett has revealed that he is battling oral cancer. The drummer said during an appearance on the Eddie Trunk Live radio show that he has undergone nine rounds of chemotherapy and 35 rounds of radiation since his diagnosis this past summer. The cancer was discovered after Rockett became sick in June with a … Continue reading Poison’s Rikki Rockett Reveals Cancer Battle →

The All-Star tribute concert to the music of George Harrison that took place in September of 2014 will see release on CD and DVD this coming February. George Fest, which featured performances by Brian Wilson and Al Jardine (Beach Boys), Ann Wilson (Heart), Norah Jones, the Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Conan … Continue reading George Harrison Tribute Concert Coming to CD & DVD →

In addition to this week’s announcement of American tour dates, AC/DC have announced that the Rock Or Bust tour will return to Europe this year, beginning May 7th in Lisbon, Portugal. Tickets for the European tour dates go on sale Friday, December 18th. May 7 –  Lisbon, Portgual – Passeio Martimo De Alge May 13 … Continue reading AC/DC Adds More European Dates to ‘Rock or Bust’ Tour →

AC/DC has announced the 2016 American leg of their Rock or Bust world tour. The American run kicks off February 2nd in Tacoma, WA and runs through April 4th in New York City. Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, December 18th. AC/DC originally kicked off their Rock or Bust tour in 2014 following … Continue reading AC/DC Announces 2016 American Tour Dates →

Following last week’s announcement of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 2016 North American tour, the Boss has revealed that each show on the tour will include a complete, in-sequence performance of The River album as well as other Springsteen favorites. Tickets for The River Tour go on sale Friday, December 11th. The announcement … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen to Perform ‘River’ Album in Full →

After months of speculation that Rush’s 2014 R40 tour would be their last, drummer Neil Peart seems to have indicated that the band is retiring from the road. “Lately, Olivia has been introducing me to new friends at school as ‘My dad – He’s a retired drummer’,” Peart told Drumhead Magazine.  “True to say, funny … Continue reading Did Rush’s Neil Peart Just Announce His Retirement? →

The Eagles of Death Metal returned to the stage in Paris Monday night for the first time since the terrorist attacks that took place during their show at the Bataclan on November 13th. The band made a guest appearance during U2‘s show at the AccorHotels Arena, performing the Patti Smith song “The People Have The … Continue reading Watch the Eagles of Death Metal Join U2 On Stage in Paris →

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will hit the road in January 2016 for a nine-week North American tour. The tour announcement coincides with Friday’s release of The Ties That Bind: The River Collection – a comprehensive look at the making of Springsteen’s The River album. Each show on the River tour will be … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Announces North American Tour →