Scott Weiland, Former Frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, Dies at 48
Scott Weiland, former frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, died Thursday. He was 48. “Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his band The Wildabouts,” reads a statement on Weiland’s Facebook … Continue reading Scott Weiland, Former Frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, Dies at 48
Dave Grohl Battles The Muppets’ Animal in Drum Off
Dave Grohl isn’t one to back down from a challenge, so he proved Tuesday night on ABC’s The Muppets. The Foo Fighters frontman battled Muppets character Animal in a late night drum-off. Check out the video below. This isn’t Grohl’s first time hanging out with The Muppets. In the 2011 Muppets movie, the frontman played … Continue reading Dave Grohl Battles The Muppets’ Animal in Drum Off
Lost Roy Orbison Album Will Be Released This Week
A lost Roy Orbison album, recorded more than four decades ago and never released, will finally see the light of day this Friday. The December 4th release date marks the anniversary of Orbison’s performance at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, OH in 1988 – the singer’s final show, a mere two days before … Continue reading Lost Roy Orbison Album Will Be Released This Week
U2’s Dec 7 Show in Paris to be Broadcast on HBO
U2 have rescheduled two concert dates in Paris that were originally scheduled for November 14th and 15th but canceled following the terrorist attacks on the city that took place the night before. The rescheduled iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE shows will take place December 6th and 7th, with tickets for the original dates being honored. The December … Continue reading U2’s Dec 7 Show in Paris to be Broadcast on HBO
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
