Alice Cooper to Narrate ‘Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood’
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper is helping bring a children’s classic to a new generation as the narrator of Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood. The modernized version of Prokofiev’s well-known tale is set in the urban environment of L.A. where young orphan Peter is sent to live with his hippy grandfather. But Peter’s trip is … Continue reading Alice Cooper to Narrate ‘Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood’
Def Leppard, Styx and Tesla Extend 2016 Tour
Def Leppard have extended their massively successful North American tour with Styx & Tesla. The tour, which originally kicked off in June 2015, will resume in Greensboro, North Carolina on January 27, 2016. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale October 23rd @ 10am. Def Leppard’s new self-titled album is available October 30th. … Continue reading Def Leppard, Styx and Tesla Extend 2016 Tour
‘The Cutting Edge’ Gives Fans Insight Into Dylan’s Creative Process
What many consider to be Bob Dylan’s three greatest albums – Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde on Blonde – are looked at in depth in the latest Dylan bootleg series, The Cutting Edge 1965-1966. The collection features unreleased songs, alternate versions and outtakes of some of the artist’s most revered … Continue reading ‘The Cutting Edge’ Gives Fans Insight Into Dylan’s Creative Process
Watch Roger Waters, Billy Corgan and Tom Morello Cover Pink Floyd and Bob Dylan
Roger Waters was joined on stage by the Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, and Rage Against the Machine‘s Tom Morello Friday night for a set that featured a long list of Pink Floyd covers as well songs originally performed by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and more. The performance was part of the Music Heals benefit concert … Continue reading Watch Roger Waters, Billy Corgan and Tom Morello Cover Pink Floyd and Bob Dylan
Queen to be Honored this November in London
Queen will be receiving the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Living Legend Award this November, more than 40 years after the release of their debut album. The event will be hosted by Chris Jericho on November 11th at The Roundhouse Theatre in London. Editor of Classic Rock Magazine Siam Llewellyn says he is enthusiastic to … Continue reading Queen to be Honored this November in London
2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
Chicago, Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, The Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Los Lobos are among the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, announced today. Also included on this year’s ballot are Chic, Janet Jackson, The J.B.’s, Chaka Khan, Nine Inch Nails, N.W.A., The Smiths and The Spinners. Fan votes will comprise a fans’ … Continue reading 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
Watch the Trailer for the New Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese HBO Rock Drama
Sex, drugs, and the punk and disco scene of 1970s New York City are coming to HBO in January 2016 in a new series created by Mick Jagger along with award-winning director Martin Scorsese and writer Terrence Winter (Boardwalk Empire). Vinyl stars Bobby Cannavale as the president of a powerful record label with Olivia Wilde, … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for the New Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese HBO Rock Drama
Iron Maiden Announces 2016 US Tour
Iron Maiden has announced the U.S. leg of their 2016 Book of Souls world tour. The band’s trek will kick off February 24th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. A total of nine dates have been revealed, with Canadian dates to be announced soon. Tickets for the U.S. dates go on sale October 10th. Tickets are already … Continue reading Iron Maiden Announces 2016 US Tour
James Taylor Talks About His #1 Album and His Weirdest Concert Ever
On a recent visit to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, James Taylor spoke with the late night host about Taylor’s latest album and his weirdest concert ever – an insane asylum in Bermuda. Taylor has 17 studio albums and multiple Grammy Awards to his name, but his 2015 release Before This World is his first record … Continue reading James Taylor Talks About His #1 Album and His Weirdest Concert Ever
The Who Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates
After Roger Daltrey‘s bout with viral meningitis caused the Who to postpone much of their 50th anniversary tour earlier this month, the band has announced rescheduled dates for early 2016. The Who Hits 50! tour will resume on February 27th at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena. All original tickets will be honored at the rescheduled shows. … Continue reading The Who Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates
Bryan Adams Talks About His New Single, ‘Brand New Day’ [WATCH]
In a new video posted to Bryan Adams‘ official YouTube page, the Canadian rocker talks about his new single, “Brand New Day.” If the song sounds familiar, there’s a reason. “It harks back in terms of energy to songs that I’ve written before,” Adams explains in the video. Adams is calling Get Up! the best … Continue reading Bryan Adams Talks About His New Single, ‘Brand New Day’ [WATCH]
Watch Bruce Sprinsteen’s Surprise Performance with Jackson Browne in NJ
Bruce Springsteen surprised a room full of Jackson Browne fans last week when the New Jersey native joined Browne on stage during his show at Red Bank’s Count Basie Theater. The pair performed “Take It Easy,” a song made famous by the Eagles and co-written by Browne and Glenn Frey. The performance, which came one … Continue reading Watch Bruce Sprinsteen’s Surprise Performance with Jackson Browne in NJ
