Classics Du Jour

Paul McCartney has announced five new North American shows as part of his Out There tour. The shows include a return to Columbus, OH on October 13th – nearly 10 years to the day since his last appearance in Ohio’s capital. Additional shows include Macca’s first-ever performance in State College, PA, as well as Toronto, … Continue reading Paul McCartney Adds North American Tour Dates →

When Steven Tyler does country, he does it right. The Aerosmith frontman has been spending a lot of time in Nashville, and it’s not just due to his forthcoming country record.  He’s also hanging out in Music City in front of the cameras, playing himself in the upcoming season of ABC’s Nashville. Starring Hayden Panettiere … Continue reading Watch a Preview of Steven Tyler on ABC’s ‘Nashville’ →

When Iron Maiden releases their new studio album, The Book of Souls, on September 4th they won’t just be hitting the road to promote the release.  Like true rock stars, the heavy metal band will traverse the globe in style, in a 747-400 jumbo jet, visiting 35 countries on six continents. Vocalist Bruce Dickinson will … Continue reading Bruce Dickinson Will Pilot a Jumbo Jet for Iron Maiden’s World Tour →

Alan Frew, lead singer of Canadian rock band Glass Tiger, announced Saturday via Instagram that he suffered a stroke last week. Frew said in his statement that he wanted the news to come directly from him, and not “from the rumour mill.” “This will now be the fight of my life. I am alive, obviously … Continue reading Glass Tiger’s Alan Frew Suffers Stroke →

Courtney Love has posted a note to her late husband, Kurt Cobain on social media, accompanied by a photo of the Nirvana front man with his family. “Our baby is all grown up now. Jesus Kurt look at her face, what on earth were you thinking..!?!?,” reads the message. The couple’s daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, … Continue reading Courtney Love Posts Note to Kurt Cobain on Social Media →

Steven Tyler will make a cameo appearance on ABC’s Nashville this season. The Aerosmith front man tweeted a photo of himself with the show’s leading lady Hayden Pannetiere this week saying, “Getting a little ‘Crazy’ on set at @Nashville_ABC. You don’t want to miss this… #PatsyCline.” Tyler has been spending a lot of time in … Continue reading Steven Tyler to Make Cameo on ABC’s ‘Nashville’ →

When Eric Clapton performed 7 nights at Royal Albert Hall this past May, it was a celebration of the guitarist’s 70th birthday, his 50 years in the business and more than 200 performances at the iconic London venue. Now, fans worldwide can experience that magical celebration when Eric Clapton: Live at the Royal Albert Hall … Continue reading Eric Clapton Concert Film Coming to Theaters →

In 1961, the Beatles released their very first single on the Polydor label in Germany with Tony Sheridan. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison were in Hamburg at the time, along with then-members Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe. The band was honing their craft playing in nightclubs. “My Bonnie,” which was only released in … Continue reading Beatles’ First Recording Contract Going Up For Auction →

British New Wave band Squeeze has announced the release of their 14th studio album on Friday, October 2. Cradle To The Grave is the band’s first album of new material from songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook since their 1998 release, Domino. Hear the track “Happy Days” in the video player below. The band will … Continue reading Squeeze Announce New Album [LISTEN NOW] →

Congratulations are in order for Billy Joel and his wife Alexis on the birth of their baby daughter on Wednesday, August 12. Della Rose Joel entered the world at 2:40am weighing in at 7 pounds, 6.5 ounces. Billy and Alexis were married last month in a surprise ceremony on July 4th at the couple’s Long … Continue reading Billy Joel and Wife Welcome Baby Daughter →

After two decades of declining revenue, the owner of  Columbia House – a once-giant in the music industry – filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday. Columbia House was widely known for its introductory offers, such as ‘a dozen albums for a penny’. Despite the negative option model (after receiving the introductory offer, members were … Continue reading Columbia House Files For Bankruptcy →

Legendary blues icon and six-time Grammy Award winning artist Buddy Guy claims the #1 spot this week on Billboard’s Top Blues Album charts this week with his latest masterpiece Born To Play Guitar, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Released July 31st on Silvertone/RCA Records, Born To Play Guitar marks Guy’s fifth #1 album on Billboard’s Top … Continue reading Buddy Guy’s ‘Born To Play Guitar’ Goes To #1 on Blues Chart →