Classics Du Jour

Keith Richards: Under the Influence, the Netflix Original Documentary by Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, will premiere on Netflix in September, coinciding with the release of the Rolling Stones’ guitarist’s new solo album. The documentary presents an unprecedented look at Richards as a rock and roll icon,  charting the journey of Keith’s sound and influences, … Continue reading Keith Richards Documentary to Premiere on Netflix →

Congratulations are in order for Whitesnake bassist Michael Devin, who proposed to his girlfriend, Drea de Matteo on stage during the band’s show at Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday night. “I fell in love with a very beautiful woman, a few years ago and I want to embarrass her as much … Continue reading Whitesnake’s Michael Devin Proposes to Girlfriend On Stage →

When King Crimson hits the road next month for their first full U.K. tour in 33 years, the band won’t just be performing their back catalog. According to a tweet from the band’s official Twitter account, fans can expect to hear classic repertoire from 1969 onwards as well as new, previously unheard material. The U.K. … Continue reading King Crimson Will Perform New Music on Upcoming Tour →

Gregg Allman will be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame this year in a ceremony that will take place in Atlanta on September 26th. The Allman Brothers Band founder will be receiving the Songwriter Award. Other inductees include hard-rockers Drivin N Cryin (Group Award), Sam Moore of ‘Sam & Dave’ (Performer Award), John … Continue reading Gregg Allman To Be Inducted Into Georgia Music Hall of Fame →

Bruce Springsteen played a surprise show at Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, New Jersey Saturday night. The Boss didn’t have his usual E Street Band with him, but that didn’t stop him from playing a nearly two-hour set, featuring 15 songs that spanned his career. The surprise Springsteen show came about during a performance by … Continue reading WATCH: Bruce Springsteen Plays Surprise Show in New Jersey →

It has only been 10 days since Phil Rudd received sentencing for the threatening to kill and drug possessions charges to which he plead guilty, but the former AC/DC drummer is already getting back into trouble. Rudd was arrested again Saturday night at his home in New Zealand. Although the reason for his arrest has … Continue reading AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd Arrested Again →

Neil Young announced this week that he is pulling his entire catalog from streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. But while much of the controversy around streaming music has been with regards to how much – or rather, how little – artists get paid, Young says that for him, it’s not because of … Continue reading Neil Young Is Pulling His Catalog from Streaming Services Due to Sound Quality →

David Gilmour has announced that his new solo album Rattle That Lock will be released worldwide on Friday, September 18, 2015 on Columbia Records. The album will be available for pre-order and the first single, also titled “Rattle That Lock” will be released on Friday, July 17, 2016. Additionally David Gilmour’s first North American dates … Continue reading David Gilmour to Release New Album, ‘Rattle That Lock’ September 18th →

The Eagles and Carole King will be among 6 honorees to receive the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors this coming December, it was announced Wednesday. The Kennedy Center Honors are awarded annually for lifetime achievement in the performing arts. “Quite simply, our Honorees represent the voices, soundtracks, and stories of our personal lives and memories,” said … Continue reading Eagles and Carole King to Receive Kennedy Center Honors →

Harmonix Music Systems, the developer of the Rock Band video game, has confirmed 11 songs that will be featured on the game’s soundtrack. The tracks include: “Toys in the Attic” – Aerosmith “Friday I’m In Love” – The Cure “Metropolis – Part 1 The Miracle And The Sleeper” – Dream Theater “The Feast and the … Continue reading Rock Band 4 to Feature Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters and More →

Graham Nash – one third of the legendary Crosby, Stills and Nash – kicks off his solo summer tour Tuesday night at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA.  The intimate shows, titled “An Evening With Graham Nash,” will feature new songs as well as career-spanning hits. “I’m really looking forward to an evening of music, … Continue reading Graham Nash Kicks Off Solo Summer Tour →