Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Reveals Cancer Has Returned
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has revealed that the Hodgkin’s lymphoma that he has been battling since 2013 has returned. “I’m saddened by the fact that my cancer has returned. However, I’m beyond consolation that its return will prevent me from being able to do my job for a while,” a statement on Campbell’s Facebook … Continue reading Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Reveals Cancer Has Returned
UK Man Blames Pink Floyd Song for his Criminal Behavior
A man in the U.K. is blaming the music of Pink Floyd for landing him in jail after he became depressed and stole anti-depressants, the Westmorland Gazette reports. Sam Simmonite says the Pink Floyd song “Wish You Were Here” was played at his father’s funeral and upon hearing it on the day of the incident, … Continue reading UK Man Blames Pink Floyd Song for his Criminal Behavior
Robert Plant Performs Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” at Bonnaroo
Robert Plant may have distanced himself from Led Zeppelin in recent years, but the former lead singer still knows how to please a crowd. While performing at Tennessee’s Bonnaroo Festival this past weekend, Plant and his band, the Sensational Shape Shifters pulled out a Zeppelin classic. Check out the video of “Rock and Roll” here … Continue reading Robert Plant Performs Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” at Bonnaroo
Watch the Unboxing of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Presence’ Super Deluxe Edition
On July 31, Led Zeppelin’s final three studio albums, Presence, In Through The Out Door and Coda, will be re-issued in remastered deluxe and super deluxe editions. The release date is the final in a three stage reissue campaign that began in 2014 with Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II and Led Zeppelin III. Watch the … Continue reading Watch the Unboxing of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Presence’ Super Deluxe Edition
Duran Duran Announce First New Album in 5 Years
Duran Duran have announced the release of Paper Gods, their 14th studio album and their first in 5 years. Due out September 18 (Sept 11 outside the U.S.), the album was produced by Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson and Mr. Hudston. The lead single is titled “Pressure Off” and features Janelle Monae. Other guest appearances on … Continue reading Duran Duran Announce First New Album in 5 Years
Heart’s Ann Wilson Announces Solo Project
Heart‘s Ann Wilson has announced that she will do her first-ever run of solo shows this year, under the moniker ‘The Ann Wilson Thing.’ Wilson calls the solo tour a “passion project” that will give her the opportunity to sing songs different from Heart, in intimate venues where she can be “up close and personal” … Continue reading Heart’s Ann Wilson Announces Solo Project
Randy Bachman To Be Honored with SOCAN Lifetime Achievement Award
Randy Bachman will be honored in his home country of Canada this month with a SOCAN Lifetime Achievement award. The SOCAN Awards ceremony will take place June 22nd at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto and will also honor other Canadian songwriters including Mars Bonfire ( “Born to Be Wild”), Dallas Green (of Alexisonfire and … Continue reading Randy Bachman To Be Honored with SOCAN Lifetime Achievement Award
‘Aerosmith Rocks Donington’ Due Out in September
As Aerosmith gears up for their 2015 summer tour, a date has been announced for the release of Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014. Due out September 4, the 20-song collection captures the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers delivering a scorching career-spanning show at the famed Donington Park in Leicestershire, UK in June 2014. Filmed … Continue reading ‘Aerosmith Rocks Donington’ Due Out in September
WATCH: Mick Fleetwood Back Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival
Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood speaks with Absolute Radio back stage of Britain’s Isle of Wight Festival this past weekend:
Foo Fighters Cancel 2 Shows After Dave Grohl Injures Leg on Stage
The Foo Fighters have cancelled two shows after front man Dave Grohl injured his leg on stage during the band’s June 12th concert in Sweden. Following the fall, Grohl was carried from the stage on a stretcher, but returned an hour later with his leg in a cast and finished the show from a seated … Continue reading Foo Fighters Cancel 2 Shows After Dave Grohl Injures Leg on Stage
Dave Grohl Suffers Leg Injury After Falling From Stage [WATCH]
The Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl ended the band’s Gothenburg, Sweden show early on Friday after falling from the stage and injuring his leg. “I think I just broke my leg again. I think I really broke my leg,” said Grohl on the microphone. “So you have my promise, right now, that the Foo Fighters, we’re … Continue reading Dave Grohl Suffers Leg Injury After Falling From Stage [WATCH]
Billy Joel To Set MSG Record
Billy Joel will set a record on July 1st when he becomes the artist to have performed the most shows at New York’s Madison Square Gardens. Elton John currently holds the record, having played the famous arena 64 times in his career. When Joel performs his monthly residency show on July 1st, he will have … Continue reading Billy Joel To Set MSG Record
