Classics Du Jour

Ozzy Osbourne will headline the 2015 Voodoo Music and Arts Experience Festival in New Orleans along with an all-star band consisting of Geezer Butler, Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) and Slash. Osbourne, Butler, Morello and Slash will close out the fesival’s Halloween night lineup. Also headlining the festival are Florence + The Machine (October … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne and All-Star Band To Headline Voodoo Festival →

The City of Memphis has filed an application to re-name a section of one of the city’s downtown streets for the late B.B. King. Upon approval of the application, a section of Third Street will become “B.B. King Boulevard”. The renaming will required that street signs at 35 intersections be changed. Blues legend B.B. King … Continue reading Memphis Street to Be Re-Named for B.B. King →

Aerosmith is currently performing throughout the U.S. on their Blue Army tour with the run of dates kicking off in Glendale, AZ on June 13th. Check out fan-filmed footage of the opening show below. “Draw the Line” (opener): “Cryin”: “Mama Kin”: “Dream On”:

Whitesnake performed at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on June 4th and fan-fimed footage of the event can be seen below. The band released The Purple Album last month – a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple’s Mark III and Mark IV … Continue reading WATCH: Whitesnake Performs In Las Vegas with New Lineup →

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 →

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 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 →

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 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 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 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 →

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 →