Section of Route 107 May Be Re-Named after Billy Joel
The New York state Senate passed a bill last week to rename a section of Route 107 in Long Island after Billy Joel, the New York Daily News reports. The section of the state highway that would be renamed is in the town of Oyster Bay, where Joel owns a motorcycle shop and regularly contributes … Continue reading Section of Route 107 May Be Re-Named after Billy Joel
WATCH: Bruce Springsteen Honors Pete Townshend
Bruce Springsteen helped honor Pete Townshend Thursday night at the 11th annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in New York, where Townshend received the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the Fund and for his commitment to helping others recovering from addiction. The Who’s longtime manager Bill Curbishley was also honored with … Continue reading WATCH: Bruce Springsteen Honors Pete Townshend
Pink Floyd Members Reunite to Mark 50 Years Since Band’s Formation
Half a century ago, as young students in London, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and Syd Barrett formed Pink Floyd. A lot has changed since they released their first album in 1967. David Gilmour joined the band. Barrett left due to mental health issues. They went on to become one of the most successful … Continue reading Pink Floyd Members Reunite to Mark 50 Years Since Band’s Formation
Joni Mitchell May Have Suffered a Brain Aneurysm
It was a brain aneurysm that put Joni Mitchell in hospital last month, sources close to Billboard say. The Grammy winning singer and songwriter was found unconscious in her home and admitted to hospital March 31st and what followed was series of conflicting reports as to her condition. Despite the rumor that she had gone … Continue reading Joni Mitchell May Have Suffered a Brain Aneurysm
Rolling Stones Play Private Show in San Diego
After kicking off their Zip Code tour in San Diego this past weekend, the Rolling Stones hung around town and rumors started swirling that the band might have something up their sleeves. They did, after all, perform a surprise concert in Los Angeles last week (watch the video here) . On Wednesday morning, fans gathered … Continue reading Rolling Stones Play Private Show in San Diego
Memphis Pays Tribute to B.B. King with Beale Street Procession
The people of Memphis honored the late, great B.B. King Wednesday with a procession on Beale street, where the Blues legend got his start. The New Orleans style farewell began around 1pm and the black hearse carrying King’s body paused temporarily outside of B.B. King’s Blues Club before turning onto B.B. King Blues Highway. King’s … Continue reading Memphis Pays Tribute to B.B. King with Beale Street Procession
Former KISS Guitarist Bruce Kulick Releases New Album and Single
Before making his mark in the rock world as a guitar player for KISS, Michael Bolton, Meatloaf and Grand Funk Railroad, Bruce Kulick was a teenager in Jackson Heights, NY dreaming of making it big. In 1974, he formed KKB with some local friends and recorded some songs. Now, KKB are back with a brand … Continue reading Former KISS Guitarist Bruce Kulick Releases New Album and Single
John Fogerty’s 7 Best Songs
Today is John Fogerty’s birthday, which seems like a good excuse to revisit our 7 favorite John Fogerty / Creedence Clearwater Revival songs. Happy birthday, John! 7. Centerfield 6. Born on the Bayou 5. Proud Mary 4. Have You Ever Seen the Rain 3. Travelin’ Band 2. Bad Moon Rising 1. Fortunate Son Do you … Continue reading John Fogerty’s 7 Best Songs
U2’s Tour Manager Dies in L.A. Hotel Room
Dennis Sheehan, longtime tour manager for U2 died Wednesday morning at a hotel in West Hollywood, just hours after U2 began their 5-night run at the Forum. Sheehan, 68, was pronounced dead after firefighters responded to a call to the Sunset Marquis Hotel at 5:34 am for an apparent cardiac arrest. While homicide investigators are … Continue reading U2’s Tour Manager Dies in L.A. Hotel Room
Could a New Springsteen Album Be In the Works?
According to a post on Bruce Springsteen fan site, BlogItAllNight, a new Springsteen album could be in the works. Granted the post, dated May 23rd, is categorized on the site under “Rumors”… but anything is possible, right? “I heard that Bruce Springsteen has finished recording his new album and it is now in the mixing … Continue reading Could a New Springsteen Album Be In the Works?
Def Leppard Announce Australian Tour Dates
Def Leppard are headed to Australia this fall for a short trek that will see them performing in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Partnering with Def Leppard on the tour are alt-rockers, LIVE. Baby Animals will support the shows in Sydney and Perth, while Electric Mary will open the Melbourne show. This will be Def Leppard‘s … Continue reading Def Leppard Announce Australian Tour Dates
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at U2’s Innocence + Experience Tour and The Edge’s Fall Off the Edge
U2 recently gave CBS Sunday Morning a behind-the-scenes look at their Innocence + Experience tour, including the technology, the venues, and The Edge’s fall off the stage. “It was a moment of reverie, where I just completely lost track of where I was on the stage,” explained the Edge. Watch the video below.
