Twisted Sister Documentary Due Out This Summer
We Are Twisted F***ing Sister, a documentary by filmmaker Andrew Horn that tells the story of Twisted Sister’s early days, has been acquired by Music Box Films and is set for release this coming August. The film focuses on the 10-year period leading up to 1983, when Twisted Sister got their big break became one … Continue reading Twisted Sister Documentary Due Out This Summer
ZZ Top Announce North American Tour with Blackberry Smoke
Hot on the heels of their tour with Jeff Beck and a sizeable concert run on their own, ZZ Top will hit the road again across the US with special guests Blackberry Smoke for the Grooves & Gravy Tour. The tour will take the bands across much of the US and into Canada from mid … Continue reading ZZ Top Announce North American Tour with Blackberry Smoke
Delta Deep, featuring Def Leppard’s Phil Collen, Premiere New Song
Delta Deep, a new band featuring Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Stone Temple Pilots bassist, Robert DeLeo, premiered a new song via Guitar World Tuesday. The song, titled “Down in the Delta” is the first single from the band’s debut self-titled album due out June 23 on Mailboat Records. It features appearances by Joe … Continue reading Delta Deep, featuring Def Leppard’s Phil Collen, Premiere New Song
Brian Wilson Biopic ‘Love and Mercy’ Hits Theaters Friday
Love and Mercy, the new film based on the life of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, hits theaters today. The biopic stars John Cusack and Paul Dano in the roles of the younger and older Wilson, respectively, as well as Elizabeth Banks as Wilson’s 2nd wife, Melinda, and Paul Giamatti as Wilson’s psychotherapist Dr. Eugene … Continue reading Brian Wilson Biopic ‘Love and Mercy’ Hits Theaters Friday
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
