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.
Billy Joel Receives Honorary Doctorate, Gives Speech [WATCH]
Billy Joel received an honorary doctor of music degree from Stony Brook University on Long Island on Friday. He also gave a speech at the ceremony, telling the graduating students that “if you’re not doing what you love, you’re just wasting your time. WATCH: Billy Joel Performs “The Longest Time” in Minneapolis Joel called himself … Continue reading Billy Joel Receives Honorary Doctorate, Gives Speech [WATCH]
Rolling Stones Kick Off Zip Code Tour in San Diego
The Rolling Stones kicked off their Zip Code tour Sunday night for a sold-out crowd at Petco Park in San Diego. The show was the first of 15 dates on the tour that will include Columbus, Minneapolis, Dallas, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Detroit, Buffalo and Quebec. Gary Clark Jr. joined … Continue reading Rolling Stones Kick Off Zip Code Tour in San Diego
King Crimson Announces First Canadian Tour in Over a Decade
King Crimson has announced a run of Canadian dates for November, the band’s first return to the country since 2003. The band originally formed in London in 1968. Its current lineup consists of Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, Jakko Jakszyk, and Bill Rieflin. Before heading to Canada, they’ll tour the … Continue reading King Crimson Announces First Canadian Tour in Over a Decade
Hundreds Line Up To Pay Respects to B.B. King
Hundreds of people lined up outside a funeral home in Las Vegas on Friday afternoon to pay their final respects to the late, great B.B. King. ABC News reports that the crowd for the 4 hour public viewing grew to over 1,000 people. Ushers handed out cards printed with King’s date of birth, death and … Continue reading Hundreds Line Up To Pay Respects to B.B. King
Gregg Allman Announces Live Album and DVD [WATCH]
Gregg Allman will release a live album and concert DVD August 7th. Gregg Allman Live: Back to Macon, GA was recorded January 14, 2014 at the 1,000-seat Grand Opera House and features band members Steve Potts, Scott Sharrard, Ron Johnson and Marc Quinones. Gregg’s son Devon Allman also makes a guest appearance. Allman has a … Continue reading Gregg Allman Announces Live Album and DVD [WATCH]
Twisted Sister, Extreme, Skid Row and Great White Teaming Up for Concert Film
Twisted Sister, Extreme, Skid Row and Great White are teaming up for an epic concert film that will be filmed in Las Vegas at the end of the month. Twisted Sister, Skid Row and Great White will perform their biggest hits, while Extreme will play their Pornograffitti album in full, in celebration of the 25th … Continue reading Twisted Sister, Extreme, Skid Row and Great White Teaming Up for Concert Film
Rolling Stones Perform ‘Sticky Fingers’ Album in Full For Surprise Show
The Rolling Stones performed their Sticky Fingers album in full Wednesday night, in a surprise show at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre. See highlights from the show below. The Stones tried to keep the show under wraps until tickets went on sale, but word got out and the seats for the small theater sold out within … Continue reading Rolling Stones Perform ‘Sticky Fingers’ Album in Full For Surprise Show
Foo Fighters Say Goodbye to the Late Show with David Letterman
The Foo Fighters provided the music for the final episode of The Late Show with David Letterman on Wednesday night. Their performance of “Everlong” provided the musical soundtrack to 33 years worth of highlights from the show. “Everlong” holds special significance for Letterman himself. As he explained in his intro, when he took some time … Continue reading Foo Fighters Say Goodbye to the Late Show with David Letterman
