Prince Releases New Protest Song, “Baltimore”
Ahead of his Rally 4 Peace on Sunday night in Baltimore, Prince has released a new track online, inspired by the recent riots in the city and the death of Freddie Gray. While the song is musically upbeat, it features pointed lyrics like “Does anybody hear us pray / For Michael Brown or Freddie Gray … Continue reading Prince Releases New Protest Song, “Baltimore”
Ozzy Osbourne Makes Donation to YouTube-Famous Kids Percussion Group
When the Louisville Leopard Percussionists recorded this video of themselves performing Led Zeppelin hits, it became a viral hit with Jimmy Page even giving them a shout out on his Facebook page. But the Leopards are back in the news for their equally stellar version of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train,” and Ozzy Osbourne is doing … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Makes Donation to YouTube-Famous Kids Percussion Group
U2 Goes Busking in NYC… And No One Recognizes Them
U2 surprised a group of New Yorkers on Friday with a spontaneous concert in the 42nd Street subway station, but not before going under cover as buskers performing a stripped down version of “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The short song concert was filmed for Friday night’s episode of The Tonight Show. … Continue reading U2 Goes Busking in NYC… And No One Recognizes Them
Judge Rejects Abuse Claims Made by B.B. King’s Daughter
A Las Vegas judge has thrown out a petition brought up by B.B. King’s daughters, Karen Williams and Patty King, seeking to take control of their father’s affairs and medical care. The two believe the blues legend is being abused by his longtime manager, Laverne Toney. Toney submitted to the court several letters from doctors … Continue reading Judge Rejects Abuse Claims Made by B.B. King’s Daughter
Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Nick Mason Team Up for Charity Single for Nepal
Members of the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd have teamed up with the UK’s Beverley Knight and a 100-voice choir on a charity single for victims of the earthquake in Nepal. Drummer Nick Mason produced the single at Abbey Road Studios, Mick Jagger contributed background vocals and Ronnie Wood played guitar. The choir is made … Continue reading Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Nick Mason Team Up for Charity Single for Nepal
‘Stairway to Heaven’ Lawsuit Not Being Dismissed
A lawsuit brought up against the surviving members of Led Zeppelin last year has not been dismissed, despite a motion by the defendants to have the case thrown out. Instead, a Philadelphia judge ruled Wednesday that the case be moved to federal court in Los Angeles, bloomberg.com reports. The case, brought up against Jimmy Page, … Continue reading ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Lawsuit Not Being Dismissed
AC/DC’s Phil Rudd Speaks Out After Pleading Guilty
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has spoken publicly for the first time since he was charged with drug possession and threatening to kill. He pleaded guilty to those charges on April 21st. According to court documents, after his solo album (released August 2014), flopped, Rudd fired a number of employees and offered a large sum of … Continue reading AC/DC’s Phil Rudd Speaks Out After Pleading Guilty
Joni Mitchell May Be Released From Hospital Soon
Superior Court Judge David S. Cunningham has put Joni Mitchell‘s longtime friend, Leslie Morris, in charge of Mitchell’s medical decisions, ABC News reports. The decision comes after a brief hearing on Monday regarding the Grammy Winner and Rock and Roll hall of Famer’s undisclosed medical condition. Mitchell has been in hospital since March 31st, when … Continue reading Joni Mitchell May Be Released From Hospital Soon
Roger Waters Thinks Silicon Valley if Full of Thieves
Pink Floyd‘s Roger Waters is no fan of technology. In fact, he even thinks Silicon Valley is stealing from music creators. “I feel enormously privileged to have been born in 1943 and not 1983, to have been around when there was a music business,” Waters told the London Times this past week. Back in those … Continue reading Roger Waters Thinks Silicon Valley if Full of Thieves
Man Indicted for Theft of Elton John’s Glasses
The 26-year-old man who stole a pair of Elton John‘s glasses from the Rock & Soul Museum in Memphis last month has been indicted on felony theft charges, ABC News reports. The iconic heart-shaped glasses were taken from the museum during business hours on April 21st and prints on the case matched those of Matthew … Continue reading Man Indicted for Theft of Elton John’s Glasses
Hear an Alternate Version of ‘Bitch’ by the Rolling Stones
In advance of the June reissue of the Rolling Stones‘ Sticky Fingers, Universal has released one of the unheard tracks from the set – an alternate, extended version of “Bitch”. Listen to the track below. Sticky Fingers will be released on June 9th and is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon.
REO Speedwagon Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tonight
REO Speedwagon will appear on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live Monday night (May 4) along with Imagine Dragons in an exclusive, one-time-only supergroup performance, being dubbed “Imagine REO Speedragons.” “I talked to Wayne from Imagine Dragons yesterday, and both our bands are totally psyched about doing the ‘Mash Up Monday’,” said REO’s Kevin Cronin. “We all … Continue reading REO Speedwagon Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tonight
