Extremely Rare Led Zeppelin Record Up for Auction
A Led Zeppelin vinyl record – one of only a few of its kind in existence – is up for auction, Uncut reports. The record, titled Led Zeppelin – Past, Present and Future, is a test pressing of a 1979 interview with Robert Plant and John Paul Jones. The test copy was pressed by Swan … Continue reading Extremely Rare Led Zeppelin Record Up for Auction
Graham Nash Announces Solo Summer Tour
Graham Nash – one third of the legendary Crosby, Stills and Nash – has announced a run of solo tour dates for summer 2015. The intimate shows, titled “An Evening With Graham Nash”, will feature new songs as well as career spanning hits. “I’m really looking forward to an evening of music, stretching back 50 … Continue reading Graham Nash Announces Solo Summer Tour
Hear Kurt Cobain Cover The Beatles
Among the home recordings and never-before-heard audio that make up the soundtrack to Montage of Heck – the authorized Kurt Cobain documentary that makes its television premiere on May 4th – is a chilling version of the Beatles’ “And I Love Her,” performed by the Nirvana frontman and unearthed by doc director Brett Morgen. The … Continue reading Hear Kurt Cobain Cover The Beatles
Paul McCartney Inducts Ringo Starr Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On Saturday night, Ringo Starr became the last of the four Beatles to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when Paul McCartney presented his former bandmate with the honor. Watch McCartney’s induction speech below. After his induction, Starr performed on the Cleveland Public Auditorium Stage along with Green Day – also … Continue reading Paul McCartney Inducts Ringo Starr Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Tom Hardy On Portraying Elton John: “It’s Out of My Comfort Zone”
Actor Tom Hardy is set to play the role of Elton John in the upcoming biopic, Rocketman, about the life of the British musician, singer and songwriter. But it’s not easy, Hardy admitted in a recent interview with The Sun, saying “I’m not a singer. I have no idea, really. I’m really trying because of … Continue reading Tom Hardy On Portraying Elton John: “It’s Out of My Comfort Zone”
Roger Taylor On Why Sacha Baron Cohen Won’t Be Playing Freddie Mercury
When it was revealed that actor Sacha Baron Cohen would take on the role of Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic about the late Queen frontman, it seemed like a good choice. But it didn’t take long before Baron Cohen was stepping away from the project for seemingly unknown reasons. And despite a recent rumor … Continue reading Roger Taylor On Why Sacha Baron Cohen Won’t Be Playing Freddie Mercury
Don Henley Is Releasing a New Album… And It’s a Little Bit Country
Don Henley is set to release a new album this year. The record will be the “Hotel California” singer’s first solo project since Inside Job, which was released in 2000. Titled Cass County, after the town where Henley grew up in Texas, the record has a country flavor. “I guess you could categorize some of … Continue reading Don Henley Is Releasing a New Album… And It’s a Little Bit Country
Queen’s Roger Taylor Writes Soundtrack for British Film ‘Solitary’
Queen drummer Roger Taylor has written the soundtrack for a “lowish-budget” British film titled Solitary, The Independent reports. The cast of the psycho-drama, which was directed by Sasha Krane, includes Taylor’s wife, Sarina Taylor, and stars one of her best friends, who also wrote the screenplay. “Obviously, my wife being involved, I was quite intrigued,” … Continue reading Queen’s Roger Taylor Writes Soundtrack for British Film ‘Solitary’
Billy Joel and Girlfriend Expecting Child Together
Billy Joel and his girlfriend, Alexis Roderick are expecting a baby together, it has been revealed. The couple issued a statement with the news, saying the baby is expected this summer. The parents-to-be are choosing not to reveal any further details about the pregnancy until the baby arrives. Joel, 65, already has a daughter, Alexa … Continue reading Billy Joel and Girlfriend Expecting Child Together
Go Inside Abbey Road Studios With This Google Interactive Tour
Ever wanted to walk inside Abbey Road Studios and get a taste of what it might be like to record in the legendary London studio where bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded some of their biggest hits? Thanks to a Street View style tour courtesy of Google, your chance to experience it first … Continue reading Go Inside Abbey Road Studios With This Google Interactive Tour
Bryan Adams To Be Honored With Humanitarian Award
Bryan Adams will be honored in his home country next month during the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards. Adams will be presented with the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award in recognition of his humanitarian efforts including his involvement in and support of Live Aid, Live 8, Amnesty International, PETA and Greenpeace, among others. “Bryan’s … Continue reading Bryan Adams To Be Honored With Humanitarian Award
Michael Des Barres on His New Album and Partying with Led Zeppelin
We’ve all heard musicians say they don’t listen to their own records, or actors say they don’t watch their own movies, but Michael Des Barres is calling “bullsh*t.” In a new interview with Music Radar, the actor turned rock star claims, “Anybody who says that is unquestionably lying. I love listening to my new record. … Continue reading Michael Des Barres on His New Album and Partying with Led Zeppelin
