Classics Du Jour

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the presenters for its upcoming annual induction ceremony on April 18th and Paul McCartney will be inducting fellow Beatle Ringo Starr. Starr is being inducted for his solo career. Other inductees for 2015 include the late Lou Reed (inducted by Patti Smith), Green Day (inducted by … Continue reading Paul McCartney to Induct Ringo Starr into Hall of Fame →

The Eagles have added a string of dates to their History Of The Eagles tour beginning May 19th in Austin, TX through July 29 in Bossier City, LA. The tour kicked off back in 2013 following the release of the band’s documentary of the same name. Tickets for the newly added dates go on sale … Continue reading The Eagles Add Spring and Summer Tour Dates →

Andy Fraser, bassist for English rock band Free, has died at the age of 62. Although the cause of death has not been confirmed, Fraser had been living with both AIDS and cancer. “Andrew McLan Fraser passed away on Monday at his home in California,” reads an official statement. “He leaves behind his daughters Hannah … Continue reading Free Bassist Andy Fraser Dies at 62 →

Mike Porcaro, longtime bass player for Toto, died Sunday at the age of 59. The announcement was made by Porcaro’s brother and Toto keyboardist, Steve, via Facebook. “Our brother Mike passed away peacefully in his sleep at 12:04 AM last night at home surrounded by his family. Rest in peace, my brother,” reads his post. … Continue reading Toto Bassist Mike Porcaro Dies at 59 →

In 1969, Roger Hodgson co-founded Supertramp and for 14 years he wrote, sang and arranged most of the enduring rock standards that made Supertramp a worldwide phenomenon.  His timeless classics – “Give a Little Bit,” “The Logical Song,” “Dreamer,” and “Take the Long Way Home,” among others, helped the band sell well over 60 million … Continue reading Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp, Announces Breakfast in America World Tour →

Eric Clapton announced two shows today, in celebration of his upcoming 70th birthday on March 30, 2015. The shows will take place at New York’s  Madison Square Garden on May 1st and May 2nd, 2015. This year marks the 46th anniversary since Eric Clapton and Cream, opened the “new” Madison Square Garden on November 2, … Continue reading Eric Clapton Will Celebrate 70th Birthday with Two Madison Square Garden Shows →

Jackson Browne has announced the second leg of his 2015 U.S. tour in support of his latest studio album, Standing In The Breach. According to Browne’s website, additional dates will be announced soon. See below for a full list of US dates. Standing In The Breach, released in late 2014, is a collection of ten … Continue reading Jackson Browne Announces More US Tour Dates →

Aerosmith will perform at the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s first-ever Concert for Legends on this coming August. The concert will pay tribute to the legends of the Game on the eve of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement for the Class of 2015. “The Hall is thrilled to have legends of the music … Continue reading Aerosmith to Perform at Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Inaugural Concert for Legends →

A new documentary on British punk band The Damned will premiere March 18th at SXSW. Directed by Wes Orshoski, the film features Mick Jones (The Clash), Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders), and Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) as well as interviews with Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) and Buzz Osbourne (The Melvins), among others. Watch the trailer … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for The Damned Documentary Featuring Chrissie Hynde, Nick Mason, Mick Jones →

A full list of releases set for Record Store Day on April 18th has been announced and artists on the list include Jimi Hendrix, Simon & Garfunkel, David Bowie, Blue Oyster Cult, Queen’s Brian May, Paul McCartney, U2, Bob Dylan and more. Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 as a way to celebrate and … Continue reading Record Store Day Releases to include Paul McCartney, BOC, Bob Dylan and More →

King Crimson will release three live albums for Record Store Day on April 18th. The recordings, which were previously only available to members of the King Crimson Collectors Club, were recorded between 1969 and 1972. Check out the track listings for the three albums below. Live at the Marquee, July 6, 1969 1. 21st Century … Continue reading King Crimson Releasing 3 Live Albums for Record Store Day →

KISS performed an acoustic set for VIP ticket holders prior to a recent show at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The set list included Beatles and Led Zeppelin tunes as well as some KISS classics.  Check out the videos below.