Paul McCartney’s Childhood Home Sold at Auction
The Liverpool home where former Beatle Paul McCartney grew up was sold at auction on Thursday, Yahoo! News reports. The townhouse, where McCartney lived from age 4 to age 10, went for £50,000 above its guide price, for a total of £150,000 ( approximately $231,000 US). It is describe by Countrywide Property Auctions as a … Continue reading Paul McCartney’s Childhood Home Sold at Auction
Whitesnake Return With New ‘Purple’ Album
Whitesnake will return this spring with their 12th studio album – the band’s first new studio album in 4 years. Set for a May 19th release (North America), The Purple Album is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple’s Mark 3 and Mark 4 studio albums. … Continue reading Whitesnake Return With New ‘Purple’ Album
Styx and Don Felder Concert Specials To Air on AXS-TV
In Summer 2014, Styx performed at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas for a sold-out crowd on their Soundtrack of Summer tour. Now you can watch that show from the comort of your living room, when it airs on AXS TV on March 15th. The setlist for that show featured some of Styx’ greatest hits … Continue reading Styx and Don Felder Concert Specials To Air on AXS-TV
Watch the ‘Physical Graffiti’ Premiere and Q&A with Jimmy Page
Exactly 40 years after it’s original release date, Led Zeppelin has issued a 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of the classic album, Physical Graffiti. Available now in multiple CD, Vinyl and digital formats, the remastered Deluxe Edition also features previously unreleased companion audio. In advance of the release, Yahoo Live premiered the companion audio and hosted … Continue reading Watch the ‘Physical Graffiti’ Premiere and Q&A with Jimmy Page
Ann Wilson To Appear on VH1 Classics’ “Rock Icons” in March
Heart’s Ann Wilson will be the subject of an upcoming episode of VH1 Classics’ “Rock Icons” – an original docu-series profiling the most legendary artists in the history of rock music. Each episode of the show features exlcusive interviews and never-before-seen footage with featured artists and key peopl who helped shape their careers. The series … Continue reading Ann Wilson To Appear on VH1 Classics’ “Rock Icons” in March
MusiCares MAP Fund To Honor Pete Townshend
The Who’s Pete Townshend and longtime Who manager Bill Curbishley will both be honored at the annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert this coming May. The MusiCares MAP Fund provides financial and supportive assistance for music people in need of addiction recovery services. Townshend will be honored with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his … Continue reading MusiCares MAP Fund To Honor Pete Townshend
Roger Taylor May Have to Remove Golden Freddie Mercury Statue From Garden
Roger Taylor may have to remove the Freddie Mercury statue that is standing in his garden in Surrey, England, contactmusic.com reports. Taylor took the statue from London’s Dominion Theatre last year, after a 12 year run of the Queen musical We Will Rock You wrapped up. Now the golden Freddie Mercury stands in his garden … Continue reading Roger Taylor May Have to Remove Golden Freddie Mercury Statue From Garden
Jerry Garcia, Linda Perry Among Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees
The late Jerry Garcia will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June, along with Cyndi Lauper, Toby Keith, Linda Perry, Bobby Braddock, Robert Hunter and the late Willie Dixon. Garcia will be inducted along with lyricist Robert Hunter as a duo for their work for the Grateful Dead. Linda Perry was the … Continue reading Jerry Garcia, Linda Perry Among Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees
Geddy Lee, Joe Elliott, John Petrucci on That Metal Show Season Premiere Tonight
VH1’s That Metal Show kicks off its 14th season tonight and joining hosts Eddie, Jim and Don will be Rush singer and bassist Geddy Lee, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, and Dream Theater’s John Petrucci. “Back when TMS was first born, Geddy & Alex were nice enough to fly to New York and be a guest … Continue reading Geddy Lee, Joe Elliott, John Petrucci on That Metal Show Season Premiere Tonight
Kurt Cobain Credit Card Up for Auction
A Seafirst Bank Visa card that belonged to Kurt Cobain and was signed by the Nirvana frontman, is up for auction. The card also shows a handwritten phone number, next to Cobain’s signature, and is accompanied by a King of Clubs Slot Club credit card holder. Paddle8, the auctioneer, estimates the card will fetch $7,000 … Continue reading Kurt Cobain Credit Card Up for Auction
Watch ‘The Doors Digital Festival’ Now via Qello Concerts
Qello Concerts has launched The Doors Digital Festival – an eight week program during which Qello Concerts will unlock one classic The Doors concert film for fans to stream and watch for free each week. The first film, “Live at The Bowl ’68” is available now (Friday Feb. 20), and a new film will be … Continue reading Watch ‘The Doors Digital Festival’ Now via Qello Concerts
No New Music From Def Leppard On Tour This Summer, Says Joe Elliott
Def Leppard won’t be treating fans to any new music when they hit the road this summer with supporting acts Styx and Tesla. “We come from a certain generation where it’s like, we like the idea of the impact. We want people to hear it for the first time when it’s ready and when it’s … Continue reading No New Music From Def Leppard On Tour This Summer, Says Joe Elliott
