Joan Jett, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan Among 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2015 inductees, and honorees include Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Lou Reed (as a solo artist), Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Green Day, Bill Withers, and the Paul Butterfield Band. Ringo Starr will be honored at the ceremony with the Award for Musical Excellence, … Continue reading Joan Jett, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan Among 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Paul McCartney Reflects on 34th Anniversary of John Lennon’s Death, Shares Memories
In a new interview with CBC, Paul McCartney discusses his new single – the title track from the brand new video game, Destiny – as well as reflecting on the 34th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, while sharing memories of his late friend and former band mate. Listen to the interview here via CBC: Hope … Continue reading Paul McCartney Reflects on 34th Anniversary of John Lennon’s Death, Shares Memories
Rare John Lennon Photos On Display in Liverpool
Rare photographs of John Lennon are on display in Liverpool in an exhibition by legendary rock and roll photographer Bob Gruen. The photographs, taken during Lennon’s time in New York, have never been on display publicly outside of New York and London. The exhibit also features some previously unseen photographs. Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister, … Continue reading Rare John Lennon Photos On Display in Liverpool
Behind-The-Scenes Look at The Who’s 50th Anniversary Tour
The Who have kicked off their 50th Anniversary tour to rave reviews in the U.K. and will tour stateside beginning in April 2015. Check out this video featuring a behind-the scenes look at The Who Hits 50! Tour: 2015 Tour Dates – Leg 1 4/15 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 4/17 – Miami, FL … Continue reading Behind-The-Scenes Look at The Who’s 50th Anniversary Tour
Creedence Clearwater Members Suing John Fogerty
John Fogerty has spoken out about the lawsuit brought up against him by former Creedence Clearwater Revival bandmates. “The people who come to my shows know they will hear me sing and play the songs I wrote and recorded over the past four decades of my career,” Fogerty said in a statement. “Every night we … Continue reading Creedence Clearwater Members Suing John Fogerty
U2 Adds More Tour Dates After Tickets Sell Out
When tickets for U2’s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour went on sale Monday, shows in multiple cities across North American and Europe quickly sold out. Now the band has added more two-night stands to the tour including additional shows in New York, Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Amsterdam, Stockholm , Berlin and Paris. Tickets for the new shows … Continue reading U2 Adds More Tour Dates After Tickets Sell Out
Mick Fleetwood Discusses Tour, Autobiography And How He “Felt Like a Whore” in New CBC Interview
In a recent interview with CBC’s Tom Power, Mick Fleetwood discusses his new autobiography, Play On: Now Then, and Fleetwood Mac, the band’s current tour, and why he “felt like a whore” trying to make the band’s co-founder, Peter Green, play in a way he didn’t want to. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. Fleetwood Mac is … Continue reading Mick Fleetwood Discusses Tour, Autobiography And How He “Felt Like a Whore” in New CBC Interview
Elton John Joins Lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Elton John will ring in the New Year by performing “I’m Still Standing” for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve right after the ball drops this January 1st. The performance will take place at his concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and be broadcast across the country as part of the annual, bi-coastal New … Continue reading Elton John Joins Lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
U2 Announces 2015 Arena Tour
U2 will return to the road in 2015, performing at indoor arenas for the first time in a decade. The iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour will hit 19 cities worldwide, with pairs of shows in each city. “We are going to try to have a completely different feeling from night one to night two,” said Bono, … Continue reading U2 Announces 2015 Arena Tour
Ian McLagan Dies at Age 69
Ian McLagan, known best as the keyboardist for British rock bands Small Faces and Faces, died Wednesday afternoon. He was 69 years old. McLagan died in hospital in Austin, TX at 2:39 pm CST Decmeber 3rd after suffering a stroke the previous day. “We’re all a little shocked and quite stunned,” said Jon Notarthomas, bass … Continue reading Ian McLagan Dies at Age 69
HBO Orders Mick Jagger’s Rock Drama to Series
HBO has picked up the as-yet-untitled rock drama penned by Terence Winter (Boardwalk Empire) and executive produced by Mick Jagger. The show, set in the 1970s explores the sex, drugs and rock and roll of the music business during that era. The story is told from the perspective of a record exec attempting to find … Continue reading HBO Orders Mick Jagger’s Rock Drama to Series
Rolling Stones Saxophonist Bobby Keys Dies at 70
Bobby Keys, saxophonist for The Rolling Stones for more than 40 years, passed away Tuesday. He was 70 years old. “The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys,” reads a statement from the band. “Bobby made a unique musical contribution to the band since … Continue reading Rolling Stones Saxophonist Bobby Keys Dies at 70
