Roger Taylor Has A Golden Statue Of Freddie Mercury In His Garden
For 12 years, while the Ben Elton penned musical We Will Rock You played in London’s West End, a giant golden statue of Freddie Mercury stood above the marquee of the Dominion Theatre. Now that statue stands in the garden of Queen drummer Roger Taylor, reports Radio Times. And apparently Brian May isn’t happy about … Continue reading Roger Taylor Has A Golden Statue Of Freddie Mercury In His Garden
Pink Floyd Tops British Album Charts
Pink Floyd is topping the British album charts with the band’s newest release, The Endless River. It’s become the third fastest-selling album by a single group or artist in the UK this year after moving 139,000 copies there last week. The Endless River is Pink Floyd’s sixth Number One album in the UK and their … Continue reading Pink Floyd Tops British Album Charts
Robert Plant Talks About His New Album and His Band on BBC Radio 6 [LISTEN]
Robert Plant recently appeared on BBC Radio 6’s Radcliffe and Maconie as he launched his fall UK tour. Plant talked about his new album, “lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar” as well as his band, The Sensational Space Shifters and more. Listen below. READ: Richard Branson Says He Never Offered Led Zeppelin $800M for Reunion Tour … Continue reading Robert Plant Talks About His New Album and His Band on BBC Radio 6 [LISTEN]
Bob Geldof and Band Aid 30 Release ‘Don’t They Know It’s Christmas?’
30 years after the original Band Aid came together to bring awareness and raise money to fight famine in Ethiopa, a new group of stars has come together to fight Ebola. Bob Geldof announced the news earlier this month and now the single, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” is available on iTunes. The song was … Continue reading Bob Geldof and Band Aid 30 Release ‘Don’t They Know It’s Christmas?’
KISS Will Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
KISS will take part in this year’s annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, it has been announced. The band will be led by more than 600 cheerleaders from around the country when the 88th annual Parade takes place on November 27th. A statement from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanly reads, “2014 has been a banner year … Continue reading KISS Will Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Richard Branson Says he Never Offered Led Zeppelin $800 M For Reunion Tour
Despite reports from UK paper, the Mirror, a spokesperson for Sir Richard Branson claims the band was never offered a contract worth $800 M (US) for a reunion tour, Forbes reports. At least, not by Branson. “There is no truth to the story that Richard Branson offered members of Led Zeppelin £500m to reform and … Continue reading Richard Branson Says he Never Offered Led Zeppelin $800 M For Reunion Tour
The J. Geils Band Announce ‘Houseparty’ Tour Dates
The J. Geils Band will return to the road for a series of dates that will take the band into the new year. Beyond headlining shows, The J. Geils Band will support Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band for 15 shows during the four-week run. The band is hitting the road with original members … Continue reading The J. Geils Band Announce ‘Houseparty’ Tour Dates
Bob Geldof Announces Band Aid Charity Single To Fight Ebola
30 years ago, Sir Bob Geldof gathered a group of rock stars to record a charity single to raise money for those affected by famine in Ethiopia. The original Band Aid, which included Bono, Sting, George Michael and David Bowie, among others, raised $11 M (USD) for its cause. Now, The Boomtown Rats frontman and … Continue reading Bob Geldof Announces Band Aid Charity Single To Fight Ebola
Watch Pink Floyd’s Video for ‘Louder Than Words’
Pink Floyd has released a video for their single “Louder Than Words.” The song is the only track on the new album, The Endless River, that isn’t instrumental. Written by his wife, Polly Sampson, David Gilmour says the lyrics “really [speak] to something about the band… certainly when it came to Rick and myself. We … Continue reading Watch Pink Floyd’s Video for ‘Louder Than Words’
Robert Plant Rips Up $800 Million Led Zeppelin Reunion Contract
UPDATE: According to Forbes, a spokesperson for Richard Branson has denied these claims, originally reported by the Mirror. Robert Plant ripped up a contract worth $800 Million in front of stunned promoters, the Mirror reports. The contract would have paid Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones roughly $300 M each for just 35 shows … Continue reading Robert Plant Rips Up $800 Million Led Zeppelin Reunion Contract
Murder-For-Hire Charges Against Phil Rudd Dropped
The murder-for-hire charges brought up against AC/DC’s Phil Rudd have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. The drummer was arrested Thursday after allegedly attempting to have two men killed. He does, however, still face the lesser charge of threatening to kill as well as charges for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Rudd was released on … Continue reading Murder-For-Hire Charges Against Phil Rudd Dropped
Hear Billy Joel Cover Paul McCartney’s ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’
Another track from the upcoming Paul McCartney tribute album, The Art of McCartney, has been released on Youtube. Hear Billy Joel’s cover of “Maybe I’m Amazed” below. The Art of McCartney, which also features artist such as Chrissie Hynde performing “Let It Be”, as well as Alice Cooper, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Heart and more, … Continue reading Hear Billy Joel Cover Paul McCartney’s ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’
