Ottawa Newspaper Apologizes to David Bowie For ‘Space Oddity’ Error
Early in 2013, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed the first-ever music video recorded in space, synced to the music of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” The video was a YouTube sensation – rightfully so – but it quickly disappeared from the interwebs this May with little explanation. An Ottawa newspaper blamed the removal of the video … Continue reading Ottawa Newspaper Apologizes to David Bowie For ‘Space Oddity’ Error
Don Felder Talks Eagles, Sarah McLachlan and the Soundtrack of Summer Tour [LISTEN]
In a recent interview with WZBA/Baltimore, Don Felder talks about The Soundtrack of Summer – his tour with Foreigner and Styx, working with Sarah McLachlan, and his opinion on the Eagles documentary, History of the Eagles. Felder co-wrote the tune “Turn the Lights Down Low” which is featured on McLachlan’s most recent album, Shine On. … Continue reading Don Felder Talks Eagles, Sarah McLachlan and the Soundtrack of Summer Tour [LISTEN]
AC/DC ‘Very Likely’ to Tour This Year, says Brian Johnson
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson has revealed that a tour might be in the works for the Australian band. On his car-racing website, the frontman indicated that he will be taking a break from his UK television show, Cars That Rock, due to his “day job” with AC/DC. “It looks very likely that we will be on … Continue reading AC/DC ‘Very Likely’ to Tour This Year, says Brian Johnson
Experience Hendrix Tour Returns This Fall
In the wake of a wildly successful twenty-five date national excursion this past March and April, the Experience Hendrix Tour is set to launch another trek across the U.S. in September and October. The Experience Hendrix Tour has been paying homage to the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix for over a decade, bringing together a … Continue reading Experience Hendrix Tour Returns This Fall
Gregg Allman and Midnight Rider Producers Named as Defendants in Third Lawsuit
Another lawsuit has been filed as a result of the Midnight Rider train accident which killed one and injured seven others in February during filming. This latest personal injury case has been filed by Antonyia Vera and seeks compensation for the makeup artist for physical injuries, post traumatic stress, physical pain, necessary expenses, mental anguish, … Continue reading Gregg Allman and Midnight Rider Producers Named as Defendants in Third Lawsuit
Styx Teams up with Fashion Designer for Rock To The Rescue Collection
The members of Styx have teamed up with fashion designer Diana Warner to support Rock the the Rescue (R2R) with a brand new jewelry collection. Rock To The Rescue is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit founded in 2002 by STYX and REO Speedwagon to help victims of the 9/11 tragedy. Playing a series of benefit concerts … Continue reading Styx Teams up with Fashion Designer for Rock To The Rescue Collection
Paul McCartney Postpones US Tour Dates
Paul McCartney is rescheduling seven US tour dates in order to recover from the virus that forced him to cancel his Out There Japan dates last month. The ex-Beatle was hospitalized for the virus in May but was quickly released and ordered to rest. “I’m sorry but it’s going to be a few more weeks … Continue reading Paul McCartney Postpones US Tour Dates
Plant Responds to Page’s Comments About Led Zeppelin Reunion
At a press conference during Morocco’s Mawazine Music Festival last week, Robert Plant responded to Jimmy Page’s recent comment in the New York Times that he is “fed up” with Plant’s refusal to participate in a Led Zeppelin reunion. “I think he needs to go to sleep and have a good rest, and think again,” … Continue reading Plant Responds to Page’s Comments About Led Zeppelin Reunion
Guns N’ Roses Have 2 New Albums Ready for Release
Guns N’ Roses have two new albums completed, Axl Rose told Revolver in a recent interview. One is a follow up to 2008’s Chinese Democracy which Rose calls “the second half of Chinese.” The album reportedly took six years to complete (less than half the time it took to complete Chinese Democracy). “And then we … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Have 2 New Albums Ready for Release
Rolling Stones Perform First Ever Concert in Israel Despite Pressure from Pink Floyd Members to Cancel
The Rolling Stones performed their first ever show in Israel Wednesday evening, despite pressure from Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters and Nick Mason to cancel. Waters and Mason wrote an open letter to the Stones published in Salon last month, urging them to cancel their concert to demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle … Continue reading Rolling Stones Perform First Ever Concert in Israel Despite Pressure from Pink Floyd Members to Cancel
Elton John Announces First L.A. Show in Over a Decade
Elton John has announced that he’ll play the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Satuday, October 4th. Although he has made many guest appearances in recent years with the likes of Billy Joel and Leon Russell, this is his first headlining show, and first full concert in L.A. since 2001. Elton and the band will … Continue reading Elton John Announces First L.A. Show in Over a Decade
King Crimson Reunites, Announces Tour
After revealing plans for a reunion last September, King Crimson has finally made the official announcement. The prog-rock band confirmed Monday that they’ll play a three-night run at New York’s Best Buy Theater this September and followed the news up with a full tour announcement. King Crimson originally formed in London in 1968 but has … Continue reading King Crimson Reunites, Announces Tour
