Classics Du Jour

Forty-five years after the group was formed, The Allman Brothers Band have announced their final shows together in the band’s current configuration, and potentially for all time. The final two concerts will take place at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, where the group began an annual residency in 1989 and have performed at 232 times … Continue reading Allman Brothers Band Announce Final Shows →

Guitarist Brian May has announced that Queen will release a new album this year that will feature previously unreleased songs sung by Freddie Mercury. According to May’s interview with BBC Wales, the album will be out by the end of 2014 and will likely be titled “Queen Forever”. “We found a few more tracks with … Continue reading Queen To Release New Album with Unreleased Freddie Mercury Songs →

A second lawsuit has been filed against Gregg Allman and the producers of his ‘Midnight Rider’ biopic as a result of the train accident on set which killed one crew member and injured seven others. The accident took place in February shortly after production on the film began. Although Allman distanced himself from the movie … Continue reading Gregg Allman and Biopic Producers Slapped with Second Lawsuit →

Two months after the death of Mick Jagger’s girlfriend L’Wren Scott, The Rolling Stones have returned to their 14 on Fire tour. The tour has been on hold since March 17th, when Scott was found dead in her New York apartment, shocking family and friends with news of her apparent suicide. Jagger had been with … Continue reading Rolling Stones Back on Tour After Death of L’Wren Scott →

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Music Maker Relief Foundation, founder Tim Duffy and Eric Clapton have released a blues track the pair recorded together in 1995. Clapton has been a big supporter of the charity, which aims to provide financial support to musicians in need, calling it “a fabulous project.” Listen to … Continue reading Hear an Unreleased Eric Clapton Track →

Christine McVie was honored with a lifetime achievement award Thursday night at the Ivor Novello Awards in London. The Ivors take place each May in Britain and honor excellence in songwriting and composing. McVie performed with Fleetwood Mac for 28 years and is responsible for some of their biggest hits including “Little Lies” and “Don’t … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie Honored for Lifetime Achievement →

After cancelling his Japan tour as well as one date in South Korea, Paul McCartney seems to be on the road to recovery. But not before the ex-Beatle was hospitalized for the virus that forced him to cancel the Out There tour dates. “Paul received successful medical treatment at a hospital in Tokyo. He’ll make a complete … Continue reading Paul McCartney On Road to Recovery After Hospitalization →

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and comedian Will Ferrell challenged each other to a drum-off on Thursday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, vying for the title of “greatest drummer” and supporting their favorite charities. But while Chad Smith may have taken the competition on talent, Ferrell won over the audience … Continue reading Chad Smith and Will Ferrell Drum-Off Ends with More Cowbell →

Gregg Allman may have distanced himself from his own biopic after a crew member was killed on set in February, but that hasn’t saved him from being named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the parents of the 27-year-old victim Sarah Jones. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday against 10 parties, the New York … Continue reading Gregg Allman Getting Sued Over Death of Biopic Crewmember →

Pearl Jam announced Wednesday that they will do a short, 10-date U.S. tour surrounding their previously announced headlining slot at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October. The tour, which kicks off in Cincinatti, OH on October 1st, is in support of the band’s most recent album, Lightning Bolt. Listen to Pearl Jam’s “Sirens” … Continue reading Pearl Jam Announces Fall Tour →

In an effort to keep Buffalo’s NFL team at home, a Bills fan club is calling for local businesses, DJs and bands to boycott all Bon Jovi music. The connection? Jon Bon Jovi is rumored to be working with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, a Canadian sports company, that along with Bon Jovi, would potentially … Continue reading Buffalo Bills Fans Calling for Bon Jovi Boycott →

Queen + Adam Lambert will take their tour down under this summer, it was announced Wednesday. The tour marks Queen’s first return to Australia since 1985. “Since I have started promoting and producing concert tours, one of my biggest dreams has been to bring Queen back to Australia and now this dream is a reality,” … Continue reading Queen + Adam Lambert Announce Australia Tour →