Classics Du Jour

The first-ever authorized Led Zeppelin documentary is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival next month. Titled Becoming Led Zeppelin, the documentary is the first film about rock legends to be made with the band’s participation. “Becoming Led Zeppelin is a film that no one thought could be made,” filmmaker Bernard MacMahon said in a … Continue reading First Authorized Led Zeppelin Doc to Premiere Next Month →

ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has passed away at the age of 72. News of his death was confirmed in a statement issued by fellow band members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard. “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas,” … Continue reading ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill Dies at 72 →

Live music is slowly returning to normal and Steely Dan is following suit. The band announced a 2021 fall tour – aptly titled The Absolutely Normal Tour ’21 – although the verdict is still out on exactly how normal live concerts will be come fall. The Absolutely Normal Tour ’21 kicks off in Miami, FL … Continue reading Steely Dan Announce Fall Tour, New Live Album →

Robby Steinhardt, original violinist and co-lead vocalist of Kansas, has died at the age of 71. News of Steinhardt’s death was confirmed by his wife Cindy in a Facebook post on Monday. “We are beyond devastated as our lives were about to start a new adventure,” her post reads. “Robby just recorded his first solo … Continue reading Kansas Singer and Violinist Robby Steinhardt Dies at 71 →

Prog rock legends Jethro Tull have completed a new album and are preparing for an early 2022 release, the band announced today. The Zealot Gene will be released by the band’s new label, InsideOut Music/Sony Music. “After 54 years in the world of music recording, it is with great pleasure that I now sign Jethro … Continue reading Jethro Tull Prepping New Album for 2022 Release →

A Beatles documentary series directed by Peter Jackson will debut on Disney+ later this year. The Beatles: Get Back will be presented in three episodes of approximately 2 hours each in length and will be rolled out by the streaming giant over three days in November. Jackson  (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “They Shall … Continue reading The Beatles: Get Back Documentary by Peter Jackson to Debut on Disney+ →

Paul McCartney revisits his years with The Beatles in a new Hulu original docu-series, McCartney 3,2,1. The six-part series arrives on the streaming service July 16th and you can watch the trailer now in the player below. In the series, McCartney and producer Rick Rubin take an intimate and in-depth look at music from the … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for the New Paul McCartney Documentary McCartney 3,2,1 →

YES will release a new studio album this fall, the prog rock band announced today. Containing 11 songs, The Quest will be available October 1st on 2-CD, gatefold 2LP & 2CD plus LP and booklet, limited edition 2CD & Blu-ray artbook and limited edition deluxe 2LP & 2CD plus Blu-ray box set. “It is simply an … Continue reading Yes Detail New Studio Album, The Quest →

A previously unreleased Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song is out now. “105 Degrees” is accompanied by a lyric video you can watch in the player below. The previously unreleased track is featured on the reimagined and re-issued Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ album Angel Dream (Songs and Music from the Motion Picture “She’s The … Continue reading Hear the Previously Unreleased Tom Petty Song “105 Degrees” →

Former Skid Row frontman Johnny Solinger has died at the age of 55. News of the singer’s death was confirmed by the band in a social media post on Saturday. “We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger,” the band wrote in an Instagram post. “Our thoughts are with his family, … Continue reading Former Skid Row Singer Johnny Solinger Dies at 55 →

Brian Setzer will release Gotta Have The Rumble, his first solo album in 7 years, August 27 on Surfdog Records physically (CD) and digitally, with the vinyl out this fall. This past week, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy award-winner shared the first single/video, “Checkered Flag,” off the 11-track all-original album. You can … Continue reading Hear Brian Setzer’s New Solo Single, “Checkered Flag” →

Brian May’s first solo hit, and the unforgettable TV ad it was made for, came from the most unlikely of origins. Originally written for a Ford car television commercial, “Drive By You” was a worldwide hit when it first debuted as a single off May’s 1992 Back To The Light album. First released in November 1991, … Continue reading Brian May Announces Solo Album Reissue, Releases New Video for Classic Single →