Classics Du Jour

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has released “Chip Away,” the newest track from him forthcoming solo album Tenderness. Hear it now in the player below. “‘Chip Away’ is somewhat of a rail against cable news and divisive agendas… all for the almighty dollar,” explained McKagan in a statement. “The song also highlights the fact … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Releases New Track, Details New Solo Album →

Surf rock pioneer Dick Dale has died at the age of 81. Affectionately known as “The King of the Surf Guitar”, he is credited with originating surf-style music. Dale was born ‘Richard Anthony Monsour’ in Boston, MA in 1937. The son of a Lebanese immigrant, he grew up in Massachusetts but relocated to Southern California … Continue reading Dick Dale, Surf Rock Pioneer, Dead at 81 →

HandMade Films, the British film studio co-founded by George Harrison in 1978, is the subject of a new documentary from AMC U.K. Titled An Accidental Studio, the film tells the story of the studio’s early years through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel and the man who started it all. A trailer for the … Continue reading George Harrison’s HandMade Films is the Subject of a New Documentary Airing This Year →

Queen guitarist Brian May will induct Def Leppard into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month, it was revealed Wednesday morning. Other presenters announced include Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor (inducting The Cure), Harry Styles (inducting Steve Nicks), the Talking Heads’ David Byrne (inducting Radiohead), The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs (inducting The Zombies), … Continue reading Brian May, Trent Reznor Among Presenters for 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony →

A piece of rock and roll history will be restored on Monday night’s all-new episode of American Pickers. A touring van, used by Aerosmith during the early 70s, was discovered by the Pickers last year on a wooded property in Chesterfield, MA. In an episode that aired July 30th, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz decided … Continue reading Watch: Early Aerosmith Touring Van to be Restored on American Pickers →

A documentary film chronicling the life of Randy Bachman, best known as a founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, will be released March 26th on iTunes, Prime Video, Google Play and DVD. See the full trailer below. The film, titled Bachman, was written and directed by John Barnard (The Sheeepdogs Have … Continue reading Randy Bachman Documentary Set for Release →

The Yardbirds, the band that spearheaded the British Blues Boom of the 1960s and brought the world Eric Clapton in 1963, Jeff Beck in 1965 and Jimmy Page in 1966, will tour the East Coast this month. The 12-date trek kicks off March 14th in Old Saybrook, CT and wraps up March 30th in Richmond, … Continue reading The Yardbirds Announce East Coast Tour →

Alice Cooper and Halestorm have announced a co-headlining North American tour this summer. The 19-city trek kicks off July 17 in Allentown, PA and make stops in Detroit, Chicago, Houston, and more before wrapping August 16 in Camden, NJ at the BB&T Pavilion. See a full list of dates below. “We’ve played festivals with Halestorm, … Continue reading Alice Cooper Announces Co-Headlining Tour with Halestorm →

Rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has suffered a minor stroke, according to a statement posted on the singer’s Facebook page. Lewis is recuperating in Memphis and is expected to make a full recovery. “The Killer looks forward to getting back into the studio soon to record a Gospel record and on the road … Continue reading Jerry Lee Lewis Suffers Minor Stroke →

Doug Sandom, original drummer for The Who, died Wednesday at the age of 89. The news was revealed by Pete Townshend in a post on The Who’s official website. Sandom was hired by Townshend, John Entwistle and Roger Daltrey in 1962 to play in their band The Detours. He only lasted two years, leaving in … Continue reading Original Who Drummer Dies at 89 →

Grammy Award winner and master of progressive rock Alan Parsons returns with his new solo album The Secret on April 26th. The first single, “Miracle” which features Jason Mraz on vocals, is out now. Hear it in the player below. “I met Jason two years ago through a neighbor who grows coffee on his ranch,” … Continue reading Hear the New Single from Alan Parsons Featuring Jason Mraz →

Peter Frampton has announced his final farewell tour. The legendary guitarist revealed in an interview on CBS This Morning that he will end his touring career due to being diagnosed with a degenerative and incurable muscular disease. Frampton received his inclusion body myositis diagnosis three and half years ago but says he felt the effects … Continue reading Peter Frampton Announces Final Tour, Reveals He Has Rare Muscle Disease →