Classics Du Jour

Lynyrd Skynyrd are suing the band’s former drummer Artimus Pyle over his unauthorized biopic based on the band’s history including the 1977 plane crash that killed several people, Rolling Stone reports. The film, co-produced by Pyle and Cleopatra Records, is currently in production under the title Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Suing Former Drummer Over Biopic →

Dhani Harrison, son of the late Beatle George Harrison, will release his debut solo album this fall. “Harrison is stepping out and making music for the first time under his own name,” reads an announcement about the release. “Echoing his influences over the past few years as a composer, Harrison’s new music paints a cinematic … Continue reading Dhani Harrison to Release First Solo Album →

Bruce Springsteen is headed for Broadway, according to a report from the New York Post. According to the Post’s source, while dates have yet to be finalized, the Boss will likely begin a residency this November at the Walter Kerr Theatre where he’ll perform five times a week for an eight-week run. The show will … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Headed for Broadway →

When we posted this article a couple years ago, Bob Seger was one of the classic rock artists that still wasn’t available on streaming services. But that changed today when Seger’s catalog finally made its debut on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more. The long-awaited debut includes twelve platinum/multi-platinum albums as well as Seger’s … Continue reading Bob Seger Catalog Finally Arrives on Streaming Services →

A trailer for the new HBO docu-series The Defiant Ones, posted on Facebook, features Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks, among others. The 4-part HBO series, which follows the stories of Interscope Records found Jimmy Iovine and legendary rapper and producer Dr. Dre, features interview with the men themselves and the artists they influenced. … Continue reading Watch Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty in New HBO Trailer →

While Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie are currently making the rounds to promote their new self-titled duo album, the pair pulled out a Fleetwood Mac tune for a good cause when they stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week. Watch Buckingham/McVie, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots perform “Don’t Stop” on … Continue reading Watch Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie Perform Fleetwood Mac Tune on Classroom Instruments →

Cheap Trick is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year but the Rick Nielsen and the rest of the band aren’t slowing down. This Friday they’ll release We’re All Alright!, the band’s 18th studio album. “Y’know, we always write, but it’s more fun to write for a project and write for a reason,” guitarist and primary … Continue reading Cheap Trick Releasing New Album, Listen Now →

The site of the 1969 Woodstock festival has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week.  Cuomo called the festival a “pivotal moment in both New York and American history,” stating that its designation as a Historic site will preserve the landmark for future generations. The … Continue reading Woodstock Site Added to National Historic Register →

In 2016, Bob Dylan was awarded Nobel Prize in Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”. On June 4th Dylan delivered his  lecture, the only requirement for Dylan to be able to claim his prize money. Dylan delivered to the academy as an audio file. In it, he reflects … Continue reading Listen to Bob Dylan’s Nobel Lecture in Literature →

Following the release of his highly anticipated solo album, Is This The Life We Really Want? earlier this week, Roger Waters will appear on CBS Sunday Morning this Sunday in support of the new album. Check your local listings for air times. Waters, who as one of the creative powers and songwriting forces behind Pink … Continue reading Roger Waters To Appear on CBS Sunday Morning This Sunday →

A guitar owned and played by the late Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia sold at auction Wednesday for $1.9M USD. The guitar, nicknamed Wolf, was purchased by its previous owner, Daniel Pritzker, in 2002 for $ 790,000. Proceeds from the sale are being donated to the Southern Poverty Law Center. “I’ve been a fan of … Continue reading Jerry Garcia Guitar Fetches $1.9M at Auction →

To celebrate the life of Gregg Allman, AXS TV has shared Gregg Allman’s intimate 2015 interview with Dan Rather in its entirety. In the interview, Allman opens up about growing up without a father, the death of his younger brother, addiction, and keeping the Allman Brothers Band together for 40 years. Watch The Big Interview … Continue reading Watch Gregg Allman Open Up In This Interview with Dan Rather About Tragedy, Addiction, and Moving Forward →