Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce ‘Wheels of Soul’ Summer Tour
The Tedeschi Trucks Band has announced the third installment of their Wheels of Soul Summer Tour. This year, the band will be joined by longtime friends and collaborators The Wood Brothers and Hot Tuna. The tour is scheduled to hit some of the country’s premier outdoor venues on the most ambitious Wheels of Soul tour … Continue reading Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce ‘Wheels of Soul’ Summer Tour
Rolling Stones’ ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ to Air on AXS on Valentine’s Day
The Rolling Stones’ 2012 documentary Crossfire Hurricane will air on AXS TV on Tuesday 14th February at 9pm ET/6pm PT. Directed by Brett Morgan, Crossfire Hurricane combines historical footage with interviews and commentary from Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie, as well as former Stones Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor. Taking its title from the opening … Continue reading Rolling Stones’ ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ to Air on AXS on Valentine’s Day
Metallica To Perform on 59th Annual Grammy Awards
The first round of performers for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards has been announced and the line-up include eight-time Grammy-winner Metallica, as well as John Legend, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Late night host James Corden will host. In addition to performing on the broadcast, Metallica’s James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich are also nominated for … Continue reading Metallica To Perform on 59th Annual Grammy Awards
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie To Release Duets Album
Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie will release a duets album, Buckingham recently told the Los Angeles Times. “All these years we’ve had this rapport, but we’d never really thought about doing a duet album before,” said the guitarist. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. In 2014, the pair wrote the tune “Too Far … Continue reading Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie To Release Duets Album
Ann Wilson Announces Solo ‘Ann Wilson of Heart’ Tour
Ann Wilson will hit the road in 2017 for a solo Ann Wilson of Heart tour, performing music from the Heart catalogue, her own solo recordings and some musical influences. The 20-date trek kicks of March 8th at the Moore Theatre in Wilson’s hometown Seattle. “The stage is a magical place where I can be … Continue reading Ann Wilson Announces Solo ‘Ann Wilson of Heart’ Tour
Foreigner Announces 40th Anniversary with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham
Foreigner, the band behind such classic hits at “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” and “Hot Blooded,” has announced they’ll embark on a North American tour this summer in celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary. Joining Foreigner for the tour are Cheap Trick, who are also celebrating 40 years since their … Continue reading Foreigner Announces 40th Anniversary with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham
The Kinks’ Ray Davies Receives Knighthood
Ray Davies, best known as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for The Kinks, received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth on Saturday as part of the annual New Year Honours List. Davies told the BBC, “Initially I felt a mixture of surprise, humility, joy and a bit embarrassed but after thinking about it, I accpt this for … Continue reading The Kinks’ Ray Davies Receives Knighthood
1960s Poster Collection Featured on Antiques Road Show Season Premiere
When PBS’s Antiques Roadshow launches its new season on January 2nd, one woman in Forth Worth, TX finds out the value of her late brother’s 1960’s concert poster collection. The collection includes a first edition Jimi Hendrix Flying Eyeball poster with an auction estimate of $5000 – $7000 USD. Watch the video below to find … Continue reading 1960s Poster Collection Featured on Antiques Road Show Season Premiere
Carrie Fisher Dead at 60
Carrie Fisher, best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, died Tuesday at the age of 60. On Friday, Fisher suffered a heart attack during a flight from London to Los Angeles. A passenger performed CPR until paramedics arrived, after which Fisher was transported to Ronald Regan UCLA Medical … Continue reading Carrie Fisher Dead at 60
George Michael Dies at 53
Pop superstar George Michael died yesterday, Christmas Day, at the age of 53. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” reads a statement from his publicist, Michael Lippman. “The family would ask that their privacy be respected … Continue reading George Michael Dies at 53
Site of Woodstock Festival Nominated for Historic Register
The site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival has been nominated for the state and national Register of Historic Places, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday. The property in Sullivan County, New York, which was part of Max Yasgur’s dairy farm, hosted 400,000 fans for the festival in August 1969. 32 acts performed on the Woodstock … Continue reading Site of Woodstock Festival Nominated for Historic Register
Richards, Plant, Springsteen and More Come Together for ‘We Are Not Afraid’ Campaign [WATCH]
Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Ringo Starr, Patti Smith and Yoko Ono have come together with 200 other rock legends and cultural heroes to declare We Are Not Afraid, in a new video targeted to raise funds for victims of religious and political violence around the world. Creator/organizer Steve Weitzman says We Are … Continue reading Richards, Plant, Springsteen and More Come Together for ‘We Are Not Afraid’ Campaign [WATCH]
