Classics Du Jour

When Bob Dylan heads to Sweden with his band for three shows in April, it’s possible the Nobel laureate will also be delivering his required Nobel lecture. While Dylan was officially awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature earlier this month in a ceremony he did not attend, he is required to give a lecture in … Continue reading Bob Dylan’s Appearances in Sweden Could Include Nobel Lecture →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2017 inductees which include Journey, Pearl Jam, Yes, Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez and Tupac Shakur. Nile Rodgers of Chic will receive the Award For Musical Excellence. Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the … Continue reading Journey, Yes and ELO Among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017 →

Legendary radio DJ Bob Coburn, best known as the longtime host for syndicated radio show “Rockline”, passed away Saturday at the age of 68. Coburn had been battling stage four lung cancer. Coburn took over as the host of Rockline in 1981, just a few short months after it first aired. The show continued with … Continue reading Legendary Radio DJ Bob Coburn Dies at 68 →

Bob Krasnow, a music industry executive and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 82. Krasnow was born in Rochester, NY in 1934 and began his career in the music industry in the 1950s. During his early years in the industry he worked for a number of … Continue reading Record Label Executive Bob Krasnow Dies at 82 →

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers announced their 40th Anniversary Tour last week, revealing 25 shows across North America starting in April of 2017. Yesterday it was announced that the band will head to Europe for one show on the tour, performing at London’s iconic Hyde Park on July 9th. Stevie Nicks and the Lumineers will … Continue reading Tom Petty Announces one European Show on 40th Anniversary Tour →

Patti Smith performed at a Dylan-less Nobel Prize Ceremony on Saturday, and while she slipped up on some of the lyrics to Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” Smith apologized, admitting she was “so nervous”. And we can’t really blame her, given the occasion. Although Bob Dylan himself did not attend to accept his Nobel … Continue reading Watch Patti Smith Perform Bob Dylan Tune at Nobel Prize Ceremony →

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have announced a 40th Anniversary Tour for 2017. Petty announced the tour on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night. The tour kicks off April 20, 2017 in Oklahoma City and will continue throughout the summer. Joe Walsh will also join the tour as the opening act on many … Continue reading Tom Petty Announces 40th Anniversary Tour →

Greg Lake, best known as a member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died at the age of 69. Lake passed away Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. Lake was born November 10, 1947 in Poole, Dorset and began playing guitar at the age of 12. In school, he met and … Continue reading RIP Greg Lake (November 10, 1947 – December 7, 2016) →

Not one to shy away from any political or social cause that he wholeheartedly believes in, Dee Snider is now showing his support for the thousands of men and women at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota who are protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. In a video for “So What” that premiered this … Continue reading Dee Snider Releases New Video in Support of Protesters at Standing Rock →

The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards today, revealing nominations across 84 categories. Contemporary artists lead the pack; Beyonce garnered nine nominations, while Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West each garnered eight. David Bowie has been nominated in five categories including Best Alternative Album (Blacsktar), Best Rock Performance (“Blackstar”), Best Rock … Continue reading David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop Among GRAMMY Award Nominees →

If you’re searching for the perfect gift for the classic rocker who’s still young at heart, this Beatles “Yellow Submarine” Lego set might be your answer. The set, available now from Lego.com, includes minifigures of the Fab Four plus a Jeremy figure, Yellow Submarine with removable top, rotating periscopes, rotating propellers and adjustable rudder, display … Continue reading This Beatles Lego Set is the Perfect Gift for the Young at Heart →

Each year, The Recording Academy recognizes a range of singles and albums at least 25 years old that “exhibit qualitative or historical significance” by inducting them into The GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The Hall, currently in its 44th year, now includes a total of 1,038 recordings. In 2017, 25 new titles will be inducted, including … Continue reading Recordings by David Bowie, Beach Boys, Nirvana to be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame →