New John Fogerty Album Earns Rare Five Star Rating From Rolling Stone Magazine
“Welcome to guitar paradise: Fogerty nails it with a high-voltage revival of his CCR hit.” – Rolling Stone Rolling Stone magazine has awarded JOHN FOGERTY’s much-anticipated new album WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE its very highest rating—a rare 5 stars—and tags the lead review on the cover, “John Fogerty’s All-Star Revival.” The album is due … Continue reading New John Fogerty Album Earns Rare Five Star Rating From Rolling Stone Magazine
The Clash to Release 12-Disc ‘Sound System’ Box Set and Best-Of Set this September
The Clash will release a 12-disc box set this fall featuring five of the band’s six albums, a DVD of unseen footage and three discs of demos, non-album singles, rarities and B-sides. Mick Jones told The Guardian, “The concept of the whole thing is: best box set ever. Remastering’s a really amazing thing. That was the … Continue reading The Clash to Release 12-Disc ‘Sound System’ Box Set and Best-Of Set this September
Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors, Dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, died Monday at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. Manzarek was born Raymond Daniel Manczarek Jr. on February 12, 1939 in Chicago’s South Side. In 1962, he attended film school at the University of California in Los Angeles, where he met Jim … Continue reading Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors, Dies at 74
Kid Rock Calls Out Lip-Synching Performers at Billboard Music Awards
Before presenting the award for Top Rap Song of the Year at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, Kid Rock took it upon himself to call out lip-synching performers. “Let’s give it up for people lip-synching under pre-recorded music,” he said wryly. Kid’s comment instantly set Twitter abuzz with speculation. It’s still unclear whether the diss was … Continue reading Kid Rock Calls Out Lip-Synching Performers at Billboard Music Awards
Stephen Stills Forms Supergroup The Rides
Stephen Stills has formed a new supergroup with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg of Electric Flag. The Rides will release their debut LP Can’t Get Enough on August 27th. Watch the promo video below or pre-order now at Amazon.com. Track Listing: Mississippi Road House That’s a Pretty Good Love Don’t Want Lies Search and … Continue reading Stephen Stills Forms Supergroup The Rides
Graham Nash Releasing Autobiography
From Graham Nash—the legendary musician and founding member of the iconic bands Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies—comes a candid and riveting autobiography that belongs on the reading list of every classic rock fan. Graham Nash’s songs defined a generation and helped shape the history of rock and roll—he’s written over 200 songs, including … Continue reading Graham Nash Releasing Autobiography
Bill Wyman Says He Will “Never Again” Perform with The Rolling Stones
Ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman says he will “never again” perform with The Rolling Stones. Despite playing with the band in November for their 50th anniversary shows in London, Wyman is not touring with them on their current 50 and Counting North American tour. “The nice thing was that my kids saw me on stage … Continue reading Bill Wyman Says He Will “Never Again” Perform with The Rolling Stones
Bruce Springsteen Teams Up with Dropkick Murphys To Raise Money for Boston Bombing Victims
Bruce Springsteen has teamed up with Boston band Dropkick Murphys to record a new version of the band’s song “Rose Tattoo” to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. “Rose Tattoo” features Springsteen’s vocals and was released this week as part of a three song EP, which also features live acoustic versions of the songs “Jimmy … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Teams Up with Dropkick Murphys To Raise Money for Boston Bombing Victims
Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Memoir to Be Made into Documentary
In 2011, Guns N’ Roses‘ Duff McKagan released an autobiography titled It’s So Easy (And Other Lies) to critical acclaim. Now, that memoir is being made into a full-length documentary feature film. Written and directed by Christopher Duddy (“Cougar Club”), the film will feature rare footage of Duff with GNR members including Slash, Axl Rose, Steven … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Memoir to Be Made into Documentary
John Fogerty To Perform One-Night-Only Album Release and Birthday Bash Show May 28th
To mark the Tuesday, May 28 release of his much-anticipated new album WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE, JOHN FOGERTY will perform a very special one night only album release and birthday bash concert on the same day at the El Rey in Los Angeles. May 28 also marks the birthday of the Grammy Award-winning Rock … Continue reading John Fogerty To Perform One-Night-Only Album Release and Birthday Bash Show May 28th
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Covers Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’… In Space!
Before his return to earth, Commander Chris Hadfield took the opportunity to create the first music video ever filmed in space. The Canadian astronaut covered none other than David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” recording the vocals and guitar, and filming, while in orbit. The video shows Hadfield floating throughout the Space Station, along with his guitar, … Continue reading Astronaut Chris Hadfield Covers Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’… In Space!
KISS Performs at Restaurant Opening [VIDEO]
KISS performed a low-key, un-masked, un-costumed set at the grand opening of their restaurant Rock & Brews in Torrance, CA last week. Although Eric Singer was missing, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer still delivered 20 minutes of KISS hits including “Rock and Roll All Night,” “Lick It Up,” and “Hotter Than Hell.” Simmons … Continue reading KISS Performs at Restaurant Opening [VIDEO]
