Classics Du Jour

Paul McCartney‘s Live Kisses will air on PBS’s Great Performances tomorrow, Friday, September 7 at 9pm.  The provocatively titled show is actually a live performance of McCartney’s recent collection of pop standards, titled Kisses On The Bottom and was recorded at Capitol Studios on February 9, 2012 – the same day that the Beatles legend … Continue reading McCartney’s ‘Live Kisses’ To Air On PBS Tomorrow →

Richie Sambora has spent almost three decades as an integral part of one of the world’s most beloved bands. He’s created some of the most instantly recognizable guitar sounds and penned many of the greatest rock anthems in a generation.  And, after playing to over 35 million people around the globe in 2012, Sambora returned … Continue reading Richie Sambora Releasing New Solo Album, Aftermath of the Lowdown →

The Rolling Stones have announced the November release of GRRR!, a greatest hits collection to mark five decades of the Greatest Rock’n’Roll Band In The World. Now, ESPN will commemorate The Rolling Stones’ 50th Anniversary on Monday nights throughout the National Football League season this fall with “Legend to Legend”, a unique collaboration with the … Continue reading Legend to Legend: ESPN to Commemorate The Rolling Stones’ 50th Anniversary on Monday Nights →

The French government will recognize Paul McCartney with the Legion of Honor medal this Saturday.  The Legion of Honor, which was first created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte as a way to recognize merit among both civilians and soldiers, is the highest honor that can be given by the French.  The award has five different … Continue reading Macca To Receive France’s Legion Of Honor Medal →

Early recordings from Ringo Starr‘s pre-Beatles days have surfaced after more than 50 years. Before joining the Fab Four, Richard Starkey (who soon after took the stage name Ringo Starr) was a member of the pioneering Merseybeat band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes.  Though the group only released a pair of singles, which failed to … Continue reading Early Ringo Recordings Discovered In Basement →

The Rolling Stones have just announced the release of their upcoming greatest hits collection GRRR!, which will feature two brand new songs “Gloom and Doom” and “One Last Shot”, recorded during last month’s session in a Paris studio.  These new tracks mark the first time that the group has worked together in the studio since … Continue reading New Rolling Stones Greatest Hits Collection Includes Two Brand New Tracks! →

Bob Dylan‘s new album, Tempest, doesn’t hit stores until September 11th, but in the meantime, you can stream the record in its entirety on iTunes. Click here to listen to the full album now. Dylan surprised audiences last week with the release of a violent new video for “Duqesne Whislte”, the first single from the … Continue reading Listen to Bob Dylan’s New Album in Full Now on iTunes →

Mott the Hoople’s Ian Hunter has released his new solo album, When I’m President. Hunter says the new record, his 3rd solo release in the last six years, is “a little more upbeat this time round.” Preview it below. Hunter and The Rant Band are also hitting the road this fall throughout Europe and North … Continue reading Ian Hunter Releases New Solo Record →

Billboard.biz has reported that, according to a source, The Rolling Stones will play four dates in November. Two shows will take place at London’s 02 Arena, and two shows at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Reportedly, the Rolling Stones will be paid $25 million for the four shows, which will be promoted by Richard … Continue reading Rolling Stones to Play London and Brooklyn in November, Billboard Reports →

According to a post made on Van Halen’s Official Facebook page yesterday, Eddie Van Halen is currently recovering from emergency surgery; “Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of Diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within 4 – 6 months. Van Halen’s scheduled November 2012 … Continue reading Eddie Van Halen Recovering From Emergency Surgery →

Ian Hunter will release his new solo album, When I’m President, this Tuesday September 4th. The record is his 3rd solo release in the last 6 years, and his first since the Mott the Hoople London reunion in 2009. “The songs seem to be more upbeat this time round,” says Hunter. “The last two albums … Continue reading Ian Hunter Touring, Releasing New Album →

AC/DC frontman and self-confessed car fanatic, Brian Johnson will be hosting his own radio show on BBC Radio 2, beginning tonight (August 30th) at 10pm (BST) for six weeks.  “Brian Johnson’s Rockers and Rollers” combines Johnson’s two biggest passions – music and cars. Drawing on 32 years at the front of one of the world’s … Continue reading AC/DC’s Brian Johnson To Host Own Radio Show →