Jon Lord’s Final Album Due Out Next Month
Jon Lord’s final album will be released this September. Lord, who passed away in July, recorded his famous Concerto For Group And Orchestra last year with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. The upcoming recording also features a number of special guests, including Steve Morse, Joe Bonamassa and Bruce Dickinson. Though it’s hard to believe, in … Continue reading Jon Lord’s Final Album Due Out Next Month
Tribute Version of Deep Purple’s Machine Head Album Coming This Fall
Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced that they will release a tribute version of Deep Purple’s 1972 Machine Head album on September 2th. Re-Machined: A Tribute to Machine Head will feature Metallica, The Flaming Lips, Iron Maiden, Chickenfoot, and Black Label Society, among others. More upcoming releases >
Beach Boys Releasing 50th Anniversary Greatest Hits Collections
The Beach Boys will release two greatest hits collections via Capitol/EMI this fall in honor of the group’s 50th anniversary. The Greatest Hits album includes 20 songs and will be released on October 9th in North America, with a 2-cd deluxe version, titled Greatest Hits: 50 Big Ones, also being released the same day. On … Continue reading Beach Boys Releasing 50th Anniversary Greatest Hits Collections
The Monkees To Embark on First Tour in 15 Years
When Davy Jones passed away earlier this year, after a massive heart attack, fans of The Monkees and the band members themselves thought it would mean the end for the group. But a surprising return by former Monkee Michael Nesmith has led to the announcement of a reunion tour this fall, Rolling Stone announced yesterday. … Continue reading The Monkees To Embark on First Tour in 15 Years
Neil Young and Crazy Horse to Participate in Free Central Park Show
Neil Young and Crazy Horse have been announced as one of the headliners for Global Festival 2012 -a concert to raise awareness and funds to help eradicate global poverty. Taking place on Sept. 29th on the Great Lawn of New York’s Central Park, the show will also feature performances by Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, … Continue reading Neil Young and Crazy Horse to Participate in Free Central Park Show
Steven Tyler Interview with 100.7 FM WMMS
MTV Celebrates 31 Years on Air
On this day in 1981, MTV debuted, changing the music industry. It launched with only 120 videos (approximately 8 hours worth of material) and The Buggles’ “Video Killed The Radio Star” was the first to air. It quickly became a US hit.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Releases Lyric Video for “Last of a Dyin’ Breed”
Lynyrd Skynyrd have released the official lyric video for their brand new single “Last of a Dyin’ Breed.” The song is the title track from their upcoming album, due out August 21st. Check it out below. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Mark “Sparky” Matejka and Johnny Van Zant In The Studio (VIDEO) >
Roger Hodgson, Legendary Voice of Supertramp, Returns With First National U.S. Tour in 30 Years
Fresh on the heels of sold out performances earlier this year in the U.S., South America, and Europe, Roger Hodgson, co-founder and original singer-songwriter from Supertramp, brings his Breakfast in America tour back to the United States. Hodgson’s 34 date U.S. tour resumes on August 5 in Park City, Utah – marking his first major … Continue reading Roger Hodgson, Legendary Voice of Supertramp, Returns With First National U.S. Tour in 30 Years
New Aerosmith Album To Feature Julian Lennon and Johnny Depp
Aerosmith has revealed that their upcoming new album, Music From Another Dimension will feature appearances from several different guest musicians including Julian Lennon and Johnny Depp. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Steven Tyler said that Lennon provided the harmony vocals for a “Beatleseque” track called “Love Three Times a Day”. “He’s such a sweet … Continue reading New Aerosmith Album To Feature Julian Lennon and Johnny Depp
The Outlaws To Release New Album September 25th
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Mark “Sparky” Matejka and Johnny Van Zant In The Studio (VIDEO)
Check out the video below, where Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Mark “Sparky” Matejka and Johnny Van Zant talk about “Life’s Twisted”, one of the songs from their upcoming album Last of a Dyin Breed. The song was written by Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson and Jon Lawhon along with Nashville songwriter Blair Daly. Last of a Dyin … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Mark “Sparky” Matejka and Johnny Van Zant In The Studio (VIDEO)
