Providence Venue Honoring 33 Year Old Tickets From Cancelled Who Show
It has taken over 30 years but fans still holding tickets for the Who’s cancelled 1979 show in Providence, Rhode Island finally have a chance to use them. The 1979 Providence show was called off by (then) Mayor Buddy Cianci who cited safety concerns after a stampede at a show in Cincinnati tragically killed 11 … Continue reading Providence Venue Honoring 33 Year Old Tickets From Cancelled Who Show
‘Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul and Rock and Roll’ Book Cover Revealed
Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart have revealed the official cover for their upcoming autobiography Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul and Rock and Roll. Written in collaboration with award-winning author Charles R. Cross (Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix , Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain & … Continue reading ‘Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul and Rock and Roll’ Book Cover Revealed
Springsteen Pokes Fun at London Promoters Who Cut Off Hyde Park Show
On stage in Dublin last night, Bruce Springsteen took a shot at the London concert promoters who cut short his show in Hyde Park on Saturday. The Boss and his E Street Band had been joined on stage by Sir Paul McCartney for an encore and launched into The Beatles’ classics I Saw Her Standing … Continue reading Springsteen Pokes Fun at London Promoters Who Cut Off Hyde Park Show
Bob Dylan Announces North American Tour with Mark Knopfler
Following Tuesday’s announcement of the upcoming release of his 35th studio album, Bob Dylan revealed today that he will tour North American this fall with his Band and special guest Mark Knopfler. The North American tour follows on the heels of a European tour last year with the same lineup which was wildly successful. Click … Continue reading Bob Dylan Announces North American Tour with Mark Knopfler
The Who Announce North American ‘Quadrophenia’ Tour
Legendary British rock band The Who have announced a 36-date tour scheduled for late this year – the band’s first in North America in four years. Kicking off in Florida on November 1, the tour features Who founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, alongside Zak Starkey, Pino Palladino, Simon Townshend, Chris Stainton, Loren Gold, … Continue reading The Who Announce North American ‘Quadrophenia’ Tour
Cops Pull The Plug On Springsteen & McCartney
Bruce Springsteeen & The E Street Band’s concert at London’s Hyde Park this weekend included a few surprise guest appearances by John Fogerty, Tom Morello and Paul McCartney. Macca joined The Boss on stage for the final two encores, performing the Beatles classics “I Saw Her Standing There” and “Twist and Shout”. They were ready … Continue reading Cops Pull The Plug On Springsteen & McCartney
New Bob Dylan Studio Album Coming In September
Bob Dylan has just announced the release of his new studio album, Tempest, which will hit shelves on September 11th. Produced by Jack Frost, Tempest features ten new and original Bob Dylan songs. The release marks the 50th anniversary of his 1962 Columbia Records debut album Bob Dylan, and is his 35th studio release. Tempest … Continue reading New Bob Dylan Studio Album Coming In September
Deep Purple’s Jon Lord Dies at 71
Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord passed away today at the age of 71. An official press statement reads: “It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism toady, Monday 16 July, at the London Clinic after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.” Lord was a founding … Continue reading Deep Purple’s Jon Lord Dies at 71
Steven Tyler Quitting American Idol
Steven Tyler has announced that he will be leaving the hit show American Idol after two full seasons at the judge’s table. The Aerosmith frontman issued a statement earlier this week saying “After some long… hard… thoughts… I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress ‘American Idol’ before she boils my … Continue reading Steven Tyler Quitting American Idol
David Lee Roth’s ’50 Rides on the Love Train’ (VIDEO)
The Van Halen News Desk website posted this video yesterday – a collection of footage of David Lee Roth warming up to the classic O’Jays track Love Train. Check it out!
The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ is Soundtrack for British Airways Olympic TV Spot
Appropriately, The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ is the bed track to British Airways’ Olympic television spot. Check it out below.
Rolling Stones Celebrate 50 Years
Yesterday The Rolling Stones celebrated the 50 year anniversary of their first ever gig at London’s Marquee Jazz Club. “It is quite amazing when you think about it,” Mick Jagger told Rolling Stone in a recent interview. “But it was so long ago. Some of us are still here, but it’s a very different group … Continue reading Rolling Stones Celebrate 50 Years
