Women comprise over 50% of the general population, but they’re seriously underrepresented in the world of classic rock. So in honor of International Women’s Day next month, we’re celebrating eleven women who changed the face of rock music. Whether by luck, perseverance, songwriting, or just true raw talent, these trailblazers conquered the rough waters of … Continue reading 11 Badass Women Who Changed the Face of Rock Music →

You may not know the name Bob Gruen, but you are undoubtedly familiar with his work. The veteran photographer has captured some of the most iconic images in rock and roll, from John Lennon and Yoko Ono at home to on the bus with the Sex Pistols during their ill-fated US tour, inside CBGB to … Continue reading Famed Rock Photographer Bob Gruen Tells the Stories Behind the Images in First-Ever Memoir →

In anticipation of the release of Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts the Jimi Hendrix estate and Sony Legacy have shared a previously unreleased interview with Band of Gypsys drummer Buddy Miles, who passed away in 2008. Miles is featured in the forthcoming box set Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts … Continue reading Watch: Drummer Buddy Miles Remembers Band of Gypsys and Jimi Hendrix →

From jazz to country to rock and roll, here’s our list of the 10 best music-related documentaries you need to watch. Most are available digitally on Netflix, YouTube or Hulu. 01 U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) Runtime: 99 min It’s time to take another look at this documentary chronicling U2’s Fall 1987 tour of North … Continue reading Top 10 Best Rock Docs To Watch Right Now →

Of course the blues have influenced rock ’n’ roll, well,… ever since there’s been rock ’n’ roll! But, you may not know that many of the songs you know and love were actually initially recorded back in the 1930’s. In fact, some songs on the list may date back hundreds of years!  Here’s a good starter list … Continue reading 11 Classic Rock Hits That Are Actually Blues Songs →

All Blues, the forthcoming covers album from the Peter Frampton Band, is set for release on June 7, Frampton and UMe announced Friday. The album is a collection of Frampton’s favorite blues classics and was recorded with his longtime touring band, made up of Adam Lester (guitar/vocals), Rob Arthur (keyboards/guitar/vocals) and Dan Wojciechowski (drums). “I … Continue reading Peter Frampton Releases New Song, Announces New Album →

One of the coolest things that happened working closely with so many great musicians while I was at Columbia Records was talking music with them and especially talking guitar with all the great players I met. The most fascinating thing was the discovery that at the end of the day, after all the fame, all … Continue reading Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll – Now At The Met in New York! WOW!! →

  Billy Gibbson has released a new lyric video for “Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’,” the very first track off his forthcoming solo album The Big Bad Blues. Its hot rod theme is a reflection of one of BFG’s burning passions and includes his fenderless ’34 Ford “Whiskey Runner” built by rodding legend Jimmy Shine. The follow-up to … Continue reading Watch Billy Gibbons’ New Lyric Video for Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’ →

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and one third of Texas trio ZZ Top Billy F Gibbons has announced a North American for this fall in support of his forthcoming solo album Big Bad Blues. Billy and his band, consisting of drummer Matt Sorum (Guns ‘N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), left handed guitarist Austin Hanks, and … Continue reading Billy Gibbons Announces North American Tour, Releases New Lyric Video →

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of ZZ Top Billy Gibbons has released the lyric video for his brand new single “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”. The song is the lead single from his forthcoming solo album Big Bad Blues. “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” was made famous by Muddy Waters and has been previously covered by Bob Dylan, … Continue reading Billy Gibbons: Rollin’ and Tumblin’ [Official Lyric Video] →

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of ZZ Top Billy Gibbons has released a new single from his forthcoming solo album. Although the single is not yet available to buy or stream online, you can request it now at your local radio station. “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” was made famous by Muddy Waters … Continue reading Billy Gibbons Releases First Single “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” from Forthcoming Solo Album →

God giveth and God taketh away.  Never has that phrase been so apt when talking about the life of Eric Clapton. Many of us loosely know about his life, his music, his triumphs and failures, and mostly about the pain he’s endured through most of it, but this documentary really gets down to the particulars … Continue reading Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars – A Great Documentary! →