December 20, 1980 – Motörhead drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor accidentally breaks his neck after being lifted above the head of a friend in a test of strength, only to be dropped upon his head. Taylor continued to play in Motörhead with the aid of a neck brace, as is visible in the music video for “Ace of … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 20 in Classic Rock →

Grammy Award winner and master of progressive rock Alan Parsons returns with his new solo album The Secret, available today. In conjunction with its release, Parsons has also premiered a music video for the latest single, “As Lights Fall”. Watch it now in the player below. “As Lights Fall” follows the release of “Sometimes” featuring former Foreigner frontman … Continue reading Watch Alan Parsons’ New Video for “As Lights Fall” →

Former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm provides the vocals for Alan Parsons‘ newest single “Sometimes”. The track is featured on Parsons’ upcoming solo album, The Secret, due out April 26th. “Sometimes” follows the release of “Miracle” featuring Jason Mraz and “I Can’t Get There From Here” featuring Jared Mahone. Hear it now in the player below. … Continue reading Hear Alan Parsons’ New Song Featuring Lou Gramm →

“It’s an interesting time. I’m fortunate in that I’ve had a long-standing career and my catalog continues to keep me alive and sustain me. And playing live and supporting the catalog is also sustaining my fairly comfortable lifestyle. But, the simple fact of the matter is we live in an age where recorded music is … Continue reading No Easy Trick: Alan Parsons Mixes Magic and Music on New Album ‘The Secret’ →

Alan Parsons has released the second single and first music video from his forthcoming album The Secret. “I Can’t Get There From Here” features Jared Mahone on vocals and follows the release of “Miracle”, featuring Jason Mraz, last month. The music video for “I Can’t Get There From Here” features scenes from the film 5-25-77, … Continue reading Hear Alan Parsons’ New Single Featuring Jared Mahone →

Grammy Award winner and master of progressive rock Alan Parsons returns with his new solo album The Secret on April 26th. The first single, “Miracle” which features Jason Mraz on vocals, is out now. Hear it in the player below. “I met Jason two years ago through a neighbor who grows coffee on his ranch,” … Continue reading Hear the New Single from Alan Parsons Featuring Jason Mraz →

Alan Parsons will release a new album this spring, Frontiers Music has announced. The Secret is due out April 26th and will feature guest appearances by former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm, and Jason Mraz, among others. Pre-order details and the first single are due later this month. In the meantime, Parsons will tour North America … Continue reading Alan Parsons Details New Album Featuring Guest Appearance by Foreigner’s Lou Gramm →