June 19, 1987 – Guns N’ Roses perform their first concert outside of the U.S. at London’s legendary Marquee Club.  They neglect to play “Welcome To The Jungle” or “Sweet Child O’ Mine” in their 12-song set. June 19, 2004 – A stick from a thrown lollipop somehow becomes wedged in between David Bowie‘s left eyeball and his eyelid. It’s … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 19 in Classic Rock →

Ann Wilson has debuted her cover of the Eurythmics hit “Missionary Man”. The song is the latest offering from the Heart singer’s forthcoming solo album Fierce Bliss. You can hear “Missionary Man” now on iHeart Radio’s Classic Rock Channel here and watch Wilson talk about the album in the video player below. “This was a … Continue reading Ann Wilson Releases Cover of Eurythmics Hit “Missionary Man” →

A debate about whether it’s really Heart if Ann Wilson isn’t included is surely about to commence. Nancy Wilson revealed in a recent radio interview that she intends to head out on the road in 2022 with a lineup she’ll dub Nancy Wilson’s Heart. Her sister, the incomparable Ann Wilson, will be noticeably absent. Ann’s … Continue reading Nancy Wilson Plans to Tour with Heart, but without Ann Wilson, in 2022 →

With her cover of Tom Petty’s “Luna” set as the newest single to be released from her recent solo album Immortal, Ann Wilson of Heart will serve as a guest DJ on SiriusXM’s Tom Petty Radio channel. Wilson will play her track alongside some of her favorite Petty songs such as “Room at the Top” … Continue reading Ann Wilson to Guest DJ on SiriusXM’s Tom Petty Radio →

Ann Wilson is a serious rocker through and through and always has been.  Anyone who has been to a Heart show knows this.  But I believe during the band’s storied career that their overall image, much like Journey or Billy Joel’s, has been a bit misconstrued to seem like they are more pop than rock.  … Continue reading Ann Wilson, Immortal – A Vocal Tour De Force →

Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the passing of Tom Petty.  For those of us in the rock community, it’s been a difficult few years as several icons from David Bowie to Glenn Frey to Prince have departed this earth.  But this is nothing new in rock ‘n roll.  Our stars have been dying … Continue reading Why Dead Rock Stars Get More Popular Over Time →

Ann Wilson of Heart will perform her version of Lesley Gore’s fearless 1963 hit “You Don’t Own Me” this Wednesday (September 19) on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The late night appearance follows the release of her new solo album Immortal, which was made available last Friday on BMG. Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights at 11:35 pm / … Continue reading Ann Wilson to Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live →

Ann Wilson’s poignant new album Immortal was released Friday after months of anticipation. Fittingly titled, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite artists, all of whom have passed away in recent years but whose musical legacy lives on (the full track listing is below). “I didn’t … Continue reading Ann Wilson’s New Album ‘Immortal’ Out Now →

Ann Wilson of Heart has released the first single from her forthcoming solo album due out September 14th. “I Am the Highway” was originally performed by Audioslave and sung by the late Chris Cornell. “The song is strong, confident, spiritual,” says the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee of “I Am The Highway.” … Continue reading Hear Ann Wilson’s New Single “I Am The Highway” →

Ann Wilson of Heart will release her new solo album Immortal on September 14. Fittingly titled, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite songs and artists, all of whom have passed away in recent years and whose music poignantly lives on (the full track listing is below). … Continue reading Ann Wilson To Pay Tribute to Bowie, Petty and More On New Album →

Jeff Beck has added seven more shows to his summer tour itinerary – four solo gigs and three with Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson as part of their Stars Align tour. The three solo shows will be on July 21st in Phoenix, AZ; July 26th in Austin, TX; August 5th in York, PA and August … Continue reading Jeff Beck Adds Summer Tour Dates →

An exciting new documentary about musical maverick and guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck has just been announced. Still On The Run: The Jeff Beck Story delves deep into the past of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, looking at the circumstances and inspirations that set him on the path to becoming one of … Continue reading New Jeff Beck Film Set For Release On May 18th →