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 →

Debbie Harry has released a new, no-holds-barred memoir titled Face It. True to her punk roots, the Blondie lead-singer is brutally honest in the recounting of her life story and how she rose to fame, sharing details that others might hesitate to reveal. In an excerpt previewed in The Sunday Times, Harry recounts a story … Continue reading Debbie Harry Talks Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll in a New Tell-All Memoir →

Iconic songwriter and ELO mastermind Jeff Lynne will be honored at the 36th annual ASCAP Pop Awards next month alongside punk/pop pioneers Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke of Blondie and pop/alternative phenomenon Billie Eilish. Lynne will be presented with the prestigious Founders award at the May 16th ceremony. ASCAP Chairman of the Board … Continue reading Jeff Lynne to Receive the Prestigious ASCAP Founders Award →

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts recently revealed a brand new single “Fresh Start” – their first new music release since the 2013 album Unvarnished. With its blistering guitars and Jett’s signature unapologetic snarl the song is a fierce new companion to the upcoming documentary Bad Reputation. The new doc, due out September 28th takes the … Continue reading Listen to Joan Jett’s New Single “Fresh Start” →

Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at the New Jersey Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday night to introduce his longtime guitarist and friend Steven Van Zandt. Van Zandt was one of 17 people who were welcomed as members of the 2017 class – a group which includes Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons … Continue reading Springsteen Surprises Steven Van Zandt at New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony →