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 →

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!! →

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley has revealed that he is working on a new full-length album with his R&B band Soul Station. Stanley tweeted a photo of him and what appears to be eight other musicians in the studio on December 19th with the caption: “A SOUL STATION ALBUM! Wow! Having a ball. Horns and strings … Continue reading KISS Frontman Paul Stanley Is Recording a R&B Album →

Helios Console (Image: Bonhams Auctions) A significant piece of rock music history is going up for auction next month. Bonhams Auction House has revealed that they will be taking bids on a console which was used to record portions of Led Zeppelin’s IV including “Stairway To Heaven.” This unique console is actually an amalgamation of … Continue reading Studio Desk Used to Record Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Going Up For Auction →

The original artwork for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is considered to be the single most valuable piece of art in rock history. This iconic image, valued at an unspecified multi-million-dollar figure, will be exhibited and available for purchase at the San Francisco Art Exchange (SFAE) gallery from September 15 to October 20, … Continue reading Iconic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Original Artwork on Display in Most Valuable Rock Art Collection Ever Assembled →

Often the most overlooked member of the band, a bassist is the glue that holds the whole musical foundation together.  These deserving players have changed music forever and have elevated the bass player to a place deserving honor and recognition. 20 Gene Simmons (KISS) Maybe this is a sympathy vote, but Simmons revolutionized rock and … Continue reading Top 20 Rock Bassists →

Who says rockers don’t read? Whether it’s horror, poetry, fantasy or 19th century classic literature, musicians throughout time have taken their cue from those crumpled up paperbacks they’ve toted with them to gigs around the world. See some of the most famous examples of literature that’s turned into music below. 10 “Shadows And Tall Trees” … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Songs Inspired By Literature →

In October 2016, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters helped raise money for the David Lynch Foundation with their performance at David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption in Los Angeles. That performance, which featured songs from Plant’s solo catalog as well as several Led Zeppelin classics, is documented in a new concert film due out … Continue reading Robert Plant Performs “Whole Lotta Love” at David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption →

Foreigner will hit the road again in 2018 for a 29-date U.S. tour along with support from Whitesnake and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. The tour kicks off June 15th in Bangor, ME and runs through July, wrapping up August 1st in Irvine, CA. “I’m excited to join forces with my fellow U.K. countrymen, David … Continue reading Foreigner Announces 2018 ‘Juke Box Heroes’ Tour →

If you’re a classic rock fan, you’ve probably got one or two – or all – of these albums in your collection. Here is our list of the Top 10 Most Essential Classic Rock Albums of all time. 10 Revolver – The Beatles Released on August 5, 1966, Revolver was the seventh studio album by … Continue reading 10 Essential Classic Rock Albums You Need to Own →

Robert Plant will release a new album on October 13, the form Led Zeppelin singer announced on his website this week. Carry Fire is Plant’s 11th solo album and the follow up to 2014’s Lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar, from Plant and his Sensational Space Shifters. The new album again features the Sensational Space Shifters … Continue reading Robert Plant Talks New Album, New Single →

A report from Billboard yesterday puts to rest speculation of what a 2017 lineup might look like for Desert Trip, the epic classic rock festival that brought The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Bob Dylan, The Who and Neil Young to one stage over two weekends in 2016. Festival promoter Paul Tollet, who also … Continue reading Epic Desert Trip Festival Not Returning in 2017 →