Pegi Young, the singer-songwriter best known for co-founding the Bridge School and annual Bridge School Benefit concert with her ex-husband Neil Young, has died at the age of 66. Young succumbed to a year-long battle with cancer on January 1st. She was in her home state of California, surrounded by family and friends when she … Continue reading Pegi Young, Bridge School Co-Founder, Dead at 66 →

You know there’s bass, guitar and drums in almost every rock song. Throw in a tambourine, a keyboard and some other random percussion instruments and you’ve got a band! But, don’t forget about the lowly easy-to-pack harmonica – you too can buy a harp for under $50 and impress your friends! Here’s a list of … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Harmonica Solos →

Neil Young is speaking out against Donald Trump after the legendary musician lost his Malibu home in the Southern California wildfires this week. “California is vulnerable – not because of poor forest management as DT (our so-called president) would have us think,” Young writes in a post on his Neil Young Archives website. “As a … Continue reading Neil Young Loses Home in California Wildfire, Criticizes Trump →

A fascinating new rock documentary debuted at the 2018 LA Film Festival last week. Echo in the Canyon examines the birth of the Laurel Canyon music scene and the iconic music and artists – such as The Byrds,The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and The Mamas and the Papas – that developed there.  Incidentally this was … Continue reading Rock Doc ‘Echo In the Canyon’ Premieres at L.A. Film Festival →

Never-released concert recordings from 1968 which include performances by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Tim Buckley have resurfaced after being discovered six years ago and subsequently ‘lost’ again. The professional recordings, made at the University of Michigan’s Canterbury House, have been acquired by the Michigan History Project. The non-profit organization is now looking for a … Continue reading Lost Joni Mitchell, Tim Buckley, Neil Young Concert Recordings Resurface →

In honor of Canada Day and our friends to the North, here are eight great Canadian rock anthems. 01 “Life Is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane 02 “Rockin’ in the Free World” by Neil Young 03 “American Woman” by The Guess Who 04 “Taking Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive 05 “Summer of ’69” … Continue reading 8 Great Canadian Rock Anthems →

Neil Young is teaming up with his legendary band Crazy Horse for two shows next week – May 1st & 2nd at Warnors Theatre in Fresno, CA. This will be the first time that Young and Crazy Horse have performed together since a concert four years ago in Iceland. But according to the succinctly worded … Continue reading Neil Young & Crazy Horse Return To The Stage Next Week →

Neil Young pays homage to his adopted country with his latest single and music video, “Already Great”. The lyrics to the song are a clear response to President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan “Make America Great Again.” The new music video features road trip footage from New York to Los Angeles, his latest in a string … Continue reading Neil Young Pays Homage to America with New Music Video ‘Already Great’ →

Neil Young released a brand new music video this week for his song “Powderfinger.” The release comes in conjunction with his new studio album Hitchhiker, available now via Reprise Records. Watch the official music video for “Powderfinger” below. Hitchhiker was recorded in 1976 in a single session but never released. The album is simple and … Continue reading Watch Neil Young’s New Music Video for “Powderfinger” →

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 →

Neil Young, Jackson Browne and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush will take part in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony when it takes place April 7th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The previously inducted members will welcome the new members, with Neil Young introducing Pearl Jam, Jackson Browne introducing … Continue reading Neil Young, Jackson Browne and Members of Rush Added to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Lineup →

Neil Young is set to release a brand new studio album December 9th on Reprise Records. Entitled Peace Trail, the album is primarily acoustic, featuring 10 new songs, written by Young since the release of his album EARTH, this past June. The album was recorded at Rick Rubin’s Shangri- la Studios and features Young on … Continue reading Neil Young to Release New Studio Album →