“Both aspects of this occupation are really beautiful and completely segregated, different worlds. I love to walk into a studio when it’s dark, there’s nothing playing, turn on the equipment, no idea, pick up a guitar, start playing something and by the end of the day you’ve made something that’s exciting. I also love taking … Continue reading Class Axe: Don Felder Fills Second Solo Album ‘American Rock ‘N’ Roll’ with Guitar Hero Who’s Who List of Friends →

All Blues, the forthcoming covers album from the Peter Frampton Band, is set for release on June 7, Frampton and UMe announced Friday. The album is a collection of Frampton’s favorite blues classics and was recorded with his longtime touring band, made up of Adam Lester (guitar/vocals), Rob Arthur (keyboards/guitar/vocals) and Dan Wojciechowski (drums). “I … Continue reading Peter Frampton Releases New Song, Announces New Album →

Peter Frampton has announced his final farewell tour. The legendary guitarist revealed in an interview on CBS This Morning that he will end his touring career due to being diagnosed with a degenerative and incurable muscular disease. Frampton received his inclusion body myositis diagnosis three and half years ago but says he felt the effects … Continue reading Peter Frampton Announces Final Tour, Reveals He Has Rare Muscle Disease →

The new solo album from Don Felder isn’t short on star power. Appropriately titled American Rock ’N’ Roll, the release features some of the biggest names in the business including Sammy Hagar, Slash, Richie Sambora, Peter Frampton, Mick Fleetwood, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Orianthi, Joe Satriani (Chickenfoot) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot) among … Continue reading Don Felder Announces New Album Featuring Sammy Hagar, Slash, Peter Frampton, and more →

Peter Frampton will be presented with the Les Paul Innovation Award in January during the annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards in Anaheim, CA. The prestigious award is given to individuals who “set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of recording technology” and  “personify the innovative thinking of Les Paul, the … Continue reading Peter Frampton to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award →

April 22, 1976 – Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi debut their Blues Brothers act on Saturday Night Live.  They play a cover of “Soul Man” by Sam & Dave, who they used as the basis for their characters. April 22, 1993 – The Who’s Tommy premieres on Broadway where it is performed 899 times until it closes in June of 1995. April … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 22 →

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band will release a new album on March 31st. Postcards From Paradise will be Starr’s 17th studio album. It features band members Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Richard Page, Warren Ham, Gregg Rolie and Gregg Bissonette, as well as guest appearances by Joe Walsh, Benmont Tench, Dave Stewart, Richard Marx, Ann … Continue reading Ringo Starr Releasing New Album Next Month →

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, who has been out on the road in support of his new album, Road to Forever, has extended his tour by joining the Canadian and Northeast leg of Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus tour. Felder joined the show last week in Windsor, Ontario, performing “Hotel California” with the band.  Peter Frampton … Continue reading Don Felder Joins Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus Tour →