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Queensryche Deny Usage of Geoff Tate Backing Tracks During Shows
Queensryche may be continuing with Todd La Torre out front instead of Geoff Tate, but there’ve been some accusations from fans that Tate is still a part of their show even though he’s not there in person.
Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson Returns to the Road With ‘Breakfast in America’ Tour
The summer may be winding down, but things are just about to heat up stateside for Roger Hodgson. The singer and co-founder of Supertramp is making his way back to North America to continue his ‘Breakfast in America’ tour, with a new leg of dates set to begin Aug. 5 in Park City, Utah.
The Kinks’ Best Collected on Two-Disc Compilation
The Kinks once sang ‘You Really Got Me,’ but do you really have all the best music from the band? If not, then the upcoming two-disc hits compilation ‘Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of the Kinks and Ray Davies’ is definitely for you.
Bret Michaels Eyeing Big Screen Biopic on His Life
Poison singer Bret Michaels has enjoyed an interesting life that’s included being a rock star, appearing in several reality television shows, and working behind the scenes with his own film-production company.
Paul McCartney Offers Look Inside His Historic Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Show
It was one of the highlights of the summer, especially in the U.K., when Sir Paul McCartney led a star-studded lineup at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
Pete Townshend, Elton John + Robert Plant Among Those Calling for Action Against Google Over Illegal Music Distribution
A number of top musicians across several different genres have banded together to ask British Prime Minister David Cameron to take action against Google over the ability for music fans to illegally copy and distribute music through the search engine.
Roger Waters Discusses How ‘The Wall’ Has Changed Over Time
Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has the biggest tour of 2012 at the year’s midpoint, as his live production of the classic ‘The Wall’ album moved the turnstiles at a major clip.
Bruce Springsteen Lands Six-Year-Old Duet Partner in Dublin
Bruce Springsteen has welcomed many a young woman to the stage over the years during his performance, including his own daughter recently during a show in France. But during his Dublin performance last week, “The Boss” welcomed a young lady to the stage that was literally half his size.
Rush’s Alex Lifeson Shares Love for the Album Experience
Rush may not be burning up a singles chart or have the hot radio jam of the summer, but that’s quite alright with guitarist Alex Lifeson. That’s because he says that their latest disc, ‘Clockwork Angels,’ is meant to be experienced as a full album.
Cheap Trick Snag Aerosmith Guitarist Brad Whitford for Guest Appearance in Boston
When you’re a headliner, you’re awarded certain privileges. When you’re playing your hometown, you probably even get more favorable treatment. And if you’re a band as big as Aerosmith and your opening act is the equally impressive Cheap Trick, you’ve got to take advantage of the situation to guest on a classic song.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey Feels Privileged to Receive Honorary Degree From Middlesex University
It’s been a big week for Roger Daltrey. The Who vocalist was part of the announcement this week revealing that the group would be performing their ‘Quadrophenia‘ album on tour this year. But on top of that, the singer also received an honor from Middlesex University.
Paul Simon, Eric Clapton Guest on Instrumentalist Jerry Douglas’ ‘Traveler’ Album
He’s one of the most respected instrumentalists in bluegrass music, but more often than not he’s relegated to playing second fiddle (or more likely dobro) to artists like Ricky Skaggs and Alison Krauss, among others. But with the ‘Traveler’ album, Jerry Douglas is the unifying element within all the songs.