Ken Kelley
The Allman Brothers Band Announce 2013 Summer Tour
The Allman Brothers Band have announced a new run of late summer shows that are set to kick off in Pennsylvania on Aug. 16 and 17. Steve Winwood will be supporting the group from Aug. 23 through 30 while Grace Potter & The Nocturnals will open for the Allmans from Sept. 2 ...
Rush Win One Juno Award, Up for Another
Fresh off this past Thursday's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rush won the Rock Album of the Year Juno award for 'Clockwork Angels' last night in Regina, Saskatchewan. The group beat out alt.rockers Billy Talent, retro-rock band the Sheepdogs, the Tragically Hip and Big Wreck to walk away with the eighth Juno award of their career.
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Lends Vocals To New Julian Lennon Single
For his fourth studio album in the past 15 years, Julian Lennon has enlisted the talent of Aerosmith's Steven Tyler to help him launch his first single, 'Someday'. While the pairing might surprise some, perhaps Tyler felt the need to repay the favor to Lennon after the latter contributed to Aerosmith's most recent studio album, 'Music From Another Dimension!'
Is This Neil Young’s Last Crazy Horse Tour?
In an extensive interview with Rolling Stone, Crazy Horse guitarist Frank 'Poncho' Sampedro expresses some concerns that Crazy Horse's current tour with Neil Young may be their last.
Ted Nugent: “If You Don’t Enjoy My Interviews, You’re An Idiot”
"Every hateful statement ever made about me is a dirty lie."
Jon Bon Jovi’s New York Penthouse Hits The Market for $42 Million
If you've got $42 million burning a hole in your pocket, a beautiful five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath, 7,400-square foot New York penthouse could be yours! Bon Jovi front man Jon Bon Jovi recently listed his SoHo duplex for $42 million, a full $18 million more than what he bought it for a short six years ago.
The Black Crowes + Tedeschi-Trucks Band Announce 2013 Tour
Currently on their 'Lay Down With Number 13' tour through the United States, The Black Crowes have announced details of a 15-date co-headlining tour with the Tedeschi Trucks Band starting on July 19 in Nashville.
Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts Not Looking Forward To Glastonbury
If anyone should know that you can't always get what you want, it should be the legendary Rolling Stones. Two weeks ago, the group announced that they would be serving as one of the headliners for the Glastonbury Festival. Not everyone in the Stones camp is pleased with this plan, however.
Thin Lizzy Alumni Project, Black Star Riders, Announce ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ CD
As reported by Ultimate Classic Rock this past December, Thin Lizzy member Scott Gorham announced the formation of a new group, Black Star Riders. Now, the group has confirmed details of their debut full-length effort, scheduled to be released in late May. 'All Hell Breaks Loose' is slated for release in the United States on May 28 via Nuclear Blast.
Billy Joel Retiring From Touring?
Despite not having released a new studio record in the last 20 years (1993's 'River Of Dreams' was the last one), Billy Joel has continued performing live all over the world, both solo and with occasional tour mate Elton John. But now it is reported that retirement may be in the cards for Joel on the concert front as well.
Rush Shows ‘More Fun’ With String Section, Says Geddy Lee
Leave it to legendary Canadian band Rush to change things up even after all these years. After having performed live as a trio for the past 40-plus years, the group has brought a string section to join them on stage for their 'Clockwork Angels' world tour, and they are enjoying having the extra manpower on stage.
John Fogerty, Jackson Browne Added to 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performer List
Earlier today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced a new round of presenters and performers who will take the stage at the 2013 induction ceremony on Thursday, April 18. Legendary rockers Jackson Browne and John Fogerty have been added to the evening's star-studded performance roster.