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Bob Seger Rocked 'The Voice' Last Night [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:07:32 +0000

They may not have been the big winners last night on the season finale of "The Voice," but The Swon Brothers walked away with a Top 10 iTunes hit and a chance to perform "Night Moves" with Michigan's own Bob Seger!

Ray Manzarek's Final Album Released

Dave Swanson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:43:13 +0000

The last batch of music Doors legend Ray Manzarek had been working on prior to his death has just been released. ‘Twisted Tales’ is a collaboration between Manzarek and guitarist Roy Rogers, which the duo had completed just before Manzarek’s passing. “In our last meeting together before his passing, Ray and I were both very [...]

Blondie, X Announce Fall 2013 US Tour

Dave Swanson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:36:32 +0000

New York rock and roll legends Blondie are heading back out on the road this fall. Many of the band's recent tours have seen the band sharing the stage with other bands of similar vintage such as Cheap Trick, B-52's, Devo and Pat Benatar. This time out, they are bringing along LA punk pion

Brad Wilk Felt Like a '14-Year-Old Kid' Playing Drums for Black Sabbath

Jeff Giles — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:02:22 +0000

As the drummer for Rage Against the Machine, Brad Wilk faced plenty of tough crowds -- but none of that helped take care of his nerves the first time he sat behind the kit for Black Sabbath.

Happy Birthday Paul McCartney

Carl Coffey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:02:30 +0000

One of rock and rolls great ones was born today on June 18,1942 in Liverpool, England. On Paul’s birth certificate it reads James Paul McCartney son of Jim and Mary. Paul got his love of music from his father who played the piano and trumpet and had a group of his own in the 1920’s called Jim Mac’s Jazz Band.

Art Garfunkel Walks Off Stage After Cell Phone Goes Off During Concert

Jeff Giles — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:25:03 +0000

Audience etiquette is a major issue at public events these days — even, it seems, when you’re at an Art Garfunkel concert. Garfunkel, who’s slowly working his way back from three years of battling with vocal cord paresis, recently made an appearance in Long Island, where he was staging a pair of concerts he’d dubbed [...]

Andrew W.K. to Perform 24-Hour Drum Session in World Record Attempt

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:50:24 +0000

If you've ever seen Andrew W.K. perform, you know that the man is able to conjure enough energy to power a small city. The singer's frantic stage presence has mesmerized crowds for well over a decade and the party rocker will now use his internal power for an attempt to break a world record.

Ron Wood Predicts More New Rolling Stones Music

Jeff Giles — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:37:05 +0000

While they may not be celebrating their 50th anniversary quite as enthusiastically as some fans might have wanted, the Rolling Stones appear to have gotten back into gear with their latest tour -- and guitarist Ron Wood thinks these dates will serve as a springboard into more new music from the group.

Ozzy Osbourne Can't Remember the '90s

Jeff Giles — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:13:01 +0000

Nostalgia can be a creative stumbling block for a lot of our favorite classic rockers, but we probably don’t need to worry about Ozzy Osbourne getting stuck in the past — if only because he can’t seem to remember most of it. The Black Sabbath frontman celebrated the band’s new album, ‘13,’ in a recent [...]

David Coverdale Hopes to End Fight With Robert Plant

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:46:41 +0000

David Coverdale told TeamRock Radio’s 'Classic Rock Magazine Show' that he wants to put an end to his decades-long feud with Robert Plant. He's apologized for the "ugly things" he's said over the years and hopes the two can become friends again.

Foreigner's Mick Jones and Lou Gramm Perform Together at Awards Dinner

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:48:10 +0000

Foreigner‘s Mick Jones and Lou Gramm reunited to perform together for the first time in eight years, singing two of their hits at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York City last night (June 13.) Backed by the house band, the duo performed the songs ‘Juke Box Hero’ and ‘I Want to [...]

Neil Young Leads Farm Aid 2013 Lineup

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:07:50 +0000

Neil Young will once again lead Farm Aid, the annual benefit concert that supports American farmers. The 2013 edition of the daylong festival will take place on Sept. 21 in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Duff McKagan Lists His Tour Bus Rules

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:18:04 +0000

After a few decades on the road, Duff McKagan has learned a thing or two about how to keep people from going crazy when they're stuck with each other for extended periods of time. The former Guns N' Roses bassist shared a bit of that wisdom in his latest column for the Seattle Weekly, titled 'Top 12 Tour Bus Rules and No-Nos.'

Robe From Led Zeppelin's 1980 Tour Sells for $1,000

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:46:46 +0000

A fan has paid more than a grand for a robe that bassist John Paul Jones would have worn on Led Zeppelin's ill-fated 1980 U.S. tour. Drummer John Bonham's death on Sept. 25 that year scuttled the shows and ultimately ended the band.

Geezer Butler Says the Closing Bells on '13′ Are 'Really Cheesy'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:47:04 +0000

The headline of Spin's new interview with Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler promises that they "answer the hard questions." And the heavy metal duo approached the occasion with the proper spirit, pulling no punches with their responses.

Vivian Campbell Says Cancer Won't Slow Him Down

Jeff Giles — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:11:04 +0000

Just days after revealing his cancer diagnosis, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has reached out to fans, assuring them that he won't let health problems hold him back.

Paul McCartney Rocks 'Colbert Report'

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:31:50 +0000

Paul McCartney dropped by ‘The Colbert Report‘ last night for a special hour-long episode that included an extended interview with the former Beatle and performances of six classic songs. Host Stephen Colbert — who said he was “sporting some serious Norwegian wood” in anticipation of McCartney’s appearance – jokingly referred to the show as ”Stephen Colbert’s Tribute to [...]

Nikki Sixx Thanks Fans for Support After Mother's Death

Billy Dukes — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:32:41 +0000

Nikki Sixx thanked fans for their words of support following the June 8 death of his mother Deana Richards. Sixx shared the news via Twitter early Sunday morning. Details of her passing have not been made available.

Lou Reed Feeling 'Up and Strong' After Liver Transplant

Jeff Giles — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:30:40 +0000

Lou Reed has disclosed the location of the life-saving liver transplant operation he underwent last month, and given thanks for the care he received in a new message posted at his website.

Eric Clapton Cancels Tour Dates Due to Back Pain

Jeff Giles — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:14:43 +0000

The next time Eric Clapton adds Cream‘s ‘World of Pain’ to his set list, it should take on a little extra added meaning. ABC News reports that the legendary guitarist has been forced to cancel dates on his latest tour due to what’s being described as “severe back pain,” leaving would-be concertgoers in Vienna and [...]