Instrumental was titled ‘The Seasons’ and meant for the opening of 1973’s ‘Houses of the Holy.’ Continue reading…
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Sprawling North American Summer Tour
Stone Temple Pilots, Rival Sons and Interpol will join them on various dates. Continue reading…
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy’: The Story Behind Every Song
The band demonstrated unprecedented range on its fifth album. Continue reading…
How David Lee Roth Helped Sammy Hagar’s ‘I Can’t Drive 55’ Video
Diamond Dave advised his Van Halen successor on how to get clip through Standards and Practices. Continue reading…
Elvis Costello Announces North American Summer Tour
Trek features support from Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets. Continue reading…
Allentown’s Mayor Doesn’t Like Billy Joel’s ‘Allentown’
The 1982 hit doesn’t sit so well 40 years later. Continue reading…
Molina, Talbot, Lofgren and Young, ‘All Roads Lead Home’: Review
Crazy Horse members and their most famous collaborator team up for headline-sharing LP. Continue reading…
Tom Leadon, Mudcrutch Co-Founder, Dead at 70
Guitarist was a member of Tom Petty’s first band and also had connections to Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Continue reading…
Nick Mason Calls Roger Waters’ Re-Recorded ‘Dark Side’ Brilliant
Drummer says he’s heard former bandmate’s upcoming solo version of Pink Floyd’s 1973 classic. Continue reading…
How Tragedy and Triumph Sparked Deen Castronovo’s Comeback
He got the call to rejoin Journey in the wake of a terrible loss. Continue reading…
Watch Billy Joel and Billy Gibbons Blaze Through ZZ Top Songs
Guitarist dropped by Piano Man’s Madison Square Garden residency. Continue reading…
Eric Clapton Announces North American Tour
Shows will be his only scheduled appearances on the continent this year. Continue reading…
How a Routine Traffic Stop Turned Into Jerry Garcia’s Drug Bust
He and lyricist Robert Hunter were driving to the Grateful Dead’s next concert stop when they were pulled over. Continue reading…
Why Carlos Santana Renamed Himself ‘Devadip’
He got there way before Prince. And he too changed it back – decades ago. Continue reading…
Night Ranger’s Jack Blades ‘Feeling Great’ After Hospitalization
He was admitted earlier in the week due to “heart irregularities.” Continue reading…
Former Iron Maiden Singer Blaze Bayley Suffers Heart Attack
He’s hospitalized and awaiting further treatment. Continue reading…
Billy Sheehan Wasn’t on DLR ‘Skyscraper’ Tour — But His Voice Was
Pre-recorded backing vocals were a point of contention prior to bassist’s departure. Continue reading…
Jason Bonham Might Have Found Unheard Led Zeppelin Recordings
Drummer hasn’t yet played the tapes he discovered from his late father’s collection. Continue reading…
Joe Elliott Says Bryan Adams Could Easily Be Def Leppard’s Singer
British vocalist admits he “mouthed off” too much about similarities between both artists. Continue reading…
The Single Word That Killed Dee Snider’s Best Album
Twisted Sister singer was skirting financial collapse and career demise as he aimed to launch a new supergroup. Continue reading…
The Death of Taylor Hawkins: One Year Later
It’s been an emotional 12 months. Continue reading…
Billy Joel Saxophonist Mark Rivera on the Life of a Sideman
Multi-instrumentalist dishes on playing with Ringo Starr, Foreigner and Hall and Oates in new book ‘Sideman: In Pursuit of the Next Gig.’ Continue reading…
Kane Roberts Doubts He Was Good Fit for Current Alice Cooper Band
Five-week return to shock rock icon’s group was enough, says guitarist. Continue reading…
Why It’s Easy for Queen to Change Their Set List on Tour
Non-automated large-scale production means the band (and Adam Lambert) can go “thrill-seeking” on the road. Continue reading…
REO Speedwagon’s Remarkably Easy Ride to Name ‘Tuna Fish’ Album
Kevin Cronin recalls record label had no problem with Groucho Marx joke as title. Continue reading…
Top 30 Heroin Songs
The dark drug has been a favorite subject for decades. Continue reading…
Listen to Pete Townshend’s First Solo Single in 29 Years
The Who guitarist releases “Can’t Outrun the Truth” in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Continue reading…
Queen and Adam Lambert Announce North American Tour Dates
Run of shows will begin in October. Continue reading…
Night Ranger Shows Postponed After Jack Blades Taken to Hospital
Three shows rescheduled after singer and bassist has health emergency. Continue reading…
Depeche Mode Plays First US Concert in 5 Years: Video, Set List
It also marked their first American show since the death of founding member Andy Fletcher. Continue reading…