Late husband of Queen Elizabeth was reportedly used to get the name of ‘Goldfinger’s Pussy Galore past U.S. censors. Continue reading…
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How Motley Crue Regrouped for the ‘Saints of Los Angeles’ Single
Title track off band's 2008 reunion album tells story of signing deal with Elektra Records. Continue reading…
20 Years Ago: ‘Joe Dirt’ Blends Sophomoric Humor and Sweetness
David Spade starred in 2001 comedy, which earned hostile reviews but developed a cult following. Continue reading…
Mikkey Dee Glad He Delayed Joining Motorhead
Drummer pleased he had “brain enough" to refuse Lemmy’s first invitation. Continue reading…
Rudy Sarzo Had to Leave Ozzy Osbourne After Randy Rhoads Died
Bassist lost joy of performing “quickly” following tour tragedy. Continue reading…
Sammy Hagar Regrets ‘Angst’ About Van Halen in His Memoir
Former frontman wishes he’d “been a little more conservative” 10 years ago. Continue reading…
Original Alice Cooper Group Still Angry with Late Glen Buxton
Producer Bob Ezrin says there’s a “fundamental truth” in new song “I Hate You.” Continue reading…
Devo’s Signature Looks Get New Funko Pop! Figures
The new wave legends join the likes of Aerosmith, ZZ Top, AC/DC and Motorhead with their own collectibles. Continue reading…
Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson Recuperating After Open-Heart Surgery
Clarifying why he stayed seated during band's 'Late Show' performance, bassist wrote that he's "slowly but surely getting stronger every day" after procedure. Continue reading…
How ‘All the President’s Men’ Became an Unlikely Blockbuster
Robert Redford wasn’t interested in following the kind of backstage drama seen in dark modern-era political sagas. Continue reading…
The INXS Pub Tour That ‘Burst Its Own Bubble’
Andrew Farriss recalls ‘90s decision to stop doing what the industry expected of them. Continue reading…
How the Beatles Created the ‘First Heavy Metal Record Ever Made’
That's the description John Lennon gave "Ticket to Ride." Continue reading…
Eric Bloom Won’t Have ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’ at His Funeral
Blue Oyster Cult frontman looks back at his band’s best and worst albums. Continue reading…
Why Def Leppard Will Never Release Jim Steinman ‘Hysteria’ Tapes
Joe Elliott recalls eight-week, six-figure studio mess as fourth album took shape. Continue reading…
Original ‘Saturday Night Live’ Writer Anne Beatts Dead at 74
TV pioneer also created 1982 sitcom 'Square Pegs.' Continue reading…
Watch David Gilmour Perform Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Albatross’
New video comes ahead of a full concert film celebrating Peter Green and the early music of the band. Continue reading…
Roger Waters Announces New 2022 Dates for Postponed Tour
Songwriter will play new songs and material from Pink Floyd's "golden era" during trek, which he delayed due to the pandemic. Continue reading…
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen’s Animated ‘Think It Over’ Lyric Video
Power-pop track highlights upcoming debut solo LP as Mammoth WVH. Continue reading…
Guitarist Jason Becker Hospitalized With ‘Shortness of Breath’
Onetime David Lee Roth guitarist has been living with ALS for more than three decades. Continue reading…
Guns N’ Roses’ Not in This Lifetime … Tour: By the Numbers
Just four years earlier, Axl Rose had shot down the notion of ever sharing the stage with Slash and Duff McKagan again. Continue reading…
Vinnie Vincent Blocked ‘Great’ Song Releases Says Carmine Appice
Drummer rules out future work with former Kiss guitarist who “creates havoc.” Continue reading…
Why ‘Shy’ Ian Anderson Avoids Cowriting Songs
Jethro Tull leader reflects on two occasions where he worked with others, with varying results. Continue reading…
Rudy Sarzo on How Quiet Riot’s ‘Condition Critical’ Went Wrong
Bassist says band felt “under the gun” to top ‘Metal Health’ on tight timescale. Continue reading…
Chicago Announce ‘Chicago at Carnegie Hall’ Deluxe Edition
Sixteen-CD set will contain recordings from band's eight sold-out New York City shows in 1971. Continue reading…
Tom Petty’s New ‘Angel Dreams’ Reworks ‘She’s the One’ Soundtrack
Remastered set, out in June as part of Record Store Day event, features four previously unreleased songs. Continue reading…
Bruce Kulick Announces ‘Live in Las Vegas’ Livestream Performance
Guitarist will play hits from former band Kiss along with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley and more. Continue reading…
Dennis DeYoung Releases New Single Ahead of Upcoming Final Album
Former Styx singer unveils "Isle of Misanthrope" plus track listing and release date for LP. Continue reading…
Ralph Schuckett, Former Utopia Keyboardist, Dies at 73
He also played on classic releases by Carole King and Hall & Oates. Continue reading…
The Who to Release Expanded ‘Face Dances’ for Record Store Day
Release also marks 40th anniversary of 1981 album. Continue reading…
Kiss: Last Great, Last Good, First Bad Album Roundtable
Five writers debate the highs and lows of the band's roller coaster-like discography. Continue reading…