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Peter Gabriel Releases Dark-Side Mix of New Song ‘The Court’
It’s the second offering from his upcoming album ‘i/o.’ Continue reading…
Paul McCartney Movie to Explore Transition from Beatles to Wings
‘Man on the Run’ documentary features unseen archive material and new interviews. Continue reading…
The Shelved Song That Finally Broke Bryan Adams In America
Track from Canadian native’s third album had been written before his first album was even released. Continue reading…
Five Reasons the White Stripes Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
Nomination for the duo came sooner than expected, but they’re certainly worthy. Continue reading…
Revered Bruce Springsteen Fanzine Closes Over Ticket Pricing Fury
‘Backstreets’ ending after 43 years as editors feel “dispirited, downhearted and, yes, disillusioned” ahead of 2023 tour. Continue reading…
50 Years Ago: ‘Wattstaxx’ Movie Expands on a Huge Cultural Moment
Unfortunately, the producers had a problem when it came to the industry’s rating system. Continue reading…
25 Years Ago: Rob Halford Shocks Himself by Coming Out on MTV
“I think that most people know that I’ve been a gay man all of my life,” the Metal God told the network. Continue reading…
Five Reasons Sheryl Crow Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
From being Michael Jackson’s backing singer to a nine-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter has proven her status as a rock ‘n’ roll star. Continue reading…
What Joe Elliott Learned From the Stadium Tour
Def Leppard singer discovered Nikki Sixx’s hobby, how many new songs are enough and the advantage of not going on last. Continue reading…
Melinda Dillon, ‘Close Encounters’ Actress, Dead at 83
Two-time Oscar nominee also appeared in the films ‘Absence of Malice,’ ‘A Christmas Story’ and ‘Slap Shot.’ Continue reading…
George R. Robertson, ‘Police Academy’ Actor, Dead at 89
He played police chief Henry Hurst in six of the franchise’s films. Continue reading…
REO Speedwagon Introduces Neal Doughty’s Replacement
Former Whitesnake, Foreigner and Rick Springfield keyboardist Derek Hilland helps band “survive a major personnel change.” Continue reading…
45 of Rock’s Biggest Grammy Winners
Who’s taken home the most hardware? Continue reading…
40 Years Ago: ‘The Greatest American Hero’ Signs Off
TV show had a comedic sensibility and famous theme song that provides lingering memories of the ’80s. Continue reading…
Listen to John Oates’ New Single, ‘Disconnected’
Accompanying music video was inspired by Taylor Swift’s visual work. Continue reading…
L.A. Guns Share Zeppelin-esque New Single ‘You Betray’
“Immigrant Song”-style rocker marks the first single off ‘Black Diamonds,’ out April 14. Continue reading…
How Sting Changed Gears With ‘If I Ever Lose My Faith in You’
His last non-soundtrack Top 20 hit showed that some truths were easier to get at than others. Continue reading…
Five Reasons Warren Zevon Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
After nearly three decades of eligibility, the late singer-songwriter earned his first nomination in 2023. Continue reading…
Rock Hall Boss Calls 2023 Nomination List Exciting and Fun
Greg Harris hopes for chance to put Iron Maiden inflatable on display in year he says proves rock is “an attitude and a spirit.” Continue reading…
Joe Elliott Spent Most of Stadium Tour in ‘Total Isolation’
Def Leppard singer holed up in his tour bus as “price of doing business in 2022.” Continue reading…
Top 30 Rebel Songs
Rock ‘n’ roll has long served as the perfect medium for liberation from the confines of normal life. Continue reading…
Prince Invited Shania Twain to Make the ‘Next “Rumours” Album’
Country star was in the middle of a divorce from producer Mutt Lange when she got a call asking her to record a Fleetwood Mac-like LP at Paisley Park. Continue reading…
17 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Groundhog Day’
Vampires? A wild animal? A gypsy curse? There are lots of stories behind the 1993 Bill Murray classic. Continue reading…
Why You Misheard That Word on ‘Blinded by the Light’
Song had initially disappeared into obscurity after its release on Bruce Springsteen’s debut album. Continue reading…
Les Claypool to Cover Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ on 2023 Tour
Longtime collaborator Sean Lennon will join Primus frontman on tour. Continue reading…
Warren Zevon’s Children React to His Rock Hall Nomination
Jordan and Ariel reject suggestion their dad wouldn’t have cared about being on ballot. Continue reading…
Why Glen Matlock and Dad Fell Out Over Sex Pistols’ TV Carnage
Guitarist and parents were tense for a year after onscreen scandal in 1976, but not for the obvious reason. Continue reading…
40 Years Ago: Journey’s ‘Frontiers’ Signals Beginning of the End
Expectations were high when they stepped into a California studio to record a follow up to 1981’s ‘Escape.’ Continue reading…
Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off 2023 Tour: Video, Pictures, Set List
The Boss and his E Street Band return to the road after nearly six years. Continue reading…