Pre-fame guitarist was invited to join Sparks while drummer was linked to Genesis. Continue reading…
Category Archives: Lyrics
Journey Reach ‘Amicable Settlement’ With Ross Valory, Steve Smith
Band fired bassist and drummer last March, prompting countersuit. Continue reading…
Watch Long-Lost FIlm of John Lennon in New ‘Look at Me’ Video
Ex-Beatle and wife Yoko Ono revealed at work in 1968 for ‘Plastic Ono Band’ box set. Continue reading…
Spinal Tap Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
Perhaps no band in the history of rock 'n roll has experienced more highs and lows. Continue reading…
COVID Victim Mikkey Dee Says World Must Reopen
Scorpions drummer says “harder record” with “great songs” can't be released until tour dates are tied in. Continue reading…
5 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses’ Reunion Begins With a Club Show
Three-fifths of original lineup kicked off massive reunion tour on April 1, 2016. Continue reading…
Hear Unreleased Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Song ‘Ivory Tower’
Video tells story of track that didn’t make cut for ‘Deja Vu’ but appears on upcoming deluxe version. Continue reading…
Meet the Man Who Almost Replaced Bon Scott in AC/DC
Singer Steve Burton auditioned for the gig on the recommendation of band's roadies. Continue reading…
35 Years Ago: ‘Police Academy 3’ Is Where the ‘Gluttony’ Begins
The hit series goes to the well "one too many times." Continue reading…
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Presence’: A Track-by-Track Guide
A look back at seven hard-blues songs from the band's cathartic seventh album. Continue reading…
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Presence’ at 45: Every Song Covered
A look at other artists' interpretations of the tracks found on the band's seventh album. Continue reading…
Brian Rohan, ‘Dope Lawyer’ for the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84
Janis Joplin, Santana and Jefferson Airplane were also among the artists he represented. Continue reading…
Jeff Pilson Says Most People Don’t ‘Know the Name Foreigner’
Bassist says the "songs and the music are more famous than the band." Continue reading…
Eagles’ ‘Millennium Concert’ Set to Make Vinyl Debut
Band is also reissuing 'Eagles Live' and 'Long Road Out of Eden' on vinyl. Continue reading…
17 Artists Who Recorded One-Man-Band Albums
They took "going solo" to a whole new level. Continue reading…
How a Rare Mistake Led to Eddie Murphy’s Big ‘SNL’ Break
The 19-year-old's sharp improv skills landed him a regular gig on the show. Continue reading…
Iron Maiden: Last Great, Last Good, First Bad Album Roundtable
Our writers dissect the highs and lows of the band's catalog – and everything in between. Continue reading…
The Foo Fighters Song That Started as a Joke
Dave Grohl recalls “sitting on the couch laughing” as “Love Dies Young” came together. Continue reading…
When Kiss Made Their National TV Debut
Paul Stanley never forgot impact of performing on Dick Clark’s ‘In Concert’ show in 1974. Continue reading…
Blaze Bayley Says ‘Grunge Was Trying to Kill’ Iron Maiden
Former singer claims band was "fighting for the very existence of real heavy metal" during his '90s tenure. Continue reading…
Noel Gallagher Wishes Oasis Had Finished With Onstage Fight
Guitarist regrets walking out on what could have been “monumental, mad” final show in 2009. Continue reading…
Malcolm Cecil, Stevie Wonder Producer, Dies at 84
Synth pioneer influenced music throughout the '70s and '80s. Continue reading…
San Francisco Musicians in Line for Guaranteed Income
Test program aims to help rebuild arts industry after pandemic, following positive results from previous experiment. Continue reading…
Elton John Says He’s Recorded ‘Something’ with Metallica
Singer confirms collaboration with metal band took place during pandemic lockdown. Continue reading…
UCR’s State of the Union: 2021 Plans for Rock’s 50 Biggest Bands
After surviving 2020, what do rock's biggest acts have in store for 2021? Continue reading…
How Metallica Wrote a Passover Song With ‘Creeping Death’
Track from ‘Ride the Lightning’ was inspired by vision of the Biblical 10th plague on Egypt. Continue reading…
The ‘King Kong vs. Godzilla’ Alternative Ending That Never Was
Original '60s movie was rumored to have one conclusion in Japan and another in America. Continue reading…
When Dee Snider and Leslie West Celebrated Passover on TV
Anthrax's Scott Ian also joined for 2005 VH1 Classic special 'Matzo and Metal.' Continue reading…
Bob Seger to Appear on ‘The Simpsons’ This Sunday
Rocker is the latest celebrity to appear on the long-running animated series. Continue reading…
John Fogerty Selling ‘Unparalleled Luxury’ Mansion for $9 Million
The 6-bedroom, 8-bathroom boasts "every first-class amenity imaginable." Continue reading…