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Geoff Tate Looks To Continue Using Queensryche Name
Queensryche may have been able to keep their name for touring purposes in court, but the legal matters are far from over.
Title of Neil Young + Crazy Horse’s Second 2012 Album Revealed
Neil Young recently launched his tour in Albuquerque, but rather than playing a set from ‘Americana’, Neil and Crazy Horse went heavy with even newer material.
Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Set to Release Fourth Solo Album, ‘Sunken Condos’
Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen is stepping out for his fourth solo record, ‘Sunken Condos,’ coming in October.
Bachman-Turner Cameo in Hit Comedy ‘The Campaign’
Has there ever been a song more co-opted as an anthem than Bachman-Turner Overdrive‘s ‘Taking Care of Business?’ The track, which even had a 1990 Jim Belushi comedy bearing its name, has certainly done quite well for Randy Bachman and Fred Turner over the years, and it earned them another high profile gig this past weekend.
Rush’s ‘Clockwork Angels’ Gets Novel Spinoff for ECW Press
Rush definitely delved a little bit into concept album territory with their latest release, ‘Clockwork Angels,’ and for those who want to go a little further into the story, you should check out ‘Clockwork Angels: The Novel.
Thin Lizzy’s Gary Moore’s Burial Plot Said to Be in ‘Sorry State’
Thin Lizzy great Gary Moore passed away last year, and there are numerous fans that are concerned over the state of the musician’s burial plot.
Bon Scott Docu-Drama Coming to the Big Screen
Late AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott lived a lot of life in just a short amount of time, but remains one of the more intriguing musicians to ever pick up a microphone. As such, High Voltage Productions are hoping to share a bit more of his story in a new docu-drama titled ‘Bon Scott – The Legend of AC/DC.’
Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doors + CCR Feature in ‘Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers’ Special
If you’re looking for a reason to stay in tonight, PBS has it as their ‘My Music’ series served up ‘Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers.’ The special, airing on PBS stations across the country, takes a look back at the longtime variety show host’s top music acts.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons Headlines Las Vegas Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp
Is there any rocker that would fit in the world of Las Vegas more than Kiss‘ Gene Simmons? The man does know a thing or two about glitz and presentation. So it makes sense that the Kiss bassist and singer would step up to lead the Las Vegas-based Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp.
Eddie Van Halen Says Bassist-Son Wolfgang Van Halen Is ‘Just One of the Band’
Van Halen‘s extensive tour schedule has given Eddie Van Halen access to his son that most fathers don’t have with their children, and the guitar great says that having Wolfgang on the road has changed the dynamic of their relationship a little bit.
Nicko McBrain Admits Iron Maiden Can’t Play as Fast Anymore
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain admits that the band’s current live runs through some of the songs from their famous catalog can’t be done at the same tempos anymore, simply because they’ve gotten older.
Van Halen Tour Misses Australia, But Ready to ‘Jump’ to Japan
Van Halen are definitely in demand, which can lead to a few bumps in the road when trying to schedule a world tour. Though the group did reveal plans to visit Japan this year a little while back, it looks as though they’ve not been able to nail down anything where Australia is concerned.