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Watch U2′s First Appearance as U2 [VIDEO]

Sloan — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:09:43 +0000

He wasn't ALWAYS King of Earth. He wasn't always called Bono. He once was just a scrawny lying teenager. And they weren't always called U2. True Story.

John Densmore Remembers Ray Manzerek

Jenna — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:14:17 +0000

Doors drummer John Densmore is remembering his former band mate, keyboardist Ray Manzerek. Doors drummer John Densmore is remembering keyboard player, the late Ray Manzerek as a “gifted musician” and said that Ray was an “essential” member of the group. On John’s official Facebook page, he writes, “there was no keyboard player on the planet [...]

Ray Manzarek- Legendary Keyboardist of The Doors Dies at Age 74

Sloan — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:07:30 +0000

Heartbreaking news coming from The Doors' Facebook page today, as they announce that Ray Manzarek has passed away.

Bill Wyman on Rolling Stones Reunion: Never Again

Jenna — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:03 +0000

Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has no anger towards his old band mates, but says “never again” will he be part of a reunion. Fans hoping that Bill Wyman would be a part of the Rolling Stones shows in the U.S. are going to be disappointed at this news. Bill said to the UK [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Joe Cocker "With a Little Help From My Friends" [Great VIDEO]

Baxter — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:38:02 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where, in the 70′s, we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Rolling Stones Joined by Dave Grohl at Anaheim Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:16 +0000

Fans who attended the Anaheim, Calif. date of the Rolling Stones' '50 & Counting' Tour' got a little bit more than they bargained for Saturday night (May 18). Former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl came out mid-set at the Honda Center to join the legendary rockers for a searing rendition of 'Bitch.'

Vince Neil Backpeddles on "Goodbye" Sentiments

Jenna — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:37:43 +0000

Motley Crue front man Vince Neil recently said that it may be time to say goodbye, but it sounds like he’s reversing his stance. As Motley Crue kicks off their tour, many fans are left wondering if this was the last time they will see the guys out on tour after Vince Neil said that [...]

Black Sabbath Debut 'End of the Beginning' on 'CSI'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:07 +0000

Black Sabbath fans jonesing for an early taste of the band's upcoming '13' album got a treat last night (May 15), when Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler showed up to debut some new material on the season finale of 'CSI.'

HSAS Rebirth? Sammy Hagar + Neal Schon Recruit New Rhythm Section

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:22:49 +0000

After a break of a mere 30 years, HSAS are back -- sort of. Sammy Hagar and Journey guitarist Neal Schon have reunited for a few songs on Hagar's upcoming CD, and they recruited Hagar's Chickenfoot rhythm section of Michael Anthony and Chad Smith for the three tracks.

Rolling Stones Albums Reissued on Clear Vinyl

Jeff Giles — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:02:45 +0000

Even though they left the label years ago, ABKCO Records is still an important part of the Rolling Stones‘ history. And the label is joining the band’s 50th anniversary celebration by reissuing three classic Stones albums on clear 180 gram vinyl. The reissues, which will be available on May 28, are part of the company’s [...]

Journey Gets More Platinum Records After Streaming Rules Change

Jeff Giles — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:55:56 +0000

The RIAA’s ongoing quest to most accurately determine just how much music we’re consuming has reached another milestone, with the much-maligned trade association taking the controversial step of incorporating streaming data into its sales certifications. The change in methodology has had an immediate effect on a wide variety of artists, includingÂ JourneyÂ (whose ‘Don’t Stop Believin” has [...]

Paul McCartney to Add New Duty to His Resume?

Jenna — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:31:59 +0000

Will Paul McCartney listen to the online community and save his local football team? Soccer fans in Liverpool are begging local boy done good, Paul McCartney to see if he can help save the local team. There is an online petition circulating right now to get the former Beatle to buy the Everton Football Club [...]

Kiss Promise New Stage Show Featuring Fireball-Shooting Spider

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:58:38 +0000

You can never accuse Kiss of not putting on an over-the-top rock show. But for the upcoming European leg of their ‘Monster’ tour, the band are unveiling a new stage setup that they promise is a step beyond even their previous stadium spectaculars. “It’s really great,” Paul Stanley tells VH1 Radio Network’s Dave Basner (quote [...]

Do The Beatles Really Rule?

Jenna — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:06:57 +0000

According to one survey, the answer is a resounding yes, the Beatles do in fact rule all. The Public Policy Polling Survey came back with over 75 percent of voters in the survey saying that the Beatles are the best. That’s the highest positive return on the survey out of all of the categories. The [...]

Allman Brothers Band Releasing 'Brothers and Sisters' 40th Anniversary Box Set

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:49:42 +0000

The seven-song 1973 Allman Brothers Band ‘Brothers and Sisters’ album is the focus of a new box set set to hit stores this summer. The group is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic album with a release that’s expected to include significant bonus material. Like many recent re-releases, the Allman’s box set will be [...]

Astronaut Performs First Cover of 'Space Oddity' from Space

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:15:11 +0000

As good as David Bowie‘s ‘Space Oddity’ is,Â it’s still rather surreal watching someone perform itÂ from space. The above video was recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield whilst onboard the International Space Station. The upload — which has gone viral since being put on YouTube — is said to have taken six months to make and has [...]

Black Sabbath Pulls Back The Veil to Their Recording Sessions in Latest Behind The Scenes Video

Sloan — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:51:34 +0000

In the latest inside peek at the studio sessions, Geezer, Ozzy and Tony join producer Rick Rubin to reveal the creative arcs that took place while putting together their highly-anticipated release: 13. Ozzy seems to sum it up the best, he says; “… I didn’t want it to be a follow-up to ‘Never Say Die’ (his last album [...]

Dickey Betts Talks About Health Scare

Jenna — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:43:39 +0000

After several weeks worth of postponed and canceled shows due to “doctor’s orders”, Dickey Betts is talking about what’s keeping him off the road. Allmann Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts has been postponing shows left and right, blaming his poor health. Now he’s talking about what’s been going on. His manager, David Spero took to [...]

John Densmore Details Feud with His Doors Bandmates

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:49:11 +0000

The feud between drummer John Densmore and his remaining bandmates from the Doors – keyboardist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger - has played out in the press for the past decade. Now in his new book, ‘The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes on Trial,’ Densmore offers up his very personal account of the lawsuits and the often very public battle he’s endured.

Fleetwood Mac Planning to Release More New Material

Dave Lifton — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:31:39 +0000

When Fleetwood Mac announced that they would release only a handful of new songs to coincide with their current tour, some thought it seemed like the act of a band on its last creative legs, grudgingly going into the studio in order to drum up interest in a series of lucrative concerts. However, in a new interview, Lindsey Buckingham said that there is more to come.