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Foreigner Keyboardist Michael Bluestein Diagnosed with Cancer

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:30:05 +0000

Foreigner keyboardist Michael Bluestein, who has also performed with Stevie Nicks and Boz Scaggs, has been diagnosed with cancer, and will take an indefinite leave of absence from the band as he undergoes treatment. As Bluestein explains in a statement released to the forum section of Foreigner’s official website, “I recently went to the hospital [...]

Elton John Hospitalized, Forced to Cancel Concerts

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:23:50 +0000

Elton John was hospitalized yesterday (May 23) in Los Angeles as a result of a serious respiratory infection, and has been forced to cancel four concerts in order to facilitate his recovery. According to TMZ, the legendary pianist and singer checked into Los Angeles’ Cesar-Sinai Hospital for a battery of tests early Wednesday morning. Although [...]

Free Considered Using a Hologram for Olympics Reunion Concert

Jeff Giles — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Ever since 2Pac made his surprise appearance from beyond the grave at Coachella last month, we’ve been wondering how hologram technology might be used to bring other performers to “life” for concert audiences.

Eddie Van Halen Reveals His Cancer Returned Twice Last Year

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:37:28 +0000

In his first interview in years, Eddie Van Halen discloses that his cancer returned twice last year, that he’s emerged victorious in his battle with alcohol, and that his son Wolfgang reminds him of his own father. Speaking to Esquire magazine, Van Halen explains that last spring doctors found and removed cancer cells from his [...]

Ron Wood Backtracks About The Rolling Stones Going Into The Studio

Dave Lifton — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:00:47 +0000

Well, apparently there are things that last shorter than a Kardashian marriage, yet are every bit as contentious: stories about the Rolling Stones getting back together. Ron Wood is now claiming he was misquoted when he said last week the Stones were going back into the studio to “throw some ideas around.”

Rolling Stones To Enter Studio

Ken Kelley — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:30:44 +0000

Although it has essentially been confirmed that legendary rock band the Rolling Stones will not be hitting the road in 2012, Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood recently confirmed that the group is slated to meet in the recording studio later this month

George Thorogood Coming to Minnesota [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:46:20 +0000

More and more classic rockers are hitting the road this summer, and so far we have been pretty fortunate with most of them making stops in Minnesota. Here is another one to add to the list: George Thorogood and the Destroyers. George is touring in Canada for parts of May and June before kicking off [...]

ZZ Top Almost Finished With New Album

Billy Dukes — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:00:35 +0000

ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons said their next studio album will stay true to the sound they have laying down for over 40 years. The still untitled project may be out this year, as Gibbons tells Billboard. “It’s down to seeds and stems.”

Paul Rodgers Reveals Untold Stories of Rock

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:38:24 +0000

Paul Rodgers just might be the Magic 8 Ball of rock ‘n’ roll. In a recent interview, the frontman revealed how his advice to Robert Plant and Joe Walsh might’ve helped steer them to greatness, and he also came clean about the bands who tried — and failed — to recruit him.

Aerosmith Reportedly Confirm First Summer 2012 Tour Date

Matt Wardlaw — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:26:08 +0000

The ongoing sessions for a new album and the occasional dramatic moment won’t keep Aerosmith away from their natural habitat – the concert stage. The legendary Boston rockers have reportedly confirmed their first North American tour date for 2012.

Publishing Rights to Six Early Beatles Songs Sold

Shauna Wright — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:00:19 +0000

So as it turns out, the estate of Michael Jackson doesn’t own the global publishing rights to every Beatles song ever. In fact, the North American rights to six early Fab Four songs have just been snapped up by a company you’ve probably never even heard of.

Kiss Going Retro for 'Monster' Recording Sessions

Joe Robinson — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:29 +0000

Kiss are turning back the clock for the recording of their new album, ‘Monster,’ which should be out by the summer of 2012. The band is bucking the trend of using digital recording gear, opting instead for the retro experience of old analog equipment and a stripped-down approach. In other words, don’t expect any outside writers, extra keyboards or superfluous children’s choruses this time around.

The Beatles' 'Revolution' to be covered by Flaming Lips as Tribute to Steve Jobs

Jeff Giles — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:57:39 +0000

Apple Inc. and the Beatles have been intertwined since the computer giant’s earliest days, so it’s only fitting that the band’s music should be used to pay tribute to recently deceased company founder Steve Jobs.

The Flaming Lips have announced plans to debut their cover of the classic Beatles track ‘Revolution’ at the O Music Awards 2 on Oct. 31 — and record their performance on an iPad.