Matthew Wilkening
First Photos of Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix Emerge
The first photos of rap star Andre 3000 in costume and (presumably) wig for his performance as Jimi Hendrix in the upcoming movie ‘All is By My Side’ have been revealed, and it looks like they found the right guy!
ZZ Top Reportedly Set to Release New EP in June
ZZ Top are reportedly planning to release a four-song EP via iTunes in June, which will include ‘I’ve Got to Get Paid,’ the song they unveiled via a Jeremiah Weed beer commercial a few weeks ago.
Elton John Hospitalized, Forced to Cancel Concerts
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.
Van Halen Postpones 30+ Tour Dates- St. Paul Show SAFE!
Van Halen have postponed over 30 dates on their 2012 North American tour, beginning with their show scheduled for July 7 at Uncasville, Ct. and ending with their planned Sept. 25 performance in Milwaukee.
Lita Ford Accuses Ex-Husband of ‘Brainwashing’ Their Children Against Her On New Song ‘Mother’
With a new album, ‘Living Like a Runaway,’ hitting stores next month, this should be a very happy time for guitar hero Lita Ford. Instead, she’s dealing with a nasty divorce, claiming on a new song that her ex-husband has “brainwashed” their children and kept her from seeing them.
Tom Petty to Reveal More U.S. Tour Dates Soon?
Bummed out that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ all-too-brief 2012 spring concert tour didn’t stop by your hometown? Well, according to a new video message from Gainesville, Fla.’s favorite rock star, you (and we) might get a second chance very soon.
Kiss Narrow In On Release Date for New Album ‘Monster’
Kiss fans can expect to hear the band’s much-anticipated album ‘Monster’ in July, according to a recent interview with bassist Gene Simmons. He also revealed — hopefully jokingly, for all the mail carriers in the world — that the band’s upcoming oversized photo book will weigh over 100 pounds.
Ted Nugent Explodes in Profane Rant on CBS News
Ted Nugent responded to the notion that he’s not a moderate during an interview on ‘CBS This Morning’ by, well, flipping out a bit, offering — in off-color language — to perform sexual acts on both the male reporter and a nearby female producer if they could find someone who cares more about people and the planet than he does.
Paul McCartney Guests on Live ’30 Rock’ Episode
Paul McCartney stunned the studio audience — and by the looks of it, possibly actor Alec Baldwin — by making a surprise walk-on appearance during a live episode of NBC’s ’30 Rock.’
Levon Helm’s Cancer Battle in ‘Final Stages’
Levon Helm, former drummer for the Band, is in the final stages of his battle with cancer, according to a note posted on his official website. The legendary musician, whose voice gave life to classic songs such as ‘The Weight,’ ‘Up on Cripple Creek’ and ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,’ was thought to be recovered after a decade-old battle with the disease.
Eddie Van Halen Reveals His Cancer Returned Twice Last Year
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.
Guns N’ Roses Alumni Reunite to Perform at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Three-fifths of the original Guns N’ Roses, and two other latter-day alumni, joined forces for a blistering three song set at the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony tonight (April 14).