To say that musician Frank Zappa was ahead of his time would be an understatement; the guitarist and songwriter took up topics, riffs, and studio techniques decades before his contemporaries. We know learn that Frank and his Mothers of Invention’s 1973 shows while at the Los Angeles Roxy nightclub will be released as a terrific […]
If you’re a Procol Harum fan, this will make your day; the band’s biggest collection of radio hits and early releases called ‘Still There’ll Be More – An Anthology 1967-2017’ is scheduled to drop in early 2018. This will be a limited offering. ‘Still There’ll Be More – An Anthology 1967-2017’ will be available in […]
1971 is considered the year the Beatles broke up, so it’s a significant year for water cooler news and music. The Vietnam War was heating up; Charles Manson and his band of murderers were convicted of their crimes in 1969. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was one of the biggest films of the year, […]
Elvis fans went wild this week, as news of the “Auction at Graceland,” scheduled for this January 6th in Graceland leaked out to the press. Here’s the catch; the items up for auction will be from a third party and not original Elvis Graceland items. That doesn’t seem to matter to most fans, as the […]
How about some Rock and Roll news this crazy week between Christmas and New Years? Jimmy Page has told friends and fans that more Led Zeppelin music will be released in 2018, an anthology of never been heard before Zeppelin songs, helping celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary. Roy Orbison’s two sons have released an amazing […]
The stars we lost this year that we’ll miss most will be Tom Petty, David Cassidy, AC/DC‘s Malcolm and George Young, Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington from Linkin Park, Gregg Allman, Chuck Berry, Glen Campbell, Fats Domino, Steely Dan’s Walter Becker, and J. Geils. The year was filled with memorable moments not all good; Gene […]
Books make great presents after the holidays, and we have done the work for you! Check out the latest and best selling hard bound offerings from your favorite stars… ‘Lou Reed: A Life’ is a memoir that puts you in the front of the Velvet Underground, to his days years with Andy Warhol and success […]
The 70s was fertile ground for simple guitar hooks and catchy rock songs, battling the disco sound that was all too popular with the ‘nonrockers.’ Grand Funk Railroad, Blues Image, and Jay Ferguson were breaking through the dance music to make their mark. Grand Funk Railroad was Mark Farner, Don Brewer, and Terry Knight (think […]
Rock Bands can be pretty fickle on stage and in their personal lives, yet when it comes to the requests some bands make for their venue dressing rooms – it gets really funky. Here are more odd demands or requirements for dressing rooms a few of the biggest stars require while on the road… Van […]
The Stone Temple Pilots performed at a private event a few weeks ago, unveiling their new lead singer Mr. Jeff Gutt. It’s been a tough couple of years for STP as the band’s heart and soul, Scott Weiland, passed away in 2015, ruled an accidental drug overdose. Their latest album with new lead singer hasn’t […]