Wendy Dio said the book left unfinished by late husband Ronnie James Dio would be completed using his own words, and it would “definitely” be published in 2020. The iconic vocalist died in 2010 without completing the memoir, and plans to bring it to market in the years immediately following his passing didn’t succeed. “I’m […]
Just so you can book your flights to Los Angeles for the Grammys in Advance, The Recording Academy™ and CBS have generously announced the dates for Music’s Biggest Night® in 2020 and 2021 — The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards® will air on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, and The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will air on […]
The Beatles are previewing their 50th anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of the self titled album with a previously unheard recording of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” The track premiered at Rolling Stone and, like the take that came out on Anthology 3, it features Harrison on acoustic guitar, with Paul McCartney on harmonium […]
On October 25th, 1964, The Rolling Stones made their first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” That evening, Mick, Keith, Brian, Bill and Charlie awaited their time backstage, taking in some of the eclectic performances that made up a Sullivan variety hour. Then, about halfway through the show Ed Sullivan introduced The Rolling Stones to […]
Jon Bon Jovi recalled a chore-avoiding escapade that led to his discovery of, and his future with, the guitar. Jovi came from a musical family, owned an instrument at an early age, but had no interest, as he told Uncle Joe Benson on the Ultimate Classic Rock NIghts radio show. “My mother actually bought me […]
Ted Nugent’s latest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame outburst drew a reaction from two-time inductee David Crosby, who said Nugent is “not good enough” to receive the honor. Eligible since 2000, Nugent has slammed the establishment for years, and most recently said it was “the most outrageous and disgusting lie” that he’d never been […]
Ted Nugent returned to the theme of his lack of induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, claiming that there was no human being alive who didn’t think he should receive the honor. Last year the veteran, who’s been eligible since 2000, said “political correctness” and particularly his membership in the NRA was […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd are in the midst of what they’re calling the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. But according to guitarist Gary Rossington, they plan on continuing beyond the last date on their current schedule. On the upcoming episode of AXS TV’s The Big Interview with Dan Rather, Rossington revealed that they have future […]
“I’m ready to take a break,” Foo Fighters’ singer Dave Grohl revealed in a conversation with Billboard’s Chart Beat podcast. The band has been touring worldwide in support of 2017’s Concrete & Gold album, including headlining slots at the Kaaboo, Glastonbury and their own Cal Jam festivals. Despite the exhausting schedule, Grohl admitted he’s “ready […]
Stanley and Gene Simmons will honor members of the U.S. military, veterans and first responders this Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, by offering them free food nationwide at their Rock & Brews restaurant chain. All day long on the holiday, military personnel and veterans will be able to visit participating Rock & Brews locations and […]