In an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Stevie Nicks recalled her surprise at Prince’s appearance in the studio after she’d told him about how he’d inspired her song “Stand Back.” The track, which was released in 1983, was a direct result of Nicks listening to Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” while she was on the freeway […]
Back in August, Mark David Chapman, who is currently serving a 20-years-to-life sentence for the 1980 murder of John Lennon, was denied parole for the tenth time. Yesterday, November 15th, the transcript of his hearing was released, and Chapman admitted that his act was “senseless” and that it has taught him about shame. “Thirty years ago […]
Elvis Costello recalled how he learned a truth about recording during a conversation with Bruce Springsteen. The English artist had been influence by the Boss’ earlier works, but he was shocked at the direction of their talk when it all went down. “I wanted to somehow make magic out of the things around me, the way he did […]
2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the first incarnation of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band tours. He’s celebrating it, naturally, with shows in North America and Japan. The former Beatle also says he’s putting out a new collection of his own snapshots, called Another Day in the Life. Starr’s touring calendar will begin on March […]
In a brand new interview with KTLA anchor Frank Buckley, KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if the band’s upcoming “End Of The Road” tour will truly be fans’ last opportunity to see the iconic rockers perform live. “This is real,” he responded , “Folks play that game,” apparently referring to other bands who […]
Joe Perry collapsed backstage after making a guest appearance at Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden concert Saturday night. According to a statement from his publicist, the Aerosmith guitarist is currently “alert and responsive”. The hospital he is being kept at has been unspecified. “Following a guest performance during Billy Joel’s show last night at Madison Square […]
Willie Nelson will be honored with a special all-star concert celebration in January. Titled Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, A Willie Nelson All-Star Concert Celebration, the Jan. 12 event will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and be broadcast on A&E Network next year. The concert will honor the living legend and […]
Ann Wilson explained the ‘little surprise’ hidden within the classic Heart song “Barracuda” that made it difficult for some people to sing. The track appeared on the band’s second album, Little Queen, in 1977, and became its second Top 20 hit, reaching No.11 in May of that year. It’s remained a staple of their live […]
In an interview with Loudwire, the guitarist explains why he should be a part of the show. For love of the fans, and for KISS to make a ton of money. KISS will begin on ‘The End of the Road’ in 2019 and remain on tour for three years, finally reaching the twilight of their career. […]
1961, Jimmy Dean started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Big Bad John’, a No.2 on the UK chart. Jimmy went on to present a prime time variety show on US TV. 1964, During their first promotional visit to the UK, The Beach Boys appeared live on ITV’s ‘Ready […]