1965 – The Beach Boys recorded the music for “California Girls.” The vocals were recorded on June 4. 1968 – Pink Floyd announced founder Syd Barrett has officially left the group due to his suffering from psychiatric disorders compounded by drug use. 1971 – Carly Simon and James Taylor first met at the Troubador nightclub […]
The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is known for its iconic mixtapes, which feature classic rock songs from the 70s and 80s. Director James Gunn has confirmed that a mixtape will once again play a prominent role in the upcoming third installment of the series. The mixtape is expected to feature new songs and pay […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd was honored Sunday night during the CMT Music Awards with an all-star performance featuring members of the Allman Brothers Band, Billy Gibbons, Slash and Paul Rodgers. LeAnn Rimes and Wynonna Judd also served as backing singers. The tribute was introduced by Peter Frampton with a sweet tribute to Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last […]
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and former television personality. He is best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, piano, and percussion. He is known as the “Demon of Screamin’” due to his high screams and his wide vocal range. […]
There has been some buzz about who will headline the new heavy metal music festival, Power Trip. Sources have shared that Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Tool and Iron Maiden will headline. The new festival is presented by Coachella founders, Goldenvoice. The festival will take place at Coachella’s home base, Empire Polo Field […]
Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced today the return of the Rock The Bells Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY. The dynamic, day-long celebration will serve as THE pinnacle moment to celebrate 50 […]
A guitarist and founding member of Tom Petty’s first band, Mudcrutch, Tom Leadon has passed away at the age of 70 years old. His brother, Mark Leadon posted to Facebook, “It is with great sadness, but profound love and gratitude for his life, that the family of Tom Leadon … announce his passing on March […]
Jason Bonham recently said that he had found a box of tapes that were left behind by his late father John Bonham that may contain previously unheard Led Zeppelin recordings. Bonham told The Vinyl Guide podcast that, “Believe it or not, Dad didn’t like to play at all at home, He had no recording equipment. […]
Daryl Hall is going to be performing at the 2023 BST Hyde Park festival set for July 7th, in order to support Billy Joel. Hall will be on stage with Joel for the performance being presented by American Express. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee will also be performing a set alongside Todd […]
The drummer for Def Leppard, Rick Allen, posted to social media thanking fans for supporting him and giving him well wishes after he was attacked outside of his hotel in Florida on March 12th. Allen wrote, “Thank you everyone for your overwhelming support. Your love and prayers are truly helping. My wife Lauren [Monroe] was […]