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Blues Rock Guitar Hero Joe Bonamassa Vaults To Top Of U.K. Official Album Charts

Published on 2012-05-23 18:28:10

Official Charts Company is reporting that according to today’s Official Albums Chart Update, blues rock guitar hero Joe Bonamassa is on track to upset the Official Albums Chart applecart by scoring his first UK chart topper, leading an almighty invasion of rock entries on today’s Official Chart Update. Internationally acclaimed blues star Bonamassa looks set to knock reigning chart chaps Keane off Number 1 with his new release, Driving Towards The Daylight. The Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, [..] > read more

New Allman Brothers Ebook 'One Way Out : An Oral History Of The Allman Brothers Band' From Guitar World Senior Writer Alan Paul Available Now

Published on 2012-05-22 20:59:54

Award winning author and journalist Alan Paul, Senior Writer at Guitar World Magazine has just released a brand new digital Ebook chronicling the history of Southern Rock legends The Allman Brothers. Entitled 'One Way Out : An Oral History Of The Allman Brothers Band', the book is culled from hundreds of hours of interviews, all conducted by Paul, detailing the career of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers from past to present. The book includes many never-before-published interviews with band mem [..] > read more

YES Legend Jon Anderson To Play Select Summer 2012 Concerts

Published on 2012-05-22 20:27:03

Music legend and original YES vocalist and songwriter Jon Anderson will be playing select concert dates this summer in support of his critically acclaimed new digital download release ‘OPEN’. Jon Anderson, who has one of the most recognizable voices in music, and is best known for his work with YES, Vangelis and Kitaro, as well as his innovative solo efforts, recently completed several successful tours of the US and South America. The new summer tour promises to deliver an exciting mixture [..] > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa To Appear On 'Late Show With David Letterman'

Published on 2012-05-17 23:29:57

Blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa will be performing this Monday, May 21st on the David Letterman Show as a featured guest artist with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra. This appearance comes the day before the release of his new album ' Driving Towards The Daylight' out via J&R Adventures May 22nd in North America. Bonamassa said, "I am a huge Letterman fan since I was 6 years old and I can't wait to sit in with Paul Shaffer and his band". Check your local listings for times. To ord [..] > read more

Free Considered Olympic Reunion

Published on 2012-05-09 21:04:02

Planet Rock is reporting Paul Rodgers says that the band contemplated reforming later this year.In a new interview with Classic Rock Magazine Paul Rodgers reveals that Free came close to reforming for a special one-off show this year.Rodgers says: "There was talk of possibly something connected with the Olympics, but I don’t see it coming together now."One of the things that is difficult in my mind is that Paul was the soul of the band in many respects, and I hesitate to mess with that."If I w [..] > read more

Modern Blues Guitar Master Michael Burks Passes Away Enroute Home From European Tour

Published on 2012-05-07 00:11:04

American Blues News is reporting the stragic news that Michael “Iron Man” Burks, the celebrated Arkansas blues master who’s attacking style was one of the most powerful in the industry, has passed. It was reported that Burks collapsed in the Atlanta airport on his way back from Italy. He was 54 years old.Bruce Iglauer, owner of Alligator Records, just released the following statement: “Michael ‘Iron Man’ Burks, the great blues guitarist and singer, has died suddenly. He was returning [..] > read more

Bob Ezrin To Produce New Deep Purple Album

Published on 2012-05-01 22:26:33

Henne Music is reporting that Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse has confirmed some of the plans for a new album by the rock legends. “In a couple of weeks,” Morse tells Glide magazine, “Deep Purple has a writing session and we’re producing an album with Bob Ezrin, who’s done KISS, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper, and he also worked on the last Kansas album, when I was with Kansas. So he’s one of my favorite producers and that’s going to be our studio album. It’s probably [..] > read more

Black Sabbath Announce Homecoming Show

Published on 2012-05-01 22:13:45

Black Sabbath will play an intimate homecoming show at O2 Academy in Birmingham on Saturday, May 19 as a warm-up for their headlining set at this year’s Download Festival. The band also plans to play at this year’s Lollapalooza festival, which runs from August 3 to 5 at Grant Park in downtown Chicago.Sabbath have not yet confirmed whether original drummer Bill Ward will be part of the reunion, but Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Butler have been working on a new album in Lo [..] > read more

Blues Rock Titan Joe Bonamassa Releases First Video From Upcoming Studio Release

Published on 2012-05-01 13:43:49

Blues Rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa has released the first video from his upcoming 13th album in the form of the title track, 'Driving Towards The Daylight'. The album, set for world-wide release through J&R Adventures May 21st in Europe and May 22 in North America, also features performances from Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford and his son Harrison, Blondie Chaplin (guitar), Anton Fig (drums and percussion), Arlan Schierbaum (keyboard), Michael Rhodes (bass), Carmine Rojas (bass), Jeff Bov [..] > read more

Ryan McGarvey Stands At The Crossroads, Avoids Sophomore Album Blues On 'Redefined'

Published on 2012-04-25 00:26:51

Ryan McGarvey Redefined Forward In Reverse Music Review by Keith Langerman for Nightwatcher's House Of Rock © 2012 "I met Ryan in 2006 and was very impressed at the depth of his influence and his ability to put said influences together in his own way.. To watch him grow as a artist and to hear his name mentioned to me as much as it has is a testament to his hard work and skill."~ Joe Bonamassa Some may question the wisdom and rationale of taking five years before releasing a follow-up to [..] > read more

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Derek Trucks and Joe Bonamassa Pay Tribute To Blues Guitar Legend Freddie King At Rock Hall Of Fame Induction

Published on 2012-04-16 17:26:38

On April 14th, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio for the induction of the late, great blues guitarist Freddie King into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, ZZ Top members Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill were joined onstage by guitarists Derek Trucks and Joe Bonamassa for a jam which included King's classics "Goin' Down" and the instrumental "Hideaway". King, who passed away at the age of 42 in December 1976, had a twenty-year recording career and became established as an influential guitarist with hits for [..] > read more

Ritchie Blackmore Protégé Shred Off Winner Announced

Published on 2012-04-15 19:03:10

The second annual Ritchie Blackmore Protégé Shred Off competition winner has been announced. This years’ winner goes to Matteo Bizzarri from Ferrara, Italy for his piece entitled 'Blackmoresque Medley' which can be seen below. Bizzarri created his under three-minute composition as “a medley of several different songs from my band (VOODOO HIGHWAY).” Jim Manngard, Ritchie Blackmore’s long-time guitar technician, sound tech, and personal assistant since 1985, led the decision by three-j [..] > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa To Release New Studio Offering 'Driving Towards The Daylight' In May

Published on 2012-04-05 23:59:49

On May 22, 2012, internationally renowned blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa will release a brand new solo album Driving Towards The Daylight via J&R Adventures. His 13th album was produced by Kevin “Caveman” Shirley (Black Crowes, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin). > read more

Cream Drummer Ginger Baker's Beware Of Mr. Baker Wins Documentary Grand Jury At SXSW

Published on 2012-03-14 19:48:03

According to Billboard.com, Jay Bulger's documentary on legendary Cream/Blind Faith drummer Ginger Baker called Beware Of Mr. Baker won the Documentary Grand Jury prize Tuesday night (March 13) at the South by Southwest film awards, but where it might screen next is under wraps."We have been accepted to a bunch of festivals, but they have told us not to tell anyone," Fisher Stevens, one of three producers on the film, said on Sunday, the day after Saturday's world premiere screening.The film wil [..] > read more

Second Annual Ritchie Blackmore Protégé Shred Off Competition Announced

Published on 2012-03-14 19:27:19

The second annual Ritchie Blackmore Protégé Shred Off competition has been announced. Video entries will be accepted from March 20th at 12:01AM through April 7th, at 11:59PM. Each entry must feature the guitarist playing a Blackmore-esque lead guitar arrangement over a backing that is similarly in a Deep Purple, Rainbow, and/or Blackmore's Night vein way. No actual covers of Blackmore's lead guitar solos or songs will be allowed into the competition. Andy DiGelsomina, the composer-guitarist [..] > read more

Guitar Legend Ronnie Montrose Passes Away At 64

Published on 2012-03-04 08:03:31

Legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose died yesterday(Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Montrose's official web site has been updated with the following message: "A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose's 64th birthday. He gave an impromptu speech, and told us that after a long life, filled with joy and hardship, he didn't take any of our love for granted. "He passed today. He'd battled cancer, and stave [..] > read more

Band To Keep An Eye On : Detroit Rockers Tripp 'N' Dixie

Published on 2012-03-03 13:37:43

Detroit Michigan has a long standing tradition of producing great hard rock and roll bands. The rough and tumble nature of the Motor City has seen numerous bands make it huge on the international scene. From Ted Nugent's Amboy Dukes, The MC5, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, Grand Funk Railroad (from not too far away Flint, Michigan), Iggy Pop and The Stooges in the mid to late 60's all the way to The White Stripes, and more recently The Muggs and The Detroit Cobras [..] > read more

Hard Rocking Texas Blues Guitarist Lance Lopez To Deliver 'Handmade Music' Stateside March 6th

Published on 2012-03-03 10:46:58

Following a successful 2011 that saw Texas blues rocker Lance Lopez tour all over North America and Europe, Lance is back with his new album and follow up to the critically acclaimed 'Salvation From Sundown'. 'Handmade Music' is scheduled for release on March 6th in North America via MIG Music. The sessions for 'Handmade Music' took place in late June at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Lance worked with famed producer Jim Gaines (Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, George Thor [..] > read more

Guitar Legend Gary Moore Died After Alcohol Binge Studies Show

Published on 2012-02-27 21:34:29

The UK's Daily Mail is reporting that Irish rock and blues guitar legend Gary Moore passed away in February 2011 due to a heart attack brought on by the massive amount of alcohol consumed at the start of a holiday in Spain. Moore, who was found dead in bed at a luxury hotel in the Costa del Sol had 380mg of alcohol per decilitre of blood in his system. The legal limit for driving in the UK is 80mg of alcohol per decilitre of blood, while the amount associated with fatalities is 30mg. The te [..] > read more

Long Distance Runaround : Yes Sack Singer Benoit David Without Telling Him

Published on 2012-02-20 13:40:54

Rock News Desk is reporting that Yes singer Benoit David reveals he’s been sacked over health problems – but the band didn’t tell him, leaving him to discover the news through a press interview.David was hired after Yes sacked founding member Jon Anderson in 2008 over his own health issues. When the newcomer encountered voice trouble last year the outfit brought in Jon Davidson, originally as a temporary measure.Now Benoit admits he discovered he won’t be back when he was reading a magaz [..] > read more

Guitar Stars Come Together In Support Of Texas Blues Guitar Legend Bugs Henderson

Published on 2012-02-20 13:25:32

Benefit Bugs, a special musical event and auction in honor of Bugs Henderson, will be held at the Palladium Ballroom, 1135 South Lamar Street in Dallas, Sunday, March 4, with doors opening at 1:00 p.m. Several friends and guitar legends, including Andy Timmons,Van Wilks, Lance Lopez, David Grissom, Paul Reed Smith and others have announced they will be playing together at Benefit Bugs to help Texas guitar legend, Bugs Henderson with his medical expenses and his fight against cancer. Tickets, pri [..] > read more

Drummer Bill Ward On Sabbath Reunion Situation : "I Remain Hopeful For A Signable Contract"

Published on 2012-02-17 13:03:49

In a statement released on his official website, founding Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has issued an update regarding the current contract situation which the band is currently embroiled in regarding his participation in the upcoming reunion album and subsequent tour. The statement, which also alludes to the grassroots Facebook effort 1,000,000 Black Sabbath fans say yes to Bill Ward, launched as a direct response to reports that Ward was being replaced for the aforementioned album and tour, [..] > read more

Band To Keep An Eye On : UK Hard Blues Rockers Federal Charm

Published on 2012-02-16 22:39:20

The impressive U.K success of blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa seems to have rekindled a renewed interest in the genre by young musicians throughout the British Isles. Whether that be in an attempt to hit the charts or a genuine love for the music itself, it's a boon for those inclined towards soulful vocals and killer blues guitar licks in a rocking setting.One of the latest to come crawling out of the woodwork are Manchester, England's Federal Charm, who have as of December released their [..] > read more

Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Keb' Mo' To Play At White House Gig

Published on 2012-02-16 21:27:28

Gibson.com is reporting that Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is following the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and Sir Paul McCartney this month by playing a gig for President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at the White House.The Rolling Stones frontman is set to join artists including Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Keb’ Mo’ and Buddy Guy for an event celebrating the blues in the latest musical gathering featuring different musical genres at the White House, billed In Performance at the Whit [..] > read more

Beth Hart To Appear At Isle Of Wight Festival

Published on 2012-02-15 20:27:39

Los Angeles based singer Beth Hart has confirmed she will play the Isle of Wight festival on Sunday 24th June, alongside Bruce Springsteen, Joan Armatrading and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.She headlines the London Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Saturday 25th February. Shepherds Bush will be Beth’s biggest UK headline concert to date.Her latest album, “Don’t Explain”, released world wide last September via J&R Adventures is a collection of soul classics with blues rock guitar titan [..] > read more

New Album 'Great Gypsy Soul' By Late Guitar Wizard Tommy Bolin To Feature Performances From Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, Peter Frampton, Glenn Hughes And Others

Published on 2012-02-09 05:04:33

Classic Rock magazine is reporting that although the late guitar wizard Tommy Bolin passed away at the age of 25 in 1976, a new album is set for release out March 26. 'Great Gypsy Soul' features features outtakes and alternate versions of his solo material, with current musicians playing and singing along to Bolin’s own guitar and vocal recordings. The high profile list includes contributions from Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa, Warren Haynes, Steve Lukather, Glenn Hughes, Brad Whitford, Derek [..] > read more

Fans Start Grassroots Effort On Facebook In Support Of Founding Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward

Published on 2012-02-07 19:13:29

Rumors were swirling around the Internet today suggesting that Black Sabbath have replaced original drummer Bill Ward with Tommy Clufetos from the Ozzy Osbourne band. These rumors have not been confirmed by the band or management. However fans are rallying around Ward and have launched a new Facebook page dubbed 1,000,000 Black Sabbath Fans Say Yes To Bill Ward. https://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Black-Sabbath-fans-say-yes-to-Bill-Ward/387229524625706Black Sabbath recently moved writing sess [..] > read more

Classic First Six Albums From Late Irish Blues Rock Guitar Legend Rory Gallagher Get Remastered Expanded Release

Published on 2012-01-26 20:52:25

Sony Music in association with Capo Records and Legacy are proud to re-issue the first six original Rory Gallagher albums in chronological release date order – “Rory Gallagher” (1971), “Deuce” (1971), “Live In Europe!” (1972), “Blueprint” (1973), “Tattoo” (1973) and “Irish Tour ’74” (1974). These seminal re-issued albums celebrate 40 years since the start of Rory’s solo career.Rory Gallagher was a musician like no other. He was, and still is, one of the world’s gr [..] > read more

Vocalist Mike DiMeo On Riot Guitarist Mark Reale's Passing :"The only thing that Mark cared about was making music that inspired him"

Published on 2012-01-26 19:32:33

Former RIOT vocalist Mike DiMeo, who recorded six studio albums and one live album with the band between 1994 and 2006 has issued the following statement regarding the passing of the band's founding guitarist Mark Reale, who passed away January 25th in a San Antonio hospital due to complications of Crohn's disease — an ailment he has battled for most of his life. He was 56 years old."I'm deeply saddened by the death of Mark Reale. He was a gifted songwriter, great musician and a true friend. I [..] > read more

From The Heart And Soul : An Exclusive Conversation With Beth Hart

Published on 2011-12-14 23:47:09

Born in Los Angeles, California in 1972, it's quite clear that Beth Hart was born to be a musician.Beginning to play piano at age four, she later attended L.A.'s High School for the Performing Arts as a vocal and cello major.From classic female vocalists such as Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, singer songwriters as Carole King to the heavy metal rumblings of Black Sabbath and Rush, Hart naturally soaked up all the musical influences around her.Often compared to the late roc [..] > read more

Having A Riot With Winter : An Exclusive Interview With Mike DiMeo

Published on 2011-11-17 20:35:44

Ever since joining heavy metal legends Riot back in 1993, vocalist Mike DiMeo has been responsible for some of the most soulful vocals laid down in the modern metal scene. Beginning with 1994's 'Nightbreaker', DiMeo soon found his footing, contributing not only fantastic vocals, but also well thought out lyrics which are some of the most articulate in the melodic power metal genre. Before leaving in 2006, he ended up recording six studio albums and one live album with the group, consolidat [..] > read more

Legendary Mountain Guitarist Leslie West Recovering After Emergency Leg Amputation

Published on 2011-06-22 16:02:35

Legendary guitarist Leslie West has undergone surgery in Biloxi, MS. West had flown in to Mississippi to perform at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with his band Mountain. On Saturday, his leg began to swell, and as a diabetic he was rushed to the em > read more

Black Country Communion Release First Video From 'Black Country Communion 2'

Published on 2011-06-08 08:22:57

Anglo -American Hard Rock Supergroup Black Country Communion, featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and blues rock guitar tita > read more

Michael Schenker To Visit the 'Temple Of Rock' in July Featuring Performances By Slash, Myles Kennedy, Carmine Appice, Pete Way, Don Airey And Others

Published on 2011-05-25 17:09:20

According to HMV Japan and Amazon Japan, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release a new album titled "Temple Of Rock" on July 27 in Japan. The CD will reportedly feature guest appearances by the following musicians: * Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, > read more

Long Lost Album From Irish Blues Rock Guitar Legend Rory Gallagher Due Out May 17

Published on 2011-05-16 01:15:53

The story goes that Jimi Hendrix was once asked what it was like to be the greatest guitarist in the world, to which he replied, “I don’t know, go ask Rory Gallagher!” Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) is simply one of the all-time guitar greats. Sla > read more

Glenn Hughes' Autobiography To Hit Stores May 12th

Published on 2011-05-09 08:18:40

Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Black Country Communion) will release his long-awaited autobiography, "Deep Purple And Beyond: Scenes From The Life Of A Rock Star", on May 12 via Foruli Publications. The book, co-written with Joel McIver an > read more

AC/DC Planning New World Tour

Published on 2011-05-09 08:11:54

Guitarist Angus Young of Australian hard rockers AC /DC has told U.K.'s The Sun that the band is already planning its next tour and is hoping to top its last world trek. "Now we're thinking, 'How can we ever better the 'Black Ice' world tour?' But we > read more

Black Sabbath Guitar Legend Tony Iommi To Release Autobiography This Fall

Published on 2011-05-03 23:12:07

Black Sabbath guitar legend Tony Iommi, regarded as one of the founders of heavy metal, is set to release his autobiography. Entitled 'Black Sabbath And Beyond', the book will be released on October 13th in the UK (via Simon & S > read more

Aerosmith's Tyler and Perry's Drug Use Caused Collapse Of 2008 Album Recording Sessions

Published on 2011-04-28 23:56:41

Rock News Desk is reporting that Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler says the band's shambolic attempt to make an album in 2008 collapsed because he and guitarist Joe Perry started using drugs again. But the frontman says the situation threw up a terrible > read more

Guitar Legend Jeff Beck To Release Live DVD Of 1999 Japanese Performance in May

Published on 2011-04-23 22:43:52

On May 17th, via MVD Entertainment, British guitar legend Jeff Beck will release 'Jeff Beck/Jennifer Batten/Randy Hope -Taylor/Steve Alexander Japan 1999', a DVD of a 1999 performance recorded at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo, Japan for Japa > read more

Guitarist KK Downing Quits Judas Priest After 40 Years

Published on 2011-04-20 18:55:35

Rock News Desk is reporting that guitarist KK Downing has quit Judas Priest, and won’t join the band on their upcoming final world tour. The 59-year-old axeman recently told his bandmates that he’d decided to retire with immediate effect. After > read more

Original Alice Cooper Band To Perform UK Holographic Concert

Published on 2011-04-14 20:57:07

Classic Rock magazine is reporting that Alice Cooper is to make history by appearing in 4D. This happens on Wednesday May 11 at Battersea Power Station. Dubbed The Jagermeister Ice Cold Event, it will be the first ever holographic rock gig, and is b > read more

Crossroads Guitar Festival Contest Winner Ryan McGarvey To Undertake First European Tour Dates

Published on 2011-04-12 17:32:38

Fast rising blues rock guitarist Ryan McGarvey, winner of the 2010 Ernie Ball Crossroads Guitar Festival Contest will be making his first ever European appearances beginning June 10th in Groesbeek, Holland. The dates will continue with shows in Germa > read more

Blues Rockers To Come Together For New York Rory Gallagher Tribute In May

Published on 2011-04-12 10:20:39

On May 23, 2011, at the renowned Iridum club in New York City, Eagle Rock Entertainment will present a special tribute to the late great Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher. Entitled "One More Rory : A Tribute To The Music And Life Of Rory Gallagher", > read more

Billy Gibbons, Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks To Join Guitar Legend Johnny Winter On Blues Covers Album

Published on 2011-04-07 21:26:30

Billboard.com is reporting that it should be no surprise that Johnny Winter's next album finds him playing the blues. But on "Roots," due out later this year, he's playing other people's blues. The veteran guitarist, singer and bandleader's first st > read more

British Heavy Rock Legends Uriah Heep Release First Video From Upcoming 'Into The Wild' Studio Album

Published on 2011-04-07 10:05:42

British Heavy Rock Legends Uriah Heep have released the first video "Nail On The Head" from the upcoming studio album 'Into The Wild', The release is the band's 23rd studio album, which will be released on April 15 in Europe and May 3 in North Americ > read more

Jon Anderson To Undertake Acoustic Tour Of The US In Support Of Forthcoming CD Release

Published on 2011-04-05 19:21:04

Much to the excitement of fans across the country, Music icon Jon Anderson, best known for his work with Yes, Vangelis, Kitaro and other notable music artists, as well as his innovative solo efforts, is preparing to tour the US in support of his fort > read more

Paul Rodgers : "I Was Lined Up To Join The Doors"

Published on 2011-04-05 06:19:16

Gibson.com is reporting that Bad Company and Free frontman Paul Rodgers has revealed that he nearly replaced Jim Morrison in The Doors, following the singer’s death in 1971. Rodgers told Uncut magazine that he wasn’t aware that the surviving memb > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Legend Gary Moore Left Estate Of More Than $2 Million

Published on 2011-04-05 05:50:08

The Belfast Telegraph is reporting that former Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore left an estate worth over £2m, according to probate records. The Belfast-born star died of a suspected heart attack in February as he began a holiday in Spain. Records > read more

New Album From ZZ Top To Be Out By End Of 2011

Published on 2011-04-05 05:38:19

ZZ Top is "in full production" on a new album, its long-awaited follow-up to 2003's "Mescalero," which guitarist Billy F. Gibbons predicts will be out "by the end of the year." Gibbons tells Billboard.com that the Texas trio has been working on the > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa Hits U.S. Top 40 Album Charts With 'Dust Bowl'

Published on 2011-04-01 10:30:09

Congratulations are in order for blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa as his new album 'Dust Bowl' has garnered him his highest U.S. chart placing to date. The Kevin Shirley produced Dust Bowl sold 14,420 copies its first week in stores placing the > read more

Whitesnake's David Coverdale : "Evidently The Snake By Its Nature Has To Change Its Skin Every So Often"

Published on 2011-03-31 11:07:17

Vocalist David Coverdale needs no introduction to most fans of classic hard rock. From his initial emergence back in the 70's as frontman of British heavy rock legends Deep Purple, through his seminal blues rock with Whitesnake later on in the decade > read more

Alice Cooper's 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Pushed Back To 2012

Published on 2011-03-29 07:37:52

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke to Aol's Noisecreep about "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", a sequel to his 1975 concept album "Welcome to My Nightmare" - his first "solo" release after the break-up of the original Alice Cooper band. "It will be out nex > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa's 'Dust Bowl' Debuts At # 4 On UK Album Charts

Published on 2011-03-25 09:58:04

The just released 12th album from blues rock titan Joe Bonamassa 'Dust Bowl' (Out in the UK on March 21st and in the USA on March 22nd via J&R Adventures) has debuted at #4 on the UK Official Album Charts. The Kevin Shirley produced album also f > read more

Previously Unreleased Double CD Set By Irish Blues Rock Guitar Legend Rory Gallagher 'Notes From San Francisco' Set For Release May 17th

Published on 2011-03-24 16:48:52

On May 17th, via Eagle Rock Entertainment, late Irish blues rock guitar legend Rory Gallagher will see a previously unreleased double CD offering in stores entitled 'Notes From San Francisco'. Unavailable until now, these are rare studio sides by G > read more

Classic Rock Legends Wishbone Ash To Undertake Spring U.S. Tour

Published on 2011-03-24 10:46:48

Legendary British classic rockers Wishbone Ash are hitting the road this spring for a U.S. tour in support of a new DVD and ahead of their forthcoming album. The group returns to several familiar venues along with select new stops on the three-week > read more

Black Country Communion Reveals Tracklisting For 'Black Country Communion 2'

Published on 2011-03-24 10:31:56

Black Country Communion, the hard rocking super group featuring blues rock guitar titan/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, UFO), and keyboardist Derek Sheri > read more

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Has High Hopes For Reunion

Published on 2011-03-23 00:34:32

Nick Mason has high hopes for a Pink Floyd reunion, even though he said the prospect is "unlikely." Talking to BBC 6 Music, Mason ruled out a full-blown tour featuring Roger Waters, David Gilmour and himself, but suggested a special event could happe > read more

Classic Scottish Hard Rockers Nazareth To Unleash 'Big Dogz' In May

Published on 2011-03-20 00:16:18

Legendary Scottish hard rockers Nazareth are set to return with a brand new studio album 'Big Dogz', which will be hitting stores and online May 10, 2011 via Eagle Rock Entertainment through EarMusic. Produced by guitarist Jimmy Murrison and Yann Ro > read more

Still Mr. Nice Guy : An Archival Interview With Michael Bruce Of The Original Alice Cooper Group

Published on 2011-03-16 16:33:37

I'm Eighteen,". "The Ballad Of Dwight Fry,"... "Under My Wheels,"... "Desperado,"..."School's Out,"... "Billion Dollar Babies,"... "No More Mr. Nice Guy." What do all these songs have in common, besides being some of the most popular songs recorded b > read more

Box Set From Original Alice Cooper Band Due Out In June

Published on 2011-03-15 14:24:07

On the heels of their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame last night in New York City, the original Alice Cooper Band is to release a box set 'Old School' in June. This will contain four CDs from the period 1964-1974, a DVD, a seven inch v > read more

Supergroup Black Country Communion Announce U.S Tour Dates

Published on 2011-03-11 13:42:08

Black Country Communion, the supergroup comprised of Glenn Hughes(Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze) bass and vocals, blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, UFO, Foreigner) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian ( > read more

Guitar World Senior Writer Alan Paul Releases 'Big In China' Via Harper Collins Publishing

Published on 2011-03-11 00:44:37

On March 1, 2011, Senior Writer Alan Paul of Guitar World magazine released a brand new book 'Big In China : My Unlikely Adventures Raising a Family, Playing the Blues, and Becoming a Star in Beijing ' via Harper - Collins publishing. In the book, P > read more

Gold Sparkle Fender Stratocaster Owned By Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa Sells For $30,000 In Clapton Crossroads Auction

Published on 2011-03-10 00:09:31

Where's Eric, the Eric Clapton fan site, is reporting that on the afternoon of 9 March, Bonhams New York conducted a 4 hour sale of 138 lots to aid Crossroads Centre in Antigua, an addiction recovery facility which was founded by Eric Clapton in 1998 > read more

More Jimi Hendrix Catalog Project Releases Due In April

Published on 2011-03-08 19:28:51

Following the Valley Of Neptune and the West Coast Seattle Boy anthology releases last year, Experience Hendrix and Sony's Legacy Recordings have announced a new wave of titles from the Jimi Hendrix Catalog Project. Available April 12th, the release > read more

Original Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr Dies At 44

Published on 2011-03-08 19:13:29

Original Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr, who played on the band's albums through 1992's 'Dirt' was found dead at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 44. This past February Starr was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled > read more

Blues Rock Soulstress Dana Fuchs Will 'Love To Beg' on April 12th

Published on 2011-03-04 20:36:51

Ruf Records announces the signing of dynamic rock/blues singer Dana Fuchs and the release of her label debut CD, Love To Beg, on April 12. Ruf Records is distributed in the U.S. by the Allegro Corporation. Fuchs is currently on tour in Europe and wil > read more

Phil Collins Announces Retirement From Music : "I Don't Think Anyone's Going To Miss Me"

Published on 2011-03-04 16:35:39

Prefix Magazine is reporting that after four decades in the music industry, starting with influential English prog-rock band Genesis and continuing with his own long solo career, Phil Collins is now done with music. "I don't really belong to that wor > read more

Blues Guitar Legend B. B. King To Play Glastonbury Festival

Published on 2011-03-04 08:41:55

The UK's Telegraph is reporting that 85 year old blues guitar legend B.B. King, will be one of the stars of the 2011 Glastonbury Festival. King is the last of the great bluesmen – the sole survivor of a tradition that goes back to the Missis > read more

The Kinks To Reunite Without Dave Davies?

Published on 2011-03-01 20:55:18

Spinner.com is reporting that Ray Davies is still up for playing again with the remaining Kinks, even if his estranged brother refuses to take part. Judging from the Kinks frontman's recent comments, one of rock's longest-running feuds is still in f > read more

Blues Guitar Legend Eddie Kirkland Killed In Florida Car Crash

Published on 2011-02-28 00:21:11

The Atlanta Journal -Constitution is reporting that blues guitar legend Eddie Kirkland, "The Gypsy Of The Blues", was killed Sunday morning in a Florida wreck. The Jamaican-born Kirkland, 88, was a former bandleader for Otis Redding and record > read more

Trailer For Upcoming Gary Moore Documentary Posted Online

Published on 2011-02-23 13:19:10

A preview trailer for the upcoming documentary on late Irish blues-rock guitar legend Gary Moore 'White Knuckles And Blue Moods', - due out later in 2011 - has been posted online. The documentary, produced by Jörgen and Stefan Mossberg, repor > read more

Jeff Beck On Possible Reunion With Rod Stewart : "It's Sort Of Chapter 2 Of Beck-Ola"

Published on 2011-02-23 09:16:01

Guitar legend Jeff Beck - who just picked up three Grammys for best rock and pop instrumentals and best pop collaboration for his Emotion & Commotion album - has released 'Rock 'n' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul', a CD and DVD of last summer's rock > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa Does Vegas

Published on 2011-02-22 00:29:45

This past weekend blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa, who just kicked off the first leg of his 2011 'Dust Bowl' tour in Anaheim, California on Thursday February 17th, played the House of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first live dates to feature > read more

Archive Release From Late Guitar Wizard Tommy Bolin To See Release In March

Published on 2011-02-21 21:08:49

The Tommy Bolin Archives is reporting that Greg Hampton (producer of the Tommy Bolin Whips and Roses CDs) is currently finishing up production on 'Teaser Deluxe', a CD which will contain alternate versions of all the tracks that appeared on the origi > read more

ZZ Top To Receive Texas Medal Of Arts Award

Published on 2011-02-18 16:33:19

The Houston Press is reporting that while they take their sweet time getting around to record that long-anticipated, Rick Rubin-produced next album - which, at this point, could well come out a solid decade after their last, 2003's 'Mescalero' - ZZ T > read more

Classic Rockers Stone Axe To Play European Dates, Release Deluxe Edition Of Self Titled Debut In April

Published on 2011-02-18 02:15:43

Classic rock preservationists Stone Axe have officially announced that they’re hitting the road through the UK, parts of Europe, and wrapping up the tour with a night at the illustrious Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Holland. Starting on April > read more

Ozzy Osbourne Still Gets LSD Flashbacks

Published on 2011-02-17 12:29:09

Rock News Desk is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne stopped using LSD when he was still with Black Sabbath – but he suffers flashbacks to this day, he’s revealed. The Prince of Darkness regularly finds himself “freaking out” at the smallest thing > read more

Ex Thin Lizzy Guitarist Snowy White To Get 'Realistic' February 28th

Published on 2011-02-17 11:40:03

Snowy White And The White Flames - featuring ex Thin Lizzy guitarist Snowy White - will be releasing a brand new 14 track studio album 'Realistic' on February 28th. Besides being a permanent member of Thin Lizzy from 1979 to 1982, during which time > read more

Classic Archival Interview With Blues Guitar Great Albert King Available Online

Published on 2011-02-16 23:48:33

A historic archival interview with late blues guitar legend Albert King, conducted by Senior Writer Alan Paul of Guitar World magazine, is now available online. The interview done in Cleveland Ohio in 1991 covers a vast array of topics, including th > read more

Jason Bonham To Play Drums For Paul Rodgers On UK Tour

Published on 2011-02-16 08:18:12

Paul Rodgers, who toured and recorded with Queen from 2004 - 2008 and Bad Company 2008 - 2010, is at long last returning to the UK with his solo band. "Playing with Queen was brilliant they interpreted my songs on an entire new level," says Rodgers. > read more

Fate Of John Lennon's Guitar Up To Illinois Authorities

Published on 2011-02-16 07:35:25

An acoustic guitar once owned by John Lennon, along with thousands of other items of rock memorabilia, may be getting new homes. The rock relics are part of a collection at the Peace Museum, a Chicago institution dedicated to spreading the concept of > read more

Geezer Butler : "There Will Be Definitely No Reunion Of Black Sabbath"

Published on 2011-02-13 07:41:32

Black Sabbath/Heaven & Hell bass player Geezer Butler has shot down rumours that the four original members of Black Sabbath will be reuniting for a series of tour dates and a new studio album. His brief message was as follows: "I would like to m > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa To Join Deep Purple, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Jon Lord At London's Royal Albert Hall In July

Published on 2011-02-12 17:39:17

Blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa will be playing London's Royal Albert Hall on July 8th to take part in the annual Sunflower Jam. The jam raises money for charity that benefits the advancement of public health through the use holistic medicine, > read more

Guitar Legend Gary Moore's Funeral Set For Brighton

Published on 2011-02-11 09:24:32

Inside Ireland is reporting that the body of former Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore will be flown from Spain to Britain today. The lunchtime flight from Malaga to London will be accompanied by Moore’s girlfriend and his brother Cliff. The guitari > read more

Classic Rainbow 'Rising' Album To Get Deluxe Reissue

Published on 2011-02-10 22:49:10

Universal Music Enterprises will release a "deluxe" edition of Rainbow's classic album "Rising" on February 28 in the U.K. and March 8 in North America. "Rising" (also known as "Rainbow Rising") was released in 1976, with founding member/guitarist R > read more

Original Guns N' Roses Lineup In Talks To Perform At Next Year's Super Bowl?

Published on 2011-02-10 21:50:04

BraveWords.com is reporting that KentSterling.com has been told that preliminary talks have already taken place to reconvene the most popular lineup of Guns N' Roses to turn Indianapolis into Paradise City. Guns N’ Roses might be the only rock ban > read more

Historic Archival Gary Moore Interview Available Online

Published on 2011-02-08 00:55:28

Senior Editor Alan Paul of Guitar World magazine has posted an interview conducted in 2004 with Irish guitar legend Gary Moore, who tragically passed away on Sunday of a suspected heart attack at the age of 58 while on holiday in Spain. During the i > read more

Steven Tyler's Autobiography To Hit Stores This May

Published on 2011-02-07 23:51:30

Rock AAA is reporting that Aerosmith frontman and brand new ‘American Idol’ judge, Steven Tyler, is set to launch his new autobiography ‘Does The Noise In My Head Bother You?’ in May. The book is set to cover every aspect of the charismatic > read more

Irish Guitar Legend Gary Moore Passes Away In Spain

Published on 2011-02-06 23:46:05

It is with deep regret that we report the following news : Irish guitar legend Gary Moore has passed away at the way too young age of 58, while on holiday in Spain. Moore was found dead in his hotel room in the Kempinski Hotel in Malaga. The exact > read more

Slash : Guns N' Roses Reunion Possible

Published on 2011-02-04 16:31:40

Guitar legend Slash has laid down the ground rules to a Guns N’ Roses reunion but insists his former bandmate Axl Rose will have to make the first move and apologize. Slash and Duff McKagan quit the group in the 1990s after falling out with Rose, > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa Releases First Single From Upcoming 'Dust Bowl' Album

Published on 2011-02-03 21:31:04

Hard rockin' blues guitar titan Joe Bonamassa has released the first digital single "Dust Bowl" in advance of the release of his upcoming 'Dust Bowl' studio album. As previously reported, the album will be released in the UK via Provogue Recor > read more

Peter Frampton, Brian May, Zakk Wylde, Steve Howe, Ian Paice Among Those Contributing To William Shatner's Metal Album

Published on 2011-02-03 16:45:26

Digital Spy is reporting that William Shatner is recording a metal album 'Seeking Major Tom' in Los Angeles. According to LA Weekly, the actor, who celebrates his 80th birthday March 22, will collaborate with a number of rockers on the LP, inc > read more

Mick Jagger To Perform At Grammy Awards For The First Time; Stones Deny Tour Plans

Published on 2011-02-03 14:20:16

Spinner.com is reporting that Mick Jagger will perform at this year's Grammy Awards for the first time in his 50-year career. The Rolling Stones frontman will appear alongside soul man Raphael Saadiq as part of a tribute to the late soul legend Solom > read more

Rod Stewart And Jeff Beck Collaboration Getting Closer To Reality

Published on 2011-02-02 18:35:06

Gibson.com is reporting that it seems that two key components of the Jeff Beck Group might be coming back together. Rod Stewart had hinted at a reunion with Jeff Beck was a possibility in the fall and the project is now closer to becoming a reality. > read more

British Rock Legends Uriah Heep Sign With Frontiers Records For Release Of New Studio Album 'Into The Wild'

Published on 2011-02-02 18:24:28

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of Uriah Heep, the legendary British Hard Rock band for the release of their 23rd studio album in April 2011. Following the completion of their 40th Anniversary Tour, the band started the recordin > read more

First Five Queen Albums To See Reissue In March

Published on 2011-02-01 00:16:12

March 14, 2011 sees the re-release of Queen's first five albums — one of the most exciting and influential back catalogues of all time. Recorded in the maelstrom of the early 1970s London music scene, Queen created a groundbreaking and unique sound > read more

Alice Cooper Baffled By Robert Plant's Unwillingness To Take Part In Zeppelin Reunion

Published on 2011-01-28 19:19:34

During a recent interview with the Palm Springs Boxing Examiner, legendary rocker Alice Cooper was baffled when he was told fellow singer Robert Plant confessed that he may be too old to perform Led Zeppelin songs. "I go out on stage and say 'turn i > read more

Texas Blues Rocker Lance Lopez To Play First Ever UK Dates This Spring

Published on 2011-01-26 00:09:32

At the tail end of the first leg of a trans - continental tour in support of his latest release, the Jim Gaines (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Santana) produced 'Salvation From Sundown' (MIG/String Commander) Dallas,Texas based blues rock guitarist > read more

Chickenfoot Ready To Record Second Album

Published on 2011-01-25 23:37:42

Classic Rock is reporting that Chickenfoot - Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani and Michael Anthony are to start recording their second album on January 29. The follow-up to the successful 2009 self-titled debut, there’s no release date as yet. Nor is it k > read more

Michael Schenker Group, Jethro Tull, Black Country Communion Confirmed For High Voltage 2011

Published on 2011-01-25 08:07:58

Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles is reporting that following the exciting announcement that heavy metal legends Judas Priest will play their farewell festival performance as High Voltage headliners and metal heroes Dream Theater will be closing the > read more

John Bonham Threatened To Punch Sting At Police Concert

Published on 2011-01-22 20:59:28

Late Led Zeppelin drum legend John Bonham once threatened to beat Sting up backstage at a Police concert. Bonham took his son Jason to the show and then arranged for him to meet his idol - but the encounter almost turned violent after the drummer ac > read more

Blues Rock Guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor To Undertake UK Tour In May

Published on 2011-01-20 10:55:09

Following her acclaimed performances supporting Black Country Communion at their debut UK concerts in December 2010, guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the UK in May 2011 to undertake a full-scale nationwide tour of her own. Shaw Taylor will pe > read more

Joe Bonamassa To Release New Studio Album 'Dust Bowl' In March

Published on 2011-01-20 04:51:48

Hard rockin' blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa will release his 12th full-length solo album 'Dust Bowl' in the UK on Monday March 21st 2011 (US release is March 22nd). The album will coincide with Bonamassa's forthcoming "Dust Bowl 2011 World Tour" that > read more

Steven Tyler Turned Down Jimmy Page's Offer To Record With Led Zeppelin

Published on 2011-01-19 21:26:14

hennemusic is reporting that Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler not only jammed with Led Zeppelin following that band’s celebrated 2007 reunion, but was asked by Jimmy Page to write a record with them and he turned the offer down. Tyler dropped the Zeppel > read more

Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Talks Being Evicted With Hendrix

Published on 2011-01-18 00:21:54

Ronnie Wood and Jimi Hendrix were once kicked out of the flat they shared because they failed to housetrain the Rolling Stones rocker's dog. The Rolling Stones rocker shared a flat with the legendary musician and friend Pat Arnold in London's Nottin > read more

Former Charlie Daniels Band Guitarist Tommy Crain Passes Away At 59

Published on 2011-01-15 21:30:18

John Thomas “Tommy” Crain, Jr., who played guitar in the Charlie Daniels Band (the CDB) for more than a decade and became one of the most prominent musicians in the genre of Southern Rock Music, died Thursday, Jan. 13. During his 15-year run wit > read more

Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" Banned In Canada

Published on 2011-01-13 09:52:54

According to Spectator Wire Services, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council has ruled that Dire Straits’ 1980s hit 'Money For Nothing' (which features The Police's' Sting on background vocals) is too offensive for Canadian radio. The ruling, re > read more

The Who's Roger Daltrey To Join Ex Grand Funk Frontman Mark Farner, Mountain's Leslie West, AC/DC's Cliff Williams For New York City Benefit January 17th

Published on 2011-01-11 23:08:22

The Who's Roger Daltrey, former Grand Funk Railroad singer and guitarist Mark Farner, AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams, Mountain guitarist Leslie West, Free/Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke, 3 Doors Down and others will come together on Monday night Janua > read more

Glenn Hughes : Second Black Country Communion Album To Be Released In June, Tour To Follow

Published on 2011-01-11 11:46:24

On a posting on his Facebook page, legendary Black Country Communion vocalist Glenn Hughes - who along with guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham and keyboardist Derek Sherinian are currently recording the follow -up to the supergroup's > read more

Classic Baker Gurvitz Army 1975 Live Performance To See DVD Release In February

Published on 2011-01-09 21:44:46

On February 22, 2010 via MVD Entertainment, an archival show by legendary drummer Ginger Baker's post Cream band Baker Gurvitz Army, 'Baker Gurvitz Army - Live 1975' will be released on DVD in the U.S. The Baker Gurvitz Army came into existence whe > read more

Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton Donate Guitars For Blues Benefit Auction

Published on 2011-01-09 21:14:43

Legendary British rock guitarists Pete Townshend of The Who and Eric Clapton are donating guitars to be auctioned off during the Music Maker Relief Foundation's Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, which heads out January 22-29th. Townshend is > read more

Major Philip Lynott Exhibition To Be Set For Dublin In March

Published on 2011-01-07 19:53:10

The Philip Lynott Exhibition, the biggest ever collection of memorabilia, song lyrics, exhibits, paintings, tributes and photographs of the late rock legend, is set to be seen in a very special exhibition in Dublin, Ireland beginning on March 4, 2011 > read more

Blackmore's Night To Release 'Autumn Sky' Stateside January 18th

Published on 2011-01-06 07:10:02

On January 18th, via Spinefarm Records in the U.S., Blackmore's Night - featuring ex Deep Purple/Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and wife Candice Night will release their new studio album 'Autumn Sky'. Autumn Sky consists of 14 new Blackmore's N > read more

The Allman Brothers Band Announce Final Five Beacon Theatre Dates

Published on 2011-01-05 01:03:16

The Allman Brothers Band have just added the final five dates to their run at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. As previously announced, the band had lost their 2010 booking at the Beacon to a Cirque Du Soleil show called "Banana Shpeel." At the press con > read more

Singer Songwriter Gerry Rafferty Passes Away Aged 63

Published on 2011-01-05 00:56:11

Gerry Rafferty, who had Top 10 success with Stealers Wheel's "Stuck in the Middle" and his own "Baker Street," died on Tuesday in London from liver failure after a long battle with alcoholism. The Scottish-born singer and songwriter had reportedly b > read more

Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Tom Morello, Robert Randolph Among Those Appearing On New Robbie Robertson Album

Published on 2011-01-04 20:26:11

Where's Eric!, the Eric Clapton fansite is reporting that on April 5,2011, 429 Records will release 'How To Become Clairvoyant', former guitarist for The Band Robbie Robertson's first new album in over a decade. Robertson's fifth solo album, it's ja > read more

Blues Rock Guitar Legend Johnny Winter Drug Free For The First Time In Four Decades

Published on 2011-01-03 20:00:38

Vintage Vinyl News is reporting that the Blues Foundation has posted a short story on their site saying that blues rock guitar legend Johnny Winter is starting the year 2011 drug free for the first time in many years. According to the posting, his m > read more

Vintage Live Robin Trower BBC Collection Due In Februrary

Published on 2011-01-02 22:01:45

Due out Februrary 15, 2011 via EMI, 'Robin Trower at the BBC 1973-1975' is the most comprehensive collection to date of Robin Trower’s recordings for the BBC. From his first John Peel session in March 1973 whilst promoting his debut solo album fo > read more

Rock Legend Chuck Berry Collapses During Show In Chicago

Published on 2011-01-02 11:31:56

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that about an hour into a rapidly-deteriorating concert at the Congress Theater Saturday night, Chuck Berry slumped over an accompanist's keyboard before being helped offstage. The 84-year-old rock and roll legend an > read more

Roger Waters To Release Live 'The Wall' DVD?

Published on 2011-01-02 10:13:08

The NME is reporting that Roger Waters could be set to release a live DVD of 'The Wall'. A notice on the former Pink Floyd man's website - RogerWaters.com, reveals that all six gigs at the O2 Arena in London will be filmed next May. No official con > read more