Interscope / Yahoo Van Halen Release Acoustic ‘You Really Got Me’ Video
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 is the year of the dragon, but it’s looking more like the year of Van Halen every day! Private club show, new tour, new album, new video, new haircut and threads for returning lead singer David Lee Roth… and now, we have a previously unseen video of the mighty VH performing an acoustic version of ‘You Really Got Me.’
Yeah, that’s right, acoustic! The video was filmed at the residence of one “D
Christopher Polk, Getty Images Steven Tyler Says ‘American Idol’ Has More Than Doubled Aerosmith’s Sales
Say what you want (some of us have) about Steven Tyler, but the mouth behind the lips claims that Aerosmith sales are up 260% due to his involvement with American Idol.
Robert Cianflone, Getty Images Kiss ‘Two Days’ From Finishing New Album ‘Monster’
Kiss are very close to finishing their next studio album, which they previously announced will be called ‘Monster.’ According to Paul Stanley, the band are “two days from finished with this album.”
MJ Kim, Getty Images Pink Floyd To Reunite For 2012 London Olympics?
Rumors set the woods alight, and the fire around Pink Floyd has begun. According to the London Evening Standard, the legendary band’s surviving members will reunite to close out the London 2012 Olympics.
Dave Hogan, Getty Images Bon Jovi Death Prankster Taking Full Advantage of Newfound Notoriety
As previously reported, Jeffrey Goho, the man who started the recent Bon Jovi Is Dead hoax, has been the object of hate mail and general disgust. Now, thanks to this world of instant fame and the art of cashing in, you can add recording offers to that list as well.
Jo Hale, Getty Images Cheap Trick Rocking Into 2012 With Live Webcast Tonight
Cheap Trick fans: get ready to ring in 2012 with total rock action! Tonight — that’s Dec 31, 2011 (aka New Year’s Eve) — GFL-TV and Jannus Live are offering up a live webcast of the band’s concert in Tampa Bay, Fla. Transmission begins at 10PM ET.
Graham Wood, Getty Images / Hulton Archive Peter Gabriel Seeks Fan Input For 25th Anniversary ‘So’ Reissue
Peter Gabriel needs your help! On a video posted on his website yesterday, Peter is asking fans for help in putting together the 25th anniversary edition of his classic ‘So’ album. They are looking for input in the form of memorabilia, tickets, posters and photos relating to the album and tour. Even pe
Hulton Archive, Getty Images Beach Boys Confirm 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour And Album
It’s official! 50 years after the release of their debut LP ‘Surfin Safari.’ the Beach Boys are set to reunite for a huge 50th anniversary celebration. Core members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks
GottaHaveRockandRoll.com Paul McCartney’s ‘Take it Away’ Video Notes Bring In Over $25,000 at Auction
Scraps of paper might cost you big bucks! That is if those scraps are handwritten notes from Sir Paul McCartney! In a recent Gotta Have Rock And Roll auction, Paul’s script notes for the ‘Take It Away’ music video sold for a whopping $25,941.00. The starting price was $10,000, and the 7th bid was the lucky one!
Dave Stroud, Getty Images Jimi Hendrix Signed Contract Sells For Over $45,000
Wondering what to get that special someone on your Christmas list? Are they a Hendrix fan? Do you have $45,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Well someone did! At a recent auction listed by Gotta Have Rock And Roll, a contract signed by Jimi Hendrix sold for, get this, $45,960.00! The listing started at $10,000, but eight bids placed pushed the price up pretty quickly.
Rick Stewart, Getty Images Gene Simmons Website Hacker Arrested
Don’t mess with Gene Simmons! There’s the chance he may spit blood all over you, or have you arrested! Kevin George Poe, an alleged member of the hacker group ‘Anonymous,’ was arrested Tuesday charged with hacking into the website of the Kiss rocker. He was taken into custody in Hartford, Ct. and charged
Van Halen Postpone Rochester Show May 17, 2012
Obiwan Kenobi Involved in Hit-and-Run Accident May 17, 2012
Donna Summer, Say it Backwards…Now Stretch It Out May 17, 2012
Official Kiss 'Monster' Album and Tour Magazine Due This June May 17, 2012
