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Kinks Guitarist Dave Davies Announces New Solo Album

Jeff Giles — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:17:52 +0000

Former Kinks guitarist Dave Davies will return from a six-year solo recording break on June 4 when he releases his sixth full-length collection of original studio recordings, the defiantly titled ‘I Will Be Me.’ Davies — whose last release, 2007′s ‘Fractured Mindz,’ came after he suffered a stroke that required him to re-learn the guitar [...]

We've Got Train Tickets — Here's How You Can Win 'Em!

Angela Stefano — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:34 +0000

Admit it — “Hey Soul Sister” got stuck in your head the moment you read the title of this post. And you don’t hate it. (We won’t judge.) Then we’ve got a contest for you: All Memorial Day Weekend long (May 24-May 27), Freeloaders can get in to win tickets to see Train and Gavin [...]

Bruce Springsteen Fan Documentary Opens in July

Jeff Giles — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:47 +0000

After all these years, a person could be forgiven for thinking there isn’t a new angle from which to approach a book or film about Bruce Springsteen‘s music and career. But they’d be wrong, as the new documentary ‘Springsteen & I’ proves. Produced by filmmaker Ridley Scott, whose directorial efforts include ‘Alien’ and ‘Blade Runner,’ [...]

Drummer Jim Gordon, Co-Writer of 'Layla,' Denied Parole

Will Harris — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:16:23 +0000

Jim Gordon, the noted session drummer who racked up an impressive list of credits that included co-writing the Derek and the Dominos classic 'Layla' with Eric Clapton, has been denied parole until at least 2018 after serving 30 years in prison for the 1983 murder of his mother.

Billy Joel Clears Up DUI, Bankruptcy Rumors

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:49:17 +0000

Billy Joel opens up about a lot of things in a new interview with The New York Times Magazine, including dating, not writing any new pop songs and Elton John's "mom hair." But he also addresses two subjects the tabloids have mostly focused on since Joel stopped making pop records two decades ago: his drinking and the state of his finances.

Coachella 2014 Dates Announced

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:20 +0000

It seems like the cleaning crews just got done clearing the grounds of Coachella 2013's trash, and already organizers are looking forward to next year's festival. They just announced that Coachella 2014 will once again take place over two weekends: April 11-13, 2014, and April 18-20, 2014.

Jack's Top 5 Dream 'American Idol' Judges

John — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:19:50 +0000

5. Jim Morrison 4. Janis Joplin 3. Jimi Hendrix 2. George Harrison 1. John Lennon (Yoko can come if he wants it) Good luck with all this…

Kiss Promise New Stage Show Featuring Fireball-Shooting Spider

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:38 +0000

You can never accuse Kiss of not putting on an over-the-top rock show. But for the upcoming European leg of their ‘Monster’ tour, the band are unveiling a new stage setup that they promise is a step beyond even their previous stadium spectaculars. “It’s really great,” Paul Stanley tells VH1 Radio Network’s Dave Basner (quote [...]

Rolling Stones Albums Reissued on Clear Vinyl

Jeff Giles — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:52:45 +0000

Even though they left the label years ago, ABKCO Records is still an important part of the Rolling Stones‘ history. And the label is joining the band’s 50th anniversary celebration by reissuing three classic Stones albums on clear 180 gram vinyl. The reissues, which will be available on May 28, are part of the company’s [...]

Elton John, Paul Simon + More Raise $80 Million at Benefit

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:09 +0000

Elton John and Paul Simon were among the stars who helped raise more than $80 million at a benefit held Monday night (May 13) in New York City. Bono and Sting also were on hand at the 25th anniversary Robin Hood Foundation gala at Jacob Javits Center.

25 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Reunite at Atlantic's 40th Anniversary Concert

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:36:17 +0000

By 1988, Led Zeppelin had been disbanded for the better part of a decade, its members having moved on to solo careers in a show of respect for their fallen drummer John Bonham. But as they'd shown in 1985 with their mini-reunion for Live Aid, they were willing to come together for the right cause.

45 Years Ago: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Appear on 'The Tonight Show'

Dave Lifton — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:45 +0000

After their February 1968 trip to Rishikesh, India failed to provide the spiritual enlightenment they sought, the Beatles turned in the opposite direction, towards business matters. A few months later, the company they decided to form in the wake of manager Brian Epstein's death was ready to launch. In mid-May, John Lennon and Paul McCartney flew to New York to promote Apple Corps.

Black Sabbath Debut 'End of the Beginning' on 'CSI'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:30:07 +0000

Black Sabbath fans jonesing for an early taste of the band's upcoming '13' album got a treat May 15, when Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler showed up to debut some new material on the season finale of 'CSI.'

Roger Daltrey Tells Howard Stern About the Time He Knocked Out Pete Townshend

Michael Gallucci — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:16 +0000

Roger Daltrey set the record straight about the time he knocked out Pete Townshend today. The Who singer told Howard Stern, on his radio program and TV show, that the story, which Townshend told a couple of years ago, is indeed true.

The Beatles' 'Help!' Coming to Blu-ray

Michael Gallucci — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:22 +0000

The Beatles‘ 1965 movie ‘Help!’ is finally coming to Blu-ray. The remastered disc will be available on June 25 with a beefed-up soundtrack and more than an hour’s worth of bonus material. ‘Help!’ followed the Beatles’ first film, 1964′s ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ into theaters at the height of Beatlemania. Directed by Richard Lester, who also [...]

The Doors' John Densmore Reacts to Ray Manzarek's Death

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:24:06 +0000

News of Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek's death sent grief through the rock community yesterday (May 20), with many of his peers sharing their sadness via social networks. Perhaps none was more keenly felt, however, than that of Manzarek's longtime musical partner, Doors drummer John Densmore.

Jack's Favorite Backyard BBQ Jams Playlist

Jack FM Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:01:53 +0000

Fire up the grill, crack open a cold can and hit play. These 20 tracks will take you straight from grill time to chill time. Whether you want to rock out to some air guitar or sing into the spatula, Jack supports you. Just remember that what happens on the patio stays on the patio. Jack's [...]

Ray Manzarek of the Doors Dies: Rockers React on Twitter

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:46 +0000

The death of the Doors‘ founding member and keyboardist Ray Manzarek has sent ripples through the classic rock community, with many of his peers sharing their sadness and praising his contributions to music history on Twitter. Manzarek, whose unique, jazz and classically-influenced keyboard playing helped make the Doors one of the most unique, innovative and [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora 'Can Return When He Is Ready to Die Every Night'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:30:20 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi still isn't going on the record about the circumstances that led to Richie Sambora's abrupt departure from Bon Jovi's most recent tour, but he insists the door is wide open for Sambora's return.

Rolling Stones Joined by Dave Grohl at Anaheim Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:45:16 +0000

Fans who attended the Anaheim, Calif. date of the Rolling Stones' '50 & Counting' Tour' got a little bit more than they bargained for Saturday night (May 18). Former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl came out mid-set at the Honda Center to join the legendary rockers for a searing rendition of 'Bitch.'