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Donna Summer Dead: David Bowie Describes Her Influence on His Music
After a long battle with cancer, disco icon Donna Summer succumbed to the illness today (May 17) at age 63. Her music influenced a long line of her fellow performers, and you might be surprised to learn David Bowie was among those artists.
Facebook IPO Set to Help Bono Become World’s Richest Rock Star
Hats off to Bono! it looks like he will follow no more, at least not in terms of financial portfolios, thanks to some shrewd investment in Facebook. The U2 frontman is one of many who cash in once Facebook goes public Friday (May 18) with their Initial Public (Stock) Offering (IPO).
Beach Boys Set Up Shop On QVC to Sell New Album
The Beach Boys are the latest act to use shopping at home as a way to sell their new CD. Bon Jovi, the Eagles, Sheryl Crow and even Barbra Streisand have all taken that road in order to get the word out on their new music.
AC/DC’s Malcolm Young Plays Second Fiddle to Folk Singer Cousin
On a recent trip to Glasgow, Scotland, AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young discovered not only the beauty of his and brother Angus’ birthplace, but the ranking of his fame vs. his cousin, folksinger Sandie Maciver.
Ringo Starr Loses Personal Beatles Photo Collection
To paraphrase one of his more famous solo songs, “All he’s got is a photograph,” and now, Ringo Starr doesn’t even have quite as many of those anymore, having apparently lost some important Beatles photographs.
Dave Grohl’s ‘Sound City’ Film Explores Classic Rock Landmark
Dave Grohl has always shown he is a man of many interests and talents. Now, he’s cast himself in the role of film director and producer. The subject is, or should be, of great interest to classic rock fans the world over.
Paul McCartney’s Son Wants to Make a Band with Other Beatles Offspring
James McCartney, son of Sir Paul, recently came up with an idea. A good idea you ask? Well, we’ll leave that up to you. In a recent interview with the BBC, he talked about the possibility of forming a band with the other Beatle offspring...
Paul Stanley on Rock Hall of Fame: ‘I Don’t Know Who is Doing the Voting’
Paul Stanley is kissing and telling, giving his take on Kiss‘s Rodney Dangerfield-esque “no respect” treatment from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the singer who comes to Darien Lake on September 15 with Kiss, said “I don’t need validation from an organization where I don’t even know who is doing the voting,” adding a fact not talked about outside the
Cover Of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ Appears In Trailer For New ‘Battlestar Galactica’
In the promo reel for the upcoming ‘Battlestar Galactica: Blood And Chrome’ movie, Led Zeppelin is once again taken for a ride into the future courtesy of Karen O and Trent Reznor.
The electronic-based cover of the Zep classic is the brainchild of Reznor and features the vocals of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer...
Johnny Depp Calls Alice Cooper the ‘Ugliest Woman I’ve Ever Seen’ in New ‘Dark Shadows’ Trailer
Could it be a new celebrity feud? Johnny Depp can be seen calling rock legend Alice Cooper an “ugly woman” in a newly released video. Okay, so maybe Depp himself didn’t say that, but his latest film alter ego sure did in the trailer for the upcoming movie ‘Dark Shadows.’