Dave Swanson
Strange Fruit: The Beatles’ Apple Records Documentary Due Out April 24
In 1967, Apple was conceived by The Beatles and manager Brian Epstein, but wasn’t officially launched until January of 1968, several months after Epstein passed away. The imprint became synonymous with The Beatles and lasts to this day. A ne
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Former Guns N’ Roses Drummer Steven Adler Forms New Band
Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler has officially announced the formation of his brand new band. “I love the music that we’re creating!” said Adler in a press release. “I haven’t been this excited about my band since the GNR days.” And what, pray tell, is the ever
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Aerosmith Reveal Name, Movie Soundtrack Release Plans for New Track
With a new Aerosmith album and tour soon in the offing, the first fruits of their much-delayed and much-discussed recent work together will see the light of day on the upcoming soundtrack to the movie ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation,’ which is due in theaters June 29.
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Deep Purple’s ‘Total Abandon: Australia ’99′ Set for CD Release
If you have the DVD of Deep Purple‘s ‘Total Abandon: Australia ‘99,’ listen up (literally): it’s getting an audio release next month.
Glenn Hughes Talks 1970s Influences And The Future Of Black Country Communion
In a recent interview with 69 Faces Of Rock, vocalist supreme Glenn Hughes talked about his current all-star band, Black Country Communion, and the overriding influence of days gone by on their sound. “Back in the ’70s everybody was getting high,” he says matter-of-factly. “Lots of women, and lots of drugs, and buzz and so on.”
Tommy Bolin, ‘Savannah Woman’ – Song Review
The first taste of the new Tommy Bolin tribute CD, ‘Great Gypsy Soul,’ has arrived in the form of an updated version of his classic ‘Savannah Woman.’
The original track appeared on his solo debut ‘Teaser’ in 1975, and this recent take gives it a new life thanks to the additional guitar work of John Scofield, whose slinky playing gives the song a distinctly jazzier feel than the first version while
Motorhead Added To Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Tour
Festival schmestival! As long as you’ve got Motorhead on the bill, you’ve got Rock-N-Roll! The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival announced the addition of Motorhead to an already impressive lineup of hard rockers and “‘eavy met’ler”s bashing it out on the main stage.
Scorpions Announce North American Tour Dates
German hard rock legends the Scorpions have announced their North American summer tour — and we have the dates.
Kenny Chesney Covers Bruce Springsteen’s ‘I’m on Fire’ on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’
As “Bruce Springsteen Week” continues on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,’ Jimmy welcomed country superstar Kenny Chesney to the show last night (Feb. 28). The award-winning singer performed a version of Springsteen’s classic ‘I’m On Fire’ from 1984′s ‘Born In The USA’ album.
Davy Jones of the Monkees Dies of a Heart Attack at Age 66
Davy Jones, one fourth of the most famous made for TV rock and roll band ever, the Monkees, has died today (Feb. 29) of a heart attack. The Martin County, Fla. medical examiner’s office confirmed the story to ABC News, saying they “are currently evaluating whether or not the medical examiners office will take jurisdiction.”
Steven Tyler Talks J.Lo’s Nip Slip and Spirituality on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Steven Tyler is one busy man — recording a new Aerosmith album, planning a big summer tour, and starring on TV’s top rated show ‘American Idol.’
As if that weren’t enough, now he’s found time to talk about … nipples. Well, one in particular: that of Tyler’s ‘Idol’ co-star Jennifer Lopez, who had a near-mishap in the wardrobe department on Oscar night.
Slash And Betty White Join Forces At The Zoo
Slash has announced his engagement to longtime love Betty White…no wait…that’s not right! The ever popular White and Slash have, however, joined forces to promote the L.A.I.R. at The Los Angeles Zoo.