Most Eagles narratives revolve around Glenn Frey and Don Henley. After all, they quickly emerged as the group’s main songwriters and singers, then fronted most of their hits. But Frey and Henley always had their share of talented bandmates. The original Eagles lineup included the gorgeous-voiced Randy Meisner and instrumental whiz Bernie Leadon. Later incarnations […]
Ever wonder what it would sound like if Kiss went country? Well, here’s your chance to satisfy that curiosity. YouTube user marceve76, who has also posted genre or era-switching reimagined versions of albums by Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Queen, has shared a countrified take of Kiss’ already divisive 1979 album Dynasty. You can hear […]
Southside Johnny has announced his immediate retirement from touring, citing unspecified health issues. According to NJArts, Southside Johnny left the stage after performing just a few songs at the band’s most recent show, Dec. 14 at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. His longtime backing band the Asbury Jukes finished the show without him. The 76 […]
Ozzy Osbourne may have come much closer to performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony than originally thought. Osbourne was inducted as a solo artist at the 2024 event. Though health woes have forced him to retire from the road, the Prince of Darkness expressed hope he’d be able to take the stage […]
Chrissie Hynde has issued an apology for the way she feels about fans at shows, while offering an explanation for the controversial comments she made in October. The Pretenders leader is one of many artists who ask gig-goers not to record performances on their phones. She likens the experience to being stalked, saying it made […]
Bob “Slim” Dunlap, the guitarist best-known as a member on the Replacements, has died at the age of 73. A message from an admin on Dunlap’s Facebook fan page (run by his wife) announced the rocker’s passing. “Our beloved Slimbob passed away today surrounded by his family,” said the post. “Loved by everyone. He will live […]
Some of the most memorable moments on PBS’s long-running Antiques Roadshow happen when a guest learns their dusty attic find is worth a small fortune. They cry. You cry. It’s pure magic. Equally great are the moments when an appraiser catches a glimpse of something out of the corner of their eye and instantly knows: […]
Fans who are tired of the ticketing industry gouging concertgoers can now rejoice: Kid Rock is coming to the rescue. In a post to Instagram, Rock – real name Robert James Ritchie – revealed that he has met with Donald Trump’s Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi to tackle issues plaguing the concert ticket industry. “What a […]
Paul McCartney has opened up regarding the Beatles’ “Now and Then,” admitting he gets “very emotional” when he performs the song. “It’s really great. When you introduce a new song, even though it’s an old song, like ‘Now and Then,’” McCartney explained during a recent conversation with the Mirror. “The first reaction is, people aren’t […]
Pink Floyd ranked No. 1 as the most popular tattoo choice for rock fans in new study. A new study by tattoo artists at LLTattoo has revealed the rock bands that inspire the most tattoos worldwide. LLTattoo examined search volume data from Google Keyword Planner to uncover the volume of searches for tattoos of or inspired by […]