Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Kiss leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively — have released a new single titled “Temporary Love,” their third under the Stanley Simmons moniker. “This was the first song we ever wrote together so it’s really what started Stanley Simmons,” the duo said in a social media announcement. […]
Cheap Trick has decided to stay the road after their shared dates with Styx later this month. First, they’ll take a few days off and then go on a run of June headliner shows in the U.S., with stops in Oklahoma, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Minnesota. They get another breather in July before cranking up […]
When you go to see Lynyrd Skynyrd, it’s a safe bet the night will end with a performance of their signature “Free Bird.” “It’s been many years now, there’s never a Skynyrd show that doesn’t close with that song,” the band’s Johnny Van Zant confirms. “What else do you do after that?” Good point. The […]
As the Rolling Stones began releasing original music, their subject matter darkened. Nervy hit singles like 1965’s “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and 1966’s “19th Nervous Breakdown” spoke to a turbulent age characterized by generational conflict and an escalating war. “Our songs were taking on some kind of edge in the lyrics – cynical, nasty, […]
While Derek Trucks has been part of some incredible musical collaborations throughout his career, they also helped inform the path he’s taking today with Tedeschi Trucks Band. The guitarist had the honor of being enlisted by Eric Clapton to join his band in the early part of the 2000s and it provided him with opportunities […]
Boston-born James Taylor was in London in late 1967, seeking a change after spending six months recovering from a heroin addiction, when guitarist Danny Kortchmar, a friend from his teenage years, introduced Taylor to Beatles associate Peter Asher. It wasn’t long before Asher handed over Taylor’s demo tape to George Harrison and Paul McCartney, who quickly signed […]
There was something about cars in the 1970s—they weren’t just something you drove to get from here to there, you were the car. Before everything started to blur together, style- and design-wise, your car said exactly who you were because it served a purpose, not who you wanted to be. The guy with the Boattail […]
The Rolling Stones have released two brand new songs, titled “Rough and Twisted” and “In the Stars.” They’re part of their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues, which will be released on July 10. You can listen to both tracks below. “In the Stars” will receive a physical release later this month on May 15. Read More: Top […]
Peter Frampton is having a phenomenal year here in 2026. The guitar legend has an album on deck called Carry the Light, his first new record of original studio material in over 15 years. The set features guest appearances by friends and associates including Graham Nash, Sheryl Crow, Tom Morello, Benmont Tench and others. Carry […]
Eagles have yet again extended their historic residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The classic rock legends announced six more shows at the state-of-the-art venue. Two will take place in September, and the rest are slated for November. These new dates will bring Eagles’ Sphere show total up to 64 since they began the run in September 2024, […]