The ’80s were known for many things. The myth of trickle-down economics, unfortunate hairstyles, those darned Ninja Turtles, just to name a few. But in no era in American movies was there a more fruitful and entertaining trade in that great cinematic tradition, the big screen bully. If our heroes were the underdogs then there had to […]
Eagles‘ Long Goodbye tour might be the least quintessentially rock ‘n’ roll farewell trek on the market right now. It might also be the best. It’s not often you see a message on the screen before an arena rock show asking audience members to stay seated to not obstruct the view of those behind them. Then again, what […]
Robert Plant made a surprise appearance in Blackpool, England, on Sunday to perform alongside Deborah Bonham, sister of the late John Bonham. The band played snippets of a couple Led Zeppelin classics, “The Lemon Song” and “Ramble On.” You can view fan-filmed footage of both in the below Instagram post. Plant has performed with Bonham previously and […]
Annie Lennox appeared during the in memoriam section of the Grammys on Sunday evening, performing “Nothing Compares 2 U” in tribute to Sinead O’Connor. The section began with Stevie Wonder acknowledging the loss of Tony Bennett. Various other artists who passed away in 2023 were then shown on the screen. O’Connor passed away in July of […]
Bruce Springsteen and Sammy Hagar were among the rock stars who paid tribute to Jon Bon Jovi Friday night as he was named the MusiCares 2024 Person of the Year. You can see photos and fan-shot video of the event below. Even though his mother Adele died earlier in the week at the age of […]
There is perhaps no bigger star in the world than Taylor Swift. The beloved singer has an endless array of accolades and some of the most passionate fans on earth. Still, the pop star has never let her own achievements cloud the respect and adoration she has for classic rock acts. Over the year’s Swift […]
Jon Bon Jovi accepted the 2024 MusiCares award on Friday evening, also debuting a new song with his band, “Legendary.” “I want to remind you, this here’s a Bon Jovi concert. We don’t sit down,” he told the audience at the top of the show (via Forbes). You can view footage of the performance below. […]
MC5 guitarist and leader Wayne Kramer has died at the age of 75. “Wayne Kramer passed away today peacefully from pancreatic cancer,” a post on the guitarist’s official Instagram read. “He will be remembered for starting a revolution in music, culture and kindness. “If you would like to honor Wayne, donations are appreciated to his nonprofit […]
Ace Frehley has released “Walkin’ on the Moon,” the second single from his upcoming album 10,000 Volts. You can watch the video, in which a spacesuit-wearing Frehley meets dancing aliens, below. “Walkin’ on the Moon” features Kiss‘ original Spaceman in fine form, pairing a perfectly “ragged but right” guitar riff with his trademark off-kilter vocals. […]
Bruce Springsteen has announced the death of his mother, Adele, at the age of 98. In a post to Instagram, the legendary rocker shared a touching tribute to his mom, quoting his song “The Wish”: “I remember in the morning mom hearing your alarm clock ring. I’d lie in bed and listen to you getting […]