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, […]
Joy Division is a cornerstone in the history of British music. Yet despite their massive impact, their actual time together was fairly brief, with their live tenure ending on May 2, 1980, less than four years after their formation. The group helped bridge the gap between ’70s punk and a new, less chaotic era of rock — sparser, more atmospheric and intensely pensive. They […]
It’s easy to experience musical whiplash at the Big Ears Festival. As you hop around Knoxville, Tennessee’s sweltering clubs and regal theaters, you may soak in jazz-funk textures at one show, trailed minutes later by avant-garde metal bombast. It’s certainly a high-brow experience not suited for everyone — but still, the four-day event never feels snooty. […]
The Rolling Stones seem to have confirmed the title and cover art for their upcoming studio album. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood each posted what appears to be one-third of an album cover Saturday on their Instagram accounts. When pieced together, the trio’s faces seem to merge into one, like a better version of […]
The album artwork for Duran Duran’s Rio is an iconic part of ‘80s history. But despite its status as one of the era’s most recognizable covers, the band never got to meet its creator. It was Patrick Nagel who came up with the distinctive image. Duran Duran was introduced to his work by their manager, […]