Alex Lifeson has revealed how his recent gigs with Geddy Lee provided “closure.” In December the guitarist made appearances with his Rush bandmate in London and Toronto. The stops were part of Lee’s book tour supporting his autobiography, My Effin’ Life. “Doing these shows with him was a no brainer,” Lifeson explained during a conversation […]
Most of the songs on Guns N’ Roses‘ groundbreaking debut album Appetite for Destruction take a dark, despairing look at the dangerous underside of life. Going against the mid-’80s trend of using synthesizers to make hard-rock songs more accessible for pop-conditioned ears, Gun N’ Roses mostly relied on the basic guitars/bass/drums/vocals setup that had been in […]
Brian McConnachie, the comedy writer best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, SCTV and National Lampoon, has died at the age of 81. McConnachie died Jan. 5 in Venice, Florida, following complications from Parkinson’s disease. The writer’s death was confirmed by Michael Gerber, editor and publisher of The American Bystander, a humor magazine […]
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The ups and downs of David Bowie‘s career are almost a perfect reflection of his music. Throughout his four decades a solo artist – starting with his self-titled 1967 album, which sounds nothing like the music he’d make just a few years later, to Blackstar, which came out just a couple days before his 2016 […]
2024 has the potential to be a very interesting year for classic rock’s biggest stars. Here are 24 questions we hope will be answered in the next 12 months: Was Power Trip the Start of an AC/DC Comeback? When AC/DC‘s chaotic Rock or Bust tour concluded in September 2016, the band’s future was very much […]
Del Palmer, the long-time bassist and engineer for Kate Bush, has died at the age of 71. Palmer’s passing was confirmed via katebushnews.com and the musician’s niece. “We are heartbroken to tell you that Del Palmer passed away at home, yesterday, Friday January 5th, surrounded by his family,” the post confirmed, noting that Palmer “had […]
Ever since the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame began inducting artists in 1986, they’ve faced complaints from fans about the selection process. As you can see from the gallery below, sometimes the very rock stars the Rock Hall was created to honor joined in with the criticisms. Among other things, the organization’s executives have been […]
Movies and TV shows have always found ways to partner with cereal companies as part of their promotional strategy. It actually kind of makes sense. The box sits in someone’s pantry or on the breakfast table every morning giving the movie or TV show title plenty of time to become engrained in the consumer’s head. […]
Michael Bolton revealed he’d undergone urgent brain surgery, which has forced him to postpone his upcoming touring schedule. The singer, 70, said he’d been diagnosed with a tumor and was now recovering from the medical procedure, leaving him no option but to disappoint fans. “I want to start by wishing everyone a very happy and […]