Dolly Parton wasn’t sure she belonged in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Then she was inducted in 2022 and brought down the entire house at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. She showed there was a place for country music in the Hall of Fame, too – in particular for candidates with her canny […]
Bon Jovi‘s rumored reunion with classic-era guitarist Richie Sambora appears to be inching closer to fruition. Sambora, who played with the big-haired hitmakers from 1983 to 2013 and co-wrote many of their greatest hits, discussed the prospect of rejoining his former bandmates in a recent interview with the U.K.-based Absolute Radio. “We’re talking about it,” he […]
Genesis and Sting earned the top two spots in Forbes‘ list of 2022’s highest-paid entertainers. The two rock acts each earned $230 and $210 million respectively. That’s $35 million more than Tyler Perry, the next highest-ranking star from the combined worlds of movies, television and music. Music catalog sales were the primary source of income […]
As INXS climbed to new heights of success with their 1987 album, Kick, the release of “Devil Inside” would help fortify the Australian band as reliable hitmakers across the globe. Released In February 1988 as the second single from the group’s sixth LP, “Devil Inside” not only capitalized on the massive success of Kick‘s first single, “Need You Tonight,” it also marked a definitive turning point in […]
Classic rock’s biggest stars and some of their most popular songs once again turned up in this year’s Super Bowl commercials. You can see all of the ads and learn more about the songs heard during the big game below. Workday: Paul Stanley, Joan Jett, Billy Idol and Ozzy Osbourne “Hey, corporate types, would you stop calling […]
Every year, the Super Bowl features some of the flashiest – and costliest – advertising on television. An abundance of these spots uses classic rock songs as their soundtracks. The use of classic songs is more than just a trend. Studies have shown that the genre resonates with viewers more than any other music. “Classic rock is […]
In a lot of ways, the Rolling Stones were built for the big screen. Performance after compelling concert performance found Mick Jagger‘s larger-than-life personality paired alongside Keith Richards‘ suave lead guitar playing, with Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman weaving in between. Take 20 cameras, train them on this band and an audience, and […]
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry said he’d always felt bad about winding up with a guitar effects pedal stolen from Jeff Beck – and told how he managed to “adjust the karma” nearly four decades later. In a new interview with Guitar World, Perry explained that he’d come into possession of the device in the early […]
U2 appear poised to officially announce their highly anticipated Las Vegas residency. The Irish rockers have shared an image displaying the instantly recognizable Las Vegas skyline. To the left of the picture, a giant sphere with a baby’s head inside (see below). A message accompanying the image says: “Something is coming… Tune in for a […]
Classic rock’s biggest stars and some of their most popular songs are once again turning up in this year’s Super Bowl commercials. You can see all of the ads and learn more about the songs you’ll hear during Sunday’s big game below. Workday: Paul Stanley, Joan Jett, Billy Idol and Ozzy Osbourne “Hey, corporate types, would you […]