Longtime Prince collaborator David “Z” Rivkin recalled his early studio sessions with the musician, prior to his first record deal. Rivkin’s first time in the studio with Prince was with the musician’s high school band, Grand Central. “It was Prince and Andre Cymone and Morris Day. A trio,” Rivkin recalled to Sunset Sound Recorders (video below). “I didn’t think […]
The departure of a main character needn’t be the death knell for a TV series. Still, the odds against a good show finding its groove again after losing an important member of the cast aren’t great, especially when the character in question is not only part of the central relationship driving the action, but has […]
There is a legend that Aaron Spelling, who produced more television shows than anyone in history, once said, “Do you know what our suicide rate would be if we didn’t have television? Do you know how much happiness I’ve brought to people who couldn’t get out of the house but could watch The Love Boat?” […]
Dead & Company‘s final tour will take place next summer. Guitarist Bob Weir shared the news on social media, writing: “Well, it looks like that’s it for this outfit, but don’t worry, we will all be out there in one form or another until we drop.” In April, Rolling Stone reported that the band would stop touring after […]
Steel Panther vocalist Michael Starr said it wasn’t easy to be a member of the band after they revealed the replacement for former bassist Lexxi Foxx. The group announced his departure a year ago, but only recently named Joe “Spyder” Lester – a longtime collaborator who’s stood in for Foxx in the past – as a […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers have released a new song titled “Eddie,” a tribute to late guitar hero Eddie Van Halen. In a series of tweets, the band detailed how the track was created. “Sometimes we don’t realize how deeply affected and connected we are to artists until the day they die,” frontman Anthony Kiedis explained. “Eddie […]
Doobie Brothers have paid tribute to drummer and co-founding member John Hartman, who has reportedly passed away. “Today we are thinking of John Hartman, or Little John to us,” the Doobies wrote in a post to social media. “John was a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman during his time in the Doobies. He was also a […]
Fall: A chill in the air, long shadows across dying grass, the smell of wood smoke on the breeze. These days bring up moments of introspection. They also bring visions of songwriters reflecting on lost loves and broken hearts covered over with scar tissue and the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. There’s no perfect formula for […]
Foo Fighters pulled off an incredible feat on Sept. 3, delivering an event for the ages at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in London that honored their late drummer. Now, the band – and, more specifically, its leader Dave Grohl – face an even bigger challenge: finding a way to meet or exceed London’s triumph at […]
A new version of the classic Guns N’ Roses song “November Rain” will be included on the recently announced Use Your Illusion box set. The new rendition features a 50-piece orchestra, arranged and conducted by Christopher Lennertz. The composer has a long resume across film, television and video games. He’s a two-time Emmy nominee thanks […]