Thanks to the bestselling likes of Keith Richards‘ Life, Tina Turner‘s I, Tina and Bob Dylan‘s Chronicles, Volume One, rock ‘n’ roll has made inroads in the book industry. Artists are receiving multimillion-dollar advances in some cases, with publishers betting that a significant number of fans might be interested in reading about them as well […]
John Frusciante said his upcoming solo album was the result of a need to reset after working on two new Red Hot Chili Peppers records. The band released Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen during 2022, leaving the guitarist keen for a different creative approach. “After a year and a half writing and recording rock music, […]
Motley Crue and Def Leppard have announced six more U.S. stadium shows for 2023, this time with support from Alice Cooper. The new string of dates begin on Aug. 5 in Syracuse, N.Y., and end on Aug. 18 in El Paso, Texas. The announcement comes shortly after Motley Crue and Def Leppard confirmed two February 2023 […]
Roger Waters is prepping a full album of material compiled during his lockdown sessions, conducted during the height of the pandemic. “There will be an album coming out. A new album called The Lockdown Sessions,” Waters confirmed during an appearance on the Grayzone podcast. “I’ve given all these things away. They’re all out there, anybody […]
The Beatles have released a new music video for their 1966 song, “Here, There and Everywhere.” The colorfully animated video, which you can watch below, depicts the Fab Four as they head from studio to stage and includes some artistic renderings of scenes from A Hard Day’s Night and Help! “Follow the band on tour, as they […]
According to Bob Dylan‘s former touring guitarist, there’s a specific signal the rock legend uses when he doesn’t want to be spoken to. Billy Burnette toured with Dylan in 2003, accompanying the icon as he trekked through Australia and New Zealand. “It was a big thrill,” Burnette recalled of the experience during a recent conversation with Rolling […]
Given the significant changes the music business has undergone over the past several decades, it should come as no surprise that the once-monumental event of a new studio album release has become a rarity for many classic rock artists. For many veteran rockers, live shows are fulfilling — and profitable — enough to keep them going. And compared to the laborious process […]
One of the signature film and TV stars of the 1980s and ’90s has died. Kirstie Alley passed away after a battle with cancer. She was only 71 years old. A statement posted to her Twitter account read “we are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after […]
Getting along with neighbors in close quarters can be a challenge. That’s perhaps why Robbie Williams has applied to build a fence the height of a two-story structure between his London home and neighbor Jimmy Page. Williams’ application cites a lack of privacy as his reasoning for the fence, according to The Sun. “It has been […]
Aerosmith has been forced to cancel two shows as frontman Steven Tyler recovers from an undisclosed ailment. “It is with great disappointment that we are forced to cancel tonight’s show in Las Vegas due to Steven feeling unwell and unable to perform,” the band tweeted Friday night. Though Aerosmith initially said Tyler was “expected to […]