While the modern Coachella lineup is often dominated by pop, hip-hop and EDM artists, many people often forget the festival’s roots were firmly planted in rock. When Coachella debuted in 1999, its inaugural headliners were Beck, Tool and Rage Against the Machine. The festival was modeled after similar large-scale events in Europe, such as Glastonbury. […]
Foreigner‘s upcoming reissue of 1981’s 4 will include a newly completed track with original singer Lou Gramm on vocals. Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson offered up details during a recent appearance on Chile’s Radio Futuro (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “To Foreigner fans, they kind of consider it the pinnacle. It was just an incredible masterpiece of […]
Growing up, you probably felt a little “fancy” when you wore a specific designer label. Polo pony or alligator, anyone? You likely got the same sense of fancy from certain foods you ate, whether they were special treats at home, or something you saw in another family’s house, or just spotted on TV and dreamed of eating. Marketing […]
Bon Jovi is returning to the stage this summer. Unfortunately, only a lucky few will be there. The group hasn’t toured since 2022, as frontman Jon Bon Jovi dealt with a throat issue that threatened his voice. His only appearance since was a mini-set in February at the MusiCares awards in Los Angeles. Bon Jovi […]
For nearly 50 years, AC/DC has been bringing their no-frills brand of hard rock to America. Starting with their first U.S. show in 1977, Angus Young and company quickly developed a reputation as a must-see opening act. As with the rest of the world, it wasn’t long before they were headlining stateside arenas and eventually, […]
Police on Tuesday shot Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, and booked her for attempted murder while they were pursuing suspects in a Los Angeles hit-and-run. According to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon after the California Highway Patrol requested backup to locate three hit-and-run […]
The cover artwork for Crosby, Stills and Nash’s 1969 debut ranks among the most recognizable of its era. So why did the band initially want the image reshot? During a recent conversation with The Rockonteurs podcast, Graham Nash explained what happened. “One day, (photographer) Henry Diltz came into the studio. He’s a dear friend of […]
Graham Nash has reflected upon his tumultuous relationship with Neil Young. It was 1969 when CSN, at the urging of record executive Ahmet Ertegun, recruited Young to become their fourth member. During a recent appearance on The Rockonteurs podcast, Nash recalled meeting his future bandmate for the first time. “I know Neil’s a decent writer and I […]
Prog rock’s most prominent artists rarely stayed in one place. From classical explorations to pop detours, the genre’s best bands and solo acts realized the importance of moving on in fear of becoming stagnant. That’s a big reason their music took so many chances – whether in album-length conceptual works or more focused individual tracks that packed […]
Kiss has announced more special guests for their upcoming Kiss Army Storms Vegas convention and reunion show, including additional bandmates, fellow rockers and industry professionals who helped guide the band to stardom. Principal members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will be joined by longtime Kiss lead guitarist Tommy Thayer for an unmasked electric show — their […]