Rush will release the music from the Clockwork Angels Tour album on vinyl for the first time on October 11. Clockwork Angels, Rush’s final studio album, debuted at No. 1 in Canada and No. 2 in the U.S. in 2012. The vinyl box set comes packaged in a two-piece telescope box with a full-color booklet…… Continue Reading
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry recently sat down for a chat with Ultimate Classic Rock to discuss his “writing paradigm” with frontman Steven Tyler. “Our basic paradigm for writing is him playing drums and me playing guitar. He’s a really inventive drummer – that’s why his singing is so percussive,” Perry said on Ultimate Classic Rock’s…… Continue Reading
Steve Miller Band have shared another unreleased song, titled “Say Wow!” from their upcoming rarities box set, Welcome To The Vault. The Miller-penned track was originally recorded in 1973, the same year that saw the release of the band’s hit The Joker LP. Welcome To The Vault features Miller opening up his voluminous archive of…… Continue Reading
Canned Heat bassist Larry Taylor passed away at the age of 77 in his home in Lake Balboa, California, on Monday after fighting a 12-year-long battle with cancer. “Larry told great stories, funny jokes, was a foodie, wine, record and rock poster collector, computer whiz and a special human being who really ‘lived for the…… Continue Reading
A trailer for Western Stars, the upcoming music documentary co-directed by Bruce Springsteen, was released on Monday. “I’ve spent 35 years learning how to let go of the destructive parts of my character,” Springsteen says in the preview. “We all have our broken pieces. Emotionally, spiritually, in this life – no one gets away unhurt.”…… Continue Reading
President Donald Trump’s administration has filed an amicus brief with the U.S Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting Led Zeppelin in a copyright case involving their widely popular song, “Stairway to Heaven.” The filing from the U.S. Copyright Office and the Department of Justice argues “Stairway To Heaven” doesn’t infringe upon the song “Taurus” from…… Continue Reading
Actor-singer David Hasselhoff has released the tracklist of his forthcoming album, Open Your Eyes, which features a collection of originals tracks as well as covers. The album is a collaborative effort with numerous other musicians, including Todd Rundgren, Charlie Daniels, and Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen, among others. The 67-year-old “Baywatch” star revealed to Blabbermouth last…… Continue Reading
The gold-top guitar that late musician Duane Allman played in the hit song “Layla” was auctioned for a record-breaking $1.25 million. The 1957 Les Paul had been on display at The Big House, the Allman Brothers Band museum in Macon, Georgia. The collector who bought the classic guitar wishes to remain anonymous, The Macon Telegraph…… Continue Reading
Lynyrd Skynyrd have confirmed that they will go forward with their Last of the Street Survivors farewell tour, as guitarist Gary Rossington is feeling better. Lynyrd Skynyrd had to postpone recent shows due Rossington’s heart surgery. They have confirmed they’ll be back onstage in California on Friday, 23 August. Rossington had underwent a procedure on…… Continue Reading
Katy Perry, Mavis Staples, and Norah Jones are scheduled to perform at a David Lynch Foundation benefit concert to raise funds to help bring transcendental meditation to 10,000 people in the Washington, D.C. area. The benefit concert, scheduled for The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on October 11, will also feature appearances by The Celebration Gospel…… Continue Reading