Iggy Pop has dropped a new video for his interpretation of “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.” “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” is a reading of the poem of the same name by Dylan Thomas. It’s featured on Pop’s 2019 album, Free. In the Simon Taylor-directed video, Pop delivers a…… Continue Reading
HarperCollins is set to release a 600-page collection of late Doors frontman Jim Morrison’s writings, both previously published as well as never-before-seen. Titled “The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts and Lyrics,” the new collection will include lyrics, poems, and posthumously published writing collections, “Wilderness” and “The American Night.” Roughly half of the…… Continue Reading
Paul McCartney has announced a new book, “The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present,” due out on November 2. The two-volume, 960-page book will see McCartney “recount his life and art through the prism of 154 songs from all stages of his career,” according to a press release. The book was edited by Pulitzer Prize-winning author…… Continue Reading
Queen’s Roger Taylor has denied rumors that the band considered hiring George Michael as replacement for Freddie Mercury following the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. “I remember hearing the rumors, but it wouldn’t have suited us,” the drummer recently told Classic Rock. “George wasn’t really used to working with a live band. When he heard…… Continue Reading
Bruce Springsteen, who was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in New Jersey in November, was relieved to get a lesser punishment. A New Jersey Federal Court judge agreed to drop charges of driving while intoxicated and reckless driving against Springsteen after the veteran rock star pleaded guilty to drinking alcohol in a…… Continue Reading
Mick Jagger narrates an emotional tribute to Royal Albert Hall in a short film released to mark the iconic London venue’s 150th anniversary. In the 90-second video, the Rolling Stones frontman reads a portion of W.H. Auden’s 1964 poem “For Friends Only,” an ode to friendships. “I have some wonderful memories of performing there with…… Continue Reading
AC/DC’s Angus Young has denied rumors the late Bon Scott recorded for songs for the band’s classic album Back in Black before his death. Rumors of Scott performing early versions of some of the classic album’s songs have been around for some time. In a new interview with Paste, Young made it clear that Scott’s…… Continue Reading
Halestorm have shared a cover of The Who’s 1974 hit, “Long Live Rock.” The cover was recorded for the upcoming documentary Long Live Rock. Celebrate The Chaos, due for release on March 12. Long Live Rock . Celebrate the Chaos is “a deep dive into the culture of hard rock” and focuses on the audiences…… Continue Reading
The National Basketball Association has announced that Gladys Knight, Alessia Cara and HBCU bands will perform at the NBA all-star Game next month. Seven-time Grammy Award winner Knight will sing the U.S. national anthem at the game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, while singer-songwriter Cara will sing the Canadian national anthem remotely from Toronto.…… Continue Reading
Heart’s Nancy Wilson has revealed that her debut solo album, You and Me, will be out on May 7 via Carry On Music. Wilson recorded the LP in her California home studio, with band members and guest musicians, including Liv Warfield, Duff McKagan, Sammy Hagar and Taylor Hawkins, joining remotely. “Being off the road last…… Continue Reading