NEWS PLUS:
What’s the latest info about about rock music and the most interesting and momentous events in its past? You can find it all here: breaking news, sales and airplay charts from the past, notable occasions, and our appreciations of recently departed artists and other musical figures of note
George Martin’s Final Project Nominated for Emmy
An eight-part PBS series, premiering Nov. 14, was the final project produced by George Martin. More than 150 artists are featured.
Read More
Bee Gees Sgt. Pepper Film Coming to Blu-ray
The reviews were less than charitable upon its release, but now the film, which also featured Peter Frampton and others, is coming to Blu-ray
Read More
Stone Temple Pilots ‘Core’ 25th Anniv. Edition Due
The 4-CD silver anniversary Deluxe Edition contains unreleased demos and live performances, including the band’s performance on MTV Unplugged
Read More
Elvis Presley Complete 1953-55 Recordings Box Due
Described as the most comprehensive collection yet of the King’s earliest recordings, the set includes every known pre-RCA side plus a 120-page book
Read More
Listen: Alice Cooper’s ‘Paranormal’ Album
It’s the performer’s first studio album in 6 years and is again produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin. He reunites with members of his early band
Read More
Frank Sinatra’s Widow, Barbara, Passes
She became his 4th and last wife in a private ceremony at the Annenberg Estate in 1976. She founded the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children
Read More
Flamin’ Groovies New Album Reunites ’70s Lineup
The San Francisco rockers have a a new album that reunites singers-guitarists-songwriters Cyril Jordan and Chris Wilson for the first time in 38 years
Read More
Pete Townshend Adds To ‘Classic Quad’ Tour
The Who’s 1973 rock opera will have 4 US performances in September featuring Townshend, Billy Idol, Eddie Vedder, tenor Alfie Boe and orchestral accompaniment
Read More
Linkin Park’s Tribute Letter to Chester Bennington
“The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips,” said the band following the singer’s suicide.
Read More
Motörhead Classic Covers LP Includes ‘Heroes’
Under Cover features 11 “raucous” covers including songs by the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, the Ramones, Ozzy Osbourne and Twister Sister. See the full list
Read More