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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce First Tour Dates (Update)
With “Alone In The Universe” out on November 13, Jeff Lynne has announced the first 2016 dates of an ELO tour + just added NY + LA dates this month
Read MoreEarly Beatles Drummer Andy White Dead
How potent is the fame of The Beatles? Andy White, who played one session with them heard on “Love Me Do,” made worldwide news when he died Monday (11/9).
Read MoreGuns N’ Roses Reunion Tour a Reality?
It’s been an extravaganza of bad blood, cruel words and seemingly irreparable relations between Axl Rose and Slash over the last 25 years… until now.
Read MoreThe Cure Share 2016 Tour Schedule
Hard as it is to believe, The Cure is closing in on 40 years as a band. That means lots of material to draw from when they tour in celebration next year.
Read MoreDavid Bowie’s New Stage Project (Update)
David Bowie’s new turn as a playwright with “Lazarus” has started previews and opens off-Broadway in December
Read MoreMumford & Sons Add to 2016 Tour
The band are seemingly always touring and have added U.S. dates ‘Through the Heartland’ to their busy schedule. Facebook Photo: CrowdAlbum.com
Read MoreNeil Young Releases 1988 Live Album
Young culls a 23-song live album from his archive, “Bluenote Cafe,” that features him backed by horns and offers seven never-before-released songs.
Read MoreBilly Idol Expands Vegas Residency
Is he selling out or buying in? Or is Billy Idol simply he latest rock star to do a first Las Vegas residency as a means to reach fans?
Read MoreAerosmith: Cracks In The Attic?
Has Steven Tyler’s upcoming country solo album ruffled some feathers within the band?
Read MoreZappa ‘200 Motels’ Live Orchestral Set Coming
Lots of Zappa goodies: An orchestral recording of the “200 Motels” soundtrack, the1973 in-concert film “Roxy: The Movie,” and a documentary in the works.
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