News

Want to stay up to date with the latest in rock music? Our Breaking News column brings you all you need and want to know about what’s happening.

Hugh McDowell, ELO Cellist, Dies at 65

McDowell was a member of the very first ELO lineup, then left shortly thereafter to join Roy Wood in Wizzard before rejoining ELO for several more years.

Read More

New Book, ‘Dreaming of Dylan,’ to be Published

From the book’s description: “Some dreams are poignant; some are disturbing; some are touching; and others are nothing short of bizarre.”

Read More

Ozzy Osbourne Announces 2019 Tour

The Prince of Darkness has added several dozen North American dates to his ambitious calendar, following surgery on his hand

Read More

Godsmack Reschedule Tour Following Family Death

Tony Rombola’s son, Joe Fay, died unexpectedly. Says vocalist Sully Erna: “He was one of the kindest and most humble guys I had ever met”

Read More

Eagles Release Comprehensive ‘Legacy’ Set: Listen

The set follows the Eagles through the different stages of the band’s career, from the country-rock of early albums to their most recent studio album.

Read More

John Mellencamp Announces New Album, Tour

Says Mellencamp, “These are songs that have been recorded over the last 40 years of my career, but had never been put together as one piece of work.”

Read More

Big Star Live 1974 Radio Show to Be Released

The 15-track set features material from the band’s first two albums, as well as a cover of “Motel Blues” by Loudon Wainwright III.

Read More

Stephen Stills & Judy Collins Announce Fall Dates

From our review last year: “Collins still possesses a golden singing voice; Stills’ singing is more controlled and his guitar is concise and taut.”

Read More

Traveling Wilburys 30th Anniversary Picture Disc Due

It was about five friends gathering to make music together in a home studio-except for the fact that they all happened to be rock ‘n’ roll royalty.

Read More

Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal on New Compilation

The track is from a compilation album titled ‘Blue Muse,’ which also features contributions from blues great Taj Mahal and others.

Read More