Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony were interviewed recently about a tribute show to Eddie Van Halen. Said Hagar, “It’s gotta happen. Of course it’s gonna happen. No one’s really connected all the dots with everyone involved, but I have been told, and I have read interviews with various people involved — with Wolfie [Eddie’s son Wolfgang Van Halen]…… MORE
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Motley Crue’s 40th Birthday This Weekend
January 17, 1981…that’s the day Nikki Sixx first rocked out with Tommy Lee and Greg Leon. It was the very first lineup of Motley Crue and 40 years later, the guys are still going strong, minus Leon, of course. Read more here about the band’s 40th year celebrations.… MORE
Wolfgang Says Eddie Cried When He Heard ‘Distance’, Knew It As A Song About Loss
Wolfgang Van Halen revealed in a new interview that he wrote ‘Distance’, his first single from his solo band Mammoth WVH, while his father Eddie was fighting cancer. I was….”imagining what my life would be without him, and how terribly I’d miss him,” wrote Wolfgang. Read the complete story here.… MORE
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Says He Thinks Stadium Tour Will Happen In 2021
The Stadium Tour featuring Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett, scheduled for 2020 and postponed due to Covid-19, was rescheduled for 2021 and Phil Collen says he thinks it will happen as scheduled. The tour is set to begin June 19 in Nashville. Find more details here.… MORE
Angus Young: “Forever Grateful” To Axl Rose For Filling In On Rock Or Bust Tour, Recorded No New Music With AC/DC
AC/DC guitarist Angus Young continues to show his gratitude towards Axl Rose for fronting the band on their ‘Rock Or Bust’ tour. Speaking recently with Rolling Stone, Young said he was thinking that somebody might be able to fill in and do the tour dates when Axl Rose contacted them. “I’ll be forever grateful for him…… MORE
Geddy Lee To Perform With Vancouver Symphony Orchestra In Livestream Show
Geddy Lee is scheduled to perform February 18 with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in a show that will be stream on the orchestra’s website. Find more details here. … MORE
Black Crowes Unreleased Track ‘Charming Mess’ To Be Featured On 30th Anniversary Edition Of ‘Shake Your Money Maker’
The Black Crowes ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ expanded 30th anniversary edition will be released next month(the album was released in 1990 so it’s actually 31 years ago) and will feature never-before-heard studio tracks, unreleased demos in a multi-LP/multi-disc set, reproductions of swag from the band’s early days as Mr. Crowe’s Garden, a book featuring liner…… MORE
Whitesnake’s ‘The Blues Album’ Expected Next Month
Whitesnake’s multi-platinum career has been inspired by the Blues and next month, the band is honoring their inspiration by releasing an album of remixed and remastered versions of the group’s best Blues/Rock tracks. “The Blues Album” will be the last release in their “Red, White and Blues” trilogy. Get details on how to pre-order your…… MORE
David Bowie Tribute Show To Feature Supergroup ‘Ground Control’
David Bowie left us five years ago today and to celebrate his memory, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, guitarist Dave Navarro and bassist Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction, fronted by Corey Taylor will perform as Ground Control at A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day, a livestream show honoring Bowie’s legacy and the music he…… MORE
Geddy Lee And Alex Lifeson Talk About Neil Peart And Their Future In Music
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed to Rolling Stone that they haven’t been motivated to play their instruments since losing their friend and bandmate Neil Peart a year ago. Lee also said Rush is no longer a functioning band. So what lies ahead for Lee and Lifeson’s musical careers? Click here to read the complete story…… MORE
