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Bruce Springsteen Pays Tribute to Levon Helm With Performance of the Band’s ‘The Weight’
One of the many highlights of last night’s three hour Bruce Springsteen show in Newark, N.J. was the singer’s impromptu tribute to the late Levon Helm. Springsteen and the E Street Band was joined by a full house at the Prudential Center in singing the the Band‘s ‘The Weight.’
Scott Weiland and Matt Sorum Leave Open Possibility of Velvet Revolver Reunion
Velvet Revolver have put off their search for a replacement for Scott Weiland to let Slash tour in support of his recent solo album. Recent interviews with drummer Matt Sorum and the former Stone Temple Pilots singer hint that the search could one day be put off indefinitely.
Over 7,000 Guitarists Pay Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Break World Record
The annual Thanks Jimi Festival in Poland has set a world record for the largest guitar ensemble. Over 7,000 pickers showed up to follow Jimi Hendrix‘s brother Leon and a talented group of bandleaders in playing ‘Hey Joe.’
Night Ranger Front Man Jack Blades Will Never Grow Tired of Playing ‘Sister Christian’
When Night Ranger tours this summer, fans can expect the hits. In fact, fans can count on songs like ‘Sister Christian’ for as long as the band is physically able to take the stage. In an interview with Fox News frontman Jack Blades says it doesn’t get old, even after 30 years.
Gregg Allman Shares How Drugs and Money Led to Allman Brothers Band Breakup
The reason behind the breakup of one of rock’s most legendary and influential bands is rather ordinary, but the story is special. In his new memoir ‘My Cross to Bear’ (available May 1) Gregg Allman reveals how drugs and money shattered the Allman Brothers Band‘s harmony in the summer of 1976.
Ted Nugent Issues Statement Clarifying President Obama Comments
“Evil,” “Criminals,” “Vile,” “Coyotes” … these are just four of the words rocker Ted Nugent chose for his speech at the NRA Convention in St. Louis on Saturday. All descriptions were aimed at the White House, with the Motor City Madman adding that “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.”
Slash Shares Songwriting Stories Behind ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Cuts
During a longer conversation about song and lyric writing, Slash told a few stories about how songs like ‘Paradise City’ and ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ came to be. The guitarist tells Metro Lyrics that the well-known Guns N’ Roses hits were pretty spontaneous.
Vince Neil Explains What Led to Feud With Vegas Casino
Vince Neil has explained why security at the Palms asked him to leave last week. The dust-up led to a Twitter war between the Motley Crue rocker and the casino’s management team. As of now, Neil cannot return to the Palms or any of the associated restaurants.
Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop + More to Release New Vinyl on Record Store Day
Seven and 12-inch vinyl copies of new and classic albums from Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, Paul Simon and more are amongst the dozens of releases planned for Record Store Day on April 21. Legacy Recordings has just announced a complete lineup of releases for the independent record store holiday, now in it’s fifth year.
ZZ Top Almost Finished With New Album
ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons said their next studio album will stay true to the sound they have laying down for over 40 years. The still untitled project may be out this year, as Gibbons tells Billboard. “It’s down to seeds and stems.”
New Rush Single ‘Headlong Flight’ Expected in April
Rush is preparing to release their first album in almost five years, and rumors are circulating that a new single will hit radio on April 19. RushisaBand.com reports that a shortened version of a song called ‘Headlong Flight’ will be available. Furthermore, it seems as if industry insiders got a peek at the new song on Wednesday.
Kiss Looking to Hire a Military Veteran as Roadie for Summer Tour
Kiss is looking for a few good men. Or just one good man. Actually it could be a woman too. The rockers — who’ve long been supporters of the men and women in the U.S. military — are looking to hire a veteran to join their road crew when they hit the road with Motley Crue in July.