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Heart's Ann Wilson On Getting Sober: 'The Tarp has Come Off'

Matt Wardlaw — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:09:28 +0000

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart cover a lot of ground in their new memoir ‘Kicking & Dreaming,’ which hits stores on Sept. 18. In the book, Nancy talks about moving past the end of her longtime marriage to film director Cameron Crowe , while Ann reveals that she’s been sober now for nearly three years.

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons: 'We Didn't Want to Put Out an Album Like the Last Two'

Matt Wardlaw — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:33:31 +0000

When looking at the lineage of ZZ Top, perhaps it’s no big surprise to learn exactly how big of an influence Jeff Beck’s music was on the group, particularly guitarist Billy Gibbons. Gibbons tells Classic Rock in a new interview that “we modeled ourselves on the Jeff Beck Group. It’s taken me 30 years to [...]

Rush's Alex Lifeson Shares Love for the Album Experience

Chad Childers — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:13:43 +0000

Rush may not be burning up a singles chart or have the hot radio jam of the summer, but that’s quite alright with guitarist Alex Lifeson. That’s because he says that their latest disc, ‘Clockwork Angels,’ is meant to be experienced as a full album.

Bob Seger Loves Metallica's 'Turn The Page' Cover

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:07:20 +0000

This year the Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducted legendary recording artist Bob Seger on June 14 during their 43rd annual ceremony and awards presentation. The multi-platinum songwriter was humble in accepting, and performed an inspiring version of his 1973 hit ‘Turn The Page’, perhaps his most known tune.

Robert Blake Goes As Wild As His Outfit on CNN [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:23:59 +0000

You would have thought Robert Blake jumped out of a "Cookie Monster" costume while speaking with CNN's Piers Morgan on July 11. I once interviewed "Cookie", and no matter the question asked, the response was always the same.

Talk about avoiding direct questions. Robert Blake simply proved all over again why he's still viewed by some as a person of interest in the murder of his ex-wife Bonnie Lee Bakely in 2001.

Forest Country Job Fair Was Huge Success, How DO You Prepare For an Interview?

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:42:49 +0000

If you went to the Forest County Job Fair on May 22, you know that the building was packed with enthusiastic job seekers ready to "trend" their way into the rank and file position, better known as employee. Now the hard part comes, the dreaded interview process! Make darn sure you can describe your "strengths" and "weaknesses" when asked (just put some positive spin on the "weakness"). Also, the highly inflammatory molotov cocktail question should be well thought out before arrival day - where do you see yourself in ten years? - should not be answered by saying "...in your job".

Styx Bassist Ricky Phillips Discusses New Tour and Playing With Ronnie Montrose

Matt Wardlaw — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:12:59 +0000

In the now familiar world of classic rock package tours, Styx have become the masters of the concept, touring nearly every summer with a revised approach that somehow never fails to feel fresh.

This summer, they’re on the road with their old friends REO Speedwagon. And although there’s a definite bond formed through the years of working together, the friendly rivalry between the two still fuels a drive for each to deliver the best show on a nightly basis.

Van Halen Talk Old Cars, Drunk Women and Early Stage Pyrotechnic Technology

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:24:08 +0000

The latest in a series of wide-ranging videos at Van Halen‘s official website features the elder band members sitting around a camera talking about old times like three friends sucking down brewskies in the garage. David Lee Roth leads a discussion in which Eddie and Alex Van Halen share how they would rig their stage and electronics to be ahead of their time in the early ’70s.

Mark Evans Discusses Life In and Out of AC/DC

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:34:31 +0000
Mark Evans was only 19 when he joined AC/DC and just 21 when he was fired. But his impact lives on in the band’s music over three decades later, and he’s enjoying life more than ever now. He plays bass on five of the group’s classic albums (‘T.N.T,’ ‘High Voltage,’ ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,’ [...]

Ted Nugent Explodes in Profane Rant on CBS News

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:05:07 +0000

Ted Nugent responded to the notion that he’s not a moderate during an interview on ‘CBS This Morning’ by, well, flipping out a bit, offering — in off-color language — to perform sexual acts on both the male reporter and a nearby female producer if they could find someone who cares more about people and the planet than he does.

Eddie Van Halen on Band's Early Cover Song Days: 'We Sounded Pretty Silly'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:49:13 +0000

Van Halen has issued the third in their videotaped series of self-interviews, and this episode finds the three current and original members of the group joking and laughing about their early days as well as their ill-fated attempts to accurately cover hit dance songs of the era.

Aerosmith Dishes on the 'Toxic Twins' [VIDEO]

Jen Austin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:57:37 +0000

What's the relationship really like between Steven Tyler and Joe Perry?

Here's a portion of 60 minutes last night if you missed the interview. Band members Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer talk about Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and then Perry weighs about dynamics in the band.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler: 'My Perfectionism Got This Band to Where It Is Today'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:31:59 +0000

Lots of bands do one or two albums and then flame out. So how has Aerosmith managed to keep things going for four decades? Steven Tyler says it has a lot to do with him being a perfectionist.

Slash on the Alienation of Rock – 'I Feel I Really Have to Hold the Flag'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:50:23 +0000

Slash is a pretty busy guy these days, between filming commercials with Betty White and responding to rumors of a Guns N’ Roses reunion at this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony — but that isn’t enough to keep him from preparing to unleash his new album ‘Apocalyptic Love’ on a rock-starved planet, or from recording a new video teaser, complete with a bit of the first single ‘You’re a Lie.’

Todd Quick Named New Head Football Coach At Lufkin High School [AUDIO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:03:35 +0000
Todd Quick will be the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Lufkin High School. This will be the first time in over 17 years that the Lufkin ISD School Board has had to fill that position. Listen to Quick talk to Gary Ivins about his new position, his coaching strategy for this [...]

Heather Knox — Crush of the Day [PICTURES]

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:45:20 +0000
Heather Knox, the Playboy’s Playmate of the Month [NSFW Link] for January, is our crush today for several reasons — she is gorgeous, intelligent and polite enough to agree to speak to anyone associated with this website. Ms. Knox talked to us about her Tim Tebow comments, why she hates online dating and her love [...]

Kiss Founder Gene Simmons Says Band's 'Heart and Soul Lies in England' [VIDEO]

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:38:35 +0000

Kiss may come from America, but to hear bassist Gene Simmons tell it, their musical “heart and soul lies in England.” In London to serve as host of the Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards show recently, Simmons testified about the influence of English rock stars on his own music.

Bob Seger Details New Album Schedule, 2012 Tour Plans and His Songwriting Methods

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:34:04 +0000

Bob Seger has announced plans to release a new studio album, and to support that record with a tour. “I will write from January 1 through March 31. I will finish the next record and right now, yes, I will tour with the next record,” Seger tells Ultimate Classic Rock.

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Recalls 'Painful' Start of 'Wish You Were Here' Sessions in New Interview

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:39:20 +0000

Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour recounts the “difficult” and “painful” beginnings of the studio sessions for the band’s 1975 album ‘Wish You Were Here’ in a new interview promoting the upcoming expanded two-disc and box set reissues of that classic record.

The Grateful Dead Movie: One Night Only In Lufkin

Chris Cobb — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:35:56 +0000
Don’t miss your chance to see a flashback concert experience with the Grateful Dead on the big screen. Fathom and Rhino Entertainment present “The Grateful Dead Movie” in movie theaters nationwide for a one night only event on Wednesday, April 20th at 7:30pm It will be shown at the Lufkin Stadium 12 theater. Click here [...]