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Why Is Jack Black Comparing 'Nirvana' To 'The Beatles'? [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:41:55 +0000

According to a recent interview today in Rolling Stone, actor/musician Jack Black alludes to Nirvana being the last great rock band having the same mesmerizing, cult-like power of the Beatles? Now, he did not actually use those words (mesmerizing and cult-like), but soft-spoken Jack is usually extremely clear upon his definition of dialog. What?

The Lost 'Kiss' Video- Ace Frehley's 'New York Groove'

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:24:11 +0000

Did you know that in an issue of Rolling Stone back in 1977, "Kiss" superstar Gene Simmons proclaimed "we're not a great band...the musicianship is average"? I believe drummer Peter Criss is the second most known by name member of the group. Paul Stanley (black star over right eye) comes in at #3, and lastly, flame-thrower guitarist Ace Frehley.

Jackson Browne, Ian Hunter And Others Star In Carnegie Hall Tribute To The Rolling Stones

Dave Lifton — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:27:49 +0000

New York’s Carnegie Hall may seem like a strange place for a tribute to those scrappy hoodlums known as the Rolling Stones, but the prestigious venue will get its rocks off on March 13 with ‘The Music of the Rolling Stones.’ Classic artists like Jackson Browne, Ian Hunter & The Rant Band and Art Garfunkel will join 18 other acts to perform all 21 songs on the Stones’ compilation, ‘Hot Rocks: 1964-1971′ album.

Jimi Hendrix Tops "Rolling Stone" List of 100 Greatest Gutarists

Chris Cobb — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:29:12 +0000

Rolling Stone has just released their picks for the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Jimi Hendrix tops the list, with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello providing the reasons why. Morello told Rolling Stone, “His playing was effortless,” Morello writes. “There’s not one minute of his recorded career that [...]

Steven Tyler Tells All to Rolling Stone

Jen Austin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:22:22 +0000

Ready for Steven Tyler to really tell it? Check out the latest issues of Rolling Stone, where Steven goes into detail about his “toxic twin,” Joe Perry. Remember that album Aerosmith was said to be recording a couple years back that never saw the light of day? Tyler tells Rolling Stone that’s because it wasn’t [...]

Bob Seger Is "Winding Down"

Chris Cobb — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:28:07 +0000

Is Bob Seger getting ready to retire? Seger tells ‘Rolling Stone’ that his career is “winding down,” adding, “I can’t do this much longer.” “My manager is 70. We’ve been together for 45 years now and we need to stop pretty soon and turn it over to the Kid Rock’s and Eminem’s.” Seger kicked off [...]

Phil Collins Wants To Call It Quits

Chris Cobb — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:50:25 +0000

Last year, Phil Collins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Genesis, received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and released a new album that became his first #1 in his native UK in 12 years. But it seems that's not enough of a vote of confidence for Phil -- he's apparently decided to quit music for good.

Van Halen May Record With David Lee Roth

Chris Cobb — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:30:31 +0000

Van Halen fans may have a reason to “Jump” for joy very soon. According to the powers that be over at Rolling Stone, David Lee Roth is working with most of his former Van Halen band members and laying down material for a new record. There has been no official statement from the band to [...]

If You'd Like To Leave A Message…

Chris Cobb — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:49:04 +0000

Although Steven Tyler is busy with American Idol these days, he still wants to get back in the studio at the end of January to start working on a new album, but he’s having one problem. He can’t seem to get in touch with Joe Perry. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Tyler [...]

Robert Plant Speaks About Led Zeppelin's Problematic Reunion

Andree Valentine — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 04:06:25 +0000

In the new issue of Rolling Stone, Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant talks about the behind-the-scenes reality of the band’s 2007 reunion show in London, and why he won’t be playing with his old bandmates again any time soon.