Matthew Wilkening
Brit Floyd Guitarist Damian Darlington on Bringing Pink Floyd’s Music to the States
Brit Floyd are currently in the midst of a large U.S. tour, presenting a full-scale Pink Floyd show based largely on songs from the legendary space-rockers’ recent compilation album ‘A Foot in the Door.’ The tribute group’s much-praised presentation comes complete with light show, inflatables and most importantly, music from the Syd Barrett era right up through ‘The Division Bell.’
Davy Jones of the Monkees Dead – Rockers and Celebrities React on Twitter
A world full of daydream believers is mourning the death of the Monkees' Davy Jones today (Feb. 29). As soon as news of his heart attack and passing at age 66 hit the internet, Jones' musical peers and fans took to Twitter to express their love for the '60s pop-rock star. Slash, De
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Meat Loaf Sees (And Talks To) Dead People
Meat Loaf has revealed that he has seen — and talked to — ghosts several times in his life. “I’ve seen them, I’ve been around them,” he explains. “Some are just energy left behind, and some are intelligent.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s Family Bulldog Lola Dies
Lola Osbourne, the bulldog best known as Ozzy Osbourne‘s co-star in the hit reality series ‘The Osbournes,’ has died at the age of 12. Ozzy’s son Jack, who seems to have been Lola’s owner, broke the news last night (Feb. 21).
Chickenfoot Announce 2012 U.S. Tour
Chickenfoot has announced a 20-date 2012 U.S. tour in support of their recent album ‘III.’ The trek, dubbed the “Different Devil Tour 2012,” will kick off May 4 in Lake Tahoe, Nev. and wind up June 10 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Dee Snider Helps Sell $330,000 Worth of Sandwiches on the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Debut
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, known for his outrageous stage persona, revealed himself to be — and this is no surprise for his longtime fans — a thoughtful, caring and productive team member on the debut episode of this season’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ tonight.
Neal Schon and Michaele Salahi Go On ‘Today’ to Defend Themselves Against 50 Million Dollar Lawsuit
Journey guitarist Neal Schon and his new love Michaele Salahi appeared on the ‘Today’ show this morning (Feb. 15) to tell their side of the story that found Michaele abruptly leaving her husband and former ‘Housewives of D.C.’ co-star Tareq Salahi last September.
Paul McCartney Recruits Joe Walsh for 2012 Grammy Awards ‘My Valentine’ Performance
Paul McCartney enlisted Eagles star Joe Walsh to fill in with some nice classical guitar for a performance of his current single ‘My Valentine’ on tonight’s 2012 Grammy Awards show.
Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off 2012 Grammy Awards by Singing ‘We Take Care of Our Own’
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band got the 2011 Grammy Awards off to a suitably overblown start with a big, string-section assisted live rendition of his current single, ‘We Take Care of Our Own.’
Steven Tyler Sits Helplessly as Queen, Rush and Aerosmith Songs Are Attacked on ‘American Idol’
You gotta stand up for your friends, and for yourself. Surely somebody told Aerosmith singer and ‘American Idol‘ judge Steven Tyler that lesson at some point during his childhood. And yet, he sat there passively as three different classic rock songs were savaged by various ‘Idol’ hopefuls in Portland, Oregon, including one of his very own tunes.
Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ is ‘Heavier Than Expected’ According to Early Listeners
Reportedly a few lucky people have already gotten to hear the new Van Halen record ‘A Different Kind of Truth,’ well ahead of its Feb. 7 street date. Judging from the internet accounts of these highly guarded listening sessions, the band’s first outing with original singer David Lee Roth in nearly 30 years is going to make fans pretty happy.
Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Issues Statement on Lymphoma Diagnosis
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath has issued a thankful and optimistic statement regarding his recent lymphoma diagnosis via his official website. Earlier this week the guitar legend revealed the news through a band-issued press release, prompting an outpouring of support and concern from fans and peers alike.