Matthew Wilkening
Unaired Olympics Performances from The Who and Ray Davies Emerge Via Internet
As we reported earlier, fans of the Who and the Kinks‘ Ray Davies were quite disappointed to find out they’d sat through two and a half hours of the pomp that was the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony, only to be denied the chance to watch their heroes perform at the big event.
Kiss and Motley Crue Donate $100,000 to Colorado Movie Theater Shooting Victims
During their Aug. 8 joint concert in Denver, Kiss and Motley Crue announced that they will be donating $100,000 to a relief fund set up to help victims of the July 20 movie theater shootings in nearby Aurora, Colo.
Stage Name Origins
Stage names play an important role in how a rock star expresses their personal image and style to the public. It’s certainly a more permanent part of their wardrobe than any guitar, shirt of leather jacket. Ever wonder how some of rock’s biggest stars came up with the names they use in public?
New Music Releases – June 2012
The June 2012 New Music Releases schedule features a wide range of classic rock artists, including new albums from Neil Young + Crazy Horse, Rush and most shockingly, the Beach Boys — complete with returning resident musical genius Brian Wilson!
Dick Clark Dead at 82 of Heart Attack
Dick Clark, who as the long-running host of television shows such as ‘American Bandstand’ and ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ brought rock and roll music into many people’s homes for the first time, has died of a “massive heart attack” at age 82, according to TMZ.
Levon Helm’s Cancer Battle in ‘Final Stages’
Levon Helm, former drummer for the Band, is in the final stages of his battle with cancer, according to a note posted on his official website. The legendary musician, whose voice gave life to classic songs such as ‘The Weight,’ ‘Up on Cripple Creek’ and ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,’ was thought to be recovered after a decade-old battle with the disease.
Axl Rose Writes Open Letter to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Not Attending Ceremony, Declines Induction
Axl Rose has made it quite clear that not only will he not be reuniting with any former members of Guns N’ Roses at this weekend’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, he won’t be attending at all and he’d prefer if everyone leaves him and his name out of the induction plans altogether.
Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin" Performed By Dozens of Movie Stars
The words of Journey‘s classic 1981 anthem ‘Don’t Stop Believin” have been given new life thanks to a highly entertaining video that features Steve Perry’s lyrics re-interpreted via the clever (and no doubt extremely time-consuming) editing together of dozens of iconic movie scenes.
Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks’ ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ Performed on ‘American Idol’
Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, each and every one of the Heartbreakers and classic rock fans in general got dragged through the mud tonight on ‘American Idol‘ as Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone sucked all the sultriness and texture from the classic duet ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.’
Dee Snider Fired from ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ After Earning $325,000 for Charity
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister heard the dreaded words “you’re fired” from ‘Celebrity Apprentice‘ boss Donald Trump last night, but only after raising $325,000 for the March of Dimes by winning a challenge earlier in the evening.