Dave Lifton
Gregg Allman: There Are No Leaders in the Allman Brothers Band
Despite being the singer in a group that bears his surname, Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band swears he is not the leader. In a new interview, the 64-year old says that the music, not any one person, is in charge.
Sammy Hagar and Members of Aerosmith To Guest on New Season of ‘That Metal Show’
The 11th season of VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show’ gets underway on Aug. 11. Co-host Eddie Trunk has, on his blog, unveiled the list of musicians that will appear in the upcoming weeks.
Bruce Springsteen Ends European Tour With Four-Hour Show
As they rose to mega-stardom in the ’80s, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s four-hour concerts became a part of his own mythology. However, the concerts weren’t actually four hours long. In reality, they ran about three-and-a-half hours of music, with a 20-25 minute break in the middle.
Metallica’s New Stage Effects Compiled in Explosive New Video
Metallica‘s eight-night stand at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City has just gotten underway, but fan-made videos are already starting to leak out that reveal the elaborate stage show the band has created for the tour. One industrious fan has taken the best special effects from those videos and compiled them into one clip.
Bruce Springsteen Performs ‘Jungleland’ for the First Time Since Clarence Clemons’ Death
Of all the songs in Bruce Springsteen‘s extensive catalog, the one that could have expected to be permanently retired following the death of Clarence Clemons was ‘Jungleland.’ Its defining characteristic – a two-minute, 20-second saxophone solo — was Clemons’ career highlight, capturing all the characters’ emotions as it headed into the finale.
Author Admits to Fabricating Bob Dylan Quotes
A major scandal has broken out in journalism today (July 30), and rock legend Bob Dylan has been unwittingly caught in the middle. In his new book, ‘Imagine: How Creativity Works,’ New Yorker journalist Jonah Lehrer attributed a quote to Bob Dylan that rock’s poet laureate never said.
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising’ Turns 10
The most difficult challenge for a musician when writing topical songs is making them resonate beyond their run in the news cycle. The opening riff of Neil Young‘s ‘Ohio’ still brings chills more than 40 years after the Kent State shootings because of its urgency, but when was the last time you listened to Sting‘s first couple of solo records?
Motorhead’s Phil Campbell’s Kids Won’t Let Him Play With Them
Apparently being in one of the most influential metal bands of all time doesn’t make you cool enough for your kids. In a new interview, Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell revealed that he is not allowed to jam with his children.
Ace Frehley Enjoying Life as a Solo Artist
Despite seeing his old bandmates remain a top concert draw, Ace Frehley has no regrets about watching it from the sidelines. In a new interview, the former Kiss guitarist says he prefers his life now that he can go at his own pace.
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Explains Why He Took the ‘Idol’ Job
Now that his tenure as judge on ‘American Idol’ is over, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler can stop making a fool of himself on national television and go back to doing it onstage, where it works a lot better. In a new interview, Tyler discussed his motives for taking the job.
Metallica to Begin Working on New Album Soon
Metal legends Metallica will soon begin working on the follow-up to 2008′s ‘Death Magnetic.’ Drummer Lars Ulrich told a group of reporters that the band will focus on creating new material as soon as they have wrapped up their current projects.
Aerosmith Joined Onstage by Darryl ‘D.M.C.’ McDaniel for ‘Walk this Way’
Major arena tours provide great opportunities for old friends to reunite in the for of special guest appearances. Tuesday night (July 24) at the IZOD Center in E. Rutherford, N.J., Aerosmith were joined onstage by Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniel of Run-D.M.C., who sat in with the band on ‘Toys in the Attic.’