Dave Lifton
Steven Van Zandt May Have to Miss Bruce Springsteen Concerts
Bruce Springsteen‘s current tour is scheduled to end on Sept. 22. However, there are already whispers of more dates being added in the fall. Should the tour extend into 2013, there is a good chance that Steven Van Zandt will have to miss some of the shows.
Iron Maiden Releases Behind-the-Scenes Tour Video
Metal giants Iron Maiden are currently in the midst of a North American tour that will run through Aug. 18. However, they were able to take time from their schedule and give their fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse.
New Movie Tells the Story of the Clash’s Final Days
Few bands in rock history flamed out at their commercial peak as sadly as the Clash. A new documentary tells the story of the legendary English punk group, who called it quits in 1986, three years after founding guitarist Mick Jones was fired.
Woody Guthrie Turns 100
Folk music icon Woody Guthrie, one of the most important figures in the history of American music, was born July 14, 1912, 100 years ago today. Armed with a guitar bearing the phrase, “This Machine Kills Fascists,” Guthrie wrote thousands of songs in his life, many of which are still being recorded today.
Bob Dylan’s Newport Folk Festival Guitar Discovered?
A 1964 sunburst Fender Stratocaster believed to be used by Bob Dylan when he “went electric” at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival has appeared nearly 47 years after the famous event. If it is genuine, it is believed to be worth up to $1 million.
Gary Moore’s ‘Blues for Jimi’ Concert to Get CD, Video Release
On October 25, 2007, British blues guitar hero Gary Moore performed a tribute concert to one of his idols, Jimi Hendrix at the London Hippodrome. That show, ‘Blues for Jimi,’ will be released Sept. 25 on CD, DVD and Blu-ray by Eagle Rock Entertainment.
Allman Brothers Announce Full Lineup For Peach Music Festival
The Allman Brothers Band have gotten into the festival business. The inaugural Peach Festival will take place Aug. 10-12 at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pa. Today (July 12) the band announced the full lineup and ticket information.
New Book Celebrates Abbey Road Studios, Home of the Beatles, Pink Floyd
It’s one of the most famous recording studios in music history, with people coming from all over the world on a daily basis to walk across the famous intersection depicted on the brilliant album that bears its name. Now, a new book will celebrate the history of London’s Abbey Road Studios.
Peter Gabriel’s ‘So’ to Be Subject of ‘Classic Albums’ Documentary
Peter Gabriel‘s 1986 smash hit record ‘So’ will be featured in the next installment of Eagle Rock Entertainment’s popular ‘Classic Albums’ series. The documentary, which aired on the BBC in March, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sept. 18.
Charlie Sheen Zings Axl Rose at Slash Event
Just when it seemed like the war of words between Slash and Axl Rose had finally died down, a third party has jumped into the fray. Yesterday (July 10) actor Charlie Sheen, a neighbor and friend of the former Guns N’ Roses guitarist, took a public swipe at Rose.
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Wrecking Ball’ Songbook Released
If you liked Bruce Springsteen‘s ‘Wrecking Ball‘ album and his current world tour and were looking for another way to enjoy it, you can now play a musical instrument along with it. Alfred Music Publishing has released the songbook for ‘Wrecking Ball.’
Bruce Springsteen Joined by the Roots in Denmark
On Saturday (July 7), the Roots joined Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band onstage at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark for ‘The E Street Shuffle.’ Nearly 100,000 people witnessed the performance between the classic rockers and the hip-hop band.