Billy Dukes
Peter Gabriel Plans Five Disc Box Set to Celebrate ‘So’ Album’s 25th Anniversary
Peter Gabriel has remastered his 1986 album ‘So’ and added live footage and bonus tracks to create a five-disc boxset to be released in October. ‘So (25th Anniversary Immersion Box)’ will be available on Oct. 23, according to Amazon.
Johnny Depp Joins Aerosmith to Play ‘Train Kept A-Rollin’ in Los Angeles
Johnny Depp proved he’s more than just a living room, MTV wannabe during a performance with Aerosmith on Monday night. The actor had a number of opportunities to blaze through solos as the band played the blues standard ‘Train Kept A-Rollin” at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Queen Keyboardist Hints at ‘Big Tour’ in 2013
During a promotional video for Korg keyboards, Queen keyboardist Spike Edney may have revealed more than he intended. Now speculation is running wild that the band will tour the world with Adam Lambert as their singer in 2013.
Guns N’ Roses Drummer Matt Sorum Defends Repetitive ‘November Rain’ Tom Fill
Perhaps ex-Dream Theatre drummer Mike Portnoy was being sincere with his curiosity when he questioned the drumming on one of Guns N’ Roses most famous songs. Last weekend Portnoy asked his 175K followers a question that GNR drummer Matt Sorum gets often.
Elton John Calls Madonna a ‘Fairground Stripper’
Elton John is holding nothing back in his opinion of Madonna. The famous pop singer took a swipe at John’s son Zachary’s godmother, and he hasn’t forgotten about it. “She’s been so horrible to Gaga,” he told an Australian television show called ‘Sunday Night‘ on Sunday night, referring to Lady Gaga.
Vince Neil Reveals Motley Crue Invited For Second Las Vegas Residency
Rock residencies are becoming the new norm in Las Vegas, with Santana following in Motley Crue‘s footsteps earlier this year. Now Vince Neil reveals his band has been asked back to the House of Blues, and he’s looking forward to it.
Electric Light Orchestra’s Jeff Lynne Announces Solo Album, Best of ELO Projects
October will be an exciting month for fans of Electric Light Orchestra. Co-founder Jeff Lynne will be releasing a solo album, and ‘Mr. Blue Sky — the Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra’ on Oct. 9. The reissue of the most well-known hits from the British band allows Lynne to reassess old material.
Bret Michaels and Fiance Kristi Gibson Separate
Poison frontman Bret Michaels has separated with fiancé and longtime love Kristi Lynn Gibson. The two had been dating since 1996, but called off their engagement, 20 months after Michaels proposed to finish his VH1 reality television show.
Aerosmith’s ‘Music From Another Dimension!’ Collaborators Include Julian Lennon, Former Guitarist Rick Dufay and Johnny Depp
Earlier this month, Aerosmith confirmed that Carrie Underwood had lent her vocals to the band’s upcoming album. It seems she’s far from the only collaborator. Actor Johnny Depp, former guitarist Rick Dufay and singer-songwriter Julian Lennon (son of John Lennon) also spent time in studio with the band.
Arctic Monkeys, ‘Come Together’ (Beatles Cover) – Song Review
The Arctic Monkeys‘ cover of ‘Come Together’ at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies last Friday means a third generation will get to experience the Beatles‘ 1969 hit. The song’s continual rebirth is a testament to the staying power of the original, written and sung by John Lennon for the ‘Abbey Road’ album.
Elton John and Partner David Furnish Reportedly Expecting Another Baby
Elton John and his life partner David Furnish have both said in recent weeks that they hope their son Zachary won’t be an only child. It looks like the couple was optimistic for a reason. The Daily is reporting the men will welcome another child via surrogate, later this year or in early 2013.
Motorhead’s Lemmy and Mikkey Dee Describe Scary Moments With Band’s ‘Bomber’ Light Rig
The famous ‘Bomber’ light rig has been a highlight of Motorhead shows since the late ’70s, but it’s put band members at risk on more than one occaision. Fans love when the giant, steel airplane lowers to the stage and out over the first few rows of the audience. Lemmy Kilmister and drummer Mikkey Dee … they’ve learned to respect it.