Jeff Giles
Alice Cooper Reportedly Recording Covers Album
From Paul McCartney to Ozzy Osbourne, pretty much every artist gets around to releasing an album of covers at some point — and it sounds like Alice Cooper is getting ready to join the list with his next LP.
Nikki Sixx and Paul Stanley Remember Their First Tour Together
Kiss and Motley Crue are on the road this summer for a co-headlining jaunt dubbed simply ‘The Tour,’ but this isn’t the first time they’ve shared a bill — and when Paul Stanley appeared recently on Nikki Sixx‘s ‘Sixx Sense’ radio show, the duo looked back on the time Kiss gave Motley one of their first big breaks.
Fender Drops IPO Plans
If you were one of the potential investors looking to own a piece of Fender after the guitar maker announced its plans for an IPO in March, we have some bad news for you: The company isn’t going public after all.
Aerosmith Guitarist Brad Whitford on New Album: ‘It’ll be Worth the Wait’
As anyone who’s ever read a Steven Tyler press release knows, it can be difficult to understand where he’s really coming from on any particular subject, and Tyler’s rambling explanation for the last-minute scheduling bump for the new Aerosmith record is no exception. Happily, we have guitarist Brad Whitford to set the record straight.
Honda Summer Clearance ‘Family Comedy’ Commercial – What’s the Song?
What do Jesus Christ and Honda have in common? Probably not much, admittedly, but they do share at least one thing: The approved use of a classic cut from the Pete Townshend songbook.
Honda Summer Clearance ‘Action Adventure’ 2012 Commercial – What’s the Song?
Are you screaming for a hot deal on a new car? Then you may understand the wisdom behind Honda’s use of an ’80s British metal classic for the latest commercial in its summer clearance ad campaign.
Bob Dylan Announces ‘Tempest’ Track Listing
Shortly after announcing that Bob Dylan will release his 35th studio album, ‘Tempest,’ on September 11, Sony has revealed the track listing for the set — as well as a few other details.
Hard Rock Calling Organizers Defend Decision to Pull Plug on Springsteen + McCartney
The only story bigger than Paul McCartney jamming with Bruce Springsteen at Hard Rock Calling over the weekend was the way their set ended: with their microphones being shut off before they were finished. But according to festival organizers, their hands were tied — it all came down to the local curfew.
Tommy Lee Reveals Disturbing Incident that Led to His New Fan Photo Stance
When Tommy Lee posted an open letter to fans a couple of weeks ago griping about people always wanting to have their picture taken with him, some took it as petty complaining from a rock star who’s lost touch with the people who helped make him famous. But in a recent interview, he revealed that his misgivings run a little deeper.
Rolling Stones Mark 50th Anniversary of First Live Gig
They can’t seem to figure out how best to celebrate their 50th anniversary, but yesterday (July 11) the Rolling Stones were able to agree on at least one thing: It was time to return to the site of their first gig and take a picture to mark the occasion.
48-Year-Old Rhode Island Man Claims to Be Bob Dylan’s Illegitimate Son
Imagine spending most of your life not knowing who your biological parents were — and then, when you finally track down your mother, hearing her tell you she’s “pretty sure” Bob Dylan is your father.
Rolling Stones Release ‘Live at the Tokyo Dome’ Live Bootleg
Twenty-two years after the tour, the Rolling Stones have finally gotten around to releasing a live document of their 1990 stand at the Tokyo Dome — and all 24 tracks will cost you less than five bucks.