Ken Kelley

Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Praises Deep Purple’s Jon Lord, Blasts Twitter
Legendary rocker Lemmy Kilmister has never been one to mince words at any point in his 40-plus years of making music, so why should he be concerned what people think of him now?

Kiss Perform Stripped-Down Set For Meet-and-Greet Fans
Kiss fans in attendance at the group’s meet-and-greet session in Raleigh, N.C. this past Sunday were given a very special treat by the classic rockers. The group has been inviting fans to watch their sound check at other shows, however due to time constraints in preparing for their show that night, the group was not able to have one.

Motley Crue Release Preview Clip of ‘Sex’ Single
As their co-headlining tour with Kiss prepares to kick off on July 20 in Bristow, Va., Motley Crue have released a 30-second teaser of their new single ‘Sex’.

Aerosmith Pushes Back Release Date of New Album
Aerosmith have announced that they have pushed back the release of their new record from August to November. No official explanation has been given for the delay in releasing ‘Music From Another Dimension.’

Iron Maiden Kick Off 2012 North American Tour in Charlotte
Boasting show production and content that reportedly closely mirrors their ‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son’ tour, Iron Maiden kicked off their ‘Maiden England World Tour’ last night in Charlotte, N.C.

The Eagles’ Self-Titled Record Took Flight 40 Years Ago
Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, the Eagles have become one of the best-selling acts of all-time and can lay claim to having two records (‘Their Greatest Hits: 1971-1975′ and ‘Hotel California’) rank among the Top 10 best-selling records of all time.

Ozzy Osbourne Cancels German Concert Due To Voice Problems
The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, had to pull out of his concert in Mannheim, Germany last night (June 20) due to what is being explained as “vocal concerns”.

Crazy Horse’s Frank ‘Poncho’ Sampedro Opens Up In Rolling Stone Interview
With their new record ‘Americana‘ earning the band praise and their first tour in eight years set to kick off in August, Neil Young and Crazy Horse are back in the saddle. And though it is typically Young that speaks to the media, Rolling Stone has posted a Q&A session with Crazy Horse guitarist Frank “Poncho” Sampedro, who has played with Young for 37 years.

Former AC/DC Vocalist Dave Evans Seeking Recognition For His Contributions To The Band
Most people identify classic rock legends AC/DC as having had two lead vocalists: the late, great Bon Scott and current vocalist Brian Johnson. But if Dave Evans has his way, he and former AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess will have their place in the band’s history books as well.

Tony Iommi Unveils New Signature Guitar Amp
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, together with Laney Amplifiers recently unveiled a new Iommi signature amplifier, the TI100. They have also released a two-minute overview of the TI100, which can be seen below.

Embezzlement Trial Begins for U2 Bassist Adam Clayton’s Former Assistant
The trial of the former housekeeper and personal assistant of U2 bassist Adam Clayton got under way today (June 7) in Ireland.

Neil Young’s Brain Picked by Patti Smith in New York City
It was a meeting of the musical minds at Book Expo America yesterday (June 6) in New York City. A sold-out crowd of approximately 1,100 people were fortunate enough to watch punk-rock icon Patti Smith interview legendary rocker Neil Young. The duo engaged in an in-depth discussion about music and the impact that technology has had upon making music.