Ken Kelley

Journey to Join Forces with Rascal Flatts on CMT Awards
In their continuing tradition of getting classic rock bands together on stage with country music acts, the latest addition to Country Music Televion’s rock-country mash-up is Rascal Flatts teaming up with ‘Don’t Stop Believin” hit-makers Journey.

Neil Young Reveals How He Finishes His Records
The relationship between film maker Jonathan Demme and legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young is a close one. The pair recently sat for a joint interview, discussing many topics, including Young’s unusual way of making sure his records sound good.

ZZ Top Unveil New Blues-Influenced ‘Consumption’ Song
This coming Tuesday (June 5), fans of Texas blues trio ZZ Top will be able to get their hands on the first new music from the band in almost a decade. They don’t have to wait even that long to hear one of the songs.

Sharon Osbourne meets ‘Little Ozzy’ on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Reality television show ‘America’s Got Talent’ tends to bring some very unique performers out of the wood work. This week’s episode was no exception.

Van Halen ‘Babysitter’ Recalls His Years With the Band
Few people are likely to argue that the ’70s and ’80s were a time of excess if you were a part of a band on tour. And though we are confident that excess still exists in various forms today, any hi-jinx that bands get up to these days probably pale in comparison to what Ted Cohen has seen courtesy of Van Halen.

Former ‘American Idol’ Singer James Durbin Calls Axl Rose a ‘D-ck’
James Durbin, who finished fourth during the 10th season of ‘American Idol,’ was perhaps one of the most diverse contestants the show has ever had, tackling songs from Judas Priest, Sammy Hagar and other rock legends during his run as a contestant.
But one icon he likely won’t be besties with anytime soon is Axl Rose — especially after Durbin did a radio interview in which he called the Guns N’ Ro

Yes Guitarist Chris Squire Discusses Possible Jon Anderson Reunion
Four years after hiring Canadian vocalist Benoit David to fill the shoes of lead vocalist in seminal prog-rock band Yes, the group has announced that they are working with a new vocalist, Jon Davison, and even hinted at a possible future reunion with their most famous lead singer, Jon Anderson.

Rush Go Back to ‘Three Piece Feel’ on New Album ‘Clockwork Angels’
With just a little over two weeks until the release of Rush‘s highly anticipated new record ‘Clockwork Angels’, guitarist Alex Lifeson shared some insight on how the trio wanted to go back to basics for the album.

Friends Testify Boston Singer Brad Delp Felt ‘Taken Advantage of’ and ‘Beaten Down’ by Guitarist Tom Scholz
Heartbreaking testimony has emerged from friends and former bandmates of the late Boston vocalist Brad Delp regarding the tragic circumstances surrounding his 2007 suicide.

Original Ratt Bassist Juan Croucier Hopes Recent Reunion ‘Will Last Far Into the Future’
During the band’s recent performance at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Md., Ratt fans were treated to a very special show when original bassist Juan Croucier joined the group on stage for the first time since 1991.

Ronnie Montrose Shares Story of Meeting Eddie Van Halen
Not long before his untimely and somewhat unexpected death this past March, legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose contributed some rather glowing praise of Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen for a new photo book that is being compiled by rock photographer extraordinaire Neil Zlozower.

Elton John Highest Ranking Rocker on Forbes Celebrity 100
Forbes Magazine has released their much publicized list of the Top 100 Most Powerful Celebrities, and ‘Captain Fantastic’ himself, Elton John, is the top-ranking classic rocker.