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Ron Wood Sheds Light On 1980’s Freebasing Era

Friday, October 18

Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood is the subject of a new official career-spanning documentary, titled, Somebody Up There Likes Me. The NME quoted portions of the upcoming doc in which Wood talks candidly about... Read More.

The Beatles Releasing Vinyl ‘Singles Collection’ Next Month

Thursday, October 17

Set for release on November 22nd is the latest Beatles box set, The Singles Collection. The set presents 23 180-gram vinyl singles in faithfully reproduced international picture sleeves. The box features all the UK... Read More.

Elton John Waited For Mother’s Death To Publish Memoir

Thursday, October 17

Elton John says that he waited until his mother died to publish his new memoir, titled, Me. The book was co-written by Alexis Petridis, and covers all aspects of the 72-year-old rock legend's life... Read More.

30 Years Ago Today: Billy Joel Releases ‘Storm Front’

Thursday, October 17

It was 30 years ago today (October 17th, 1989) that Billy Joel released his 11th studio album, the chart-topping Storm Front. The album marked the "Piano Man's" first album since 1977 not to be... Read More.

Soundgarden Guitarist Looks Ahead To More Catalog Releases

Thursday, October 17

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil says that the band's nomination this week for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame gives him further incentive to continue restoring and reissuing both the band's existing... Read More.

Queen’s Roger Taylor Slams ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Critics

Thursday, October 17

Queen drummer Roger Taylor took time out to slam the critics who walked into the band's blockbuster biopic Bohemian Rhapsody already prepared to pan the film. Taylor spoke to Planet Rock and recalled the... Read More.

The Doobie Brothers, Pat Benatar, Judas Priest, & Soundgarden Lead 2020 Rock Hall Nominations

Wednesday, October 16

The 2020 nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced with the Doobie Brothers, Pat Benatar, Judas Priest, Whitney Houston, and Soundgarden leading the pack. Also announced were previously shortlisted... Read More.

Alice Cooper Rolls Out Spring North American Dates

Wednesday, October 16

Alice Cooper has rolled out 14 North American spring dates playing throughout next April. Cooper kicks off the jaunt on April 1st in Peterbrorough, Ontario at Memorial Centre and wraps things up three weeks... Read More.

Roger Daltrey Admits Initial Doubts About New Who Songs

Wednesday, October 16

Although both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are thrilled with the way the Who's new album, titled, WHO, has turned out -- Roger Daltrey admitted he was a bit shakey about tackling the new... Read More.

Foo Fighters Drummer Releasing New Album From Side Band

Wednesday, October 16

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and his band The Coattail Riders will release their third studio album, titled Get The Money, on November 8th. The band has shared a preview track called "Crossed The... Read More.