Ross Brubeck/ JoeWalsh.com Joe Walsh Reveals The Story Behind ‘Sequel’ To ‘Funk #49′
‘Analog Man,’ the first solo album in 20 years from Joe Walsh, has points of nostalgia as you might expect, but there is perhaps no moment more directly wired to the past than ‘Funk 50.’ Coming in at just a shade under the two minute mark, the blitzing guitar rocker bares more than just a passing resemblance to its famous cousin, ‘Funk #49’ by the James Gang.
Jeff Kravitz, Getty Images Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012 Induction Ceremony Delivers Thrills
The inductions of Guns N’ Roses, Donovan, and the Faces were hardly the only highlights from what was a memorable evening of celebration at the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. ZZ Top, John Mellencamp and several other big stars also made a big impact with their induction speeches, and the evening’s traditional all-star jam once again proved to be a blast.
Chung-Sung Jun, Getty Images Chicago Celebrates 45 Years with New Music and a Documentary
When a summertime trek with the Doobie Brothers kicks off later this year, Chicago will bring an extra milestone to the stage in addition to their legendary catalog of horn-driven classics: the versatile band is celebrating their 45th anniversary. And founding member and trumpet player Lee Loughnane tells Ultimate Classic Rock that the time has gone by in a “flash.”
Rush To Receive ‘Golden Gods’ Lifetime Achievement Award
With a new album on the way, the career of Rush is far from stagnant. But they’ll get saluted with an award for their achievements to date at the fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards on April 11.
Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Ethan Miller, Getty Images The Doobie Brothers and Chicago Announce Summer 2012 Tour
The Doobie Brothers will celebrate their 40th anniversary as a group by teaming up with Chicago for a summer concert tour that will feature an evening full of hits from both bands and their legendary catalogs.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Todd Rundgren To Play Special Symphonic Shows
The ever-evolving Todd Rundgren will show off his orchestral side with a pair of symphony shows in June.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Bruce Springsteen Abandons Plans For Memoir
Bruce Springsteen’s forthcoming ‘Wrecking Ball’ album is one that, in his words, targets “fat bankers” and “robber barons.’ But if you’ve been waiting for Springsteen to put words down on paper about his own life story, that’s a book that you probably won’t read anytime soon, according to Bruce.
Neilson Barnard, Getty Images Foreigner Guitarist Mick Jones Recovering From Surgery
Veteran Foreigner founder/guitarist Mick Jones is recovering from heart surgery, following illness that had caused him to miss a number of recent Foreigner shows.
Peter Frampton via Facebook Peter Frampton Plays Recently Returned Guitar On Stage For The First Time
New York music fans got a little bit of extra bang for their concert bucks over the weekend as Peter Frampton played his legendary Les Paul on stage for the first time, celebrating the unbelievable return of the instrument, which had been missing and presumed lost for over 30 years.
Glenn Gottlieb, Frontiers Records Former Yes Vocalist Benoit David Releases Statement Regarding His Departure
When Yes announced the sudden departure of vocalist Benoit David, it caught many by surprise – including, unfortunately, David himself.
Donald Bowers, Getty Images Todd Rundgren Plans ‘Unpredictable’ Shows And Webcast
For his next trick, Todd Rungren is planning to be ‘unpredictable,’ something that will come as no surprise to longtime fans and in fact, it will probably be exactly what they’ve wanted.
Larry Busacca / Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Calls Passing Of Whitney Houston A ‘Terrible Loss’
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler is of course, no stranger to addiction and commented on the passing of Whitney Houston, who had struggled over the years with her own issues, calling it a “terrible loss.”
