Matthew Wilkening
Jon Bon Jovi Not Dead, Despite Internet Rumor
Jon Bon Jovi would like his fans to know that he is not dead, despite a nasty rumor to that effect which spread around the internet like wildfire today.
Guns N’ Roses Ejects Unruly Concert-Goer While Singing ‘Happy Trails’
Axl Rose of Guns’ N’ Roses ejected a rowdy concert-goer from the band’s Saturday night (Dec. 17) concert in Vancouver, Canada with a barrage of profanities and a witty rendition of ‘Happy Trails.’
Guns N’ Roses, Faces Voted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Guns N’ Roses, the Small Faces / Faces, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Donovan have all been voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are joined by The Beastie Boys and Laura Nyro. The ceremony will be held in Cleveland, Ohio on April 14th.
Guns N’ Roses: Tonight’s Mississippi Concert Cancelled
The Guns N’ Roses concert scheduled for tonight (Dec. 5) in Southaven, Mississippi has been cancelled due to production issues. This is the second show of the band’s current tour to be cancelled for such reasons, the first being their Nov. 23 date in Albany, N.Y.
Trent Reznor and Karen O’s Cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ Arrives
The full version of Karen O and Trent Reznor’s cover of Led Zeppelin‘s ‘Immigrant Song’ has emerged. It is, as you’d hope and expect, faithful to the spirit of the original and yet built very differently.
Motley Crue Announce Las Vegas Residency
Sin City, the rumors are true! Motley Crue announced that they will be performing a residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in February of 2012. For their sakes, we can only be grateful this didn’t happen 30 years ago, before they become more responsible adults.
Nine-Year Old ‘Crazy Train’ Guitarist’s Identity Revealed!
Remember the video of the nine-year old kid tearing up Ozzy Osbourne‘s ‘Crazy Train’ on guitar from last week? Well, we’ve learned a lot about him since then. His name is Ryan Watson, he’s 10 years old now and one of the many talented young musicians lucky enough to be enrolled in the Frederick Rock School in Maryland.
Why Van Halen Wasn’t at the Grammy Nominations Broadcast
If, like us, you sat patiently through a fast-paced barrage of pop and modern country music awaiting Van Halen‘s appearance at the Grammy nominations show last night, well, you pretty much wasted your time.
Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen Lead Classic Rock Nominees for 2012 Grammys
Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen were among the relatively small group of classic rockers nominated for 2012 Grammy Awards tonight (Nov. 30). None of them were mentioned on the hour-long televised nominations program, which consisted largely of pop and country music performances.
Ace Frehley Fractures Wrist, Forced to Cancel Tour
Founding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley fractured his left wrist after a fall at his house yesterday (Nov. 27), and has been forced to cancel an upcoming U.K. tour as a result.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Announce New Album, 2012 Tour
Bruce Springsteen has announced on his official website that he and the E Street Band will be embarking on a 2012 world tour in support of a brand new album, ending months of feverish speculation by his fans.
Fan Stabs Himself To Death, Blames Hearing Damage from Them Crooked Vultures Concert
A music fan has stabbed himself to death after allegedly being unable to sleep for three months as a result of hearing loss from a concert by Them Crooked Vultures, the group featuring former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones.