Dave Lifton
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Announce 2012 Tour
Neil Young and Crazy Horse are going back on the road for the first time since 2004. Beginning Oct. 3 in Windsor, Ontario, they will play arenas 23 cities across North America before finishing up on Dec. 4 in Bridgeport, Ct. Young will also co-headline the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival with Metallica on Aug. 10-12.
Tom Petty’s ‘You Got Lucky’ Covered by the Gaslight Anthem
Let’s say you’re listening to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 1982 hit, ‘You Got Lucky.’ Great song, you’re thinking, but those synthesizers don’t sound as cool now as they did 30 years ago. Well, if that’s how you feel, you’re in luck. The Gaslight Anthem have released a cover of the song as a B-side to their new single, ’45.’
Guns N’ Roses Delay Causes Fans To Walk Out
It had been a while since a Guns N’ Roses concert had been the source of controversy. We had hoped that their dubious reputation was in the past, but it seems they may be back to their old tricks.
Doc Watson, Legendary Folk Guitarist, Dead At 89
Doc Watson, who combined folk, bluegrass, blues and jazz guitar into a style all his own, passed away today (May 29) at the age of 89 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Last week, he had been hospitalized following a fall at his house that required colon surgery.
Jackson Browne to Perform at ‘Get Out the Vote’ Rally in Wisconsin
Jackson Browne, whose songs have always looked at the intersection of matters personal and political, will perform at a ‘Get Out the Vote’ rally in Madison, Wis. on June 1. The rally is in advance of the recall vote of Wis. Gov. Scott Walker on June 5. The free event, which will be held at the Madison Labor Temple at 5:30PM, will also feature Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, and Tim McIlr
Bruce Springsteen Releases Video for ‘Rocky Ground’
The second video from Bruce Springsteen‘s new album, ‘Wrecking Ball‘ has been released. It’s the emotional centerpiece of the album, ‘Rocky Ground,’ which is a bit of a sonic departure for Springsteen.
The Who’s Fillmore East ‘Tommy’ Poster Sells For $401 on eBay
A poster advertising the Who‘s October 1969 week-long residency at the Fillmore East recently sold for $401 on eBay.
Joe Walsh Learns How to Make Music Without Vodka
June 5 will see the release of ‘Analog Man,’ Joe Walsh‘s first album since 1992′s ‘Songs for a Dying Planet.’ In a new interview, Walsh said that while touring with the Eagles has taken up a lot of his time, another reason for the delay is the result of quitting drinking in 1994.
Paul Simon Says He Won’t Record With Art Garfunkel Again
Simon and Garfunkel will not record again, according to Paul Simon. Speaking to Rebecca Jones of BBC Radio 4′s ‘Today‘ program, Simon said that a problem with Art Garfunkel’s vocal chords has affected his ability to sing in the middle of his range.
Neil Young Releases Video for ‘Clementine’
The third song and video from ‘Americana,’ Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s reconstruction of classic America folk songs, has been released. The first two efforts saw Young take on ‘Oh Susannah‘ and ‘She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain.’ Now he tackles ‘Clementine.’
Robert Plant Performs Led Zeppelin Classics on New Concert Benefit DVD
In September 2009 a handful of famous British rock musicians, including Robert Plant, performed a concert at London’s O2 Arena as a benefit for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation. A DVD of highlights of the show, which was called “Rockwell,” will be released on June 19 by MVD.
Rolling Stones Triple Platinum Award Sells for $1,300 on eBay
It’s every young musician’s dream to have a gold or platinum album hanging on their walls. For most people, it requires years of hard work and dedication, but for one lucky collector, it only takes $1,300. That’s the going rate for an RIAA-certified triple platinum award that recently sold on eBay.