Dave Swanson
Robert Plant Unveils Live ‘Band of Joy’ DVD Trailer
As we recently reported, Led Zeppelin main man and all around rock and roll legend Robert Plant is set to release a new live in concert DVD next month, and you can now get a sneak peak thanks to a new video trailer.
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Explains the Dangers of On-Stage Cannons
AC/DC front man Brian Johnson is your average ordinary bloke. He likes fast cars, fast women, rock and roll and cannons. But those cannons, as featured during the band’s powerful stages shows, aren’t always his best friend.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse, ‘Americana’ – Album Review
During the opening notes of ‘Oh Susannah,’ it sounds like Neil Young and Crazy Horse are figuring out how to play their fabled instruments. Once they get acclimated though, the relentless Crazy Horse groove kicks in full force as if no time had passed.
Iron Maiden’s ‘The Number Of The Beast’ Voted Best British Album Of The Last 60 Years
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, HMV conducted a public vote for the top British album of the last 60 years. Heading up the list was none other than Iron Maiden with their 1982 classic ‘The Number Of The Beast.’
The Rolling Stones Hit The Ten Million Fan Mark On Facebook
While it may not define eternal “satisfaction,” the Rolling Stones have hit a high mark when it comes to the world of Facebook. They recently hit the ten million “like” mark. To acknowledge the milestone, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood all got together to record a thank you message to their fans.
Did Jimi Hendrix Really Plan to Join Emerson, Lake and Palmer?
Greg Lake has revealed the truth behind rumors stating Jimi Hendrix was planning to collaborate with Emerson, Lake and Palmer shortly before his death.
Slash Announces New Round of Summer 2012 Tour Dates
Slash, the world’s busiest guitar hero, will soon be hitting the road in support of his new album, ‘Apocalyptic Love.’ Just to make sure he’s never got a free moment, he’s added a whole bunch of dates to his schedule.
The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ Hitting Theaters Nationwide
A restored and remastered edition of the animated Beatles film ‘Yellow Submarine’ will be making the rounds at movie houses around the country prior to its June 5 release on DVD and Blu-Ray. Beginning May 5, ‘Yellow Submarine’ will make its way across the country for brief, limited engagements.
Sweet Return With New Album ‘New York Connection’
Original Sweet guitarist Andy Scott has a new record ready to roll out, featuring interesting takes on songs by originally recorded by other artists, and furthermore, each mixed with elements of classic Sweet songs.
Red Hot Chili Peppers To Cover Neil Young, Beach Boys on New EP
Fresh from their own induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to issue a rock and roll tribute of sorts. The crazed funksters are releasing ‘We Salute You,’ an EP of cover versions of songs by artists that influenced them.
Rush Unleash New Single ‘Headlong Flight’
The new single from the long-awaited new Rush album, ‘Clockwork Angels,’ is here, and let us tell you… it rocks! The song, titled Headlong Flight,’ clips along at a brisk pace nearly from start to end. Rush haven’t sounded this emphatic and dynamic in a long while.
The Full Text of Steven Van Zandt’s Small Faces / Faces Hall of Fame Induction Speech
Steven Van Zandt, he of the E Street Band, ‘the Sopranos’ and the ‘Underground Garage,’ made time to find his way to Cleveland to induct the Small Faces & the Faces into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last Saturday evening (Apr. 14). His speech was a bubbling spiel delivered by an obvious fan of the band(s) he was inducting.