Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones and the Greatest Classic Rock Cover of All Time
Otis Redding was just 26 years when he died in a plane crash between gigs on December 10,1967 but he had already established himself as one of the kings of soul.
Otis Redding was just 26 years when he died in a plane crash between gigs on December 10,1967 but he had already established himself as one of the kings of soul.
Liam Neeson ran out of human ass to kick, so he turns to wolves in this week's [Celluloid Hero].
Coming to select theaters on Dec. 21 is 'Not Fade Away,' a story about New Jersey teenagers who, inspired by seeing the Rolling Stones on television in 1964, form a band. The film, which was written and directed by 'Sopranos' creator David Chase, features a soundtrack comprised of many rock and rhythm-and-blues classics, and was put together by Steven Van Zandt. The soundtrack will be available on Dec. 18.
Does it seem to you as though you're hearing Led Zeppelin more at the movies lately? Well, it isn't just your imagination.
Celebrate 20 years of Quentin Tarantino this week!
For the 27th consecutive year, WhyHunger is holding its Hungerthon to raise funds to fight poverty. To help reach their goal, the organization has acquired a handful of guitars and other memorabilia by many rock legends, which are being auctioned online.
The three surviving members of Led Zeppelin will be interviewed -- but apparently will not perform -- on Monday night's (Dec. 3) episode of the 'Late Show with David Letterman.'
Eddie Van Halen didn't even get a mention on Michael Jackson's mega-smash album 'Thriller,' which celebrates it's 30 year anniversary today (Nov. 30), despite having a heavy hand in the success of the third radio single. The guitarist says he did the solo on 'Beat It' for free -- and even wound up re-arranging the song while Jackson was out of the room.
[Celluloid Hero] returns with "The Spanish Prisoner", a recommendation from Hot Wings.
There will soon be a new Mrs. Sixx as Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has announced he and girlfriend Courtney Bingham plan to marry. The two have been dating since November 2010; it's the third marriage for Sixx after unions to Playboy Playmate Brandi Brandt and actress Donna D'Errico.
We're learning more about 'People, Hell & Angels,' the most recent collection of previously unreleased material from Jimi Hendrix that was announced last week. For starters, we have the names of all 12 tracks (listed below) as well as a release date of March 5, 2013.
Guns N' Roses wrapped up their Las Vegas residency on Saturday (Nov. 24) with a surprise guest appearance from one-time band member Izzy Stradlin.