Chad Childers
Bruce Springsteen + Paul McCartney Cut Off for Breaking Curfew at Hard Rock Calling 2012
Bruce Springsteen played a cameo-filled set at Hard Rock Calling Saturday, but during perhaps the biggest pairing of the evening, “The Boss” was shut down by the management.
Whitesnake Preparing ‘Forevermore’ Concert DVD
Whitesnake had some of their fans concerned about the future when they dropped off the road earlier this year. At the time, they issued a statement that they were taking a break from touring to focus their efforts on the studio.
Freddie Mercury’s History Chronicled in ‘The Great Pretender’ Documentary
Most remember Freddie Mercury as the frontman for Queen, but a new documentary film takes things a little further by digging through the archives to chronicle the singer’s life, career, and even his solo projects.
New Book Alleges Mick Jagger Romantically Pursued Angelina Jolie + David Bowie
Over the weekend, an excerpt from the new Mick Jagger biography ‘Mick: The Wild Life and Mad Genius of Jagger’ detailed his affair with model and future French First Lady, Carla Bruni.
Paul McCartney Eyes Music for Video Game Company
Paul McCartney‘s latest musical project has a little bit of a modern cache to it. The vocalist revealed via Twitter that he’s working with the company behind the music for the popular video game ‘Halo.’
Barry Gibb Planning Solo Return to Music
Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb says that even though it’s been an especially difficult period in his life, he does intend to return to music. Gibb’s brother Robin passed away in May, following fellow Bee Gees sibling Maurice in 2003 and the lone solo Gibb, Andy, in 1988.
Aerosmith Pushing Back Bristow Show While Steven Tyler is Ordered to Vocal Rest
Aerosmith will not be playing in Bristow, Va. tomorrow night as was initially scheduled. According to the groups AeroForceOne website, the band has postponed the performance as singer Steven Tyler is currently under doctor’s orders to refrain from playing in order to provide complete vocal rest.
Paul McCartney Signed Bass Nets £40,000 at Silver Clef Auction
Paul McCartney has given generously to the Nordoff Robbins organization over the years and by handing over one of his basses for auction, the charity received an additional £40,000.
Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Delivers the A, B, C & D of Boogie Woogie
The Rolling Stones‘ plans (or lack thereof) have been front and center lately, but while they’ve yet to do much of anything this year, that hasn’t kept drummer Charlie Watts from keeping busy.
Joe Jackson Salutes Jazz Great Duke Ellington With ‘The Duke’ Covers Album
Piano great Joe Jackson is paying homage to a legend that came way before his time with the new covers album, ‘The Duke.’ The disc is a collection of reinterpreted Duke Ellington classics as done by Jackson and his band, along with special guests like Iggy Pop, Steve Vai, and The Roots’ Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson among others.
New Elton John Book ‘Love Is the Cure’ Addresses Life, Loss and the End of AIDS
Elton John is writing, but this time he’s final goal is a book rather than more music. His latest page-turner is called ‘Love Is the Cure,’ and it’s due July 17.
Van Halen Postponed Shows Now Cancelled
Van Halen may have bit off more than they can chew, and they know it. The veteran rockers made headlines earlier this year when they postponed 31 North American tour dates, and now those dates have been canceled.