Sterling Whitaker is a Nashville-based musician and music journalist. He is the author of two books: 'Unsung Heroes of Rock Guitar' and 'The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized True Story of Styx.' He has appeared as a guest on VH1, BBC Radio and radio all over North America. Whitaker is also very involved in animal rescue.
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Tom Petty Plans to Release New Album in 2013
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have just announced the dates for their 2013 summer tour, and now Petty is discussing some of the group's plans for both those live performances and an upcoming album they plan to release later this year.
Deep Purple Reveal New Album Title, Single Release Date
They might not be making it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just yet, but that's not stopping Deep Purple from moving forward with new music. The legendary British rockers will release a new album titled 'NOW What?!' on April 30 in North America via earMUSIC. Fans will get their first taste of the new music from a double A-side single released on March 29.
Alice Cooper Calls Metal History ‘Louder Than Hell’ a ‘Must-Read’
Headbangers rejoice! An upcoming book promises to trace the entire history and development of heavy metal through first-person interviews with many of its most important performers -- including pioneering shock rocker Alice Cooper, who calls 'Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Heavy Metal' the "book every metal fan should own."
Glenn Hughes Releasing ‘Live in Wolverhampton’ on Feb. 12
Black Country Communion vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes is set to release 'Live in Wolverhampton' as a 2-CD set and as a digital download. Recorded in June of 2009 in his hometown of Bilston, Wolverhampton, the new project is slated to drop on Feb. 12 via earMusic and Armoury Records.
Kelly Osbourne Reportedly Engaged to Boyfriend Matthew Mosshart
It looks there may be a new son-in-law in the First Family of Darkness. According to Us Weekly, Kelly Osbourne -- reality TV star and daughter of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne -- is secretly engaged to her boyfriend, chef Matthew Mosshart.
ZZ Top and Queensryche to Perform at 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Texas-based blues rockers ZZ Top and the progressive metal group Queensryche are among the acts confirmed to appear at this year's Sturgis Rally concert at the Buffalo Chip Music Festival. Billed as the "largest music festival in motorcycling," the annual event features a mix of classic rock and country acts. This year's rally takes place Aug. 2-11 in South Dakota.
Queen Releasing ‘Live at Wembley Stadium’ 25th Anniversary DVD
The legendary British rock group Queen will release 'Live at Wembley Stadium' in a 25th anniversary DVD edition on March 12, 2013 via Eagle Rock.
Alan Parsons Live Project Announce 2013 U.S. Tour Dates
Legendary musician and producer Alan Parsons has announced his plans for the 2013 touring season, including a rare eight concerts in the United States. The U.S. leg of the tour will kick off on Feb. 14 in Fort Pierce, Fla. and wrap up on Feb. 24 in Napa, Calif.
Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel to Appear at New Orleans JazzFest 2013
The lineup for the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has been announced, and two of the most legendary acts in classic rock are slated to perform this year. Fleetwood Mac and Billy Joel will both appear at JazzFest, which takes place over the course of two weekends, April 26-28 and May 2-5.
Guns N’ Roses – 2012 Tour of the Year Winners
In a race that wasn't even particularly close, and for the second year in a row, Guns N' Roses have won the honors for Tour of the Year in the 2012 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards, as decided by our annual readers poll.
New Music Releases – February 2013
The February 2013 New Music Releases mostly aren't actually "new" in the truest sense of the word. But don't get discouraged -- It's going to be a month focused on a number of important archival releases, remasters and deluxe editions of albums from some of our favorite classic rockers...
Dennis DeYoung Re-Staging Styx’ ‘Paradise Theatre’ Tour for a DVD Release
Former Styx front man Dennis DeYoung hasn't been an active member of the group he helped found since 1999, but he still makes his living by playing their greatest hits. DeYoung's current solo band is geared toward recreating the classic Styx sound as closely as possible, and the singer, songwriter and keyboardist has revealed that he is hoping to re-stage the superstar rock group's most successful