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George Jackson, Co-Writer of 'Old Time Rock and Roll,' Dies at 68

Dave Lifton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:10:57 +0000

George Jackson, who wrote countless rock and soul songs, died on Sunday morning (April 14) at his home in Ridgeland, Miss. after a year-long bout with cancer. He was 68. Jackson is best known as the co-writer of Bob Seger‘s classic ‘Old Time Rock and Roll.’ A native of Mississippi, Jackson made his name in [...]

79-Year-Old Woman Wakes From 5-Year Coma, Demands Bob Seger Tickets

Phil Richardson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:58:05 +0000

Flint, Michigan native Evie Branan, 79, suddenly awoke from a 5-year coma on May 7, 2011, and her first uttered words were, "I want to go to a Bob Seger concert." It's been two years since and Evie is finally getting her chance to attend that concert.

Photos of Bob Seger and Kid Rock at The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul

Tony Hart — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:39:35 +0000

Friday night was a good night for fans of good ol’ fashioned rock n’ roll in St. Paul as the odd couple of Bob Seger and Kid Rock played the first of two shows the pair is doing together. Kid Rock took the stage first and played for about 75-minutes followed by the Rock and [...]

Bob Seger Debuts New Material At Toledo Concert

Dave Swanson — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:10:03 +0000

There he is, on the road again. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band are off and running on their 2013 US tour. The tour got off to a good start last night (Feb. 27) in Toledo, Ohio. Seger and band pulled out hit after hit, with the usual suspects like 'Night Moves' and 'Turn The Page' as well as deeper catalog numbers like 'Beautiful Loser' and 'Ramblin' Gamblin' Man' gracing the two-hour show.

Bob Seger Announces 2013 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:50:34 +0000

While he works toward the completion of his 17th studio album -- and first since 2006's 'Face the Promise' -- Bob Seger is also warming up for another run of tour dates that will see him back on the road with the Silver Bullet Band throughout the winter and early spring.

Bob Seger And Kid Rock Coming To Xcel Energy Center – March 15th

Steve Tanko — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:00:28 +0000

Just announced: Bob Seger and Kid Rock are coming to the Xcel Energy Center, Friday March 15th with one show at 8 PM. Good friends in real life – and both natives of Detroit, Michigan – Seger and Kid Rock have talked about touring together for years. They’re finally making good on that promise, bringing [...]

Bob Seger's House Burglarized, Family Friend Arrested

Billy Dukes — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:30:05 +0000

The Gibson Les Paul that Bob Seger holds on the cover of his 1994 ‘Greatest Hits’ album was stolen from the rocker’s house in August, along with personal items like a Rolex and autographed Shaquille O’Neal sneakers. A family friend who had attended a party at the house has now been arrested.

Bob Seger Still Writing Plenty as Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Looms

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:40:07 +0000

Typically a Hall of Fame nod signifies someone who is coming toward the end of their career, but that’s hardly the case for Detroit legend Bob Seger. The musician, who will be entered into the Songwriters Hall of Fame tonight, tells Billboard, “I’ve got five [songs] that I really, really like and then I’m sifting [...]

Bob Seger, Gordon Lightfoot & Jim Steinman Enter Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Dave Swanson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:17:51 +0000

Awards, awards…someone is always handing out awards! The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced their inductees for 2012 and the list includes Bob Seger, Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Steinman. Canadian born Lightfoot, known for a string of hits such as ‘Sundown,’ ‘If You Could Read My Mind,’ ‘Carefree Highway’ and ‘The Wreck Of The Edmund [...]

Bob Seger Recalls 1980 'Thunder Road' Bruce Springsteen Duet

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:15:37 +0000

Bob Seger’s recent jam with Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden was a long overdue reunion for the pair, who previously provided some unforgettable concert memories for Michigan concert-goers more than 30 years ago during Springsteen’s 1980 appearance in Ann Arbor at the Chrysler Arena.

Bob Seger Details New Album Schedule, 2012 Tour Plans and His Songwriting Methods

Nancy Dunham — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:50:04 +0000

Bob Seger has announced plans to release a new studio album, and to support that record with a tour. “I will write from January 1 through March 31. I will finish the next record and right now, yes, I will tour with the next record,” Seger tells Ultimate Classic Rock.

Bob Seger Ends Digital Holdout, Music Available Today

Chris Allen — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:17:24 +0000

If you have been waiting for Bob Seger music to play on your Ipod or phone, wait no more. Bob Seger is ending his time as an iTunes holdout. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member’s move into digital music sales will start Today, when [...]

Bob Seger & Rod Stewart's Feud Continues…

Steve Tanko — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:53:21 +0000

Bob Seger is expected back on the charts with a new single release early next week that should sound familiar; Seger is releasing his “cover” version of Rod Stewart’s “Downtown Train”. But, the story doesn’t start or end there. Back in the late 1980′s, Bob Seger originally recorded the Tom Waits-penned song. He shared his [...]

Bob Seger Tour Beginning in March

Tony Hart — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:50:12 +0000

Rock ‘n’ Roll fans get ready for one great show, Bob Seger. He just announced the tour officially on his website. The tour starts in March, but no specific dates or cities yet. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band will launch a new tour “to major cities across North America” starting in March. It [...]