Matt Wardlaw
Seventies Rocker Michael Stanley Releases New Album
Midwest singer/songwriter Michael Stanley found regional success in several pockets of the United States during the ‘70s and ‘80s with his eponymous Michael Stanley Band, charting Billboard Top 40 hits with ‘He Can’t Love You’ and ‘My Town.’
Although that success never really translated nationally, Stanley remains popular with fans, particularly in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he continu
The Doobie Brothers and Chicago Announce Summer 2012 Tour
The Doobie Brothers will celebrate their 40th anniversary as a group by teaming up with Chicago for a summer concert tour that will feature an evening full of hits from both bands and their legendary catalogs.
New Aerosmith Album ‘May Take You Back To Places You Used To Know’
Now that Aerosmith have finally gotten down to the business the music do the talking on their long awaited new album, it’s sounding more and more like it has the legs to be a future classic. Additionally, it’s possible that ‘Smith vocalist Steven Tyler might draw on a surprising collaborator for some lyrical assistance.
Phil Collen Says Def Leppard Will Have New Music This Summer
With Def Leppard beginning to tune up for another summer of touring (a co-headlining tour with Poison is rumored), guitarist Phil Collen says they’ll hit the road with at least a little bit of new music to share with the fans.
Survivor Sues Newt Gingrich For Using ‘Eye of the Tiger’ Without Permission
After recently reuniting with lead singer Jimi Jamison, a member of Survivor has now gone to court to protect one of the group’s best known songs, ‘Eye of the Tiger,’ from being used by Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich.
The Eagles’ Joe Walsh Firming Up Release Plans For New Solo Album
Now that Joe Walsh has officially wrapped up ‘Analog Man,’ his first album of new solo material in 20 years, he’s planning to release it in May or June.
Did Van Halen Borrow Their New Album Cover Art From a Legendary Motown Band?
Van Halen will hit the road next month with Kool & The Gang opening selected shows, and if that seems like an odd choice for an opening act…stay tuned, because the funk doesn’t end there.
Peter Frampton Recovers Prized Missing Guitar After More Than 30 Years
Remarkably, Peter Frampton has been reunited with one of his most prized guitars more than 30 years after it was believed to be lost forever.
Kiss Mini-Golf Course To Open In Las Vegas
Gene Simmons always seems to get the last word and now he’s getting the last hole – on the very first Kiss-branded mini-golf course, which is scheduled to open March 2012 in Las Vegas.
Bob Seger Recalls 1980 ‘Thunder Road’ Bruce Springsteen Duet
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.
Rush Comes ‘Full Circle’ With New ‘Time Machine’ Release
On the surface, Cleveland might seem like an odd location for a band like Rush to film their new ‘Time Machine’ concert film, but as frontman Geddy Lee explains, it was a natural choice.