Born on the outskirts of Motown and raised in the shadow of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Joe has been writing about rock music since interviewing Shudder to Think's Craig Wedren for his high school newspaper -- back when bands like Shudder to Think were recording for major labels. He's written for the Cleveland Free Times, Alternative Press, the Village Voice, SuicideGirls and a variety of other online publications and blogs, some of which have not existed in years. He started with Townsquare in 2011 writing for Loudwire and Ultimate Classic Rock, and has been with Diffuser.fm since it launched in spring 2012.
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Jeremy Lin Parodied By Jimmy Fallon With Pearl Jam Spoof
It looks like Jimmy Fallon is the latest person to be showing symptoms of "Linsanity." Fallon mined Pearl Jam's back pages during Thursday night's 'Late Show' to bust out a song called 'Jeremy (Lin),' a tribute to the current New York Knick's basketball sensation Jeremy Lin set to the classic PJ tune from their 1991 debut album, 'Ten.'
MC5’s Michael Davis Remembered By Wayne Kramer, Ted Nugent
Fellow musicians and fans are still mourning the loss of MC5 bassist Michael David, who passed away Friday (Feb. 17) after a lengthy battle with liver disease. Davis was a major force in the politically fierce and extremely influential protopunk band MC5, and fellow sonic revolutionaries are now speaking out about their former mate.
Bob Hendrix, Jimi’s Cousin and Experience Hendrix Executive, Passes Away At 65
Robert (“Bob”) F. Hendrix -- guitar legend Jimi Hendrix's cousin and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix, LLC, the companies that manage the late guitarist legend's legacy -- died suddenly on Sunday (Feb. 19) while on vacation with his wife in Hawaii. The cause of death has not been revealed.
Can You Guess Whose Tattoo This Is?
Can you tell you who belongs to this tattoo? Need some hints?
This rock star got this tattoo early on in his band's career. It's in tribute to a song off their first album -- he got it inked right after he penned the tune because he had so much confidence in it -- but he had to get title shortened to "Ma' Kin" in order to fit it on his left arm...
Rare Vinyl Stamper for Beatles’ ‘Twist & Shout’ Fetches Big Bucks At eBay Auction
A very rare pressing stamper -- the metal disc used to press copies of vinyl records -- for the A-side of the original Beatles 7" vinyl release of 'Twist & Shout' has sold for $3,499 during an eBay auction. The stamper, which comes in its original shipping envelope bearing the name of the manufacturer, AFM Engineering, is dated Feb. 25, 1964 -- less than one week before the single's March
Bill Ward Still Hoping to Take Part in Black Sabbath Reunion – Despite Cancellations?
On the same day that Black Sabbath were busy calling off their big summer reunion tour, drummer Bill Ward was once again showing just how much he wants to take part in it, despite previously saying he wouldn't join the comeback unless he's presented with a contract that properly represents his contribution to the group.
Daily Rewind: Black Sabbath, Boston, Kiss + More
Today we've got big news on the cancellation of the Black Sabbath reunion tour, Boston announcing tour plans of their own and a preview of the latest 'Archie Meets Kiss' comic book issue.
Plus, read about why Matt Sorum is defending Whitney Houston, what Van Halen's 'Hot for Teacher' video star is up to these days and why Dave Grohl is defending his Grammy Awards speech...
Black Sabbath Cancel All But One Reunion Concert, ‘Ozzy & Friends’ to Fill In for Rest of Tour
Can't wait for this summer's massive Black Sabbath reunion? Looks like you're going to have to wait even longer. Sabbath's previously announced comeback European trek has been put on hold as Tony Iommi continues to battle lymphoma, with only one date -- a June 10 appearance at the U.K.'s Download Festival -- going ahead as scheduled. For the rest of the announced tour dates, singer Ozzy Osbourne w
‘Archie Meets Kiss’ Issue Four – Five Page Preview
Last month in our preview of the third installment of 'Kiss Meets Archie,' Archie had been turned into a zombie and it was up to Kiss to save the day. Which, of course, they did! This time around, it looks like Kiss are the ones in trouble -- will they be OK?
Daily Rewind: Slash, Nikki Sixx, Neil Young + More
Get big news on Slash's next solo album, Nikki Sixx blasting doctors who enable celebrity drug addicts and Neil Young's 'Harvest' album celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Plus, check out the latest on Paul McCartney saying the Beatles almost reunited back in the day, Steven Tyler on 'American Idol' and new music releases planned for March...