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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Bands That Should Be Rocking Halftime at the Super Bowl – Readers Poll
Classic rockers have been all over the Super Bowl halftime show in the last decade, what with everybody from Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen to Tom Petty and the Who rocking what is easily the most watched concert performance of each and every year...
Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward Thanks Fans for Support
Following the disappointing news that the recently reunited Black Sabbath have vowed to continue on without Bill Ward, the drummer has released a statement thanking his fans for support during these trying times. Earlier this week, Ward announced that he would not take part in the classic lineup comeback tour and recording sesions unless he was offered a contract that better reflected his contribu
Adam Lambert Denies Reports That He Will Tour With Queen This Summer
'American Idol' alum Adam Lambert has blasted a reports that he has signed on to tour with Queen this summer. On Friday (Feb. 3), British newspaper The Daily Star claimed that the the legendary rockers would hit the autobahn for a headlining spot on this summer's touring Sonisphere festival in Europe, with Lambert filling in for the late, great Freddie Mercury. But on Saturday, Lambert took to Twi
Motley Crue’s First Las Vegas Residency Concert Captured on Video
Motley Crue kicked off their much-hyped residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas last night, two months after announcing it during an appearance on CNN’s ‘Piers Morgan Tonight.’ Sin City was so excited that yesterday was declared "Motley Crue Day" there, while fans likely from around the globe flooded into town for the kickoff of the stand, which will cover a dozen date
David Lee Roth Says Van Halen Are Terminally Unhip
Van Halen's David Lee Roth insists his band isn't cool, never was cool and probably would say they never will be cool -- and he seems totally at ease with that.
Metallica Planning Something Big for Tuesday
Metallica have something big scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 7) at 11 AM PT (2 PM ET), although what it is exactly is totally up in the air. The metal mavens have posted a 34-second teaser video featuring footage of fans cheering at a concert, with the phrase “You’ve seen them at festivals across the world” flashed across the screen...
Daily Rewind: Queen, Black Sabbath, the Super Bowl + More
Be sure to check out news on Queen touring with 'American Idol' star Adam Lambert, Black Sabbath's plans to continue on without drummer Bill Ward and our list of Five Bands That Should Be Performing at Super Bowl 46 Instead of Madonna.
Plus, check out stories on the Neil Young recording with Crazy Horse, "Motley Crue Day" in Sin City and Bruce Springsteen rocking the Grammys...
Black Sabbath Vow to Continue Without Bill Ward
The recently reunited Black Sabbath have announced their intentions to continue on with their planned comeback tour and album without Bill Ward, just one day after the drummer threatened to not take part unless offered a "signable" contract that would properly financially reflect his contributions to the band's history.
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Says National Anthem Performance Was ‘Well Thought Out’
Steven Tyler took a lot of heat (including from us) for his rendition of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' before the Baltimore Ravens / New England Patriots AFC title game last month (Jan. 22) in Foxborough, Mass., but the Aerosmith singer insists he did a fine job. He says any eccentricities in his performance were on purpose and he knows he nailed the high note.
Queen Tap ‘American Idol’ Singer Adam Lambert for Summer Tour
Queen will never replace Freddie Mercury, but the band reportedly are set to reform once again this summer with another vocalist stepping in to handle the late singer's frontman duties. Flamboyant 'American Idol' star Adam Lambert says he will serve as Queen's singer during a headlining run on this summer's touring Sonisphere festival in Europe.