Spencer Kaufman is the Editor-in-Chief of Loudwire. He grew up playing stickball and basketball in Brooklyn, N.Y., before graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Communication Arts. He has been a professional music journalist for more than a decade in New York City. He digs punk, hardcore and industrial music, and fondly remembers the time Iggy Pop landed on him after a stage dive. His favorite movie is 'Taxi Driver' and he once played in a fictional college band called the Raging De Niros.
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Josh Krajcik Performs Rolling Stones’ ‘Wild Horses’ on ‘X Factor’
Tonight (Nov. 22) on 'X Factor,' each contestant was asked to perform a song in dedication to an important person in his or her life. Josh Krajcik, a soulful rocker, belted out a heartfelt rendition of the Rolling Stones' 'Wild Horses' in tribute to his daughter.
‘X Factor’ Contestant Josh Krajcik Tackles Joe Cocker’s Version of Beatles’ ‘With a Little Help From My Friends’
Bluesy singer Josh Krajcik covered one of the most famous cover songs of all time by singing Joe Cocker's version of the Beatles' 'With a Little Help From My Friends' on tonight's edition of 'X Factor.'
U2’s ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’ Performed by Leroy Bell on ‘X Factor’
It was movie week tonight on 'X Factor,' which naturally meant a singer was gonna perform U2's 'I Still Haven't What I'm Looking For' from the movie 'Runaway Bride.'
‘X Factor’ Grouping Takes on The Eagles’ ‘Desperado’
In tonight's episode of 'X Factor,' the contestants were placed into groups, and one of the groups performed the Eagles' classic hit 'Desperado.'
Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple, Dies at 56 – Classic Rockers React on Twitter
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died today (Oct. 5) after a long bout with pancreatic cancer. The man who helped change the music world with the introduction of the iPod and iTunes recently left his post as CEO of Apple because of his health condition...
Def Leppard Perform ‘Rock of Ages’ + ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ on ‘America’s Got Talent’
On the season finale of 'America's Got Talent' tonight (Sept. 14), Def Leppard rocked the stage of the TV competition. They weren't competing, but they showed off the talent that has enabled them to have a 30-year career in the music industry.
Five Great Performances From The Concert for New York City
As a tribute to those affected by the tragic events of 9/11, we look back at the magical concert that occurred the following month at New York's Madison Square Garden. Artists such as David Bowie, the Who, Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and Paul McCartney came together to show their support for the city and to pay tribute to the heroes and victims of the horrific ter
How Bruce Springsteen Captured 9/11 Emotions on ‘The Rising’
He'd written about every-day people for decades; now these lyrics took on a new resonance.
Jani Lane, Former Warrant Singer, Dead at 47
Former Warrant singer Jani Lane was found dead in a hotel room in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Thursday (Aug. 11). No cause of death has been released for the rocker, who was 47 years old.
AC/DC Singer Brian Johnson Set to Race in Daytona Event
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson, a longtime car-racing enthusiast, is planning to compete in the Rolex 24 event at the Daytona International Speedway in the beginning of 2012.