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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Ex-Pantera Singer Phil Anselmo Cites Beatles, Kiss as Early Influences
Fans of former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo may be surprised to hear that the hard-core metal frontman used to rock out to the likes of the Beatles and Peter Frampton.
Lars Ulrich Understands Fans’ Issues With Metallica’s ‘St. Anger’
Drummer Lars Ulrich acknowledges that Metallica fans have several problems with the band's 2003 album, 'St. Anger,' and says he understands why there is negative sentiment directed toward the disc.
Top 10 Albums of 1991
With bands like Pearl Jam, U2, Metallica and Nirvana all releasing landmark albums in 1991, the year is one of the most important ones in rock 'n' roll history. Two decades later, the influence of these discs remains as strong as ever. In celeb...
Bruce Springsteen Plays Surprise Gig at Clarence Clemons Tribute
Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance by performing a 45-minute set last night (July 17) with J.T Bowen and the Soul Cruisers at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, N.J., during a tribute to Clarence Clemons.
Richie Furay Confirms 2012 Buffalo Springfield Tour
Richie Furay says Buffalo Springfield will indeed continue their reunion with a 30-date tour set to kick off at the start of 2012. He reveals the news in a video interview with the Denver Post, confirming an earlier Facebook post.
Metallica Play in Front of More Than 100,000 Fans in Quebec City
Metallica played a historic show Saturday night (July 16) in front of 100,000+ fans in Canada at Quebec City's Plains of Abraham, fulfilling a dream of frontman James Hetfield.
Jimmy Page Launches His First Official Website
Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has launched his first official website, JimmyPage.com, and the pages are impressive. From exclusive videos to a comprehensive concert history, the site offers a plethora of goodies for diehard Zeppelin and Page fans.
Who Singer Roger Daltrey: Pete Townshend Is ‘Almost Stone Deaf’
The Who's Roger Daltrey says his bandmate Pete Townshend is "almost stone deaf" in a new interview. The singer also talks openly about his negotiations to appear on the U.K. version of 'The Voice,' his marital infidelities and his disappointment with U2's tax practices.
Fans Invited To See Tom Cruise Sing Bon Jovi Tune for ‘Rock of Ages’
The director of the movie adaptation of the Broadway show 'Rock of Ages' is inviting fans to attend the filming of a scene in which Tom Cruise's character performs Bon Jovi's 'Wanted: Dead or Alive.'
Nick Mason: ‘Bastard’ Bandmates Reason for Pink Floyd’s Success
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason says he and his bandmates were 'bastards' to each other at times, but adds that the tough-love approach was a big reason behind the group's success.