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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Bruce Springsteen Inspires Superman’s New Look in ‘Action Comics’
An upcoming relaunch of DC's 'Action Comics' will feature a new-look Superman modeled after Bruce Springsteen, says the comic book's writer.
Mick Jagger’s SuperHeavy Offer Exclusive Video to Facebook Fans
Mick Jagger's new supergroup, SuperHeavy, are offering fans a five-minute video clip of the band recording in the studio to fans who "like" the band's Facebook page. The link to the video is included below.
Def Leppard Postpone More Shows as Joe Elliott Continues to Mourn Father’s Death
After previously postponing six shows on their current North American tour due to the death of singer Joe Elliott's father, Def Leppard have now rescheduled five additional concerts. In addition, the band has canceled its scheduled appearance tomorrow (July 17) at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wis.
Kurt Cobain’s Hometown Bridge May Be Renamed in His Honor
A proposal to rename a bridge after Kurt Cobain in the late Nirvana frontman's hometown of Aberdeen, Wash., will be open to public comments at a city council meeting on July 27.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie’ – Song Review
Red Hot Chili Peppers have just unleashed 'The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,' the first single off their upcoming album, 'I'm With You' (due Aug. 30), and the song is signature Peppers, with a sprinkle of classic-rock flavors.
Pink Floyd Guitarist David Gilmour’s Son Sentenced to 16-Month Prison Term
Charlie Gilmour, the adopted son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, received a 16-month prison sentence on Friday (july 15) for a drug-induced rampage during a London protest over student fees.
New Music Releases – August 2011
August is notoriously a slow month for new rock releases, but there are a few gems set to drop this year. Perhaps the most anticipated August release is Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album, 'I'm With You,' but there are also some interesting reissues and limited editions of classic albums on their way...
Slash To ‘Kick It’ With ‘Phineas and Ferb’ in Animated Video
As previously reported, Slash has contributed a song to the upcoming cartoon movie 'Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension.' Now, we learn that the tune is called 'Kick It Up a Notch,' and that an animated video for the song featuring a cartoon Slash will premiere July 22.
The Edge Defends U2 Tax Practices in Letter to Baltimore Sun
After the Baltimore Sun ran a letter to the editor by a reader who condemned U2's tax practices, none other than the band's guitarist, the Edge, responded to the newspaper with a letter of his own.
Mountain Frontman Leslie West Says It Was My Leg or My Life
Mountain frontman Leslie West talks about his recovery from his recent leg amputation in a new interview with Billboard.com. The veteran rocker admits he was really scared by the emergency June 20 procedure, but he's glad he can still play music.