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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Motorhead Leader Lemmy Kilmister: ‘Wurzel Was My Brother’
Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has issued an official statement on the recent death of the band's former guitarist Michael 'Wurzel' Burston, calling the axe-man his "brother."
‘National Metal Day’ to be Celebrated by VH1 Classic on 11-11-11
Get ready to turn it up to 11, metal-heads! VH1 Classic has declared Nov. 11, 2011 (11-11-11), as National Metal Day. The music channel will celebrate with 11 days of broadcasting devoted to the hard-rock genre.
Will Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite at London Olympics?
Last month, Paul McCartney told 'Access Hollywood' that he is in talks to appear at the London 2012 Olympics. Now, a source says that organizers are pushing for a Beatles reunion of sorts involving Macca and Ringo Starr.
John Fogerty: I Wouldn’t Rule Out a CCR Reunion
John Fogerty says he is more open now to a Creedence Clearwater Revival reunion than he has been in years. Ironically, the news comes just days after the singer-guitarist blasted his former CCR bandmates for touring under the name Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
Pink Floyd Ballet Choreographer Roland Petit Dies
Roland Petit, who worked with Pink Floyd on a series of ballets centered around the band's music, passed away Sunday (July 10) at the age of 87. Petit's first Floyd ballet premiered in 1972 and featured a live performance from the band itself.
Motorhead Dedicate Concert to Former Guitarist Wurzel
Motorhead paid tribute to former bandmate Michael "Wurzel" Burston, who passed away Saturday from heart disease at the age of 61, at their Sunday gig at the U.K.'s Sonisphere festival. Frontman Lemmy Kilmister told the crowd, "We'd like to dedicate this set and our lives to Wurzel.'
U2, Roger Waters, Bon Jovi Lead Top-Grossing Mid-Year Tours of 2011
In a sign that classic rock is alive and well, U2, Roger Waters and Bon Jovi had the three highest-earning tours worldwide during the first half of 2011, according to concert-industry magazine Pollstar.
Def Leppard Post Tribute to Joe Elliott’s Late Father
Following our recent report that Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's father, Joe Elliott, Sr., passed away, the band has posted a tribute that offers details on the life and death of Joe Sr. from the group's tour manager Malvin Mortimer. Here is the post from DefLeppard.com in full:
Mick Jagger Reportedly To Appear in Maroon 5 Video
Mick Jagger apparently is set to appear in a video for the Maroon 5 song 'Moves Like Jagger,' which is a tribute of sorts to the Rolling Stones singer. The song also features pop star Christina Aguilera.
10 Best Running Songs
Need a good playlist of the best running songs for an outdoor jog? Tired of all the cookie-cutter pop you hear when using the treadmill at your local gym? Well, we've got the answer for you. If you want to work out and rock out at the same time, here's Ultimate Classic Rock's list of the 10 Best Running Songs: