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Dr. John Taps Black Keys Frontman Dan Auerbach to Produce His New Album
Two years ago, Leon Russell received some long overdue attention when he teamed up with Elton John for the album 'The Union.' Singer/pianist Dr. John is deserving of the same type of lovin' from the masses, and Dan Auerbach of the red-hot duo the Black Keys is doing his part by producing the New Orleans legend's new studio album, 'Locked Down.'
Paul McCartney Has His Eye on Introducing Liverpool Sightseeing Tour
Since the breakup of The Beatles, Paul McCartney has done quite well for himself with his various business ventures, which includes owning a wide range of music publishing.
Now it looks as though McCartney wants to break into the sightseeing business by offering up his own personal path through Liverpool, England, to the public.
Kiss Founder Peter Criss to be Inducted as ‘Drum Legend’
It will be a mix of emerging and established drummers this weekend at Club Nokia in Los Angeles during the grand finals of Guitar Center's annual Drum-Off.
Bridging both sides of the talent spectrum is none other than former Kiss drummer Peter Criss. Not only will Criss serve as a judge of the competition on Jan. 14, but he's also among the backbeat masters to be inducted that night as part of Gui
Star-Studded Experience Hendrix Tour Adds More Dates
As the lineup for the 2012 Experience Hendrix tribute tour has expanded, so has the number of dates for the annual concert trek honoring the late, great Jimi Hendrix.
This year's edition is now up to 21 dates, including recently added concert stops in Florida and Colorado, plus a second show in Austin, Texas.
Dio Tribute Album Will Feature Judas Priest, Deep Purple Stars
Since early 2011, there's been plenty of talk about a star-studded Ronnie James Dio tribute album.
Well, it looks like 2012 will be the year it finally arrives. And the list of artists lined up to honor the late solo singer and onetime Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman is quite impressive: Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead) and Dave Grohl (Nirvana an
Scorpions Cover the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Kinks on Forthcoming ‘Comeblack’ Album
When guitarist Rudolf Schenker formed the Scorpions in 1965, British Invasion rock ’n’ roll bands were riding a commercial high and leaving their mark on fans and aspiring musicians around the world.
They included Schenker and his fellow German band mates, who honor such British rock royalty as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Kinks on 'Comeblack,' the forthcoming Scorpions studio album.
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Black Sabbath Turns Up in Metallica’s Latest 30th Anniversary Show Video Recap
James Hetfield wasn't joking when he said Metallica had some "awesome, different surprises" in store for the fourth night of his band's 30th anniversary celebration last month in San Francisco.
The guests on Dec. 10 at the Fillmore included Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, and their performance of "Paranoid" with Metallica is part of an authorized 44-minute vide
Peter Frampton Suing A&M Records for Unpaid Digital Royalties
It's probably safe to assume that Peter Frampton didn't exchange holiday cards this year with the folks who handle the accounting at A&M Records. According to numerous reports, Frampton filed a lawsuit against his former label on Dec. 23 in Los Angeles, alleging he's been shortchanged on payment for digital download sales of his recordings.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Seeks Unknowns for ‘Dirt’ Film Cast
A final album and one last big tour are standard moves for a band mapping out an acrimony-free farewell.
Those appear to be part of Motley Crue's agenda over the next few years — but something much more definitive-sounding is a feature film based on the group's best-selling autobiography, 'The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band.' And while Nikki Sixx claims he's not at liber
Guitar Maker Ed Roman Dead
Ed Roman, a guitar maker and luthier whose famous clientele included Ace Frehley of Kiss as well as Ted Nugent, has died, according to a recent post on his company's Web site. Roman's age, as well as the cause and location of his death, were not disclosed.