Chris M. Junior
Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers Booked for Kids Rock Free Fundraiser in California
Give Paul Rodgers credit: When he gets behind a good cause, the Bad Company singer lends not only his time and money but his powerful voice as well.
On July 28 in Corona, California, Rodgers will perform a benefit show for Kids Rock Free, a music education program he’s been supporting since 2003.
Keith Richards Talks Up His Jack White Recordings, Possible Rolling Stones Sessions
They’ve famously shared the concert stage, strumming guitars side by side at New York’s Beacon Theatre in the 2006 Rolling Stones concert film, ‘Shine a Light.’ But the collaborative relationship between Stones guitarist Keith Richards and indie-rock stud Jack White also extends to the studio — and Richards has no problem with the recordings they made three years ago reaching the public.
Heart Unveils Cover Art and Details for New Album ‘Fanatic’
Some of Heart’s best-known albums — among them 1976’s ‘Dreamboat Annie’ and 1977’s ‘Little Queen’ — feature only band mainstays Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson on the cover.
Rush’s Alex Lifeson Credits Longevity for Band’s Recent Pop-Culture Surge
When it comes to Rush‘s recent wave of TV and movie exposure — most notably the 2009 big-screen comedy ‘I Love You, Man’ — Alex Lifeson admits he and band mates Geddy Lee and Neil Peart “still scratch their heads over this whole thing.”
David Lee Roth Calls Out Trash-Throwing Van Halen Concert-Goer
In the bizarre world of David Lee Roth, apparently there’s nothing wrong with trashing hotel rooms — or trashing Sammy Hagar in print prior to their joint 2002 tour.
But throwing trash onstage during a Van Halen show? That’s a no-no in the eyes of singer Diamond Dave, who recently singled out a fan for tossing rubbish in Roth’s direction at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg.
Ronnie Montrose’s First-Ever Live DVD Scheduled for Release
Prostate cancer dominated the last five years of Ronnie Montrose‘s life, but even as he battled the disease, the influential guitarist managed to stay active musically and play his share of gigs.
One of those Montrose shows — recorded just five weeks before his March 3 suicide at age 64 — arrives next month as his first-ever concert DVD.
Slash Retraces His Roots in Six-Part Series for BBC Radio 2
Ever since he hit it big with Guns N’ Roses, Slash has often praised Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and other hard-rock bands not only for their music but for their impact on his guitar playing. Starting April 12, Slash will once again revisit his musical roots — only this time, he will do so as part of a six-episode series airing on the United Kingdom’s BBC Radio 2.
Sebastian Bach Recalls Testy Car Ride with Axl Rose and David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth wasn’t kidding when he sang, “Well, that liquor in the nighttime leaves strange memories” in the Van Halen classic ‘Take Your Whiskey Home.’
Ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach knows how true that lyric is, too, and he recently shared his vivid memory of when a Jack Daniels-fueled Roth wasted little time in getting under the skin of Guns N’ Roses leader Axl Rose.
Wilson Phillips Covers the Beach Boys Classic ‘Good Vibrations’
The Beach Boys have left their mark on many musicians, among them Brian Wilson’s daughters Wendy and Carnie Wilson, who with Chynna Phillips are the members of Wilson Phillips.
The female vocal trio shows plenty of respect for Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson on their new single — a cover of the band’s classic ‘Good Vibrations,’ which arrives at radio early next week.
Queen’s Brian May Talks About His Concern for Wild Animals Prior to Benefit Performance in South Africa
In the section of his official Web site called Bri’s Soapbox, Queen guitarist Brian May writes often about his deep concern for the world’s wildlife.
On March 22, May took to the radio airwaves in South Africa to further explain his animal interests, as well as promote his upcoming performance as part of the Pride of Cape Town event for the Born Free animal foundation.
New Kiss Movie ‘Cadillac High’ Ready to Start Production
Hardcore Kiss fans around the world know about the song and film ‘Detroit Rock City,’ but there’s so much more to the band’s Michigan connection, as a new movie titled ‘Cadillac High‘ is about to explain.
Bad Company ‘Can’t Wait to Hit the Stage’ for First Tour of Mainland Europe Since 1975
Since 2008, the surviving members of the classic Bad Company lineup have occasionally regrouped to play shows in select parts of the world, such as the United States and Japan.
Mainland Europe was not part of Bad Co.’s itineraries — until this year. Starting June 9 in Sweden, singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs and drummer Simon Kirke will launch a brief tour of continental Europe, their fi