Rockin’ The DNC

Rockin’ The DNC

Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Walz concludes his Democratic Convention speech (on 8/21) by walking off the stage to Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World.”  Walz sought and received Young’s approval to use the song — one of the Minnesota governor’s favorites. Also at the convention… Stevie Wonder delivers a speech and performance of “Higher Ground” in support…

Seven Hours After Violet’s “Paradise”

Seven Hours After Violet’s “Paradise”

Led by System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, Seven Hours After Violet will release its self-titled full-length debut on October 11th. The set contains “Radiance” and the newly released “Paradise.”  “This album is the culmination of years of creative exploration, noted Odadjian. “With Seven Hours After Violet I wanted to return to my roots in heavy music but also…

Warren Zevon

Warren Zevon

Warren Zevon always had a unique perspective. He earned it. After his first album bombed, Zevon found work writing commercial jingles. If that doesn’t alter your point of view, nothing will. His return was marked by a self-titled album which contained several classic songs including “Hasten Down The Wind” and “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” (both…

Metallica Helps The Homeless

Metallica Helps The Homeless

People Serving People, a Minnesota organization that provides services to people and families experiencing homelessness, announced (on 8/19) that Metallica has donated $40,000 to the charity through the band’s All Within My Hands foundation. The donation came after the band visited Minneapolis. “For us, it’s really, really exciting to be recognized like that,” said People Serving People’s Amanda…

Black Crowes Will “Shake Their Money Maker” This Fall

Black Crowes Will “Shake Their Money Maker” This Fall

The Black Crowes were slated to be the supporting act on Aerosmith’s “Peace Out” farewell tour. But when the “Peace Out” tour crapped out due to Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal and health issues The Black Crowes picked up the pieces. They will launch the “Happiness Bastards Tour ’24 (The Reprise)” on September 27th in…

Today In Rock: August 20th, 2021 – Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) Monument Unveiled
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Today In Rock: August 20th, 2021 – Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) Monument Unveiled

On this day… A monument honoring Thin Lizzy mainman Phil Lynott was unveiled in his hometown of West Bromwich where he was born and lived before moving to Dublin. The unveiling was on what would have been Lynott’s 72nd birthday. The statue was designed by Luke Perry. Sean Meaney led the fundraising campaign. It was…