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Thinking about becoming a Rock star? There are two ways to go. First, you can develop your sound from one album to the next delivering one creative high after another. Trouble is, you may run out of ideas or lose your audience in the process. Or you can do what Boston did. Release a studio…
Marty Friedman’s autobiography “Dreaming Japanese.” has been released. He has lived in Japan since ’03. “It’s got so much deep details about the Metal life that I’ve lived before I went over to Japan,” said the 61-year-old former Megadeth guitarist (’90 – ’00). “There’s serious life stuff that you would only be comfortable talking about…
Supergroup #12 or Asia came about when Carl Palmer (formerly of ELP), Steve Howe (of Yes fame), John Wetton (King Crimson alum) and Geoff Downes joined forces. By the early ‘80s, the supergroup concept was a bit shop worn but these Art-Rockers managed four memorable songs. Two are on their self-titled debut (“Only Time Will…
To Vote for Alice In Chains or Another Nominee Go To RockinTown.com Hall of Fame. Alice In Chains did everything a Grunge group should do. They formed in Seattle, landed a recording contract (Columbia Records), had drug problems, released an Unplugged set (in ’96), had a hit ballad (“No Excuses”) and did a Lollapalooza tour…
It seems like an election year tradition: Rock acts complaining about the unauthorized use of their songs at political functions. They claim the playing of their songs at events implies support – which is often not the case. Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and Neil Young are but a few of the performers who have lodged…
MC5 have released “Can’t Be Found,” the second single from their upcoming set, “Heavy Lifting,” due October 18th. “Boys Who Play With Matches” was the lead single. “Can’t Be Found“ is driven by founding guitarist Wayne Kramer (pictured), who passed away earlier this year, along with original MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson and Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid. “Heavy Lifting” will be the first new…
Six vehicles from James Hetfield’s private collection are being displayed at the American Automobile Experience in Kearney, NE. The cars were transported from the Peterson Automotive Museum (which displayed the cars) in L.A for a year-long loan deal. Blueprint Engines and local Kearney donors reached out to Peterson. Hetfield has gained recognition in the automotive world for his unique…
1980 – The Beach Boys play a free Independence Day concert in Washington, D.C. (for the first time). They perform on the 4th in the nation’s capital, off and on, throughout the ’80s. 2009 – Foo Fighters headline an Independence Day barbecue on the White House lawn in front of a crowd that includes President…
Imagine Dragons have delivered the nine-track “Loom” – that will be followed by an extensive area tour. The set features the singles “Eyes Closed” and “Nice To Meet You.” Lead vocalist Dan Reynolds said the album has “heavy concepts but playful at the same time.” For “Loom,” the group collaborated with songwriting and production duo…
The full-length documentary “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision“ will debut in New York City on August 9t.h, followed by a global roll out. The film chronicles the creation of the studio, from a bankrupt Manhattan nightclub to a state-of-the-art recording facility. But the original concept was to turn the building into Hendrix’s personal club so…