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Sony Music reached a settlement on Friday (2/23) with New York Dolls singer David Johansen (pictured center) and other Rock musicians who sued to reclaim their copyrights from the label. Sony Music and the musicians, including John Lyon (of “Southside Johnny” & The Asbury Jukes) told a New York federal court that they had resolved their…
On this day… David Draiman (Disturbed), David Coverdale (Whitesnake), Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman (The Offspring), and Michael Sweet (Stryper) were among the musicians around the world who condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Why do I hate Russian president Vladimir Putin,” Draiman (pictured) asked rhetorically. “Because he’s an anti-LGBTQ+, war-mongering/fear-mongering, communist dictator, who always seizes any…
On this day… On the strength of a hugely successful biopic, Queen commanded the top three spots on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart: #1 “Bohemian Rhapsody: The Original Soundtrack”; #2 “Queen’s Greatest Hits”; and #3 “Greatest Hits I, II & III: The Platinum Collection.” “Bohemian Rhapsody: The Original Soundtrack” from the film of the same name featured…
On this day… Pearl Jam’s “Ten” was certified for surpassing 13 million U.S. album sales. “Ten” (named after basketball player Mookie Blaylock’s jersey number) was Pearl Jam’s debut studio album released on August 27th, 1991. It was not an immediate commercial success, but by late 1992, it had reached #2 on the Billboard 200 on the…
New Years Day has issued “Half Black Heart,” the title track of the band’s upcoming fifth studio album, due on March 1st. “‘Half Black Heart’ is my anthem,” enthused vocalist Ash Costello (pictured). “Nobody is so flawless that they have the right to pass judgment on someone else’s flaws. We all exist as a mix of good and bad.”…
Mötley Crüe – as famous for their off-stage “antics” as they were for their music. Mötley Crüe came together in ‘81 and almost immediately began pulling itself apart. Bassist Nikki Sixx (Frank Ferrano) teamed with drummer Tommy Lee (Bass). Guitarist Mick Mars (Bob Deal) signed-on. The original lead singer lasted two days before he was…
Some years the ads are the most exciting part of the Super Bowl. Hopefully, this Sunday’s matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will provide thrills. Many ads that will play during the game will feature a Rock soundtrack designed to keep fans in their seats. Budweiser: The Band – “The…
Wayne Kramer, co-founder, guitarist, and singer for Detroit’s legendary MC5 has died (on 2/2/24) at the age of 75. MC5’s first three albums (the live “Kick Out The Jams” featuring the title track – 1969, “Back In The U.S.A. – 1970 and “High Times” – 1971) are widely regarded as landmark Punk oriented Rock albums….
Alice Cooper will present an expanded version of “Billion Dollar Babies“ on March 8th. When it was released in 1973 the group’s sixth album went to #1 in both the U.S. and U.K. on the strength of the hit singles like “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “Elected” and “Hello Hooray.” The album was certified gold within a month of…
Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) and Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick) have received “Lifetime Achievement In Music” honors at the Vegas Rocks! Magazine awards (1/21) at Sam’s Town Event Center in Las Vegas. Winger’s Kip Winger, along with Blue Oyster Cult’s Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma, were also handed “Lifetime Achievement In Music” awards. The event celebrated Vegas Rocks! Magazine‘s 20th anniversary.