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Various Artists, 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County' – Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:45:03 +0000

John Mellencamp and Stephen King may receive higher billing on ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,’ but the album really belongs to T Bone Burnett. This collaboration between the singer-songwriter and horror novelist stemmed from a story Mellencamp told King about a pair of Indiana brothers whose tragic fates were tied to a girl. King in [...]

Rolling Stones Joined by Dave Grohl at Anaheim Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:16 +0000

Fans who attended the Anaheim, Calif. date of the Rolling Stones' '50 & Counting' Tour' got a little bit more than they bargained for Saturday night (May 18). Former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl came out mid-set at the Honda Center to join the legendary rockers for a searing rendition of 'Bitch.'

AC/DC Sung by 12 Year Old – Best of YouTube

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:35:43 +0000

Looking for dirty deeds done dirt cheap? Well, you might be in luck -- especially if you live in a state where there are relaxed child labor laws. In the clip above, 12-year-old singer Brooks Paul belts out a convincing version of the AC/DC classic with his band -- but if you're looking to hire them, you might have to drive him home after the gig.

Rod Stewart and Ron Wood Ran from the Plaster Casters

Dave Lifton — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:04 +0000

Regardless of what one thinks of his sense of humor, it's undeniable that Howard Stern has an uncanny knack for getting his guests to open up about some of their most private details. On Monday (May 13), Rod Stewart talked about how close he and Ron Wood came to having casts made of their genitalia by the infamous Plaster Casters.

25 Years Ago: Rhino Records Release 'Golden Throats: the Great Celebrity Sing Off'

Dave Swanson — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:18:19 +0000

On May 18, 1988, the fine folks at Rhino Records opened a door to a world few knew existed by releasing 'Golden Throats: The Great Celebrity Sing-Off.' The LP showcased the forgotten artifacts from a time when actors regularly put out records, cashing in on 'the sounds of today' or 'the now sounds of the jet set generation,' or some other such tag line. Say what you want about such boring things as 'artistic merit' and jab if you must about how these, um, 'vocalists' abused these songs, you would be hard pressed to find a more entertaining batch of tunes.

Paul Stanley Doesn't Need the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Dave Lifton — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:18:05 +0000

With HBO set to air highlights of the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony later tonight (May 18), Paul Stanley took the opportunity to speak his mind about how Kiss has been overlooked over the years. In a new interview, he railed against the museum.

35 Years Ago: The Kinks' 'Misfits' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:24:59 +0000

By the mid ‘70s, Ray Davies was so immersed in theatrical rock operas, he probably hadn’t noticed that he had lost all but the most devoted of the Kinks’ fans. The band’s string of albums in the first half of the decade was steady and, for the most part, forgettable: ‘Everybody’s in Show-Biz,’ the two-act ‘Preservation' series, ‘Soap Opera,’ ‘Schoolboys in Disgrace.’ Can anyone name more than two songs from these five records?

Rush, Heart 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Highlights

Dave Lifton — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:02:48 +0000

At 9:00PM Eastern tonight (May 18), HBO will air highlights from the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. However, if you don't have HBO, or if you don't want to wait until tonight to relive that evening, we have everything you need here.

20 Years Ago: Kiss Releases 'Alive III'

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:55:39 +0000

The non-makeup version of Kiss got their one and only shot at strutting their stuff on a live album with the release of 1993′s ‘Alive III.’ Of course, you can’t hear greasepaint on an audio recording. So the most important changes found on the long-awaited follow up to the band’s two iconic ’70s live albums [...]

Sting Seeks Investors for Broadway Musical

Will Harris — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:05:45 +0000

Sting is reportedly attempting to find investors willing to donate millions of dollars for his latest creative endeavor: a Broadway musical. According to Michael Riedel’s ‘Broadway Matinee’ column in the New York Post, the reason Sting and his longtime spouse, Trudie Styler, have been in attendance for the openings of several new Broadway musicals over [...]

Neil Young, Furthur + Black Crowes Slated for 2013 Interlocken Festival

Dave Lifton — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:21:08 +0000

The inaugural Interlocken Music Festival will take place Sept. 5-8 at Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, Va. Between the lineup and the credentials of the organizers, it could possibly be one of the main events of the summer for lovers of jam bands. Although the full lineup has yet to be announced, Neil Young and [...]

Dee Snider to Al Gore: 'Don't Throw Stones'

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:19 +0000

Dee Snider recently appeared on Joy Behar's 'Say Anything' TV show, and he had a few choice words for former vice president Al Gore, whose ex-wife Tipper led a crusade against Snider's music back in the '80s. "I was stunned and very happy," the Twisted Sister frontman said of the Gores' 2011 divorce. "They went after me big-time in the '80s, pointing a lot of fingers."

70 Years Later, Class of 1943 Is Finally Having Their Prom

Emerald Catron — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:28 +0000

It took some time (quite a bit of time, actually), but the New Haven Hillhouse High School class of 1943 will finally be having prom this Sunday. The cancellation was just one of many “pleasure bans” Americans endured during World War II. Alumni are hoping at least 70 people will show up for this dance, [...]

Rob Halford on Judas Priest's New Guitarist: 'He's Adding Some Dimensions'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:15 +0000

The departure of founding guitarist K.K. Downing obviously left a major hole in Judas Priest's lineup, but according to frontman Rob Halford, Downing's replacement, Richie Faulkner, is doing just fine.

Stephen Stills' New Band Reveals Song

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:07 +0000

Stephen Stills knows a thing or two about being a member of a trio. And his new band, a three-piece blues-rock outfit called the Rides, presents one of the more intriguing team-ups of the year. The longtime Crosby, Stills & Nash member works alongside Electric Flag keyboard player Barry Goldberg and blues guitarist Kenny Wayne [...]

Chili's Waitress Fired For Making Negative Comment About Cops on Facebook

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:08 +0000

In November, Ashley Warden was fined $2,500 when a police officer spotted her three-year old son urinating on the front yard of her two-and-a-half acre property in rural Piedmont, Oklahoma. The cop was ultimately fired for issuing the ticket. But apparently Warden still holds a grudge against law enforcement, which she made known through a recent post to her Facebook page.

Ginger Baker Verbally Abuses Reporter

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:15 +0000

It's no secret that former Cream drummer Ginger Baker isn't a very pleasant man to be around. In fact, there's a whole documentary, 'Beware of Mr. Baker,' about his difficult behavior. A U.K. music writer recently became the target of Baker's ire during a public Q&A session.

Mick Fleetwood on Fleetwood Mac: 'We Actually Love Each Other'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:51 +0000

Much has been made of the romantic entanglements that drove Fleetwood Mac to the brink of breaking up in the '70s, but -- as Mick Fleetwood reminded us during a recent interview -- over time, all that water under the bridge has only deepened the band members' fondness for one another.

Which Team Will Advance to the Eastern Conference Finals? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:44 +0000

The Indiana Pacers are one game away from knocking Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks out of the NBA playoffs. Fortunately for New York fans, the Knicks were able to stay alive with an 85-75 win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Anthony led his team with a 28-point performance, but will they be [...]

Man Bassist Ken Whaley Dies at 66

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:53:12 +0000

Bassist Ken Whaley, a former member of the Welsh prog/psychedelic/blues band Man, has passed away at the age of 66. Although Whaley’s tenure with Man was relatively brief, lasting only two years, it coincided with one of the band’s most commercially successful periods, including their hit 1974 LP ‘Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics.’ The eighth Man [...]