Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora in 2018; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Jon Bon Jovi wants fans to know that despite what Richie Sambora says, the guitarist hasn’t made any “great overtures” about rejoining Bon Jovi. Since Sambora left Bon Jovi in 2013, he’s hinted several times that he might reunite with the band,Read More →
Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns After announcing the postponement of four European concerts due to vocal issues, Bruce Springsteen has now taken to Instagram to address fans directly. “Hey, it’s Bruce Springsteen. I’m in Marseille. Unfortunately, I could not sing for you,” says Bruce in his video message. “But we will be backRead More →
Rick Kern/Getty Images If you Google “Peter Frampton,” it’s likely you’ll find a photo of him playing a Gibson Les Paul guitar. Which is why it’s fitting that the newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will receive the annual Spirit Award from the Les Paul Foundation. The SpiritRead More →
Bob Dylan painting, courtesy RR Auction A painting that Bob Dylan created while living in Woodstock, New York, in the ’60s has brought nearly $200,000 at an auction held one day before his 83rd birthday. At the May 23 sale, held by RR Auctions, the colorful abstract painting — featuringRead More →
Christian Petersen/Getty Images Basketball legend and sportscaster Bill Walton died Monday at the age of 71, and he was remembered by some of his closest friends: the members of Dead & Company. Walton was a Grateful Dead superfan and, at 6 feet, 11 inches tall, likely one of the “biggest” Deadheads ever.Read More →
On This Day, May 28, 1945 … Legendary rocker John Fogerty was born in Berkley, California. Fogerty rose to fame as the lead singer, lead guitarist and principal songwriter for the rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, which he co-founded in 1968 with his brother Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford and StuRead More →
courtesy of Julien’s Auctions John Lennon’s long-lost Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar is up for grabs at Julien’s Auctions’ upcoming Music Icons auction, and it’s certainly an iconic piece of music history. “It’s incredible,” Julien’s Auctions Executive Director Martin Nolan tells ABC Audio. “Presumed lost for 50 years.” The guitar,Read More →
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Doug Ingle, who founded the proto-hard rock/heavy metal band Iron Butterfly and co-wrote and sang their signature song, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” has died. He was 78. “It’’ with a heavy heart & great sadness to announce the passing of my Father Doug Ingle,” Ingle’s son Doug Ingle Jr.Read More →
Kieran Frost/Redferns Bruce Springsteen has postponed several dates on his European tour with The E Street Band. On Saturday, May 25, the Boss announced that the show scheduled for that night in Marseille, France, would be pushed back due to “vocal issues and under doctor’s direction.” In an update postedRead More →
Alive Coverage Dead & Company recently launched their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and drummer Mickey Hart says performing at the state-of-the-art venue has taken the band some getting used to. Speaking to Forbes, Hart says, “We just came off of a stadium tour. So, coming to theRead More →
