courtesy of Julien’s Auctions The public now has a chance to get their hands on an iconic piece of Beatles memorabilia. Julien’s Auctions just announced that John Lennon’s long-lost Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar will be part of their two-day Music Icons auction taking place Wednesday, May 29, and Thursday,Read More →
UMe An often-bootlegged live album from Paul McCartney & Wings is finally getting an official release 50 years after it was recorded. One Hand Clapping was recorded at Abbey Road studios in August 1974 as a video documentary and possible live album, although it never officially came out. Parts of it have comeRead More →
Ebet Roberts/Redferns In their six-decade career, Kool & the Gang have won Grammys and American Music Awards, gotten a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, received the Soul Train Legend Award and been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the NewRead More →
Huey Lewis and ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ cast; ABC/Paula Lobo The Heart of Rock and Roll, a new musical based on the songs of Huey Lewis & the News, officially opened on Broadway on April 22. It’s been in the works in one way or another since 2009,Read More →
On This Day, April 23, 1976…. New York punk pioneers the Ramones released their self-titled debut on Sire Records. The iconic cover featured the four members of the band leaning against a brick wall in New York City. The album, which was recorded in one week, opened with what would become a RamonesRead More →
Courtesy of Nate D. Sanders Auctions An upcoming auction is set to revive the old rivalry between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Nate A. Sanders Auctions is auctioning off an instrument from each band, both of which were important in crafting each band’s sound. The Stones’ instrument is one of KeithRead More →
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Sammy Hagar is the latest rocker being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The former Van Halen frontman will receive his star in the Recording category on Tuesday, April 30. The star, the 2,779th on the Walk of Fame, will be located at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard adjacentRead More →
Courtesy Live Nation Neil Young has added more dates to his upcoming Love Earth tour. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added five new shows to the trek: July 25 in Bend, Oregon, July 26 in Gorge, Washington, July 28 in Boise, Idaho, July 29 in SaltRead More →
John Atashian/Getty Images Musician Duane Betts has taken to social media to thank fans for their support following the April 18 death of his father, Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts, at the age of 80. “Wow. I’m so grateful for you all. The outpouring of support has been incredible andRead More →
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Dionne Warwick is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year in the Musical Excellence category, and she is certainly happy with the recognition. “In every game it’s usually 3 strikes and you’re out. I guess IRead More →
