Rock Music

by / on February 10, 2012 at 7:42 am / in Metal, Rock Music

Facebook campaign hopes to rally support for Bill Ward in Black Sabbath reunion project

Fans have taken to Facebook to lobby for drummer Bill Ward’s inclusion in a reunion of the founding lineup of Black Sabbath. Ward recently dropped out of the reunion project amidst a dispute over compensation, and rumors quickly spread that he’d already been replaced.

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by / on February 9, 2012 at 3:03 pm / in Funk, Fusion Jazz, Gimme Five, Pop Music, Progressive rock, Rock Music

Gimme Five: My 'Important Records,' from Tanya Tucker to Weather Report to ELP

Every collector has a few records that are ‘important’: bought during life-altering circumstances or maybe during a difficult time in life. Or heck, maybe some nutty karma-tidbit tossed the record into your hands.

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by / on February 9, 2012 at 1:53 pm / in Metal, Rock Music

Lillian Axe – XI: The Days Before Tomorrow (2012)

Growing up in rural northern Louisiana, I didn’t often get to see my guitar heroes live. Maybe that’s one reason Lillian Axe’s Steve Blaze became one of them.

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by / on February 9, 2012 at 1:32 pm / in Rock Music

Bruce Springsteen says Clarence Clemons' nephew will join the E Street Band; watch him play sax on "Jungleland" here!

Bruce Springsteen confirms on his Facebook page that the late Clarence Clemons’ nephew Jake will fill in for the legendary saxophonist as the E Street Band prepares to hit the concert trail next month. Watch him perform “Jungleland” here!

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by / on February 9, 2012 at 9:34 am / in Metal, Rock Music

New Tommy Bolin album will feature big stars singing along with outtakes, alternate versions

A new tribute album to the late Deep Purple guitarist Tommy Bolin will find a galaxy of stars playing and singing along to outtakes and alternate version of his solo material.

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by / on February 9, 2012 at 9:01 am / in Pop Music, Rock Music

Celebrating Ringo Starr's new All Starr Band, including Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather and Richard Page of Mr. Mister

We’re still taking in the wonder that is Ringo Starr’s newest edition of the All Starr Band

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by / on February 9, 2012 at 8:14 am / in Rock Music

Beach Boy's 50th anniversary reunion kicks off with Sunday performance at the Grammys

This year’s Grammy Awards promises to be fun, fun, fun as the Beach Boys kick off their 50th anniversary reunion tour. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will perform on Sunday, and are also expected to join Maroon 5 and Foster the People on stage.

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by / on February 8, 2012 at 4:58 pm / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

Jon Anderson on rumors of a possible reunion with Yes: We haven't spoken in four years

Jon Anderson hasn’t been in contact with Yes’ Chris Squire, about a possible reunion or any other project. “I haven’t spoken with Chris in four years,” Anderson said in a release this afternoon.

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by / on February 8, 2012 at 3:41 pm / in Rock Music

Check out the new interactive video for "Look Around," by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, off the road while Anthony Keidis’ foot heals up, have released an interactive version of the video produced for their single “Look Around.” Check it out here!

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by / on February 8, 2012 at 9:19 am / in Gimme Five, Rock Music, The Sucks Series, Uncategorized

Gimme Five: Songs where the Eagles, well, sucked

The Eagles have been rightly praised for their canny combining of Glenn Frey’s city-slicker R&B with Don Henley’s country-fried rockabilly. Fans responded by sending every one of their albums to platinum status

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