Cancer Has Returned for Levon Helm, Voice of the Band
A new message from Levon Helm’s website confirms what many fans feared when he suddenly postponed an April 6 concert appearance.
Archive for 2012
Paul McCartney says ‘Ram’ was a chance for he and Linda to ‘find themselves’
The forthcoming May 2012 deluxe reissue of Paul McCartney’s Ram will feature a new documentary on the making of the album, and we’ve got a new segment to share. Hear McCartney talk about the genesis of his second solo album, and how he decided to invite his first wife LindaRead More
Eddie Van Halen reveals that he's had two more cancer scares in the last year
A new Esquire feature story on Eddie Van Halen reveals that his cancer battle has been much more involved that was originally thought. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Lionel Richie: Something Else! Featured Artist
We dug back into some of Lionel Richie’s greatest moments – as a solo artist, with the Commodores and even with another, harder-edged duet partner.
Ches Smith’s Congs For Brums – Psycho Predictions (2012)
What might sound to the casual ear like goofing around in the studio is actually a drumming genius at work. You May Also Like: Ches Smith – ‘Laugh Ash’ (2024) Sun of Goldfinger [David Torn, Tim Berne, Ches Smith] – ‘(Congratulations to You)’ (2020) David Torn with Tim Berne +Read More
The Grateful Dead – All The Years Combine: The DVD Collection (2012)
There was something about a New Year’s Eve show and the Grateful Dead, as the forthcoming All The Years Combine: The DVD Collection so artfully illustrates. You May Also Like: Grateful Dead’s ‘Long Strange Trip’ Film Reminds Me Why I’ll Always Be a Deadhead
About the Rolling Stones going into the studio? Ronnie Wood says: Never mind
Ronnie Wood, in between gathering accolades for his 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction as a member of the Faces, has backtracked on whether or not the Rolling Stones are headed back to the studio. You May Also Like: How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold RollingRead More
Tedeschi Trucks Band celebrates terrific first year together with new double-live set
The cool-rocking 11-piece Tedeschi Trucks Band will release an uplifting, energy-packed double live set called Everybody’s Talkin’ on May, 22, 2012 — a capping an amazing initial year of collaborations between Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi that culminated with a Grammy win for their debut album Revelator. You May AlsoRead More
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Out In The Street" (1980)
Part of the magic of The River was the masterful combination of emotional, spiritually meaningful songs placed right alongside the garage rockers and party anthems. But hey, this isn’t to say that there’s no emotion involved in the latter. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the InnocentRead More
Half Notes: Tom Tallitsch – Heads Or Tales (2012)
Saxophonist, composer, musical educator, and radio show host Tom Tallitsch keeps busy wearing a variety of hats all revolving around his love of music and the love of sharing his knowledge about it to others. Every couple of years since 2005, he’s been sharing music by making a record, andRead More
