One of the Web’s biggest 2012 viral sensations so far has been that video of a Canadian man, under arrest for drunken driving in the back seat of a Canadian police car, singing Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” in its entirety. Count the band’s co-founding drummer Roger Taylor as a fan. “It’sRead More

Louisiana’s Sonny Landreth, long known for his wizardry on the slide, has never issued an all-instrumental recording — until now. Due May 22, 2012 on his own Landfall label, Elemental Journey will include guest appearances by Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani, among others. You May Also Like: Sonny Landreth BoldlyRead More

A new multi-artist American tour thrillingly combines rock and blues — in fact, it’s right there in the name — with appearances by Johnny Winter, Rick Derringer and Edgar Winter, among others. You May Also Like: The McCoys – Infinite McCoys (1968): On Second Thought Edgar Winter Group – TheyRead More

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From your ears to the multiplex: Bob Dylan’s 1975 divorce record Blood on the Tracks — featuring such album rock-radio staples as “Tangled Up in Blue” and “Simple Twist of Fate” — will be made into a feature-length film. You May Also Like: Tom Wilmeth Explores Bob Dylan’s Impact onRead More

The E Street Band is in the midst of one of its most difficult and unusual concert tours ever, interpreting for the first time a new solo release by Bruce Springsteen — and doing so without saxophonist Clarence Clemons or keyboardist Danny Federici You May Also Like: No related posts.

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill, in the midst of recovering from a heart attack, has issued an emotional new video message for his fans. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Meat Loaf’s newest release Hell in a Handbasket doesn’t feature longtime cohort Jim Steinman, who helped shape the blockbuster Bat Out of Hell series. That doesn’t mean the partnership is over, though. You May Also Like: Jim Steinman (1947-2021): An Appreciation This Is a Tough One: Saying Goodbye to MyRead More

Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito — the Jackson 4? — will tour this summer for the first time since 1984’s Victory project, with plans to honor their late brother Michael, who died in 2009. You May Also Like: Michael Gregory Jackson – ‘Electric Git Box’ (2022) Michael Gregory Jackson –Read More