Jerry “Boogie” McCain, the Alabama-born blues harmonica player, has died at age 81. He was best known for a double-sided 1960 hit, “She’s Tough”/”Steady” — the A-side of which was later redone by the Fabulous Thunderbirds. You May Also Like: Denise LaSalle, Soul-Blues Belter (1939-2018): An Appreciation Left Lane CruiserRead More
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Carlos Santana’s 36th album is an almost all-instrumental project called Shapeshifter, to be issued May 15 on his new label Starfaith Records. You can preorder the album below, and also check out the artwork and complete track listing. Since Santana emerged from the Bay Area music scene in the 1960s,Read More
Done with chemotherapy, Black Sabbath co-founding guitarist Tony Iommi says a course of radiation is next, as he continues an ongoing battle against lymphoma. “Hopefully,” the 64-year-old metal legend says, “my body will start to get back to normal soon.” You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi WasRead More
ZZ Top will kick off its new 6-week, 24-date ‘Gang of Outlaws’ spring tour on May 25 with a stop in Manchester, N.H., then continue June with stops in Atlantic City, Scranton, Richmond, Hollywood, Orlando, Nashville, Houston and Dallas. The tour will also feature 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson.Read More
No word yet on when the new album will drop, but Aerosmith is definitely hitting the road this summer. Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Co. have announced a 18-date American tour, to be played between June 16 and August 8. You May Also Like: Steven Tyler – We’re All SomebodyRead More
Joe Jackson is promising a a decidedly unconventional salute to Ellington, hoping to highlight the timeless brilliance of his classic compositions even while showcasing Jackson’s own skills as an arranger, instrumentalist and vocal interpreter. You May Also Like: Joe Jackson’s Rain underscored a complete modern-era return to form Sacred andRead More
