Photo by Getty Images KLOS is heartbroken to hear that another incredible musician has passed on the Great Gig in the Sky. “After a hard battle with cancer,” guitarist John Sykes, best known for Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, passed away at the age of 65 according to a statement on his website. “He will be…… read more »
Photo by Getty Images Today and everyday we should continue pursuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of equality, justice, and peace for all. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are some of the greatest protest songs in rock and roll that fought for similar rights: Revolution – The Beatles Get Up, Stand…… read more »
Photo by Getty Images Alice Cooper and Slash have teamed up, but not for their usual antics. The two hard rock legends have just released a rockin’ anthem for children called “Freewheelin.” The song features Alice and his daughter Calico on vocals with Slash providing his ripping guitar work. The team is now helping keep…… read more »
Photo by Getty Images On November 25th, 1976 The Band said farewell with a legendary final concert at The Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. It was Thanksgiving Day and anyone who attended was grateful to also witness an all-star lineup of musical guests. Some of the guests included Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Bob…… read more »
Just before the new millennium, the rock gods gave us some amazing music. It was November 20th, 1999 when the #1 album in America was Rage Against The Machine’s third studio album The Battle of Los Angeles. This was the record that produced Rage’s massive hits Testify, Guerrilla Radio, and Calm Like A Bomb. Time…… read more »
September 17th, 1991 was a huge day in rock and roll history. Right when the clock struck midnight that morning, Guns N’ Roses released two double albums at the same exact time; Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II. By 2AM, a half-million records had already been sold. The day didn’t stop there…… read more »
Photo by Getty Images John Mayall, the legendary Godfather of The British Blues, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 90. Mayall was known for his raw and authentic style of the blues along with breaking the careers of numerous blues rockers who played in his band “John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers.” These included…… read more »
Hard to believe it’s been 5 decades since David Bowie recently one of his most important albums which gave us Rebel Rebel, the title track, and a whole lot more. It was March 24th, 1974 when Bowie’s eight studio album Diamond Dogs showed the world where his musical journey was headed. With the disbanding of…… read more »
Got your Halloween week plans yet? The Hollywood Bowl has got you covered with three chances to catch David Gilmour! The legendary Pink Floyd guitarist will be performing at the Bowl October 29th, 30th, and 31st to promote his upcoming album “Luck And Strange.” The upcoming tour will be Gilmour’s first United States shows in…… read more »
Photo by Getty Images It’s about time we got a Led Zeppelin documentary! Becoming Led Zeppelin will be the first official documentary focusing on the legendary rock band. The “hybrid docu-concert film” has been in the works for years, but is set to be released in theaters now that it has been completed and acquired…… read more »
