Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Paul Cotton, member of country rock band Poco, passed away on Sunday at the age of 78. The news was officially announced on Cotton’s Facebook page. Jim Messina, founder of Poco and half of soft rock duo Loggins & Messina, also shared his feelings when he heard the news: “I…… read more »
Photo by Michael Ochs/Getty Images Despite being one of the top rock ‘n’ roll bands in all of music history, Led Zeppelin has never officially authorized or endorsed a documentary about themselves until now. Becoming Led Zeppelin will mark the first time the surviving members (Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones) participate in…… read more »
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images After this week’s passing of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, the question remained whether ZZ Top would continue to perform. Until last week, Hill had never missed a show since he joined the band in 1969. Hill and Billy Gibbons’ matching long beards have become a trademark to the blues-rock…… read more »
Photo by: Keystone/Getty Images Over fifty years ago when the world was devastated by the breakup of The Beatles, George Harrison stepped in and shined some light onto the fab four’s dedicated fans. As the rest of the band embarked upon their solo careers, Harrison released All Things Must Pass, in November 1970, the first…… read more »
Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images ZZ Top’s bassist Dusty Hill who has been with the band since 1969 passed away last night in his sleep. He was 72. Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard, the surviving members of the Texas blues-rock band, announced in a statement on social media: “‘We are saddened by the news today…… read more »
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington with missing teeth after a car wreck in 1976 Photo by Michael Ochs/Getty Images Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington’s heart has gone through a load of issues throughout the past decade. According to a heartfelt message posted on the iconic southern rock band’s Facebook page, the guitarist is now recovering from a surgery…… read more »
Photo by Keystone / Getty Images The 2021 Olympic Games kicked off last night in Tokyo, Japan with a special performance of a beloved 50-year-old tune. During the opening ceremony, John Legend, Keith Urban, and several other notable artists from throughout the world including Alejandro Sanz joined in with the Suginami Children’s Choir. Together they all sang…… read more »
Photo by Fin Costello/Getty Images Progressive rock band Yes has announced they will be releasing their first studio album in seven years through Inside Out/Sony Music. The Quest will be available on October 1st this year as a deluxe 2LP and 2CD plus Blue-Ray box-set, a limited edition 2 CD & Blu-ray artbook, a gatefold 2LP…… read more »
Photo by Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images With vinyl sales continuing to rise each year, Amazon is taking advantage of society’s nostalgic interests. Those that sign up for Amazon’s “Vinyl of The Month Club: The Golden Era” for $25/month will receive one vinyl album each month “handpicked by the experts at Amazon.” The records shipped…… read more »
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images Paul McCartney hasn’t ever slowed down since he started his professional music career in the early ’60s. Today, the former Beatle released a new music video for his song “Find My Way” featuring famous musician Beck. It seems McCartney transported back in time as a very accurate Paul lookalike portrays…… read more »
