Criterion The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie to Be Re-Released on DVD and Blu-Ray This Summer
The film inspired by the Who‘s 1973 album ‘Quadrophenia’ is going to be re-released in the United States this summer. The new, high-def restoration will be available August 28 on DVD and Blu-Ray, and includes new interviews, commentary and behind-the-scenes footage.
Van-Halen.com Van Halen Talk Old Cars, Drunk Women and Early Stage Pyrotechnic Technology
The latest in a series of wide-ranging videos at Van Halen‘s official website features the elder band members sitting around a camera talking about old times like three friends sucking down brewskies in the garage. David Lee Roth leads a discussion in which Eddie and Alex Van Halen share how they would rig their stage and electronics to be ahead of their time in the early ’70s.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Scott Weiland and Velvet Revolver To Reunite for New Album and Tour
The man chosen to replace Scott Weiland as frontman for Velvet Revolver is … Scott Weiland. The oft-troubled singer is back with the band, and they’re making new music with an eye on a third studio album.
Concord Music Group Joe Walsh, ‘Lucky That Way’ – Song Review
Joe Walsh has been a good friend to country music over the last five years, frequently appearing on tracks from artists like Kenny Chesney and Kix Brooks, and jamming with Brad Paisley at award ceremonies. Now Nashville is returning the favor, helping Walsh cut his first country single.
Facebook Black Oak Arkansas’s Jim ‘Dandy’ Mangrum Recalls Being Interrogated After John Lennon’s Death
John Lennon, Elvis Presley and Waylon Jennings all told Jim ‘Dandy’ Mangrum of Black Oak Arkansas to keep rocking like he’d been doing. The legends appreciated the loud, in-your-face style he brought to the stage, even (or especially) if he did upset more proper institutions.
Theo Wargo, Getty Images Wolfgang Van Halen Talks About Carrying On With Band After Eddie Retires
While Eddie and Alex Van Halen may be pushing 60 (currently 57 and 58-years-old respectively), it seems like the band’s legacy will carry on long after the brothers are finished. Eddie’s song, Wolfgang Van Halen, who’s been the band’s bass player since 2007, says he’ll keep playing the new and old songs the legendary rock band is famous for.
Michael Buckner, Getty Images Bruce Springsteen Pays Tribute to Levon Helm With Performance of the Band’s ‘The Weight’
One of the many highlights of last night’s three hour Bruce Springsteen show in Newark, N.J. was the singer’s impromptu tribute to the late Levon Helm. Springsteen and the E Street Band was joined by a full house at the Prudential Center in singing the the Band‘s ‘The Weight.’
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Scott Weiland and Matt Sorum Leave Open Possibility of Velvet Revolver Reunion
Velvet Revolver have put off their search for a replacement for Scott Weiland to let Slash tour in support of his recent solo album. Recent interviews with drummer Matt Sorum and the former Stone Temple Pilots singer hint that the search could one day be put off indefinitely.
YouTube Over 7,000 Guitarists Pay Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Break World Record
The annual Thanks Jimi Festival in Poland has set a world record for the largest guitar ensemble. Over 7,000 pickers showed up to follow Jimi Hendrix‘s brother Leon and a talented group of bandleaders in playing ‘Hey Joe.’
David Livingston, Getty Images Night Ranger Front Man Jack Blades Will Never Grow Tired of Playing ‘Sister Christian’
When Night Ranger tours this summer, fans can expect the hits. In fact, fans can count on songs like ‘Sister Christian’ for as long as the band is physically able to take the stage. In an interview with Fox News frontman Jack Blades says it doesn’t get old, even after 30 years.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Gregg Allman Shares How Drugs and Money Led to Allman Brothers Band Breakup
The reason behind the breakup of one of rock’s most legendary and influential bands is rather ordinary, but the story is special. In his new memoir ‘My Cross to Bear’ (available May 1) Gregg Allman reveals how drugs and money shattered the Allman Brothers Band‘s harmony in the summer of 1976.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Ted Nugent Issues Statement Clarifying President Obama Comments
“Evil,” “Criminals,” “Vile,” “Coyotes” … these are just four of the words rocker Ted Nugent chose for his speech at the NRA Convention in St. Louis on Saturday. All descriptions were aimed at the White House, with the Motor City Madman adding that “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.”
Danielle Hunt – Babe of the Day [VIDEO] May 17, 2012
Ozzy Osbourne Launches New Official Website May 17, 2012
Elisabetta Canalis in a Bikini, Lubing Up 'The Dictator' May 17, 2012
Robert Plant Performs Led Zeppelin Classics on New Concert Benefit DVD May 17, 2012
