Chad Childers
Paul McCartney Gets Birthday Wishes From PETA U.K. Animals
Happy birthday to Paul McCartney. That’s the general consensus from around the world today as Macca turns 70, and his animal-loving friends are leading the charge.
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Gets Awarded for His Ribs
It’s not uncommon for musicians to be rewarded for their work, but Iron Maiden‘s Nicko McBrain is taking some pride in being recognized for something not music related.
Bob Dylan Announces Late Summer 2012 North American Tour
If Bob Dylan is indeed planning a September release for his 35th studio album, then the fact that he’s returning to North America in August is a good sign.
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Album to Feature Billy Gibbons, Marianne Faithful, + More
Fleetwood Mac will be the subject of a new tribute album coming Aug. 14. Direct Current reports that the still-untitled set was produced by Randall Poster, who previously helmed the Buddy Holly tribute collection, ‘Rave On.’
Rolling Stones Keep Rolling: No Truth to Retirement Rumors
The Rolling Stones may be keeping quiet at the moment about their future plans, but that is apparently not to be taken a sign that the end has begun for the world’s most famous rock and roll band.
Bob Seger Still Writing Plenty as Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Looms
Typically a Hall of Fame nod signifies someone who is coming toward the end of their career, but that’s hardly the case for Detroit legend Bob Seger.
See the Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ Cover Model Now
It was the bulge seen around the world. Though we never saw his face, Joe Dallesandro got some notoriety for being the model shot by Andy Warhol for the cover of the Rolling Stones‘ 1971 classic LP, ‘Sticky Fingers.’
Peter Gabriel’s ‘Secret World Live’ Comes to DVD and Blu-Ray
The concert film ‘Secret World Live,’ filmed back in 1993, has long been one of Peter Gabriel‘s most popular releases, and it’s getting a format update for the DVD and Blu-Ray era. The set, filmed in Modena, Italy, won the singer a Grammy Award.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Still Aiding the Search for Morgan Harrington’s Killer
The tragic deaths of concert-goers can very understandably hit close for bands, and the October 2009 loss of Metallica fan Morgan Harrington has the group still doing their part to find the killer.
Joe Walsh Asks Voters Not To Elect Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh, the musician, has thrown his support behind an Iraq war vet from Illinois who is running for a congressional seat. But what makes this interesting is who Walsh is not backing.
Elvis, Jim Morrison + Jimi Hendrix Holograms Under Consideration
It’s looks as though Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg started something big at Coachella this year with the debut of the Tupac Shakur hologram that was part of their set. Now numerous music and entertainment icons may get a chance to live on after death thanks to the hologram technology.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons to Field Fan Questions on CNN
Kiss bassist and singer Gene Simmons has one of the biggest personas in rock and roll history, and there are plenty of stories, legends, rumors and innuendo that have circulated throughout the years about the musician.