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Paul Simon Wins Polar Music Prize
Congratulations to Paul Simon for nabbing the 2012 Polar Music Prize, which is awarded annually in Sweden to one contemporary artist and to one classical artist. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma grabbed the award on the classical side.
Mick Jagger to Host ‘SNL’ Season Finale
Mick Jagger has been confirmed as the host for the season finale of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ closing the chapter on the storied sketch show’s 37th season, according to ScreenCrush. Jagger has appeared on ‘SNL’ multiple times as the musical guest with the Rolling Stones, but this is his first foray as the host. The finale airs May 19.
Mother Arrested for Taking Daughter, 5, to Tanning Salon — What’s Her Defense? [VIDEO]
New Jersey resident Patricia Krentcil was arrested after she took her daughter, 5, into a tanning salon.
The little girl suffered burns and Krentcil was charged with second-degree child endangerment.
The Allman Brothers Band Announce More Summer Shows
The Allman Brothers Band have added six co-headlining dates with Carlos Santana to their summer tour itinerary. They’ve also beefed up their road schedule with one-off festival dates, including their very own Peach Festival, held in Scranton, Pa. Dates with moe. and Lynyrd Skynyrd are also on deck. The Allmans will remain busy and on the road during the hot months, just as they like it.
Juliet Simms Performs Aerosmith’s ‘Cryin" on ‘The Voice’
Resident rocker Juliet Simms, who sounds like a young Janis Joplin thanks to her whiskey-soaked, smoky pipes and the fact she pretty much oozes buckets of confidence, ripped through Aersomith‘s ‘Cryin” on tonight’s (April 23) quarterfinal performance episode of ‘The Voice.’ She was the last contestant to perform and she brought the house down.
Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen Sign on For Jimmy Fallon’s New Comedy Album
Classic rockers like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and more are planning to participate in the always hilarious Jimmy Fallon’s first comedy album in a decade. The comedian/late night talk show host/former ‘SNL’ star will release ‘Blow Your Pants Off,’ his first comedy disc since 2002′s ‘The Bathroom Wall,’ on June 12. Clearly, Fallon has friends in high places.
Pink Floyd ‘The Story of Wish You Were Here’ DVD Announced
As if warm weather, the beach, baseball games and comic book-themed blockbuster movies weren’t enough reason to look forward to summer, Pink Floyd just gave us another reason. The band will release ‘The Story of Wish You Were Here’ on DVD and Blu-ray on June 26 via Eagle Rock.
Gene Simmons Endorses Mitt Romney for President
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons appeared on Fox News Channel’s ‘Fox & Friends’ and the hot topics The Demon touched on included the 2012 election, President Obama, who he supported in 2008, and of course, a Gene business endeavor in the form of his Rock & Brew bar that’s launching near the Los Angeles Airport.
Kiss on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: ‘We’ll Just Buy It and Fire Everybody’
Ted Nugent once said he wanted to buy Muzak for $10 million in order to shut it down, since it represented everything “uncool” about music. Now, Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has similar feelings towards the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band has been eligible for induction into the music institution since 1999, but they’ve yet to be voted in. You can bet that Simmons’ feathers are ruffled by their
Ringo Starr Doesn’t Care If Kids Ask ‘Who Are the Beatles?’
When Paul McCartney performed at the 2012 Grammy Awards last month, “Who is Paul McCartney” became a trending topic on Twitter, causing older Beatles fans to blink in amazement.
But before you start spouting off about “kids these days” and the sadness of their musical apathy, it turns out McCartney’s one-time bandmate Ringo Starr was not offended by the question — even though it’s likely he’d have
Ginger Baker’s ‘Beware of Mr. Baker’ Documentary Trailer Released
In the trailer for ‘Beware of Mr. Baker,’ Ginger Baker, the former drummer of Cream and Blind Faith is declared to be many things. Some desirable. Others? Not so much. The skins smasher is declared mad. He is described as looking like the devil. It is said that he is what the drums are all about. He is christened a lovable rogue and the world’s greatest drummer. How’s that for polarizing? He is ce
Ringo Starr Launches ‘Wonderful’ Valentine’s Day Contest
Want to impress your beloved or your Valentine this Feb. 14 with a personalized message from Ringo Starr? Well, you have the chance. The former Beatle has kicked off his ‘Wonderful Valentine’ campaign on Facebook. We love it when a classic rock legend embraces technology and the digital space.