Chad Childers
Elton John Misses Out on Muse’s Olympic Contribution
Muse may be all over the Olympic Games with their “official song” ‘Survival,’ but there was a point where the track might have sounded a little different.
Pearl Jam + Soundgarden Drummer Matt Cameron Reveals Timeline for Both Bands
Matt Cameron will definitely look fondly upon 2011, as it was the year that his current band, Pearl Jam, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the ‘Ten’ album and spent a good portion of the year reflecting through concerts, films, books and special appearances. It was also the year that his original band, Soundgarden, truly started to find their groove as they worked toward a new album and played so
Fan Stabbed at Tenacious D Concert
About the last band in the world you would think would be affected by violence at a show was on Saturday night (July 28), as Tenacious D‘s performance at Las Vegas’ House of Blues was cut short after an altercation between two audience members resulted in a stabbing.
Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson Returns to the Road With ‘Breakfast in America’ Tour
The summer may be winding down, but things are just about to heat up stateside for Roger Hodgson. The singer and co-founder of Supertramp is making his way back to North America to continue his ‘Breakfast in America’ tour, with a new leg of dates set to begin Aug. 5 in Park City, Utah.
Joe Walsh Eyes James Gang Revival
During the ’70s, it’s safe to say that the Eagles and his solo work brought Joe Walsh most of his headlines, but the singer/guitarist says his other band, the James Gang, may see a bit of a revival if he has anything to say about it.
Paul McCartney’s ‘Hey Jude’ Closes Out London Summer 2012 Opening Olympic Ceremony
Paul McCartney was the one known quantity going into the Opening Ceremony at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and the Beatle great did not disappoint.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons Explains ‘Monster’ Album Release Delay
There was a lot of optimism for the summer when Kiss and Motley Crue announced their joint tour earlier this year. Kiss were wrapping up the ‘Monster’ album and Motley Crue were making plans to trot out a single called ‘Sex’ to go coincide with the start of their collaborative run.
Paul McCartney Offers Look Inside His Historic Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Show
It was one of the highlights of the summer, especially in the U.K., when Sir Paul McCartney led a star-studded lineup at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
Roger Waters Discusses How ‘The Wall’ Has Changed Over Time
Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has the biggest tour of 2012 at the year’s midpoint, as his live production of the classic ‘The Wall’ album moved the turnstiles at a major clip.
Freddie Mercury Photo Book ‘The Great Pretender: A Life In Pictures’ Coming In September
Late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is as popular as ever, and the vocalist is getting yet another salute this year. Along with the upcoming documentary release, ‘The Great Pretender,’ which chronicles his life and times, there’s also a new book in the works titled ‘The Great Pretender: A Life in Pictures.’
Bruce Springsteen Lands Six-Year-Old Duet Partner in Dublin
Bruce Springsteen has welcomed many a young woman to the stage over the years during his performance, including his own daughter recently during a show in France. But during his Dublin performance last week, “The Boss” welcomed a young lady to the stage that was literally half his size.
Further Bassist Phil Lesh Expects More Touring, But No More Recording Albums
Since the Grateful Dead‘s tenure wound down, bassist Phil Lesh and guitarist Bob Weir have kept their musical partnership going with the band Further. As touring was always the big draw for Grateful Dead, the same can be said for Further, and Lesh takes that assessment a step further.