Scott Weiland Fired From Stone Temple Pilots
For many, Scott Weiland more or less represented Stone Temple Pilots. His gruff voice (and let’s face it, his heroin-fueled antics) defined the band for the better part of two … Read more
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Mumford & Sons Promise New Direction With Next Album
It’s safe to say that Mumford & Sons have gotten very far by staying the course, musically. Not that that’s necessarily a bad thing, as their songs are still good … Read more
David Bowie Premieres Video For “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)”
This morning, David Bowie gave us the second taste of his upcoming album, The Next Day. “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” gives credence to the statements issued by Bowie producer Tony … Read more
Elmore At Folk Alliance, Part 2 (Toronto, Ontario, CA)
Heading north in February—unless you’re toting skis—begs institutionalization. My institution involved a hotel, a couple thousand other music nuts and some head-changing acts: Folk Alliance, the industry’s gold standard in … Read more
R.I.P. Dan Toler, Former Allman Brothers Band Guitarist
Former Allman Brothers Band and Gregg Allman Band guitarist Dan Toler has died, according to reports coming out of the Sarasota area. He was 65 years old. Toler got his … Read more
Morrissey Resumes Tour Following Hospital Stay
Billboard reports that Morrissey is returning to the road following an extended hospital visit to treat a bleeding ulcer. The British singer’s tour is set to resume February 27th in San … Read more
Iggy & The Stooges To Release New Album In April
Iggy Pop and The Stooges are returning with their first album since the death of guitarist/bassist Ron Asheton in 2009. With Asheton’s death, Iggy brought in his former guitarist and … Read more
R.I.P. Otis ‘Damon’ Harris of The Temptations
Otis ‘Damon’ Harris, a soul singer who sang with Motown legends The Temptations, has died, according to a report in the Baltimore Sun. He was 62 years old. Harris was only … Read more
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry to be Inducted in Songwriters Hall of…
Who can resist singing along to hits like “Walk This Way,” “Sweet Emotion” and “Dream On?” Nobody we know. Which is one of the reasons why Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and … Read more
R.I.P. Magic Slim
Blues guitarist Magic Slim passed away in a Philadelphia hospital yesterday at the age of 75. Slim was influential in shaping the sound of electric blues in the Chicago music … Read more
