For a while, it seemed like it’d never happen — but today, you can stream Def Leppard‘s entire discography of music online. (If you haven’t yet read our 2017 interview with guitarist Phil Collen, click here to do so). Up until this point, only a small selection of the English hard rock legends’ output over […]
For six unforgettable seasons, creator David Chase made music an integral part of the Emmy Award-winning drama The Sopranos. Mob boss Tony Soprano (the late, great James Gandolfini) was the show’s focus, and Chase used as a musical guide “any song that Tony would be listening to, that he would have on his radio station.” […]
(Review and all photographs by Sreve Trager) Seems like almost yesterday when Foreigner formed back in 1976, which began a path that led them to their current status as classic rock icons. As a four-piece churning out hit after hit and earning numerous No. 1’s and multiple Top 10 hits, who would ever imagine that Foreigner would still be […]
After weeks of speculation and some intensely intriguing rumors, it’s finally official: two concerts with absolutely stacked lineups of classic rock royalty will take place this summer, one at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and the other at Citi Field in New York. The first, Classic West, will span two summer nights and feature the […]
There’s a bit more clarity regarding the recent industry-shaking buzz that Eagles and Fleetwood Mac were teaming up for a pair of huge summer concert festivals in Los Angeles and New York City. As Billboard reveals, it’s expected that the two classic bands will be joined by the likes of Journey, Steely Dan, the Doobie […]
Steve Jones was one of those kids whose high school yearbook entry would have read “Most likely not to succeed.” His life path was an all-too-certain roller coaster ride to the gutter until rock and roll blew its anarchic spirit into his lungs. The true epitome of an accidental pioneer, Jones’ pile-driving, powerful guitar work powered the engine […]
And now, an archival interview with Randy Meisner, conducted by Ken Sharp a few years ago… Working with the likes of Poco and Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band, Randy Meisner found international fame as a founding member of Eagles. An immensely talented bass player and versatile singer/songwriter, Meisner delivered the band’s 1975 smash million seller, […]
Below, enjoy a review and selection of photos from Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band’s recent gig at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles – review by Peter Palmiere, and all photos courtesy Jill Jarrett. Ringo Starr, one of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s greatest icons, made another triumphant return with his All-Starr Band to the Greek Theatre […]
Super Bowl 50 took place in the Bay Area this past weekend – but there was no locally-based music taking part in the Halftime Show. Metallica staged an epic two-hour concert at neighboring AT&T Park on Saturday night as part of the weekend’s festivities, but the actual Halftime Show itself featured Coldplay, Bruno Mars and […]
This summer, three big names in the realm of ‘classic rock’ will convene when Journey, the Doobie Brothers and special guest Dave Mason will embark on the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour. Named in honor of both Journey and the Doobie Brothers’ role in the creation and influence of the ‘San Francisco Sound’, the tour […]
