MUSIC NEWS

Doobie Brother Tom Johnston shares Thanksgiving plans; says band is eyeing more full-album shows

Star-studded 2015 John Lennon tribute concert being released in January on CD, DVD and vinyl

Blackbird PresentsOn December 5, 2015, stars from various musical genres, including rock legends John Fogerty, Steven Tyler and Peter Frampton, came together in New York City to tape a concert special commemorating what would have been John Lennon’s 75th birthday. The show, Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, originally aired that month on AMC, and…

You say it’s your birthday: The Beatles’ “White Album” turns 50 years old on Thursday

Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/ UMeIf you’re a Beatles fan, take a moment during your festivities this Thursday to give thanks for the band’s classic self-titled double album, a.k.a. The White Album, which is celebrating its 50th birthday. Released on November 22, 1968, the eclectic 30-track collection went on to spend nine weeks at #1 on the…

Aerosmith’s Joe Perry cancels US fall tour after recent hospitalization

Credit: Zack WhitfordAfter his recent hospitalization, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry won’t be ready to get back in the saddle in time for his planned fall solo tour. The 68-year-old rocker has announced that he’s canceled the 10-date trek, which had been scheduled to launch on November 30 in in Sioux City, Iowa, and he’ll be…

WGLX Jock Blogs

Top 10 Classic Rock One-Hit Wonders

September 25, 2018

Today is National One-Hit Wonder day! Yes, there is a day dedicated to those artists that had one HUGE hit, and then fizzled out (or continued making music, but had no big hits). So to celebrate, I’ve put together 10 Classic Rock One-Hit Wonders for you to enjoy. 10. Red Rider – Lunatic Fringe 9.…

Tonya Haze Interviews: Talk Like A Pirate Day

September 19, 2018

Ahoy, me hearties! Today is September 19th, so that means it is one of my favorite holidays – International Talk Like A Pirate Day! I mean, let’s face it, any day where you can call someone a “scallywag” is a great day! Earlier today, I got the privilege of interviewing John “Ol’ Chumbucket” Baur,…

The Forge – R.I.P. Vinnie Paul

July 13, 2018

Tribute shows suck. I mean- they sound great, and remind us of the music made by those we’ve lost, but it just sucks having to do them. Last Friday, we lost Vinnie Paul, the founder and drummer of Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah. I got to interview Vinnie on a number of occasions and every time…

Top 10 Classic Rock Road Trip Songs

June 28, 2018

Now that summer is here, it’s time to think about hitting the road. And every road trip needs a great soundtrack. To get you started, here are my Top 10 must-have road trip songs. 10. Golden Earring – Radar Love Why it’s a must have: A steady rhythm,…

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Report: Robert De Niro and wife split after 21 years

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ star Emily Blunt felt “a combination of panic and joy” when cast as the iconic nanny

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ and ‘Creed II’ top the holiday weekend releases

DisneyHere are the films opening nationwide on Wednesday: * Ralph Breaks the Internet — The sequel to 2012’s Wreck It Ralph finds John C. Reilly’s titular video game character taking a trip into the Internet, along with his plucky pal Vanellope, again voiced by Sarah Silverman. Gal Gadot, Ali Wong, James Corden, and Ed O’Neill, provide…

‘Game of Thrones’ creator confesses “dark nights of the soul” over still-unfinished next book

Steve Jennings/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Are you angry that we still don’t have the next installment in the literary series that inspired Game of Thrones? So’s the guy who’s writing the books. If you’re a fan of the HBO series and not the books, just know they’re called A Song of Ice and Fire, and by…