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Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork And Mike Nesmith Announce 2012 Monkees Tour
With the sudden death of Davy Jones earlier this year, it seemed like all Monkee business would be put on put on hold, but now comes word that the remaining three members are “comin’ to your town” one more time.
Grand Funk Railroad’s Mark Farner on Drugs, Soldiers, and Breakups
In a recent interview, Mark Farner, one-time leader of Grand Funk Railroad, talked about the legacy of the mighty band. “We were a bunch of 20-year-old rock and rollers who were putting our thoughts out there and looking for answers, and so were our fans.” he said. ” We were saying what everybody wanted to say.”
Motorhead Return With New Music in 2013
Death, taxes and Motorhead. Three things you can always count on in this ongoing question mark of a world. Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee recently spoke with Artisan News about the latest in the world of Lemmy & Co. “We’re going to finish our studio album,” he said. “We have a lot of songs done already. We’re going to keep writing and recording … It’ll come out next year.”
Pete Seeger to Release Album With Bruce Springsteen + Guests
The man who could be called the father of American folk music, Pete Seeger, is certainly keeping busy. At age 93, Seeger is releasing not one, but two albums this fall. Appleseed Records will issue ‘A More Perfect Union,’ which features 14 new songs written by Seeger with singer-songwriter Lorre Wyatt. The album includes several duets with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, Steve Earle,
Ronnie James Dio’s Second ‘Very Beast′ Set Track Listing Revealed
As previously reported, a second volume of classic material from the late, great Ronnie James Dio is due out this fall. Now we have a complete track listing. The collection, titled ‘The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2,′ will include several rare tracks, including some previously only available in other countries.
Boston’s New Lead Singer Promises Upcoming Album Will Be Worth the Wait
Boston mastermind Tom Scholz has never been known for his quick turnaround on new albums. Though a new album is in the works from the band, recently appointed lead singer Tommy DeCarlo has wisely suggested fans may not want to hold their breath while waiting for it.
Led Zeppelin III Cover Artist Zacron Dies
Noted artist Zacron, whose vast collection of creative work includes the iconic gatefold sleeve for Led Zeppelin‘s 1970 album ‘III,’ has died.
Kiss Eases Off on the Sex Talk With ‘Monster’
If you’re looking for a heavy dose of sexual boasting on the new Kiss album, you might want to re-align your expectations, according to Gene Simmons. “A lot of the lyrics and points of view have less to do with sort of the cocksmanship,” he says, declaring the subject matter to instead be “more about sort of primal notions about who we are and how we feel.”
Mick Fleetwood on Drumming: ‘I Don’t Really Know What I’m Doing’
“As a percussion player, I approach my own work in a very emotional, personal way,” says legendary Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, “and so I have to rely on one thing, the essence of feel.”
Beatles Record Sells for $35,000 at Auction
According to Gigwise.com, a promotional copy of an early Beatles 7″ single has sold at auction for $35,000.
Second Volume of Dio Hits Collection En Route
Another new Ronnie James Dio collection is due out by year’s end. ‘The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2′ is a 17 song compilation and will, according to Blabbermouth, include three bonus tracks, two of which are new and were previously unavailable.
Former Black Sabbath Singer Tony Martin Says He’s Surprised by Tony Iommi Criticisms
In a recent interview with Uber Rock, one time Black Sabbath singer Tony Martin expressed surprise at some comments put forth by Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi in his recent autobiography, ‘Iron Man,’ about Martin calling him “unprofessional” and having “no stage presence.”