ON JANUARY 27^TH…

In 1956…Elvis Presley released his first number-one single, "Heartbreak Hotel."

 

In 1964…The Rolling Stones appeared on British television's Juke Box Jury, where they passed judgment on that week's single releases.

 

In 1968…The Bee Gees made their U-S debut with a concert at the Anaheim Convention Center near L-A.

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Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing left the band last April, so what has he been up to?  Well the rocker spoke to the Shropshire Star and revealed his plans to build a multi-million dollar hotel and leisure complex on the grounds of his (more...)

Today (1/27), Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason turns 68 years old.  The rocker made some amazing music with the legendary band, but is that always what he wanted to do?  He filled us in on his early aspirations.   “I was sort of involved in cars, my dad was involved in cars and motor racing before rock and roll was really invented so that (more...)

Today (1/26), Eddie Van Halen turns 57 years old.  During his career, the guitarist has created some of the most iconic rock songs to date and affected millions of people with his music.  Eddie’s brother and bandmate, drummer Alex Van Halen, told us about one amazing story in particular.   “As far as a legacy, if you will, well, there was a woman who wrote us a letter about her son who had been in a coma for about a year and a half and the doctors were (more...)

Tuesday (1/24), the Scorpions released Comeblack, an album that features re-recorded versions of their classic tunes as well as covers of songs like The Beatles’ “Across the Universe,” The Rolling Stones’ “Ruby Tuesday” and Gloria Jones’ “Tainted Love.”  So with the band continuing their final tour ever this year, can we expect to hear them play some of the covers live?  Singer Klaus Meine filled us in.  “You know, we might, so far we just played ‘Tainted Love’ here and there because it works very well in the set.  We might pick something else, we’ll see.  But at the same time, it’s the fans who, in a way, dictate, through the Internet, and go, ‘Aw, come on, we want to hear your songs, we want to (more...)

A British author and filmmaker plans to make Kiss’ 1981 album Music From The Elder into a movie.  According to Classic Rock Magazine, Seb Hunter wants to turn the record into a “post-apocalyptic road movie” using the characters and (more...)

Three years ago, campers at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp got to jam with and learn from Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler and in a few months, they’ll get to do it again.  The rocker has signed on to take part in the latest camp, which happens from May 2^nd to the 6^th.  Back in 2009, Steven told us why he was so excited to do the camp and impart his wisdom on the campers.  “I love this.  I love Fantasy Camp.  It’s not just BS.  I get a chance to tell them what it’s like to write a song.  What it’s like to be so f***ing big headed to (more...)

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced their upcoming tour, which will support their latest album, Wrecking Ball.  The record hits shelves on (more...)