THE BEST SONGS WITH COWBELL
Rock songs often use unusual instruments, and one that is a favorite for some is the cowbell. Now, Gibson.com has compiled a list of the best songs to use the cowbell. Read More→
STEVE HACKETT GETS STUCK IN A BUS
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is currently trekking across the U-K and last week, he got trapped in the luggage compartment of his tour bus – and still made it to the stage on time. Read More→
THE BIGGEST FEUDS IN ROCK
Rolling Stone magazine has compiled a list of the top feuds in rock and roll history. So who’s bickering puts them in the number one spot? Read More→
ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: NOV. 29TH
ON NOVEMBER 29TH…
In 1963…The Beatles released their single “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” in the U-K. The single sold a million copies in three days.
In 1965…Colorado governor John A. Love declared it “Rolling Stones Day,” to celebrate the band’s sold-out gig in Denver.
In 1967…Bob Dylan completed work on John Wesley Harding, his first album since his 1966 motorcycle accident.
CLAPTON ANNOUNCES U-S DATES
Eric Clapton recently revealed 2011 dates in Asia and Europe and now, the legendary guitarist has announced concerts in North America. Read More→
BILLY JOEL RECOVERING FROM HIP REPLACEMENT
Billy Joel is recovering from surgery. The Piano Man went under the knife on November 15th to replace both of his hips to correct a congenital condition. Read More→
RUSH ANNOUNCE MORE U-S TOUR DATES
Rush have announced more North American Time Machine Tour dates. Read More→
ONLINE BEATLES MUSIC SALES NUMBERS
The Beatles music was finally made available on iTunes on November 16th and during the first week it was online, more than 450-thousand of the Fab Four’s albums and two-million Beatles songs were downloaded. Read More→
AXL ROSE SUING ACTIVISION
Axl Rose is suing Activision, the makers of Guitar Hero, for using the Guns N’ Roses song “Welcome to the Jungle” in Guitar Hero III. Read More→
MUSIC IN 2011
In just over a month, we will say goodbye to 2010 and welcome a new year. And with 2011 will come tons of new music. Although release dates haven’t been confirmed we can expect new music from the likes of Journey, Rush, Whitesnake, Yes and many others. Read More→






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