JOE PERRY WORKING ON AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Last year, Steven Tyler released his autobiography, Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?, and now it seems that the singer’s Aerosmith bandmate, Joe Perry, is following in his footsteps.  Joe tweeted this week that he has “officially started writing” his biography and promised details on the publisher and release date Read More→

“JUMP” FOR LEAP DAY!

It’s February 29^th, a day we only get to celebrate once every four years.  When you think about a soundtrack to a day called Leap Day, probably the first song that comes to mind is Van Halen’s “Jump.”  Well it turns out that on Leap Day in 1984, “Jump” was the number one song.  It’s one of many tunes that have made Van Halen incredibly influential, but does singer David Lee Roth think they are the most influential American band ever?  He let us know.

“Musically?  No.  That’s an arguable scenario.  There are a lot and lot of bands who have contributed.  Perhaps in terms of stagecraft, we tied right in Read More→

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: WEDNESDAY

Join us tonight as we play all of your favorite songs, all night! Show starts at 7, don’t be late!

AXL EXPLAINS 2002 PHILLY CONCERT NO-SHOW

Guns N’ Roses performed in Philadelphia this week, the same city where they caused a riot by not showing up for a concert in 2002.  Singer Axl Rose discussed that incident with the audience, explaining that he had gotten “really sick” and cancelled the show that morning.  Axl confirmed with his manager that the gig Read More→

A WEEK LONG TRIBUTE TO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ON FALLON!

Bruce Springsteen will be part of a week-long tribute on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in support of his upcoming album, Wrecking Ball. Starting last night (2/27), Fallon will be all about Bruce, with two performances from The Boss and the E Street Band, the first last night and the second on Friday. Springsteen will also be the only panel guest on Friday night. Kenny Chesney will pay Read More→

SANTANA STAYING IN SIN CITY

Carlos Santana seems to really like playing in Las Vegas.  After spending two years performing on and off at Sin City’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the legendary guitarist has just booked a residency at Mandalay Bay’s House of Blues which will run through 2013.  It kicks off with a run of shows in May and June and then returns Read More→

PINK FLOYD RELEASE IMMERSION, EXPERIENCE EDITIONS OF THE WALL

Today (2/28), the Why Pink Floyd campaign of reissues and extended releases winds down with the release of Immersion and Experience editions of The Wall.  The seven-disc Immersion box set includes excerpts from Roger Waters’ original demos, work-in-progress versions of songs, previously unheard material, live tracks, plus a DVD featuring a film clip from the band’s 1980 tour and a Behind The Wall documentary.  It’s been 33 years since the original album was released but drummer Nick Mason told us he can clearly remember creating it. 

“It’s one of those things where it’s not as though you think about exactly what happened every day but on the other hand, if someone starts talking about Read More→

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: TUESDAY

Join us tonight as we feature Pink Floyd all night! Plus we have CDs, a Box set, and a plaque to give away! Show starts at 7, don’t be late!

NO JOURNEY MUSIC FOR NEAL SCHON

Journey guitarist Neal Schon turns 58 years old today (2/27).  During that time, he’s created some amazing songs with the band.  So what does he think about when he hears them?  Schon told us he thinks about changing the radio station.

“You know what, they’re on all the time and so usually I’m trying to get away from them.  If it comes on the radio, I’ll go, ‘Eh, it’s us,’ and I’ll push a button.  If I’m not Read More→

VAN ZANT TALKS ABOUT THE “FREE BIRD” REQUESTS

Today (2/27) is Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant’s 52^nd birthday.  He’s spent 24 of those years with the band and in that time, he’s heard his fair share of requests for the group’s hit, “Free Bird.”  He told us about getting them.

“We hear it every once and a while, definitely, definitely.  There for a while it was a joke, I’d be like, ‘Can you wait?  We can play it now but if you would like to hear Read More→