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ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – Undefeated
A new Frank Turner album is an event. One of the preeminent songwriters of the last two decades, we greet it with high expectations. Not unlike Buck in the book The Call of The Wild by Jack London, life around us becomes increasingly more complicated and vicious daily. Do we become more savage, or learn to “be more kind?” That is often the only question that needs asking. Continue reading
T.M. Stevens, Bassist of 100s of Sessions and Tours, Has Died
One of the best and most prolific and coolest bass players in Rock history, T.M. Stevens, has died. He was 72. His colleague, fellow New Yorker, and musician Ronny Drayton broke the news on social media. Tributes have been pouring in from across all musical genres. Since 2017 T.M. was in a care facility while suffering from dementia. Starting out in the nineteen seventies in New York, T.M. was an early wunderkind on bass and received many accolades from bass and guitar magazines. He was also known for his flamboyant fashion sense and persona. Also known as Shaka Zulu, and fronting his own band also called Shakazooloo, his versatility and talent saw him as a member of his original band Space Cadets, as well as a recording and/or touring member of Pretenders, Steve’ Vai’s solo band for the album Passion and Warfare (also featuring Devin Townsend), his peer Victor Wooten, as well as hit albums from James Brown, Billy Squire, Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, 2Pac, Joe Cocker, Darlene Love, Taylor Dayne, Nona Hendrix, and over 247 credits according to Discogs.com. T.M. was also a fixture on many rock and metal tribute albums over the years. RIP. Continue reading
5 MINUTE REVIEW: Slipknot – “The End, So Far”
Check out our 5 Minute Review of the new album from Slipknot – “The End, So Far” – releasing on Roadrunner Records on September 30th, 2022.Continue reading
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover “Rock N Roll All Nite” by Kiss for Night 8 of “Hanukkah Sessions”
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Greg Kurtsin of The Bird and the Bee’s have shared the final edition of their Hanukkah-centric series of covers celebrating Jewish songwriters – Hanukkah Sessions. For night eight watch Dave and Greg cover “Rock N Roll All Nite” by KISS!
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover “Train In Vain” by The Clash for Night 7 of “Hanukkah Sessions”
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Greg Kurtsin of The Bird and the Bee’s have shared night seven of their Hanukkah-centric series of covers celebrating Jewish songwriters – Hanukkah Sessions. Watch Dave and Greg cover of The Clash’s “Train In Vain.”
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover “Big Shot” by Billy Joel for Night 6 of “Hanukkah Sessions”
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Greg Kurtsin of The Bird and the Bee’s have shared night six of their Hanukkah-centric series of covers celebrating Jewish songwriters – Hanukkah Sessions. Watch Dave and Greg cover of Billy Joel’s 1970’s hard rock jam “Big Shot!”
Metallica and Greta Van Fleet to Play Las Vegas Stadium Show
Metallica and Greta Van Fleet will perform night one of a two night event at Allegiant Stadium in February, 2022. Night two will be headlined by Billy Joel. These shows will take place on February 25th and 26th and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 29th. Metallica shared the news on their socials. Continue reading
Season 2 of The Boys Features the Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, Goo Goo Dolls, U2, and Billy Joel
The anti-heroic Superhero series, The Boys, based on the popular comic created by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Punisher) and co-created, designed, and illustrated by Darick Robertson (Wolverine, HAPPY!) just saw the first three episodes released to Amazon Prime Video this week. As was the case in season one, the show is a blur of action sequences, bloody gore, cursing like a sailor, sand social commentary, and smart musical choices. Already heard in season two so far are The Rolling Stones (“Sympathy for the Devil”), Talking Heads (“Psycho Killer”, U2 (“Where the Streets Have No Name”, Goo Goo Dolls (“Iris”), and Billy Joel, who was one of the signature artists heard in season one (“Pressure”, “Piano Man”, “You’re Only Human”). The first three episodes and the post-show hosted by Ayesha Tyler are all streaming now. New episodes arrive every Friday through early October. Continue reading
Rock N Roll Originator Little Richard Has Died at Age 87
Arguably the architect of the Rock music genre that spawned Rock N Roll as a cultural phenomenon, Little Richard, has passed away. He was 87 years old. The musician’s son, Danny Penniman, confirmed the pioneer’s death to Rolling Stone but said the cause of death was unknown. Born Richard Wayne Penniman in Macon, Georgia in 1932, Richard’s incredible songwriting, unmatchable singing voice, and flamboyant androgynous, yet taboo-shattering mix of sexual energy and religious music in his personality became the playbook for all young rockers to follow. Rolling Stone Magazine eloquently said his “fervent shrieks, flamboyant garb, and joyful, gender-bending persona embodied the spirit and sound of that new art form.” His influence can be felt from The Beatles, to The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Elton John, Billy Joel, Keith Emerson, KISS, Motörhead, MotörheadLed Zeppelin, Tom Jones, Van Morrison, as far back as Elvis, and even into the early stages of Heavy Metal with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Rainbow, and Pentagram, his musical touch will be eternal. Starting a string of hits to start his career with ‘Tutti Frutti’, ‘Long Tall Sally’, ‘Rip It Up’ all in 1956,’Lucille’, ‘Good Golly Miss Molly’ those early hits shaped generations of fans. We send out sympathy to Little Richard’s family, friends, and fans at this time.