Born in Detroit, Michigan on December 22, 1939, Gurley took up the guitar at the age of nineteen, practicing long hours listening to blues, particularly fond of bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins. In 1962, he moved to San Francisco and became part of the coffee-house circuit, playing in the folk and country blues tradition.

Pete Doherty has been rearrested at Gloucester Crown Court this morning (December 21) for suspected drug possession, moments after being spared jail for driving offences, according to an NME report. He was just done getting a light sentence of a June arrest of "dangerous driving", when he was arrested after a security officer reportedly found a suspected controlled substance (a.k.a. drug) in Doherty's possession. more

Radiohead will head back into the studio to record the follow-up to In Rainbows in January. Writing on a blog on the band's website, guitarist Ed O' Brien said the group were looking forward to being together again. more

Ozzy Osbourne has scheduled several book signings in support of the US hardcover release of his autobiography I Am Ozzy, due out on January 24th via Sphere Publishers . If you are in the cities on the signing tour you can pick up your copy and have The Prince Of Darkness himself autograph your copy. details

This is former Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin's new band. No, seriously, this is what they're called. The group is a collaborative effort between Chamberlin and The Jackfields' Mike Reina. The two reportedly have written 12 to 15 "progressive, symphonic pop" songs more

Blur have announced details of the world premiere of their new film 'No Distance Left To Run'. The film will be shown for the first time at London's Leicester Square Odeon on January 14, with all the band expected to attend. more

Apparently Glassjaw has substantial plans for 2010, because Saves The Day/Glassjaw members Mannuel Carrero (bass) and Durijah Lang (drums) have left the group to focus entirely on Glassjaw. more

Unearth has been selected as the headliner for the second installment of the Atticus Metal Tour. The tour is slated for the spring of 2010 and will feature support from Stick To Your Guns, Veil Of Maya, The Ghost Inside, Carnifex, and Your Demise on select dates.

'Come Dancing' the musical that was written and fronted by The Kinks' Ray Davies, has been cancelled. The show, which had its first run in 2008 and was closed this year, was set to be revived by director Bill Kenwright in 2010. more

Joe Strummer's final painted Christmas Card will be reproduced and sold to raise money for Strummerville � The Joe Strummer Foundation for New Music. The Clash vocalist passed away seven years ago this week and the cards were originally destined for family and friends in 2002. more

Consequence of Sound have named Green Day the band of the decade. Find out why here

The Chariot has announced a headlining tour for early-2010 titled "The Tours And Rumors Of Tours" Tour. Joining them will be Inhale Exhale, Greeley Estates, Memphis May Fire, and The Color Morale. more

Calling All Cars will open all AC/DC shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth ahead of Wolfmother and then Acca Dacca. more

The 61-year-old music legend said he finds the festive season dull and looks back with fond memories to 2003 when he spent the period unconscious following an accident.

The Daily Mail reports the 62-year-old guitarist's lifestyle issues mean the band can't get insurance for the tour, and so much money is at stake it would be impossible to plan the trek without a backup policy.

The album's tentative title is Heirs To Thievery and advance song titles include "Embracing Extinction", "Heirs To Thievery", "Fed To The Wolves", and "Sleeping Giants." A May 2010 release date is expected.

They are now offering a free download of a new Live LP, DIRTY AMMO. The material was recorded live at The Earl in Atlanta, GA this past May and features seven tracks in total.

Each half-hour episode explores how the artistic impulse extends beyond music-making into other realms of creative pursuit. From photography, painting, and politics to bonsai and beyond, the series examines the surprising and inspiring world of six Innovators In Music.

If you want to see Municipal Waste's blistering performance for yourself, make sure you check your local listings for Fuel TV and see what channel "The Daily Habit" airs on in your market.

The Alternative Press cover recognizes the breakthrough year that 2009 has been for The Devil Wears Prada - Hranica, guitarist/vocalist Jeremy DePoyster, guitarist Chris Rubey, bassist Andy Trick, keyboardist James Baney, and drummer Daniel Williams. The band's critically-acclaimed third album, With Roots Above and Branches Below (Ferret Records), was released in May and debuted at #11 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart, immediately following a sold-out, 43-date headline tour; the band had a Main Stage slot on the Van's Warped Tour, co-headlined the November/December 27-date Napalm & Noise Tour with All That Remains, and found themselves on the covers of Outburn, HM, and AMP.