Jason Bonham is currently on the road with his latest JBLZE (Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening) tour and he spoke to New Jersey radio station WDHA-FM 105.5 FM about what inspired him to launch the project that pays tribute to the music of his legendary father John Bonham.
He originally launched the touring project as Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin experience but later changed the name to evening. The tours followed his experience taking the place of his legendary father in Led Zeppelin when the group reunited to perform at the 02 Arena in London back in 2007. (continue)
Don Dokken, Nate Peck (Firehouse), Terry Ilous (XYZ/Great White), and Andrew Freeman (Great White) have been added to the lineup of the upcoming tribute to late Great White frontman Jack Russell.
They will join the previously announced Lita Ford, Joey Allen (Warrant), and Jerry Dixon (Warrant), who will be performing with Jack's long-time band for the show that will be hosted by comedian Hal Sparks. (continue)
Ben Kweller has announced the release of Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year old son Dorian Zev in 2023. The much-beloved Texas-based singer-songwriter's seventh studio album arrives via The Noise Company on Friday, May 30, 2025, honoring Dorian's 19th birthday.
"This is the most personal, emotionally raw project I've ever worked on," says Ben Kweller. "When Dorian died in 2023 I was overcome with the need to make music. I didn't care what came out of me because it was the only way I could find peace in my earth-shattering grief. It's hard not to focus on everything I've lost and in the depths of my sorrow I realized that something was gained. I can only describe it as an additional layer in the spectrum of understanding. My highs are higher and my lows are lower. My love is deeper and my calling is stronger. Cover The Mirrors is helping me cope with my new reality and these songs are part of that journey." (continue)
Kid Rock took to social media to share that he plans to work with the next U.S. Attorney General to tackle issues related to what he calls "the fiasco of buying concert tickets".
Rock made the comments after meeting Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi. He wrote, "I look forward to working with her and the whole administration to help fix the fiasco of buying concert tickets. (continue)
Sum 41 has revealed that they are offering fans the chance to win a trip to attend their final concert that will be taking place in their hometown of Toronto, Canada next month.
The band wrote: Win a trip to our FINAL SHOW EVER in Toronto and a signed guitar! We're giving away a trip to our last show in Toronto to help To Write Love On Her Arms. and people suffering from addiction and depression. (continue)
Finger Eleven took to social media earlier this week to reveal that not only do they plan to release a new studio album in 2025, they are also working on a "fun project".
The group shared on Facebook, "We've been working hard on new music and plan to release a new album in 2025!! This is some of the best music we've created in a long time and we're pumped for everyone to hear it (continue)
Irv Lyons Jr. recently release his new album "Euphonious" and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about one of the tracks and he selected "Camilla". Here is the story:
The inspiration for Camilla came from my own life-memories of love and heartbreak, triumphs and struggles. I've had my share of relationships, and each one leaves an imprint on the soul, shaping how you see the world and, ultimately, how you express it in music. For me, songwriting is deeply emotional. I don't just write about my own experiences; I also draw from the world around me. Sometimes, it's the smallest thing-a conversation I overhear at a coffee shop or a fleeting moment that sparks an idea. I've always been inspired by nature, and as a Native man, I feel a special connection to the earth and its rhythms. The sun setting, the changing of the seasons, the sound of a breeze-they all find their way into my music in some form. (continue)
(hennemusic) The Rolling Stones Shared Video From Hackney Diamonds Tour Launch was a top 24 story of May 2024 in our look back in the Year In Rock: The Rolling Stones shared video from the Hackney Diamonds tour launch in Houston, TX on April 28. The show at the city's NRG Stadium mixed classics with three singles from the 2023 album, including "Angry", "Mess It Up" (live debut) and "Sweet Sounds Of Heaven," according to setlist.fm.
The event also featured "Beast Of Burden" as the fan voted song of the night, the first appearance of "Little T&A" since 2016, and the first performance of the group's 1966 single, "Out Of Time." (continue)
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson landed a top 24 story of May 2024 after he revealed to Ultimate Classic Rock that he has been jamming some of the band's classic songs with frontman/bassist Geddy Lee.
The legendary group playing their final show together in 2015 and officially disbanded following the tragic death of drummer/lyricist Neal Peart in January of 2020, but he and Lee have recently jammed together for the first time in almost a decade. (continue)
Former Journey frontman Steve Perry had a top 24 story of May 2024 after he took to social media to share the news that he had reimagined his former band's classic song "I Could Have Been You", with The Effect.
The single was released a week later by The Effect, which features Toto's Steve Lukather son Trevor "Trev" Lukather, Phil Collins' song Nic Collins and Toto's Steve Maggiora. Perry shared the following details: "In 1986 the JOURNEY 'Raised On Radio' record was released and in it was a song I've always felt was a diamond in the rough. I've known Trevor Lukather since he was 9 years old and he is a very gifted musician. (continue)
Deep Purple icon Ritchie Blackmore had a top 24 story of May 2024 after he took to social media to pay tribute to Duane Eddy following the guitar pioneer's death on April 30th from cancer. He was 86.
Blackmore shared, "Just heard about the passing of the wonderful Duane Eddy who was my first guitar idol with songs like Rebel Rouser, Shazam, Some Kind Of Earthquake. I would always rush out and buy his long playing records. My favorite all time tune from him was The Lonely One. (continue)
Post Malone scored a top 24 story of May 2024 when he announced the release of his country single "I Had Some Help" with Morgan Wallen. "I Had Some Help" was written by Post, Morgan, Louis Bell, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Smith and Hoskins and produced by Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome and Hoskins (Co-Producer). It will be released via Mercury Records/REPUBLIC in partnership with Big Loud Records.
The single, which will be featured on Post's first-ever full-length country album this year, same on the heels of Post and Morgan's landmark sets at Stagecoach Festival 2024 in Indio, CA. (continue)
Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind landed a top 24 story of May 2024 when he made a surprise appearance at Emo Nite on Friday, May 3 at The Avalon in Los Angeles. He and bandmate Colin Creev performed "Jumper" and Paramore's "The Only Exception."
Here is the report via Live Nation in our look back in the Year In Rock: "Colin and I snuck in without any expectations, to do a surprise DJ set and a couple of songs, and ended up having the best time at a club I can remember. No clout chasing, everyone good-natured, black-clad and singing their hearts out to everything," says Jenkins. "It was one big jolly romp. I love the whole Emo Nite crew and the look on everyone's faces in the pit. Thank you to Paramore for letting us have a crack at "The Only Exception." Hope I see you guys on the Summer Gods Tour. Keep it sadasf***." (continue)
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