Foreigner Reunion Ideas “Flowing,” Says Guitarist Mick Jones
Last month, during Foreigner’s 40th anniversary tour, original members Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, and Al Greenwood reunited with the current incarnation of the band for a three-song encore during a…
Read more »How Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley – and Gibson – Created Rock Lead Guitar
Rock historians debate the ignition point of the genre. Some cite Louis Jordan’s 1940s hits like “Caledonia” and “G.I. Jive.” Others, the day Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm…
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Slash Appointed Gibson’s Global Brand Ambassador
Gibson has appointed Slash as its first ever Global Brand Ambassador. As part of the new role with Gibson, Slash is developing new products with Gibson Custom, Gibson and Epiphone.
Read more » Former Guns N’ Roses, Journey and Dream Theater Members for New Band
Meet a new rock super group: Sons of Apollo.
Read more »A Course in Black Sabbath Guitar Riffs?
That ‘Paranoid’ riff is now part of an official syllabus
Read more »10 Tours to Heat Up Fall: From Foo Fighters to Halestorm
Just because summer is ending, that doesn’t mean the concerts have to stop. From Foo Fighters to Halestorm, these tours will heat up the fall.
Read more »This Week in Rock History, August 14 – 20
Over the years, the third week in August has yielded scores of memorable rock and roll-related events. In 1969, for instance, day one of The Woodstock Music and Art Festival…
Read more » Sully Erna Says Godsmack Has “A New Sound” and “A New Look”
The band is working on a new album for 2018 release, which will mark its 20th anniversary. Sully Erna says “I don’t have a whole lot to really be stressed…
Read more »Bruce Springsteen is the Boss of Broadway!
The New Jersey legend has announced eight October shows at a tiny Broadway theater. The shows will be a mixture of music and spoken word that Springsteen says will be…
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