Dave Swanson
The Rolling Stones Hit The Ten Million Fan Mark On Facebook
While it may not define eternal “satisfaction,” the Rolling Stones have hit a high mark when it comes to the world of Facebook. They recently hit the ten million “like” mark. To acknowledge the milestone, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood all got together to record a thank you message to their fans.
Facebook IPO Set to Help Bono Become World’s Richest Rock Star
Hats off to Bono! it looks like he will follow no more, at least not in terms of financial portfolios, thanks to some shrewd investment in Facebook. The U2 frontman is one of many who cash in once Facebook goes public Friday (May 18) with their Initial Public (Stock) Offering (IPO).
Justin Bieber: World’s Most Surprising Metallica Fan
We never had Justin Bieber pegged as a big heavy metal lover, but maybe we misjudged the little twerp — while he doesn’t seem to have any Slayer or Mercyful Fate tattoos, it turns out he is in fact a big fan of Metallica.
Dave Grohl’s ‘Sound City’ Film Explores Classic Rock Landmark
Dave Grohl has always shown he is a man of many interests and talents. Now, he’s cast himself in the role of film director and producer. The subject is, or should be, of great interest to classic rock fans the world over.
The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ Hitting Theaters Nationwide
A restored and remastered edition of the animated Beatles film ‘Yellow Submarine’ will be making the rounds at movie houses around the country prior to its June 5 release on DVD and Blu-Ray. Beginning May 5, ‘Yellow Submarine’ will make its way across the country for brief, limited engagements.
Metallica To Pay Tribute To Deep Purple and Dio
One of rock and roll’s most legendary voices, Ronnie James Dio was silenced nearly two years ago after a very public battle with cancer. To honor the fallen rocker, a new tribute CD is being organized and lending a hand are none other than Metallica.
Red Hot Chili Peppers To Cover Neil Young, Beach Boys on New EP
Fresh from their own induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to issue a rock and roll tribute of sorts. The crazed funksters are releasing ‘We Salute You,’ an EP of cover versions of songs by artists that influenced them.
Ronnie Montrose’s Death Caused By Self-Inflicted Gunshot
It has been confirmed that Ronnie Montrose’s death last month was not directly due to his long battle with cancer. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office reports the guitarist instead died from suicide in the form of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Ian Anderson, ‘Thick As a Brick 2′ — Album Review
To quote Ian Anderson, “If someone had suggested that I might release a prog-concept album in the year 2012, I would have thought him seriously, dangerously even, off his trolley. But that is precisely what happened.”
Paul McCartney’s Son Wants to Make a Band with Other Beatles Offspring
James McCartney, son of Sir Paul, recently came up with an idea. A good idea you ask? Well, we’ll leave that up to you. In a recent interview with the BBC, he talked about the possibility of forming a band with the other Beatle offspring. ‘The
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John Fogerty To Release New Recordings Of Old Songs, With A Little Help From His Friends
The old man down the road, Mr. John Fogerty, is working on an album featuring new recordings of some of his old classics, with a new twist.