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The Eagles’ Joe Walsh named to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities

President Joe Biden has named The Eagles’ Joe Walsh to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. The committee was founded in 1982 to advise the president on enhancing federal support for the arts, humanities, and museum and library services, which it deems relevant to the country's "health, economy, ...
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On This Day, April 14, 2009: George Harrison gets a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On This Day, April 14, 2009...Beatle George Harrison, who passed away in November, 2001, was honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.The ceremony was attended by Harrison’s widow Olivia and son Dhani, along with the late rock star’s famous friends, including Sir Paul ...
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‘Queen The Greatest Live’ – episode 13: stage wear

Queen is back with episode 13 of their year-long YouTube series Queen The Greatest Live, this time taking a look at the band’s iconic stage wear.Not surprisingly, Brian May and Roger Taylor share that it was frontman Freddie Mercury who had the biggest impact on what the band looked like on stage. “The clothes ...
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Nils Lofgren: Fans apologize for booing Neil Young’s 1973 ‘Somewhere Under The Rainbow’ concert

In 1973, Neil Young and the Santa Monica Flyers, made up of Nils Lofgren, Ben Keith, Billy Talbot and Ralph Molina, hit the stage at the Rainbow Theatre in London for a show that went on to become a classic for fans. Although it’s finally getting an official release on April 14, ...
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‘Bank of Dave,’ featuring Def Leppard cameo, to get U.S. release

Earlier this year, Def Leppard appeared in the feel-good movie Bank of Dave, which only aired on Netflix in the U.K. Well, it looks like U.S. fans are finally going to get to see what all the fuss was about.Deadline reports that Samuel Goldwyn Films has landed the North American ...
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See how AI created the “We Didn’t Start the Fire” video Billy Joel fans always wanted

When Billy Joel first released his #1 hit "We Didn't Start the Fire," he could've created a video that included an image of every single event and person he mentioned, from Marilyn Monroe to Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan. He didn't, but now we've got one, thanks to the magic of AI, aka ...
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John Fogerty honored with NAMM’s Music For Life Award

John Fogerty was honored Thursday with the National Association of Music Merchants' Music for Life Award, which is the organization's highest honor. Fogerty was celebrated for his contributions to music and for inspiring artists everywhere.“To get a lifetime achievement-type award is always very satisfying,” Fogerty ...
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Duran Duran’s John Taylor teams up with Dingwall Guitars for ‘Rio’-themed signature bass

If you ever wanted to play bass like Duran Duran's John Taylor, now's your chance. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has teamed up with Dingwall Guitars for a new signature bass, which they say "embodies the personality and stylistic range of the band’s 1982 multi-platinum record," Rio.The ...
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New series to explore Leonard Cohen’s relationship with muse Marianne Ihlen

Leonard Cohen is going to be the subject of a new series that focuses on his relationship with muse Marianne Ihlen.Variety reports that actor Alex Wolff, who'll appear in Christopher Nolan's next film, Oppenheimer, has been cast to play Cohen. The series is titled So Long, Marianne, named after the track that ...
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Gene Simmons gives health update following Brazil show: “I was dehydrated”

Gene Simmons wants his fans to know he’s doing OK. As previously reported, the KISS co-founder fell ill during the band's show in Manaus, Brazil, Wednesday and had to finish the concert seated. Well, now he’s shared a health update and it appears there’s noting to worry about.“Ok, ...
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