New Def Leppard Out Today

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. The bands brand new album is out today. Simply titled Def Leppard, it comes seven years after their last studio effort, 2008's Songs From the Sparkle Lounge. Singer Joe Elliott tells us the initial plan was to record an EP, but after the guys got together to share ideas, they realized they had enough material for an album. And guitarist Phil Collen adds, "I think this is the best thing we've done since Hysteria. It has a different kind of flavor to it." The album contains 14 songs, and a video for the first single, "Let's Go," is also out today (Friday). Other song titles include "Dangerous," "Man Enough," "We Belong," "Invincible," "Sea of Love" and "Energized."

Keith Richards On Drugs and Music

Keith Richards. One of the most brilliant riff writers in music history. He's also known for his drug abuse. To which he had no problem talking about. Wait until you hear how its impacted his kids. Picking some of his favorite songs on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Keith said, “It was something that I had to stop because I realized there are experiments that go on too long. Some people can handle things and other people can’t. If the drugs become more important than the music, then you’ve lost the battle.” He added that he never sat down to discuss the dangers of drugs with any of his four children. "None of my kids have shown any interest in drugs at all." Asked if they were "watching and learning" from their father, he said, "I think maybe they were." In 2011, Keith's third child, daughter Theodora, was arrested for vandalism, and police found marijuana and another controlled substance in her possession.

The U2 Experience Bus with Apple

You've gotta love a band that looks at the digital platform and says, "Lets participate." U2 and Apple have teamed up again. They have gotten together to launch The Experience Bus, where fans can hop on, put on virtual reality goggles and see the band perform “Song for Someone” on the E stage of their Innocence + Experience tour. People who submitted videos of themselves singing the song several months ago are also featured in the virtual reality video. The bus is now sitting outside London's O2 arena, where U2 has shows through November 3rd, and it will travel to the remaining tour stops through November 28th in Dublin.

Tusk Is On The Rebound

Take a look at these two different photographs of Lindsey Buckingham with Fleetwood Mac. The shorter hair symbolized a moment in music history. The man that produced the band talks about it. Ken Caillat was the master behind the knobs and buttons. Taking thought and turning it into sound. Fleetwood Mac was the band fresh off the success of Rumors. Then one day Lindsey Buckingham wanted to change what put them on top of the charts. Fleetwood Mac's 20-song Tusk album, which was originally released in 1979, has gotten bigger. A deluxe version out on December 4th will box up the original double-platinum double-album on two vinyl LPs plus five CDs containing the original album remastered, an alternate version of it made up of session outtakes, 22 live performances from the 1979 Tusk tour, a 5.1 surround mix of Tusk on DVD-Audio, singles, demos and remixes. Highlights include an outtake of “Think About Me” and an early version of “That’s Enough for Me” called “Out on the Road.” A smaller "expanded" edition trims that down to three CDs, omitting the surround mix and the concert tracks. Fleetwood Mac is currently on tour Down Under with a show in Adelaide, Australia on Wednesday.

Black Vinyl For Black Friday

To this day the guys that make up Judas Priest are extremely connected to the bands sight and sound. Which is about to increase on November 27th. Judas Priest is re-releasing their 10 inch Painkiller EP on vinyl. Black vinyl for Black Friday. They aren't the only act pulling it off. A Legend in the Making is a double-vinyl set of a Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble show from Toronto's El Mocambo Club on July 20th, 1983. It was previously on a bonus CD in The Complete Epic Recordings Collection box set, but hasn't been released elsewhere until now. Jimi Hendrix's Burning Desire is a double-vinyl set of instrumental studio jams and demos recorded in late 1969 through early 1970 that has never before had an official release.

Celebrating Corey Wells of 3 Dog Night

Anyone over the age 45 can tell you where they first bumped into 3 Dog Night. Be it on American Top 40 with Casey. American Band Stand with Dick. The Midnight Special with the Wolfman or Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. The first American band to host three different lead vocalist. Today we celebrate Corey Wells. Gone at the incredibly early age of 73.

Phil Collen Adrenalizes Bookstores

Phil Collen of Def Leppard talking about how he first heard of the band on the radio. So he set out to locate them in a local pub. What makes Phil's new book Adrenalized unique is how it's being presented. Each person mentioned in the book was given their own space to write about their experience with Phil. He admits that there were times when both sides of the story were completely different. Def Leppard's new album comes out next month. Then the tour which includes a cruise.

There's Still Another Inside Black Sabbath

Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. Officially releasing the word the band's got one more full album in them. Tony was honored yesterday with the 2015 Gibson Les Paul Award. Recognized for his outstanding contribution to music and pop culture. And will they ever work again with estranged drummer Bill Ward? Iommi says, "No, to be honest -- I don't know if that's going to happen. But who knows? You never know."

John Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty Team Up

Jon Anderson is best known for his creations with the group YES. So much so they've been nominated for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Away from that section of the journey Jon has always found pleasure creating music with other brilliant minds. Two years ago while dropping his vocals a producer mentioned that Jean Luc Ponty would be playing violin. That changed the paths of history. OCTOBER 10/23 - Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theater 10/27 - Philadelphia, PA - Keswick Theater 10/29 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre 10/30 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse NOVEMBER 11/1 - Munhall, PA - Carnegie Theater 11/3 - St. Charles, IL - Arcada Theatre 11/4 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee PAC 11/6 - Detroit, MI - Detroit Music Hall 11/7 - Toronto - Danforth Music Hall 11/10 - Washington, DC - Howard Theater 11/11 - Long Island, NY - Paramount Theater 11/13 - NYC - Ethical Culture 11/14 - Boston, MA - Berklee Performance Center 11/17 - San Francisco, CA - Regency 11/18 - Sacramento, CA - Crest Theater 11/20 - Los Angeles, CA - Saban Theater 11/21 - Scottsdale, AZ - Talking Stick

Gene Simmons The Dictator

Playfully speaking Gene Simmons shares his inside view of what kind of leader he'd like to be... A Dictator. But the type that history has pasted our pages. He'd keep the job for six months and we'd always have the power to boot his bass playing booty out of office.

Elvis Costello's Unfaithful Music

Elvis Costello's new book Unfaithful Music and Invisible Ink. Not your typical collection of experiences. But rather an explanation as to what truly took place and why. In the full interview he admits that things were said and done and so he's made a way to reach out and put it in a way that better explains.

New Music from Metallica in 2016

James Hetfield talks about how Metallica are indeed in the recording studio. In a mostly product-oriented video posted on YouTube Monday by guitar pickup manufacturer EMG, Hetfield says, "I'll tell you, we're recording right now," although no information is given as to exactly when "right now" actually is."

Phil Collins Autobiography Coming

Phil Collins talks about putting together and autobiography. The Genesis frontman and '80s solo star announced today he's cut a deal with Penguin Random House. It's not a new feeling or something that was in the air tonight. Collins says, "Several times over the last few years I have been asked to write a biography but never felt that the time was right -- until now... I am ready to go on record about my life in music with all the highs and all the lows, and to tell the story from my point of view, ¬warts and all!" Expect to see it in stores and online a year from now.

Peter Frampton's Raw Tour

Peter Frampton is currently on the road performing a raw acoustic tour. Just him and that six string. Turns out he once had a moment with David Bowie almost like this. He talks about how David was a student in Peter's Dads class. It led to an incredible friendship. To the point of David opening for Peter's band... it was just David and a 12 string guitar.

Frankie Banali Quiet Riot Well Now You're Here. There's No Way Back

Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot talks about how it took more than great lyrics, brilliant guitar riffs and earth shatter drums to keep this band pushing forward. He says it was comedy. The bands new DVD reopens a Classic Rock journey that continues to push forward. Through the challenges and changes. The rebuilding of a front man. Being in front of the fans 3 decades after it all began. Plus the DVD features incredible footage you won't find anywhere. “QUIET RIOT: Well Now You’re Here, There’s No Way Back”

2016 RnR Hall of Fame Nominations

The 2016 nominations for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. Cheap Trick is on deck to be enshrined forever. A total of 15 nominations have been announced. Some are repeats. I really wanted this to be the year The Moody Blues broke through but we who are fans will wait. Shocking is the list. It still forces fans of music to ask the question, "What is Rock?" Don't forget to vote. You have til December 9th.

Paul Stanley Talks About The Famous Paint

Paul Stanley tells it like it is. Who owns the rights to those famous KISS faces? The most shocking part of the interview wasn't how Gene and Paul became owners. It was when Paul easily confessed that anyone take over where he leaves off. That's the first ever I've heard him talk about retirement. It doesn't mean he's ready now. He just wants fans to know that he team called KISS will live on no matter who's behind the paint.

Steve Miller Ignited A Pink Floyd Crowd

To be the opening act at a concert. Most of us decide to sit down after the opening act has played. Steve Miller talks about what it took to open for Pink Floyd. From the experience he created one of Classic Rock's most successful songs. All in the name of igniting a Pink Floyd crowd.

John Fogerty's Headed To Vegas

John Fogerty's about to get a long term desert suntan. A Las Vegas residency. He'll check into the Venetian hotel for eight shows between January 8th and the 23rd. The show is called Peace, Love and Creedence, and Fogerty says, "I’m excited to be coming to The Venetian and bringing my 1969 show for you all. We are going to be rockin’ my Creedence Clearwater Revival songs along with many more. We’ll have some new things added to the show, too." The dates are January 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 22nd and 23rd. Other artists who have or have done Vegas residencies include Elton John, Rod Stewart, Santana, KISS, Def Leppard and Motley Crue.

John Lennon's 75th Birthday

Next Friday is John Lennon's 75th birthday. Yoko Ono is extremely grateful for the celebrations. Especially the one that takes place on Tuesday. A New York-area specialty bakery has come up with a sweet way to celebrate John Lennon's birthday. Baked by Melissa, noted for their creatively decorated and flavored cupcakes, will try to break a Guiness World Record next Tuesday. Melissa's is creating a giant peace sign in Central Park consisting of 40,000 bite-sized cupcakes -- which would qualify as the world’s largest cupcake art mosaic. That sweet treats will then be distributed to those taking part in the Yoko Ono and John Lennon Educational Tour Bus human peace sign. (Time Out New York)

Don Henley and Mick Jagger Record Together

Don Henley never needs to explain. His new collection of hits on Cass County lean a little on the Country Music side. Which shouldn't come as a shock. We've all heard the early stages of the Eagles. But it goes deeper than that. The artists that influenced him were knee deep in Country. Henley talks about how the Rolling Stones were heavily influenced by the sound of the south.