DJ Mike Perry

Within the walls of the EDM world. Many of the top named musicians and DJ's hail from Sweden. Mike Perry laughingly says,"The weather plays a huge role. So does the musical education that students are introduced to at school."

Galantis

Most groups, DJ's and performers surround their presence with a symbol. For Galantis it's the infamous Sea Fox. As strange as it may look or seem. The reach is greater by way of fans latching onto it and allowing it to become part of the performance.

Mellowtone

Putting together your first album with a new lead singer isn't the pleasure cruise of a lifetime. A lot goes into the process of recreating what your band is known for. For Mellowtone... the addiction of a new member and producer opened the gates for better flow of opportunity. But to get there chances had to be taken. Which has paid off for this Switzerland Trip Hop music machine.

Major Lazer

With a name like Major Lazer it's completely natural think its a party of one. When in fact its an Electronic band making huge waves within the present sounds of Pop. The type of music that has to last longer than the average song. And that requires a connection to unique processes.

The Weeknd Credits Michael

The Weeknd is back with a new album and single. Plus an incredible Saturday Night Live performance. His connection to fans is huge. Where does this Toronto artist pull his inspiration from?

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga's father was put on the spot when recently asked about listening to her new album. A very funny moment. Just as powerful was the news of Gaga's decision to be the halftime entertainment at the next Super Bowl.

Audien

Music with all of its labels. For this guy. It's not about what file his sound is placed within. All that matters is the connection he continues to make with people worldwide. EDM is more than electronic music. It's being seen in everything from Country to Hip Hop. Audien is that master mixer that's making it a music project not just another category.

Alicia Keys

Her new song In Common has been compared to the connection Marvin Gaye created with all people. Even though she laughs it off. The depth of the entire new album puts Alicia Keys into an area of music that only legends are invited to participate. The writing reaches beyond popular fads. It speaks to the soul of a wandering generation.

Paul Oakenfold

The art of being a DJ has slipped a bit from where it initially slipped in. According to Master Mixer Paul Oakenfold the platform has changed due to the imagination creating the sound. The DJ's are now waiting for the producers to bring them the music. Rather than the original idea starting first with the DJ.

Alan Walker Is Anything But Faded

The tail and tale of a song can reach beyond from this present moment. For Alan Walker. His current release faded actually began in 2014. Not a DJ or a Master Mixer but in his words it was a music production. One that has caught on world wide. The reaction of his followers catching on is still mind blowing to him.

Lady Gaga Perfect Illusion

Guess you could say we're all guilty of it. Designing what we think is the perfect illusion. The digital platform and social media connections has turned our points of view into a daily stage and or performance. Lady Gaga talks about it while letting us in on how she reacted when word came that she had returned to number one.

Kungs On Dancing

It's completely natural to think the great master mixers of sound filling the dance floor are dancers themselves. Not true. French born music genius Kungs wastes no time in trying to put movement in his feet. It's never been his thing. But setting up the right stage is. While creating a show that can often times include more than the boom boom in songs.

Borgeous

EDM festivals have every continent. It's great to be a DJ. But is it where today's master mixers truly want to be? Borgeous still loves the vibe private clubs offer. And yet once inside there are times the mixer has to play the sounds the club that hired him or her prefers.

A Trak

At the age of 16 A Trak knew he'd be doing music. But he didn't know for how long. He didn't want to be a 40 year old without a career. Although he was winning huge dj championships he still kept cool about going to school. One year in college that all changed when he met Kanye West...

The Chainsmokers

There used to be a time when mix shows were only found on Saturday night radio. Today the masters of the board are the performance at major arenas and events. Getting there requires connection. You can't suddenly show up and expect the audience to accept the sound. For The Chainsmoker's its been all about reaching out to the singer/songwriter/performers and helping them while they help you.

Rain Man Makes It Pour

He turned a second place DJ battle off in Chicago into a once in a lifetime meeting with the man that would lead his art toward a place of raining a fortune. No matter how high the success the goal is to keep his attitude level headed and approachable.

Phantogram

Can there be an evolution in the center of a music revolution? With so many sounds randomly spinning in clubs to concerts. You can't help but to participate with the presence while developing your own sound. Phantogram kept free of the New York music scene to develop a taste people are now discovering.

Tiesto Talks EDM

The future of EDM. Multiple masses are still discovering what the masters are beginning to set aside. Unless you're Tiesto who still sees plenty of room for the evolution of sound to reach areas waiting to collect in large crowds and or crank up on other digital platforms.

Alesso

Stepping into a studio to drop vocals and other tracks is no longer the final step of music's journey. Artist's realize the master mixers of long lasting sound are the DJ's that grew up on the floors of extremely dark night clubs. Alesso is one such feature. His work with Madonna has sprouted flowers of success on the paths of singer/songwriters in search of where the listener is set to arrive.

Eliot Sumner's Seclusion

Part of being a true musician is getting in touch with the universal energies that move through you during the process of writing music. Eliot Sumner retreated to a secluded area with only his dog. His latest release After Dark heard on rBeatz.com is part of that process.

Squirrel from rBeatz.com

Breaking down the beats requires an open field of opportunity. Not just for the musician but the listener. Inside this digital age multiple layers of sound are going unheard. Private recording studios are endlessly producing quality songs but terrestrial radio can't see beyond the latest fad. Squirrel from rBeatz talks about how Blogcasting can easily become a first step toward being heard.

Watsky On Writing

Writing poetry has always been his deepest passion. Watsky's proven what's been laid out on paper has wings. Set it free. It's led him to a successful music career and best selling book. The writing's created the following. But it hasn't changed him. He knows it's not for everybody. Those that need it or want to hear it locate him.

Redd Surviving Detroit

Detroit has always been the birthing place of multiple levels of sound. Where some might say the business side of one of the nations largest cities has slid into an uncontrollable slump. The music industry continues to thrive. Redd gives us an inside view as to why.

UMXY Defines Canada's Hip Hop Scene

Even after three decades of world wide presence. The moment someone brings up the sounds of Hip Hop instantly its branded and labeled. The guys of UMXY face the challenge everyday. Trying to present it in a way that makes the lyrics and beats exactly what it is. It's the language of the Millennials.

One Big Love One Big Message

People say the darnedest things. While most end up sticking their foot in their mouth. Musicians have located creative ways to move waves of emotions that the normal everyday person can't say. But there's a secret to the method. One Big Love is onto something...

DJ Olsen Talks Vinyl

The availability of vinyl on the home front is a stage that many club dj's have returned to. Olsen explains the journey while going deep into thought about how easy it is for dj's to steal music idea from each other at EDM festivals.

Kosha Dillz On The Down Beat

For decades we've always thought that Rap artists and Hip Hop mechanics have mastered the skill of speaking on the beat. When in fact for some its not that all. Kosha Dillz relies more on the down beat of the process. It helps him get to where society is walking.

DJ Gabry Venus Reaches Beyond Rome

DJ song mixes have become an everyday staple on the world music scene. How it happens reaches beyond a simple decision to plug into a Pop song. From Italy's Gabry Venus it requires a relationship with the maker of the original song. And for what reason? It's his daily goal to reach beyond his day job. A radio disc jockey.

Mari On Chicago's Hip Hop

As music spins through its several layers of regional changes. Hip Hop has located a strong voice in Chicago. Mari talks about how its helped to influence his present place while keeping his roots completely connected to the sound he grew up with.

Glenn Morrison Puts Music Before Money

Creating success doesn't always come with instant financial gain. Therefore concentrating on the quality of sound from the beginning creates the better performance. Glenn Morrison uncovers the arrival of making music better his first mission.

Go Periscope Growing Up Inside The Seattle Music Scene

Growing up inside the Seattle music scene seems like the place to be inspired. But for those living it. The audience isn't always the normal fans. They halls and clubs are overflowing with musicians from other groups and musical performances. It could be the worlds smartest fan base.

MOONZz Talks About Anything You Want

We've all heard the story of how Satisfaction from the Stones would've been missed if Keith Richards hadn't taken the sound from his dreams to a nearby tape recorder. The process of musical growth continues even today. MOONZz latest release Anything You Want shared the same journey. She talks about how the song grew forward in the studio.

Lauren Mann Talks About Being Heard

Getting heard world wide can be an overwhelming experience. Performing it live becomes the healer. Look for Lauren Mann's Dearestly. Available now.

Ian Walters Puts Public School Students First

He's always been a musician with the drive to teach school... This is todays rBeatz.com Music Update. Gene Simmons of Kiss and Sting from the Police were both school teachers. If you're still into the sounds of the 1980's. The Oregon dou known as Quarterflash also served tomorrows leaders inside the school system. So it didn't shock me when Ian Walters of Headphone Hair said his biggest audience to date has been those in class. And now the world is listening to their new song.

Molly Moore's Fresh Entrance To Sound

Getting to know the listener is the art of becoming part of their life. Molly allows every instrument to speak. Normally the the voice up front dominates the pictures of sound. For Molly Moore she's learned to evolve with the music.

Watsky Is a Writer First

Watsky's next collection of songs comes out this Thursday. This one carries with it a message that's likely to split his fan base. Which didn't shock me when he shared the news about X-infinity. He's always been the writer first. One that's always been sociably networked in.

Knowmads Know Hip Hop's New Process

Today's rBeatz.com music update: The Knowmad's realize being part of today's Hip Hop scene can't be compared to the days of NWA and Tupac. The lifestyle of the art has changed. The background of sound no different. Getting music back to the street requires a team of players willing and able to open new avenues. Get more music news

Redd Puts Street Speak Inside His Beats

We naturally think the creative minds behind the lyrics are completely free of humanisms. When in fact its what they experience that becomes the soundtrack to our connected paths. This isn't preaching. This is Hip Hop...

Neil Giraldo and Pat Benetar Headed To Broadway

We've all seen what the entertainment business can do to a friendship. Now imagine the pressure on couples that became husband and wife. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have designed a path of love success that's about to become a Broadway musical.

Ronnie James Dio Hologram

Ladies and gentleman... you think they're gone forever but live on stage tonight. Lets make some noise for... Hologram concerts are beginning to pop up everywhere. Last weekend Ronnie James Dio returned from the dead via modern day technology. What is the true magic trick and is it an actual hologram?

Glenn Morrison Talks About Todays Music

The digital platform has opened a lot of creative minds. The ability to expand beyond music's protective gates has allowed there to be a huge influx of new music and sounds. It feels like a great moment. But could there be too much and why should we pay close attention to its arrival?

Alice Cooper Would Rather Gold Than Play Politics

Alice Cooper has joked around a lot about being Elected. When it truly comes down to it. He's swinging a golf club at how he truly feels. Rock and Politics should never mix. He talks about it while admitting on Spotify in a fun loving way that Rock Stars are pretty dumb people.

Mic Fleetwood Remembers George Harrison

An interesting connection that few don't know. Mic Fleetwood was great friends with a girl named Patty Boyd. She had a love interest in a rising star named George. As in Harrison. Before Mic jumped into the ranks of John Mayhall's Blues Breakers he got to watch from a different angle the Beatles birth of success. He talks about. As for Fleetwood Mac? They've got a new album on the way. According to Mic's story in the RollingStone they're just waiting for Stevie Nicks.

Slash Is Kickstarting A Daredevils Jump

I know exactly where I was when Evel Knievel attempted to jump over the Snake River canyon in Idaho. The idea wasn't a failure. It inspired a lot of people. Including Eddie Braun. In September he will try to do what Evel couldn't. But it's going to require your help. Slash from Guns n Roses is on board.

Sophie Simmons Exploring Music

During their weekly reality TV show we always knew Nick Simmons had an interest in music. Sophie didn't truly showcase that side of her creative energy. In 2012 she began to grow forward with a re-release of Kiss Me from Six Pence None The Richer. While there's been talk of Sophie putting out a new EP. Word on the street is that she's working with Hip Hop legend Rick Ross. But wait. Gene Simmons hasn't been to kind to that side of the creative flow. Sophie talks about it.

Ozzy Returns To The Alamo

In 1982 the headlines read that Ozzy Osbourne had done something horrible at the Alamo. He was banned for ten years for allegedly urinating on a natl monument. Both he and his son Jack return to Texas on their new hit show on the The History Channel and Ozzy is extremely nervous.

Dhani Harrision Returns To The Studio

Billboard Magazine recently spent some time with George Harrison's wife Olivia. They spoke about their son Dhani working on a new project that involves the remixing of some of the former Beatles material. The last time Dhani did anything like this is when he teamed up with Jeff Lynne of ELO to put together Brainwashed which was George Harrison's final project.

Serayah McNeill

She's seen plenty of action and drama inside the story lines on FOX's Empire. Because it deals with the antics of what takes place behind the music. I wanted to know if she'd had to deal with it during her own music career. Plus what goes into the prep for this Sunday nights live performance on the Teen Choice Awards on FOX starting at 8pm?

The Ann Wilson Thing

Heart is out on the road with Cheap Trick and Joan Jett. By summer's end Ann will continue her journey of reviving Classic Rock deep cuts with a projects she's dubbed The Ann Wilson thing. Huge tunes from the chapters of music that put a new shine on favorites from Peter Gabriel, Jimi Hendrix and more.

Metallica's Jason Newsted Goes Acoustic

When you've been to the top of the mountain. Got the Grammy awards. Been inducted into the Hall of Fame. What's the next project? Jason Newsted learned early on that you can't turn off the creative engine. So he's been working on an acoustic collaboration called Would and Steal.

Phil Rudd Is Ready

Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has had a rough couple of years. Admitting to drug possession in court and threatening to kill an employee has put his life and style on lock down. After several months he's stepping back into the limelight to let fans know he's healing and wants to get back out on the road. He talks about trail he's been on and where he's ready to take his life.

Lost McCartney Located

We've all been there. Someone passes in the family. It's your job to go through the boxes. A family member of UK legend Cilla Black came across a brown envelope. They thought nothing of it until it was opened. It was Paul McCartney's long lost demo. It goes up for sale August 27th. The expected number brought in will be anywhere between 20 to 26 thousand dollars.

Rilan Studies The Written Art Of Boy George

Breaking down the lyrics of those that brought them to life on the 1980's music front helps open the doors and windows for Rilan's presence. You can take the worst of times and make them an extremely happy song. He talks about how Boy George was the master of that.

Next Album From Sting Will Have A Rock Edge

Sting shocked the music world yesterday when he announced a new album project that will feature a rock edge. As of late his approach to sound has been artistically rooted in the soils of his homeland. He's currently touring with Peter Gabriel promoting it. But who will be part of his next adventure through sound. Might it be Lady Gaga?

The Knowmads Knew It Was LA

Today’s rBeatz.com Music Update: Growing up inside the inspirations of the Seattle music scene was an awesome place to be. But for The Knowmads being seen and getting heard requires a community of several different layers. Since moving to LA the visions of success have opened in ways that puts them in the center of where modern Hip Hop has regained its voice.

Lemmy To Be Honored In LA

This will be the first of many. Lemmy from Motorhead will be honored on August 24th in Los Angeles. Since his passing a year ago music enthusiasts have opened up many platforms to pay tribute to the man they say created Metal. In this classic conversation Lemmy talks about who inspired him and yes he did get to see the Beatles perform live.

Underline Remasters The Wow

Preserving the original is the main goal while still keeping focused on the WOW. Mastering the mix of music has become a true art form inside the growth of music in 2016. Club as well as studio DJ's are an important process in the continuation of sound. What they hear, feel and see is a connection to the passerby. Underline is a leader in such a determination. While still keeping a firm grip on the origin source of the song.

Foghat is Back

One of Classic Rocks biggest names has finally freed themselves from a three year journey in the studio. Foghat is back with a new collection of songs that will pick up your summer and send it toward volume number eleven. The best part is... the legends of rock are touring.

John Carabi Talks Motley

There was once a time when Motley Crue was soaring through cities without Vince Neal. Fronting the vocals was John Carabi. The Dude continues to play the music scene. His band has a new album set to drop on Aug 5th. The one thing that remains pretty cool and true about John is the experience he gained from the Crue days. Since those moments in Rock history...he's taken some pretty bad hits from fans. But he's still marching forward pretty strong.

Joe Perry Cardiac Arrest

Hall of Fame Rocker Joe Perry has been hospitalized. The cause is cardiac arrest. The Aerosmith guitarist has been on the road with Alice Cooper's Hollywood Vampires. Fans knew of something not being right when the normally vibrant six strings that Joe brings was being played from the drum riser. Joe left the stage on his own.

Lars Didn't Know

This story just won't fade. The truth has been spoken that Metallica did reach a point where they almost replaced Lars on drums. Most of the members knew. Most? Lars didn't.

Springsteen Reads Kovic

History has shown that Bruce Springsteen truly speaks the street. Where the lyrics arrive is the true journeyman's travel. His album Born in the USA. Some have named it a national anthem. The deeper story unveils a connection to Ron Kovic's Born on the Fourth Of July.

Mike Huckabee Will Pay Royalties

http://www.spreaker.com/user/arroe/the-rock-report-mike-huckabee-june-28 The rule is for everyone. If you are going to use a song as part of your plans to be president or to operate a business. You need to pay the royalties. We've heard a lot from the creative minds of music this season because many of those running for any office elected to help build up their images with the sound of music. The artists want their part of the pie.

Paul Stanley Talks About Songwriting

Now that Led Zeppelin has had their day in court. It opens the door for other artists to think about what they can do to protect their creative sounds. Did you know that Bruce Springsteen has a song that sounds like a total lift from KISS? Front man Paul Stanley isn't worried about it. He believes in a different presentation of flow.

Aerosmith Farewell Tour?

Steven Tyler chose the perfect platform to share the news of a possible Aerosmith Farewell Tour. The Howard Stern show. Stern was quick to ask if Joe Perry knew about it. Tyler said, "Yes." Steven appeared on the show to promote his new solo album which drops in July.

New Music From Kansas Arrives On Setember 23rd

Richard Williams and company have a brand new album coming on September 23. That band that did Dust In The Wind! Kansas is very excited about the new release because its their first recorded effort with their new lead vocalist the great Ronnie Platt.

Ron Howards Beatles Documentary Will Hit Hulu

Ron Howards Beatles documentary is set for a September release. Not only in theaters but on Hulu. The film travels with the fab four during their touring days. You'll feel like you're right there in the center of all the screams and people passing out.

Bad Company's Simon Kirke spent some time answering fan mail. The questions are always the same. What's your favorite instrument in the collection? What will you be doing after the current tour with Joe Walsh? And what kind of advice do you have for future musicians. It was that answer that's nabbed a good share of attention.

Meatloaf On The Mend

Rock God and Legend Meatloaf collapsed on stage last night. His FaceBook page reported Monday that illness forced that nights cancellation. Creating a positive on this time of question. I've got Meatloaf talking about how the entire landscape of sound and Bat Out Of Hell came into being.

Stairway to Heaven on trail. Jimmy Page took the stand yesterday testifying that he did not receive the album that Spirit claims led to the creation of Rock's golden child song. Shocking to many in attendance is how long it took for the subject of comparison to come up. Nearly two hours.

The Jack and Ozzy Detour

They're taking Reality TV to the next level. Many of us spent a lot of evenings watching The Osbournes. Two of the pack are back. Jack and Ozzy have teamed up with the History Channel to bring you Ozzy and Jack’s World Detour. They joke around where they'll soon be playing around. The show premieres June 27th.

Blurred Lines, Photograph from Ed Sheeran, Stairway to Heaven. But not Take It On The Run from REO Speedwagon. To the average person listening what is or isn't a plagiarized piece of music? How did Kevin Cronin react to Pitbull lifting his riffs and lyrics?

New Album from Steven Tyler

Just over a year ago Steven Tyler said he was going to put together a Country album. Classic Rock fans and radio people instantly became judgmental. Treating Tyler like he had cheated on them. July 15th marks the day the new album appears. We're All Somebody From Somewhere is the perfect title for a singer songwriter that followed his heart. And it happened to put him on a trail inside the circle dubbed Nashville.

Sean Lennon and Les Claypool Unite

He's had the freedom to create in places that don't require a popularity contest. Yet deep inside Sean Lennon has always wanted to be in a band. He's had a few over the years. Recorded several different EP's and has toured around the world. But the magic of being part of a true project hasn't happened until now. He's teamed up with Les Claypool.

Bill Ward's Got A New Band

Classic Rock drummer Bill Ward caught a lot of flack after not touring with Black Sabbath during their official release and promotion of the album 13. That doesn't mean Bill fell from the graces of music. He continued to push forward with the Bill Ward band and now a new trio Day of Errors that features Nick Diltz on vocals and bass and Joe Amodea on guitar and vocals.

New Music from The Monkees

The Monkees just experienced their highest debut on the charts in 48 years. Good Times has reached out and latched onto a collection of fans young and old. And the critics are calling it a moment that not many saw coming. Album sales went up during a time period where its all about singles. Mickey talks about their 50 years together and Peter openly talks about his friendship with the members.

Thanks to sites like EBay. The autograph business has turned into a 50 million dollar a year business. The best way to fight the system is to stop signing things. The latest to Tweet out about it is Axl Rose.

No New Music From The Who

From the Rbeatz.com studio. Today's Rock Report: Roger Daltrey of the Who talks about how he's enjoyed 50 plus years of incredible success. The fans as well as other bands have always been their for them. Recently the Rock n Roll Hall of Famer told RollingStone Magazine there'd be no more new music recorded by the iconic band. The music industry no longer exists. Why should he have to pay what fans are taking for free?

Brad Whitford and Derek St Holmes

It's been 35 years since the last musical collaboration between two of Classic Rock's most creative minds. Brad Whitford from Aerosmith and Derek St Holmes from Ted Nugent. Brad talks about the new band and then we feature the first cut to come from the new collection of songs released on June 3rd.

Orianthi and Richie Sambora

A couple of great guitarists meet in the middle. From the experience there's music. Richie Sambora and Orianthi are seriously putting together some sound. Which has sort of a Country twist. She talks about the songwriting with Sambora and everything that's led up to it.

David Is Ready For More Van Halen

From the Rbeatz.com studio. Here's today's Rock Report. David Lee Roth hasn't ruled out Van Halen. Yeah.. I know there was talk earlier this year. And he did put out that musical piece that sort of painted the picture of him going solo again. On his most recent podcast Diamond Dave opened his vision for the next ten summers.

Tommy Lee Says No Hug Fest

On Today's Rock Report: The final performance. The lights are out. The gang has broken up. But did it really have to feel that way? Tommy Lee says there was no group hug during the after party of the final show. It was just done. He talks about the passion he put into every performance. In his eyes and heart. He was always that little kid inside.

Bun E Carlos Reachs Beyond Trick

Bun E Carlos is a proud member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. On June 24th his journey forward will include his first solo album away from Cheap Trick. Greets from Bunezuela features a classic Who song.

Celebrating Steve Vai

Exploration or genius? Either way. Steve Vai has left his mark on the making of music. Set for a June 24th release is something totally Him. Modern Primitive contains 13 tracks recorded between 1984, after the release of his debut Flex-Able, and the 1990 arrival of Passion and Warfare. “The music on Flex-Able is so vastly different from Passion and Warfare, one could wonder if the same guy actually made both records,” He wrote in the liner notes. “Modern Primitive is the missing link between these two records. It’s sort of Cro-Magnon Vai.” The two-CD set is packaged in a four-panel soft-pack with a 20-page booklet for Modern Primitive and a 24-panel poster fold for Passion and Warfare. Guitar World has a preview of one of the unreleased cuts, “Lovely Elixir.” The CDs can be pre-ordered at Amazon. Vai is also putting out this special version of Passion and Warfare in a two-LP, clear 180-gram vinyl package. The bonus tracks make up the entire fourth side, and you can pre-order it at Friday Music.

Both Will Appear In Court

The date has been set. The Stairway to Heaven plagiarism trial begins. Both Robert Plant and Jimmy Page will be there. Who will win and how will it turn out? Could it be the one dollar payoff or will the songwriting team be forced to fork out $14 million in royalties?

Will They Tour Without Tyler

Since 2009 Aerosmith has been pretty visible with their reasons for not wanting or needing to be a single unit of sound. The band wants to tour. But will they do it without Steven Tyler. Tom Hamilton talks about the toxic brother's relationship.

Brian Johnson Resurfaces

Brian Johnson of AC/DC mighty be on temporary vacation from the band. But that hasn’t stopped his vocals from appearing on new albums. Longtime friend and comedian Jim Breuer’s new collection of riffs lyrics and bass beats features Brian’s brilliance. Breuer said, “To me, Brian is the most powerful voice in rock and roll. He is also the funniest and most generous man I have ever known. I am still in awe of how he recorded the song and forever thankful.”

Clapton Mystery

Eric Clapton's new album comes out this Friday. With it? A mystery. Did Eric use technology to put his creative friend George Harrison within the riffs and bass beats of one of the songs?

Kiedis Hospitalized And New Album On The Way

Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers talks about how to survive on the road. A technique required this past week. The band's been forced off the tour bus. Kiedis is in the hospital. Flea told fans there'll be a full recovery and they'll make it up. The album from the Peppers comes out June 17th. Here's a sample from the first release.

New Music From Loverboy

Mike Reno and his Loverboy company have played by the rules the entire way. The record label needs ten songs. They deliver. Something happened recently. While most finely tuned and nicely aged bands like to put focus on their old material. Loverboy decided they still have the skills to pen out and play new music. Reno talks about the recording project and I have the new release titled Hurtin.

New Album From Clapton

Eric Clapton celebrates with the world next week with the arrival of his new album I Still Do: An Intimate Discussion About Rock, the Blues and Shepherd’s Pie. The music experience will hit the air May 20 at 8PM on VH1 Classic and at 9PM on MTV Live. The networks will also feature the exclusive premiere of “Spiral” – a new song that Clapton told Classic Rock is “about my compulsion to play and my love for music” – at 9PM on May 13.

Journey 2016 Tour Update

Neal Schon believes Journey has reached a point in their career where it's not longer about playing the biggest songs on the radio. Being live on stage is generating the experience. So this summer Neal and company will go deeper into the cuts. Giving longtime and new fans of the band the opportunity to see why their music has stood the test of time.

Sharon and Ozzy Is It Over

haron Osborne has always been upfront. She talks about the one time a story was forced to change. She told her kids that her parents were no longer alive. The relationship had faded and it was the best way to handle the situation. Until the day they met in a restaurant and Sharon had to come clean. Here’s a story that doesn’t appear to be bent. Ozzy and Sharon are rumored to be splitting. The Huffington Post U.K. quotes spokesperson, Gary Farrow, “At this time Ozzy is not at the marital home.” Ozzy nor Sharon have spoken publicly.

Scorpions Making Metal

This weekend The Carolina Rebellion returns. On stage Friday night. The Scorpions...who didn't impress promoters at the birth of Heavy Metal. They brought an acoustic guitar to an electric performance.

Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Hits HBO

This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will air on HBO this weekend, three weeks after it was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Class of 2016 is made up of Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, Steve Miller and N.W.A. Though all but N.W.A performed three songs each, only two songs per act are included in the telecast. In addition to tributes to David Bowie and Glenn Frey, a segment has been added for Prince. A portion of his 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acceptance speech along with his solo that night on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," in tribute to fellow inductee George Harrison, have been added to the program. The induction speeches have also been trimmed. Outside of Steve Miller offering up some advice on how the Rock Hall needs to change its ways, the best speeches came from Kid Rock inducting Cheap Trick and Lars Ulrich's comments on behalf of Deep Purple. HBO and HBO 2 will combine to repeat the ceremony 13 times through May 30th, and the HBO Zone channel will run it for 20 straight hours starting at midnight Saturday night.

FM and Grateful Dead Recreated The Dial

Dead & Company is Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bob Weir; singer/guitarist John Mayer; Allman Brothers’ bassist Oteil Burbridge; and “Fare Thee Well” and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. In October of 2015 the band took to the stage for their inaugural nationwide tour, kicking off with three sold-out concerts at the legendary Madison Square Garden (including Halloween) and ending the year with two sold-out performances at the “Fabulous” Forum (the final was New Year’s Eve). Drawing on the tremendous success of the band’s 2015 tour, Dead & Company are launching their highly-anticipated new tour on Friday, June 10, 2016 (a full listing of tour dates can be found below). 2016’s tour finds the celebrated group playing (among many other shows) two nights at Citi Field in New York; a two show independence day weekend celebration at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado; two nights at the famous Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin; and two shows at Boston’s iconic Fenway Park on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16. Dead & Company will play two sets at Bonnaroo on June 12. At each show, Dead & Company will perform two sets of music drawn largely from the Dead’s historic catalog of songs. Tickets are on sale now for the 2016 summer tour. Check www.deadandcompany.com for complete ticketing information. IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL DEAD & CO KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE STATIONS MENTION: On Wednesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. local time, “Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies 2016,” comes back to the big screen for the 6th annual event. This special cinema event features the previously unreleased Grateful Dead Dead (Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Brent Mydland and Bob Weir) concert from Sullivan Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on July 2, 1989. This event also features live concert footage of Dead & Co. from their 2015 tour. The Dead reunited in the summer of 2015 for the Fare Thee Well tour that included five shows in Chicago and Santa Clara, California, celebrating their 50th anniversary. Dead & Company 2016 Tour Dates: Fri Jun 10 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Thu Jun 16 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center Fri Jun 17 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center Mon Jun 20 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion Tue Jun 21 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center Thu Jun 23 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live Sat Jun 25 Flushing, NY Citi Field** Sun Jun 26 Flushing, NY Citi Field** Tue Jun 28 Hartford, CT Xfinity Theatre Sat Jul 02 Boulder, CO Folsom Field** Sun Jul 03 Boulder, CO Folsom Field** Thu Jul 07 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre Sat Jul 09 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre Sun Jul 10 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre Wed Jul 13 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion Fri Jul 15 Boston, MA Fenway Park** Sat Jul 16 Boston, MA Fenway Park** Fri Jul 22 Portland, OR Moda Center Sat Jul 23 George, WA Gorge Amphitheatre Tue Jul 26 Irvine, CA Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Wed Jul 27 Chula Vista, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre Fri Jul 29 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre Sat Jul 30 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, unless otherwise noted. **Tickets are not available through Ticketmaster for these concerts: Citi Field concert tickets available HERE. Folsom Field tickets available HERE. Fenway Park tickets available HERE.

Kansas Returns

2016 will be a big year for Kansas as it mixes old and new. The band known for such classic songs as "Carry On, Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind" will join on the bandwagon of performing a landmark album in its entirety. For Kansas, it's Leftoverture, the 1976 LP that broke the band big across the country. Richard Williams of Kansas says touring for the 40th anniversary Leftoverture is something new for them. "It's the 40th anniversary of the album. We've never done an album in its entirety before, just like it was recorded -- from beginning to end in order, and all of that. With the new lineup, we're up to do anything. We're always reinventing ourselves in a way." There's also new to go along with the old. Kansas just finished its first album of new material since 2000. Richard Williams of Kansas says the 40th anniversary Leftoverture tour will coincide with their new album of original material. "We'll going to start doing that as the new album is released, also. So we'll be doing along with the Leftoverture tour, it's going to be a long show. We're going to be doing a lot of other stuff and we're also going to be doing a lot of the new album. So it's a celebration of the old, and a celebration of the new -- and everything in between." The Prelude Implicit, expected in September, will be the first to feature the voice -- and writing -- of current lead singer Ronnie Platt. Richard Williams of Kansas says the band's upcoming album fits in with their multi-generational appeal. "We've picked up a lot of younger fans, that's very exciting. This is Ronnie Platt's first album with us. And it's going to be great for Ronnie to have his own songs to sing -- very exiciting for him. The album came out fantastic. It's been 16 years since we've done a studio album and we have a lot to say. So, it was an amazing process and we're extremely proud of it. I think our Kansas fans are really going to love it." Before the official 40th anniversary celebration gets rolling, Kansas has a trio of New York-area shows this week. The first is Thursday night at Long Island, New York's NYCB Theater, when it shares a bill with Edgar Winter.

Carmine Appice Stick It

Imagine being in a well known band and your opening act is Led Zeppelin. The drummer walks up to you and says, "I've been inspired by you to play." The fringe benefits of being a success in music. Carmine Appice goes deep into detail in his new book Stick It My Life Of Sex Drums and Rock n Roll.

The Return of Peter Wolf

Peter Wolf says the title of his new album A Cure for Loneliness is a personal statement. Peter Wolf discusses his new album A Cure for Loneliness. "Music has been my constant cure... for loneliness. And so, it's a collection of just a lot of new songs I've written and some favorite roots songs that have been with me all my life." One of the standout cuts is a very different version of the J. Geils Band favorite "Love Stinks." At first, that wasn't a song he planned to include on the album. Peter Wolf on his reboot of the J Geils song "Love Stinks." "We were taping live and that was not planned. We were backstage fooling around. I think a little bit of Kentucky's finest -- everyone was having a little sip of this and that. And so on stage, I just called out, started singing 'Love Stinks,' and the band started following me. People enjoyed it so much, we decided to put it on the record. But it wasn't planned that way." Wolf is getting ready to head "north, west, east and south" on a tour that begins next Friday and extends into the summer. Expect his new material to be mixed with songs he made famous with The J. Geils Band. As Peter reminds us, "It's a large part of my life. We were together for 17 years." Peter Wolf previews his spring tour. "There are a lot of hip-shakin', uptempo, slamming things. We just do a lot of different textures. A broader bunch of things, but I still rock it out -- there's still a lot of blues-based things and raunchy things. So, it's different. And I also include some of my favorite Geils songs." That J. Geils history even includes a show where they actually shared a bill with the late, great Prince. Peter Wolf was a fan of Prince, even before he and The J. Geils Band were opening acts for a 1981 Rolling Stones show in L.A.. "I met him several times throughout the years, and he was also a guest on a bill that The J.Geils Band had played with The Rolling Stones out in California. I met him even before his first recordings came out. And so, I did not know him well, but one thing's for sure, I was and still am a very huge fan of his artistry, creativity and his work." Peter Wolf kicks off his tour April 29th at Infinity Hall in Hartford, Connecticut.

Roger Glover Endlessly Writes

Roger Glover from Deep Purple. Talking about the journey after being inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. He admits that he can't stop writing music. Even while with family his creative mind is generating lyrics. As for touring? He wonders what will happen when it's time to grow up.

ZZ Top Postpones Carolina Rebellion And More

Zero percent political. One hundred perfect injury. ZZ Top won't be at the Carolina Rebellion May 6, 7 and 8th. But you know the band. They always make it up to fans. Dusty Hill talks about how the bass guitar was pretty much forced onto his childhood path. It started with his brother thumping him on the shoulder to change notes. That shoulder's been shattered. No surprise here as ZZ Top has postponed more shows due to bassist Dusty Hill breaking his shoulder last week following a fall as he climbed the stairs to the stage in Lubbock, Texas. All dates through May 7th have been scrapped. They will all be rescheduled. ZZ manager Carl Stubner says, "It was very dark back there, and the step -- really a half-step -- wasn't lit, so there's no way he could've seen it. We found out that others had missed it and stumbled earlier in the day. Maybe some strategic lighting could've prevented this, but that's water under the bridge. What's important now is that Dusty and his medical team to do what's necessary for a complete recovery." And Dusty adds, "My physicians told me that this type of injury is usually associated with contact sports. I'm not sure bass-playing qualifies as such, but they're doing their best to get me back in the game as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone for all the good wishes we've received. We're determined to enjoy a speedy recovery and to see you soon!"

Wings Over America Turns Forty

To honor the 40th anniversary of the Wings Over America tour -- which began in Fort Worth -- the former Wings guitarist is bring his own band into the Dosey Doe Big Barn in The Woodlands on May 7th. That night, they'll perform the Band on the Run album in its entirety. Denny Laine on how Paul McCartney and the rest of Wings began to realize Band on the Run was going to be a very special album "We came back to London and started doing the overdubs. And people would come in and say, 'Oh, I like that.' And George [Martin] would stick some strings on something and, 'Oh yeah! Now that's coming alive.' But, it's really the way it built. It was like building a house and as soon as it got to the top, it was starting to look like a house. That's when we realized, 'Ah, this is going to be something else, you know'." Denny Laine says the crowds at the Wings Over America tour were enthusiastic. "The crowd reaction was always the same. Sighs. Kind of like wherever you were, you felt you was in the same place. I never really got to see the show 'cause I was on the stage. But, you know, when you see some of the footage, you think, 'Oh, that's how they saw it.' But you know, you always miss what the audience is going through when you are the person on the stage." Denny Laine on the benefit of touring for Wings. "It got the band very tight, which is the first thing that I like. 'Cause any band takes a while. That's why Wings took a long time. You can't be great overnight... It takes a lot of live work."

Reuniting Journey

Now that Carlos Santana has reunited the bulk of the original Santana band -- along with Journey guitarist Neal Schon, who was in Santana for their third and fourth albums -- Carlos wants to help Neal and Steve Perry reunite in Journey. Carlos Santana on wanting to help Neal Schon and Journey reunite with Steve Perry. Courtesy of Jim Kerr Rock n Roll Morning Show on WAXQ - Q104.3 in New York "I dream of Neal and I talking to Steve Perry and saying, 'Look man, Moses parted the sea, let's part all that stuff aside and write the new songs.' Because if Santana can do Santana 4, you know, Neal and Steve Perry and whoever wants to join in...you know, because it's 2016. Time is short. And there's a chemistry between Neal and Steve Perry and also his new singer [Arnel Pineda]. But I love creating a stage where you can't tell one band from the other." And Neal Schon says with Journey and Santana teaming up for three shows this week in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania -- in which he played in both bands -- he wanted Santana keyboardist and original Journey member Gregg Rolie to sit in with Journey. Neal Schon on his vision for the Santana-Journey shows this week in the Northeast. Courtesy of the Jim Kerr Rock n Roll Morning Show on WAXQ - Q104.3 in New York "If everybody opened their mind in Journey right now and looked at it more like one big show, okay, that we could put into from all the time frames - where we came from - that's what it was supposed to be. It was supposed to be an evolution in the concept of my mind. And some people, you know, were a little just, 'I don't know if I want,' you know, in my band. And I'm going, 'I don't really think it's your choice.'" Schon adds that he decided to be a gentleman about it, "at least for the first gig." We've learned that it's keyboardist Jonathan Cain, who replaced Rolie in Journey, who was against the idea. Ironically, Rolie recommended Cain to replace him.

AXL Says Yes To AC/DC

What a weekend for Classic Rockers. Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley were both hospitalized. Carlos Santana wants to serve as the moderator between Steve Perry and Neal Schon. And Axl Rose was chosen to replace Brian Johnson in AC/DC. After all the rumors, speculation and sightings, it has been confirmed that Axl Rose will be the singer in AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The band released a statement that says, "AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures. As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian's decision to stop touring and save his hearing. We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment." The tour starts up again on May 7th in Lisbon, Portugal. The 10 postponed U.S. shows will be rescheduled, also with Axl. Brian Johnson, who left the tour early last month on his doctor's advise that he could permanently damage his hearing, has not commented on these latest developments.

Gregg Rolie On Board Ringo Starr's Tour Bus

What do rock stars do after they've toured with the bands that brought them to the dance? Gregg Rolie will wrap up his tour with Carlos Santana then jump on board Ringo Starr's tour bus. He talks about his fourth year with the former Beatle and how the drummer allows the music to be played out like a band and not how it was originally presented.

Robin Zander In AC/DC?

Cheap Trick singer Robin Zander says he would be willing to stand in with AC/DC on tour if asked, but on one condition -- Brian Johnson, his neighbor in Florida, would have to give his blessing. Zander tells Rolling Stone: "I wouldn't go there as a slap in the face to him. But if he said, 'Go ahead,' I would do it. And I'd donate the money to somebody. They're AC/DC. People want to hear those songs. Sure, they want to hear them with Brian. But if Brian isn't there, they can get someone else. I don't know what else to say, but I know I'd be heartbroken if something happened to me and I couldn't sing in Cheap Trick." Axl Rose has been rumored for the slot, an idea that doesn't sit well with Zander or his bandmate Rick Nielsen. "I don't know about that. That's weird. Malcolm [Young] left, and if he was still there this wouldn't be happening, I don't think. We love Angus [Young] and all that stuff and Brian's my neighbor for god's sake and I'm afraid to walk over and say hello. To see this happen is sort of like a death in the family."

Santana In New York

Most of Santana's original lineup will do the first of a handful of shows Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. They are performing in support of Friday's reissue of Santana 4. The band that made that album has reconvened for the occasion: Carlos Santana, singer-keyboard player Gregg Rolie, drummer Michael Shrieve and percussionist Michael Carabello, joined by Journey guitarist Neal Schon, who was on hand for the band's third and fourth albums. Carlo Santana on what fans can expect from the Santana 4 lineup. "Chills, a lot of hope, surge. It's like putting your head in Niagara Falls [and the water] hits you in the back of your neck and it feels exhilarating. This is about energy. You know, a lot of bands our age are reduced to embers. We're still a tornado of fire. We show up and there's no embers here man. It's a vortex tornado of fire." Carlos Santana on what it means to perform at Madison Square Garden. "If you're in the times of the Romans, this is the Roman Coliseum. This is where gladiators square off, you know. It's not Los Angeles. Over there is the capital of entertainment. Here is the capital of kick your ass kind of energy. And so this is perfect for us because we're that kind of band. We're the energy band." Neal Schon will do double-duty as Journey is also on the bill at the Garden. The two bands will play in Connecticut Friday and Pennsylvania Saturday.

Zeppelin Headed To Court

Robert Plant and Jimmy Page have an L.A. date set for May 10th, but it's not a Led Zeppelin reunion show. Rather, it's the start date for a jury trial over the claim they ripped off the opening riff from a song by the band Spirit for "Stairway to Heaven." On Friday, U.S. District Judge Gary Klausner ruled that Led Zep's 1971 classic is similar enough to "Taurus," a 1967 instrumental track by Spirit, to have a jury decide whether Plant and Page committed copyright infringement. The suit was filed by Michael Skidmore, a trustee for the late Randy California, who wrote "Taurus" and played guitar in Spirit. Skidmore points out that Spirit and Zeppelin toured together in 1968 and '69 and Page may have been motivated to write "Stairway" after hearing "Taurus" performed live by Spirit. There is some good news for the Zep camp, though. The judged dropped claims against bassist John Paul Jones and Warner Music, so only Page and Plant remain on the hook.

Bun E Carlos Will Be Inducted With Cheap Trick

Unlike Deep Purple and Chicago, who can't seem to put their differences aside long enough to perform with former bandmates at Friday's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cheap Trick is doing just that, taking the stage with former drummer Bun E. Carlos for the first time in six years.

Steve Miller Steps Into The Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame

This Friday in Brooklyn, New York, Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, Steve Miller and N.W.A will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We've been profiling the inductees. Today, it's Miller time. The singer and guitarist became eligible for election in 1993 and, like Chicago and Cheap Trick, was elected the first time he was nominated. He was aided by the fan ballot, where he got 25.5-million votes, placing him fifth behind Chicago, Yes, The Cars and Deep Purple. Miller was born in Milwaukee where his father was friends with Les Paul. The guitar innovator was very encouraging to Steve and gave him lessons. Miller began his professional career in Chicago, playing blues. He moved out to San Francisco and started to absorb the psychedelia that would lead him in a more pop-rock direction with songs like "Livin' in the U.S.A.," "Fly Like an Eagle," "Rock'n Me," "Take the Money and Run," "Jet Airliner" and "Jungle Love." His Greatest Hits 1974-78 is one of the best-selling albums of all-time. Miller is still writing, recording and touring. Miller says he hopes the outpouring of support for him and his fellow inductees this year makes the Rock Hall's nominating committee take notice.

Deep Purple Is Headed To The Hall Of Fame

This Friday in Brooklyn, New York, Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, Steve Miller and N.W.A will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Each day this week we are are profiling one of those inductees. Today, it's Deep Purple. The band became eligible for election in 1993 and was nominated three times before this year. They came in fourth in the fan voting, amassing 25.5-million votes behind Chicago, Yes and The Cars. The opening of "Smoke on the Water" is one of the most famous guitar riffs ever created. But the band's classics also include "Hush," "Highway Star," "Burn," "Lazy," "Space Truckin'" and "Perfect Strangers." Formed in Hertford, England in 1968, Deep Purple has had a tumultuous history with numerous members. They broke up in 1976 and reunited in 1986. Two members -- Jon Lord and Tommy Bolin -- are dead. Drummer Ian Paice, the only member on board for the entire 48-year run, will be in Brooklyn on Friday, along with Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and former members Glenn Hughes and David Coverdale. Founding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will not attend because the current line-up refuses to perform with him. Original singer Rod Evans is also included in the band being inducted, but his whereabouts are unknown. Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich will do the honors at the ceremony.

Chicago Goes Into The Hall Of Fame

This Friday in Brooklyn, New York, Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, Steve Miller and N.W.A will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Each day this week we are are profiling those inductees. Today, it's Chicago. The band has been eligible for induction since 1994, but -- like Cheap Trick -- was not nominated until this year. They were the top vote-getter in the fan ballot, receiving more than 37-million votes, but there is speculation that some electronic shenanigans may have stuffed the ballot box. Formed in 1967, the group at first called itself The Big Thing, then the Chicago Transit Authority. When the actual CTA threatened a lawsuit in 1969, they shortened the name to Chicago. While there were horn-oriented bands before Chicago, most notably Blood, Sweat & Tears and the Electric Flag, none achieved nearly as much success -- 21 Top 10 singles and five number-one albums. The group has sold more than 100-million records - over 40-million in the U.S. alone -- and has 23 gold, 18 platinum and eight multi-platinum albums. Four of the seven original members are still in the band: Robert Lamm, Walt Parazaider, James Pankow and Lee Loughnane. They will all attend the induction ceremony, as will drummer Danny Serphine, who left in 1990. Original singer and bassist Peter Cetera refuses to attend, and guitarist Terry Kath died of a self-inflicted gunshot in 1978. Friday's ceremony will be a bit of a homecoming for singer and keyboardist Lamm, who grew up in Brooklyn. Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 will induct Chicago.

U2 Receives iHeart Music Awards 2016 Innovators Award

Bono and The Edge expressed some old school values in accepting the Innovator Award at last night's iHeart Radio Music Awards. Instead of trumpeting the worthy musical exploration the band has done, the two spoke about some things that really haven't changed during their long career. This is what Bono had to say, “I guess a band using bass, guitar and drums all those years after rock n’ roll was invented doesn’t sound so innovative. But it turns out rock n’ roll has more to do with spirit than flesh. Isn’t that right, The Edge?” And here's The Edge,“I think the thing that might be the most innovative of all about our band is that we are a real band. We are still in our high school band.” After pointing out the innovative producers they've worked with, Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno and Brian Burton AKA Danger Mouse, and giving props to last year's Innovator Award winner, Pharrell Williams, who presented them with their trophy, Bono concluded by talking about freedom of expression and including a not-too-subtle dig at one of our presidential candidates,“Strange to say that there are places around the world where making music is a crime, where you can go to jail for expressing an opinion, where you can get a punch in the face for disagreeing with some politician somewhere. That could never happen here, could it?”

2016 Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp

A life changing 4 day experience where people from all walks of life come together to share their love of music and live the rock star experience. Adults from all over the world come to camp and are placed in a band lead by their rock star counselor, i.e. Rudy Sarzo from Quiet Riot, Vinny Appice from Black Sabbath, Phil X from Bon Jovi and many more. They attend rehearsals, master classes, jam rooms and prepare to perform with their musical heroes, as well as two live performances in Hollywood, CA including the legendary Whisky A Go Go on the infamous Sunset Strip.

Ace Frehley's New Album Is Out

Ace Frehley's new album gives KISS fans the opportunity to step back into the KISS-tory books and hear a different side of the songs. Three are featured on Frehley's new collection of tunes Origins Vol 1. His goal was to give fans the opportunity to hear what might have happened if he had been part of the original release.

The President That Promises Pink Floyd Will Reunite

Last month, Ohio governor and Republican presidential candidate John Kasich made the pledge that if elected he would reunite Pink Floyd. Both are highly unlikely, but Kasich has a better chance of being elected, David Gilmour says. David Gilmour on John Kasich promising to reunite Pink Floyd if elected president. "Well I think there are a lot of things that presidents should attempt, but that ain't one of them. And I wish him good luck in that quest. And I suppose I ought to wish he has a better chance than that other guy with the fair hair."

U2 At iHeart Radio Music Awards

U2 will receive the Innovators Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on April 3rd in Los Angeles. The award recognizes the band's "impact on popular culture and commitment to social causes." U2 is also up for Best Tour that night. The show will air live on TBS, TNT and truTV. Bono talks about how it all appears from out of nowhere....

New Music From Eric Clapton

You will soon see Eric Clapton's mug wherever there is a Chase bank and ATM. He has joined forces with one of the country's four largest banks to help promote his new album, I Still Do, which will be out on May 20th. The Chase partnership will also extend to TV and radio, a huge billboard in New York's Times Square, a direct email campaign to one-in-two American households, and an album special on MTV and VH1 Classic. Listen to the first cut from the album called CAN'T LET YOU DO IT

David Gilmour Tonight on iHeart

Tonight on iHeart Radio. The Icon Series puts focus on David's new album and past adventures. Its an in depth look and listen to one of music's most creative minds. David Crosby says he's shocked that Fender has erected a monument in his honor.

Ace and Paul Collaborate

Ace Frehley's new album features a collaboration with Paul Stanley. It's got a lot of Classic Rock fans wondering if it will serve as an open door for the Spaceman to return to KISS. Ace talks about it. Plus Paul sheds some light on their longtime friendship and family.

David Gilmour

This Wednesday night David Gilmour is featured on iHeart Radio's Icon Series. His new music from Rattle That Lock will be featured and the stories of how it came into being. He talks about how to feature new music during present day concerts. Most fans get up and walk away. David's got a new plan of action.

New Music From Iggy Pop

Both Iggy and Josh talk about their new project together. Iggy Pop is back with a new album. Titled Post Pop Depression, it was produced by Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age. Asked why he chose Josh, Iggy tells us, "I kind of knew about [Queens of the Stone Age] and I would hear stuff and I would go, 'Kind of fresh, kind of quirky.' I needed to come up with the goods and make a really good record and somebody said, 'Josh Homme might do something with you.' So then I really researched him." Iggy will be backed by Homme, Dean Fertita -- who plays with both Queens and The Dead Weather -- and Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders when he kicks off a short run of dates in Seattle on March 28th. They'll wrap up the 13-date North American leg in Los Angeles on April 28th and head to Europe a week later.

Who and What Is A Magic Man

You gotta love the way a new tour ignites a fans wish to wanna dig into the rhyme and reason behind the music. After the first single from Heart's debut album flopped, "Magic Man" became their breakthrough, reaching number-nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson tells us that the first thing that comes to mind for her when she hears the song "Magic Man" is one of the band's fans from years ago. As for what she thinks when she hears the song? “‘Magic Man’ always reminds me of the guy who said he was the Magic Man. There was the crazed fan who drove around after the tour in an empty truck and he’d always be backstage and he’d always be going, ‘Hey, Annie, I’m the Magic Man, Annie. Annie! Hey, Annie, I’m the Magic Man. So, y’know, everybody was the Magic Man.”

Detroyer Turns 40

I was there when Destroyer hit the record bins at the music stores. Little did I know the impact it would have on the rest of my life. One of the most iconic guitar solos comes straight from the fingers of Ace Frehley. The vinyl truth is... he didn't create it. He talks about it. By the way... Ace Frehley will be my guest on iHeart Radio's Unplugged and Totally Uncut March 29th.

Frampton and Skynyrd Tour Together This Summer

Guess who's hitting the road this summer? Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd are both managed out of the same Nashville-based agency, so why not put them on the road together? It's something they've done many times in the past. The two acts will set out together on June 3rd in Albany, New York and make their way west, ending in Murphys, California on August 21st. Frampton is currently on his Raw acoustic tour with a stop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Tuesday night. Click here for Frampton - Skynyrd dates.docx 13.24 kB

Don Henley On The Future Of The Eagles

I must admit. Seeing Jackson Browne with the Eagles during the Grammy Awards totally sparked a ray of hope in my heart. The band could still go on. Then Don Henley made it official over the weekend. Don Henley on the BBC Radio 2 while promoting his July 3rd show in London's Hyde Park, where he will open for Carole King. Don Henley says the Eagles' tribute to Glenn Frey at the Grammy Awards was most likely their last performance. "It was very difficult and very emotional. We actually almost didn't do it and I thought it went pretty well. I think that was the final farewell. I don't think you'll see us performing again. I think that was probably it." The Eagles were joined for their Grammy Awards performance of "Take It Easy" by Jackson Browne, who co-wrote the song with Frey. Henley will tour this summer, as will Joe Walsh, on a co-headlining bill with Bad Company.

Santana IV in Vegas

Santana IV... musically, spiritually, it was the act of being in the right place at the right time. Bringing back the original members has opened the door for them to hit the stage together. Their going to Vegas. Tickets on sale now.

Dave Evans Wants His Job Back In AC/DC

I love a great Classic Rock story! Dave Evans was the original lead singer for AC/DC. Now that Brian Johnson is out. Dave wants his job back. He talks about how Bon Scott took over the position. Dave Evans, the man behind the microphone for AC/DC before Bon Scott and Brian Johnson, says his fans want to see him back in the band now that Johnson has been advised by doctors to stop touring or risk total hearing loss. AC/DC say they will reschedule their 10 postponed tour dates, but with guest vocalists. Evans tells the Sydney Morning Herald, "When I perform around the world, the fans love my music and my performances, and I hear what they tell me. That's what they all tell me. They're pretty appreciative of my vocals and performances." Regarding the news about Johnson, Evans says, "I just thought it was sad news. It's your lifeblood as a singer. Live performances are so personal. Without the crowd and the adrenaline, it's going to be hard for him. Performances are the big highs in our lives." Though he knows his return is a longshot, Evans adds that "it would be nice to do one guest performance. [Former members] were all part of the band no matters what era they were from." Evans sang on the band's first two singles, "Can I Sit Next to You Girl" and "Baby Please Don't Go" before leaving in 1974 to join the Newcastle glam band Rabbit.

George Martin Is Gone

Grammy-winning producer, arranger and musician George Martin, often called the “fifth Beatle,” died Thursday at the age of 90. The cause of death was not immediately announced. The news was first broken in a tweet by Ringo Starr, which read, “Peace and love… George will be missed.” Martin's death was confirmed by a spokesperson at Universal Music Group, but no further details were available. In 1962, Martin took a meeting with Beatles manager Brian Epstein, a chat that would change both their lives. He wasn’t overly impressed with the recording Epstein played for him, but he did like the sound of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s voices enough to sign them. Martin produced all their albums through 1969’s Abbey Road. Not only did Martin produce the bulk of The Beatles’ studio albums, he arranged and embellished a number of their songs, including the string arrangements on “Yesterday” and “Eleanor Rigby,” and a variety of arrangements on “I Am the Walrus." He also arranged the score for the Fab Four film Yellow Submarine and the James Bond movie Live and Let Die-- for which McCartney performed the theme song. In addition to his work with The Beatles, Martin produced albums by McCartney as a solo artist, Jeff Beck, America, Cheap Trick, Celine Dion and many others. He retired from producing in 1998 with the release of In My Life, an album of other people covering songs by The Beatles. In 1969, Martin established the Associated Independent Recording Studios, and in 1996, in recognition of his services to the music industry and popular culture, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. George Martin produced 30 number-one singles and 16 number-one albums in the U.K., and 23 number-one singles and 19 number-one albums in North America. His most recent work was re-mixing Beatles songs for Love, the Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas production featuring the music of Fab Four. George Martin is survived by his wife Judy and four children, including producer Giles Martin and actor Gregory Martin.

Brian Johnson's Forced Off The Tour

AC/DC has pulled the plug on its next 10 shows as singer Brian Johnson has been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss. The affected dates are tomorrow (Tuesday) in Atlanta through April 4th at Madison Square Garden in New York. The dates will be made up later in the year, likely with a guest vocalist. Ticket holders can hold on to their tickets for the rescheduled dates or receive a refund at point of purchase. No doubt Johnson's hearing has also been hurt due to his auto racing.

David Gilmour Releases In Any Tongue

David Gilmore talking about the way Pink Floyd creatively explored while recording. He recalls the origins of Pink Floyd's epic song inspired by founding member Syd Barrett, "Shine on You Crazy Diamond." The occasion of going into a rehearsal room and just jamming was something we did a lot of in the early years and a lot of our early music came out of that. And a lot of ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’ came out of that and a lot of the Wish You Were Here album and the Animals album all came out of those sort of sessions where we would just go and kick ideas around in a rehearsal room till something started making sense.” On Sunday, his birthday, he posted a new video for the song "In Any Tongue" from his solo album Rattle That Lock. It's the fourth clip for the album, following "Today," "The Girl in the Yellow Dress" and "Faces of Stone." Like "The Girl in the Yellow Dress," it's animated, but this one is in black, sepia and white. You can find it on YouTube.

Phil Collen Is Producing New Tesla

Phil Collen and I are sharing this conversation about Def Leppard's new tour and how he's excited about bringing his other band Delta Deep to the east coast. Then from out of nowhere he drops that he's producing the new album from Tesla. I had to take our conversation to the center of that journey.

Dave Grohls Announcement

Was anyone else worried about Dave Grohl performing solo at the Oscars? Last night he and the band made an announcement. Oh Oh... There's a lot of social media talk about Dave Grohl. Is he leaving the Foo Fighters? The band wasted no time to talk about it via their anticipated announcement in the form of a video -- and a very funny one at that. The clip starts with a montage of headlines about breakup rumors and the possibility of Grohl going solo. Then we see Grohl. He says that "seeing as how that Academy Awards thing went so well" he got to thinking that maybe it's time for him to do his own thing. He's speaking to producer Butch Vig, who eggs him on, telling him how great he was and how he should take the momentum and run with it. "Nothing against those other guys, I love those guys and they love me," says Grohl. "I'm holding them back. I'm setting them free. It's a win-win situation." After Vig lays out a totally fresh, new style for Grohl, electronica played without instruments, just a touch of a keyboard, Grohl calls the other band members to tell them the news. Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins and Pat Smear react with a mixture of anger and disbelief. "He's gone Hollywood," says Smear. And then he adds, "Let's make Foo Fighters great again." Next, we see scenes of Grohl and Vig working on his new style in the studio interspersed with the other guys kicking around names of possible singers, including Sammy Hagar, Gwen Stefani, Billy Corgan, Chris Cornell, Eddie Vedder, Phil Collins ("the drummer who comes out front -- bigger than ever") Prince, Liam Gallagher and even Justin Bieber and Diplo. Finally, we cut to the band and their new vocalist, Nick Lachey, singing "Everlong." Then, on a black background come these words, "For the millionth time, we're not breaking up and nobody's going [expletive] solo.," followed by the Foo Fighters logo. The video ends with Grohl at a keyboard singing "I ain't no phony. Phony baloney. Got to give me the baloney..."

Happy Birthday Jon Bon Jovi

Today is the day Jon Bon Jovi was invited to walk the planet and share a book full of lyrics and harmonies. After so many ripped and smudged out pages. He's still got the drive to fuel the creative journey. He talks about how to keep the river flowing in forward motion while unveiling the cowboy image in Wanted Dead or Alive.

Is David Lee Roth Leaving Van Halen

Is David Lee Roth leaving Van Halen? Earlier this year he said an acoustic song he recently recorded was just poetry. Yesterday he Tweeted something different. I've posted the song....

Brian Johnson's First Love In Life

Brian Johnson has just added a sweet ride to his car collection with the purchase of Jaguar F-Type Project 7 — the British company's fastest and most powerful production model to date. Speaking to the Interactive Jaguar Blog, Johnson, who moonlights as a race driver, says, "I love it. It's a proper supercar, and boy, oh boy, does it have some grunt to it. While it's blisteringly fast, I feel so safe in it. I love the steering, the handling, and those carbon ceramic brakes are amazing. The discs are as big as the wheels on my racing Mini. Just listen to that noise from the exhaust. Who needs a stereo when you have a soundtrack like this?" Jaguar only made 250 with just over 50 of them coming to the States. Johnson, who lives in Florida, says, "I literally had to beg them to buy one. Of course they asked me what color I wanted. I told them: Is there any other color than British Racing Green?" Brian Johnson on developing his love for cars. "I was lucky as a kid 'cause me father went to the junkyard and he got an old steering wheel and he put a stick in it and he put it into the bed and put the pillows up [and] he said, 'There you go. Now go on, bugger off.' And I used to drive for hours. I didn't see the wallpaper all I saw was the open road. I'd sit there for hours just pretending I was a bus driver or just driving a car anywhere, you know. It was the strangest thing. Now I'm lucky enough to be in a position where I can race cars and collect them and enjoy them."

Graham Nash Passes His Lyrics Forward

Two time Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash breaking down the journey of his new collection of Classic Rock songs. Writing songs is his way to become involved in a listeners life. To get that song there requires a filtering system that starts with him.

Billy Idol Loves His Social Media

One thing Billy Idol doesn't miss about the 1980s is the paparazzi. He tells us he prefers current social media for getting his story out to his fans over the way it was back in the day. Billy Idol on why he prefers social to traditional media. There was a bit of a wall for years and it’s broken that. And it’s fun, really, because in the old days you really had to rely on newspapers and fair reporting and those two things exactly go together. It’s fun that you can go straight to the people and chat to them and have a way of interacting that still doesn’t infringe on your privacy.” Idol performed at Saturday's iHeart '80s concert in L.A. His social media tells us that he has a pair of six-date residencies at House of Blues in Las Vegas between March 16th and 26th, and between May 4th and 14th. .@BillyIdol tells us he prefers today's social media to having to 'rely on newspapers and fair reporting.' - Tweet

Sammy Hagar's Big Interview With Dan Rather

The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar talking to Dan Rather about taking over where Diamond Dave left off. Tonight (Tuesday) you will see the newsman chat with the Red Rocker on The Big Interview on AXS TV. Hagar takes Rather on a joy ride in his new $1.2-million dollar Ferrari; he plays him a new song that he has yet to record called "Inner Child," based on family therapy sessions he attended with his wife and daughters; and they talk about Van Halen, specifically whether or not Hagar felt pressure when he succeeded David Lee Roth in 1986. Sammy Hagar on taking over for David Lee Roth in Van Halen in 1986. "I didn't feel pressure. I didn't. At the time, as a solo artist, I was really as big as Van Halen. At that time I was selling out double nights everywhere in the country - they were doing about the same. They had just hit that real big one with the song 'Jump.' [It] really kind of broke them into a different league of record sales. But everything else to us was kind of on the same level for the few years before that. They were more flamboyant going out and, you know, being rock stars, so I felt so comfortable with the music that we were playing. I was fine. Sammy Hagar chats with Dan Rather and performs a new song called Inner Child.

Geddy Lee's New Band Wintersleep

35 years ago today. Tom Sawyer and the album Moving Pictures was released. And for some? It was their first date with the trio from Canada. Geddy Lee talks about how the song came about. There was nothing special about it. Plus he's hooked up with another band in 2016 called Wintersleep. I have their first song.

Peter Frampton's Next Adventure

Music has a way of reaching beyond the moment of creation. Peter Frampton knows each piece has morphed into something new. His latest album is proof of that. Acoustic Classic's takes you on a journey through each riff and lyric in ways that reignite the true spirit of making music. Then connecting it to a passerby's life and style.

The Eagles Get Their Grammy

In addition to Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit coming together with Jackson Browne to honor Glenn Frey, they picked up the Grammy they won in 1977. After they performed "Take it Easy," as the telecast went into a commercial break, producer Ken Ehrlich stopped the band from leaving the stage and announced that he was giving them their 1977 Grammy for Record of the Year for "Hotel California." They didn't attend the ceremony that year because they weren't sure they were going to win. The actual winners of the award are Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Joe Walsh, along with former members Don Felder and Randy Meisner. Bernie Leadon had already left the band in 1977 and Timothy B. Schmit joined after the Hotel California album was recorded.

Sammy Hagar Reaches Out To Eddie Van Halen

The one part of the story that most aren't talking about. How have the Classic Rocker's reacted to the most recent losses of so many music makers? Sammy Hagar reached out to Eddie Van Halen. He talks about it. Sammy Hagar talks openly about his most recent tweet to Eddie Van Halen. A birthday wish had a deeper purpose. The deaths of David Bowie, Glenn Frey and Lemmy has been a way to reopen creative journeys once assumed lost forever. "It just makes you stop and think that, you know, with my relationship with Eddie Van Halen and stuff that's always been in the toilet, it makes you say, 'I don't want to be buried with any regrets or bad vibes like that.' It makes you want to be just friends with everybody and say, 'Hey look, forget it.' Even if you don't want to be in a band together, just let's be friends. No more enemies for me. You don't want to go to your grave with enemies. So that's what it's done for me. It woke me up and said, 'no more enemies.' And before I die I won't have any if I have my way."