Friday, July 29, 2016

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.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

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?

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

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.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

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.

Monday, July 25, 2016

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.

Friday, July 22, 2016

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.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

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.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

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?

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

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.

Monday, July 18, 2016

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.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

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.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

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.

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

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.

Monday, July 11, 2016

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.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

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.

Friday, July 1, 2016

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.