Jeff Giles
Prince Swears Off Recording Until Someone Fixes the Internet
Ah, Prince. Whether he’s changing his name to a symbol, scrawling slogans on his face, threatening to sue his fans, or publicly daydreaming about a world in which no one is allowed to cover his songs, he’s always good for a provocative quote or two.
His latest interview, with the UK’s Guardian, didn’t disappoint.
Brian Wilson Coming to Theaters Near You, Thanks to New Biopic
Even if he were simply one of the most critically revered songwriters of the rock era, Brian Wilson’s life story would be ripe for the film treatment. Toss in decades of eccentric behavior and lawsuits, and you’ve got yourself one heck of a biopic.
At least, that seems to be the thinking over at River Road Entertainment, the production company behind Terrence Malick’s ‘The Tree of Life,’ where Ore
Wilco Drops New Single, ‘I Might’
You’ll have to wait until September to hear Wilco’s new album, ‘The Whole Love,’ but you can get a taste right now because the band released its new single, ‘I Might,’ over the weekend.
Timed to coincide with the return of the Solid Sound Fest — the Wilco-curated festival that takes place in Massachussetts — ‘I Might’ went on sale at the show, which featured a lineup that included Levon Helm, The
Spin Doctors Turn 20 With Reissued Debut, Plans to Launch World Tour
They burst out of the gate with a multiplatinum debut and a pair of top 40 singles, but then a not-so-funny thing happened to the Spin Doctors on the way to rock ‘n’ roll fame.
Actually, a series of unfortunate events befell the band, which enjoyed two of the most successful singles of the early ’90s in ‘Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong’ and ‘Two Princes’ — they ended the decade not only without a recor
Eagles Approach Milestone Anniversary; Don Henley Says They May ‘Quit’
Since starting out four decades ago, the Eagles have notched six number one albums, six Grammys, five number one singles, and sold more than 120 million albums. How do you celebrate your 40th anniversary after enjoying so much success?
According to Don Henley, it might be a good time to go on tour. Or, you know, just quit.
ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Promises ‘Loud,’ ‘Fast’ New Album
It’s been eight long years since we’ve heard anything new from ZZ Top, but fans can look forward to a new album soon — and guitarist Billy Gibbons says it’s “a return to the early ZZ Top roots.”
The upcoming, as-yet untitled set, which will be the band’s 15th studio album in 42 years, is currently being recorded with executive producer Rick Rubin, who’s also serving as a band advisor in his capaci
Bush Releases New Song for Free Download
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. So what’s a new mp3 from Bush worth?
Fortunately, you don’t have to answer that question, because the band is giving away their new single, ‘All My Life,’ for free. The track, due for inclusion on the band’s upcoming album ‘The Sea of Memories,’ is being offered at the Electronic Arts website for free download.
Why EA, you ask? The partnership came abou
Judas Priest Discusses Life After K.K. Downing
Remember all that hoo-ha about Judas Priest retiring after their latest world tour? Don’t count them out just yet.
Speaking during a recent interview with Wave 100, Priest vocalist Rob Halford and guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner talked about the current state of the band – specifically, the injection of fresh energy they’re feeling now that Faulkner has replaced departing founding memb
Mountain Guitarist Leslie West Discusses Leg Amputation on ‘Howard Stern’
For the first time since being rushed to a Mississippi hospital for the emergency surgery that resulted in the partial amputation of one of his legs, guitarist Leslie West has spoken publicly about his ordeal — and fittingly enough, he did it on Howard Stern’s show.
Stern has never been shy about proclaiming West his favorite rock guitarist, and their friendship has produced countless hours of ent
U2 Plans Deluxe Reissues of ‘Achtung Baby’ and ‘Zooropa’
Believe it or not, it’s been 20 years since U2 released its landmark album ‘Achtung Baby’ — and the band is preparing to celebrate with a newly expanded version.
The band isn’t stopping its vault-purging there, either – Rolling Stone reports that there are also plans for a deluxe edition of U2′s ‘Achtung’ follow-up, ‘Zooropa,’ all part of a wider campaign that will see the songs repackaged in a nu
Mick Jagger’s New Supergroup Plans September Debut
If you were intrigued by the recent news that Mick Jagger had joined a new band with singers Joss Stone and Damian Marley, guitarist/producer Dave Stewart and composer A.R. Rahman, here’s some good news: You won’t have to wait much longer to hear what they sound like together.
The group, christened SuperHeavy, is planning a September release for their debut album. No specific date has been set, an
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Getting the Deluxe Reissue Treatment With Loads of Cool Extras
It was one of the biggest albums of the ’90s, helping to usher in the rise of grunge and the birth of the alternative nation, so it’s only fitting that Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ will celebrate its 20th birthday in style.
In fact, it looks like the upcoming deluxe reissue — consisting of four CDs and a DVD — will include everything but a scrap of flannel from Kurt Cobain’s wardrobe. Though the set’s fi