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Billy Joel Fleshes Out 2014 Concert Tour
January 17, 2014
After recently announcing a series of hometown residency shows, Billy Joel has now filled up some of the rest of the year with a string of tour dates across North America. Just last month, Joel announced that he would be performing a series of concerts at Madison Square Garden, a residency at the New York
Why The Who’s ‘Tommy’ Was Such an Influential Release
January 3, 2014
Rock operas are a very daunting undertaking, rampant with historical failures and bloated reputations that make their creation somewhat of a rare occurrence. However, those actually daring enough to write a rock opera often look to The Who’s Tommy for inspiration. It’s the consummate rock opera, filled with a touching plot that incorporates music in
Iron Maiden Uses Illegal Downloads to Map Out Tour Schedule
December 30, 2013
Reports suggest that Iron Maiden planned their South American shows using MusicMetric’s analysis of illegal downloads in the area in an attempt to transform non-paying fans into paying ones. As Musicmetric’s CEO put it, “If you know what drives engagement you can maximize the value of your fan base. Artists could say, ‘We’re getting pirated
Vince Neil, Sammy Hagar Planning 2014 Joint Tour
November 20, 2013
Motley Crue may be nearing their retirement, but that isn’t likely to stop Vince Neil from keeping the band’s music alive and kicking. In this spirit, the man himself has just revealed that he’s set to embark on a joint headlining tour with none other than Sammy Hagar next year. Speaking to Vegas Rocks! magazine,
Best Live Covers Performed by Dave Matthews Band
November 5, 2013
Dave Matthews Band wows its audience frequently with massive sets lists consisting of their original material, which spans over eight full-lengths. DMB have released over twice the amount of live albums, though, and plenty of them feature superb cover versions of tracks many of us know and love. While difficult to identify the best, here
Five Essential Van Morrison Albums
November 4, 2013
Renowned as the grumpiest man in rock, Belfast troubadour Van Morrison is still going strong after 45 years in the business, with his recent release, Born To Sing: No Plan B receiving some of the most glowing reviews of his career. But with 34 studio albums under his belt, any recent converts wishing to investigate
The Who’s 50th Anniversary Dates to be Their Final Tour
October 26, 2013
It’s a sad, sad day for fans of the Who. Speaking to the Evening Standard at a screening for band documentary Sensation, Who guitarist and one-half of the band’s surviving members, Pete Townshend said: “For the 50th anniversary we’ll tour the world. It’ll be the last big one for us. There are still plenty of
Taylor Swift – The Boyfriends That Inspired The Songs
October 20, 2013
Not to call Taylor Swift’s wholesome reputation into dispute, but ever since she burst onto the country-pop scene back in 2006, she’s been linked with more celebrity boyfriends than most people have hot dinners. With a list of exes that reads like a who’s who of showbiz, her confessional tales of past relationships have understandably
Nine Things You Didn’t Know About Trans-Siberian Orchestra
October 19, 2013
The powerful music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra seems to resonate most during the colder months. Perhaps it’s because the band’s name conjures images of barren snow blankets extending through Russia, as one looks outside from the warm embrace of a railway car. Or maybe it’s the mere feelings holidays can provide rich orchestral music, enhanced by
Eric Clapton’s Love Affair With The Guitar
October 7, 2013
Blues-rock legend Eric Clapton is not only widely regarded as one of the greatest axemen of all time, but alongside the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Hank Marvin, was an instrumental figure in the popularization of the guitar in the 1960s. Just as much a fan-boy of the instrument today as he was back during
