insert_link AAA The National’s Aaron Dessner Misidentified as a Riot Ringleader On Sunday, May 31st, The National's multi-instrumentalist responded after he was unwittingly dragged into a bizarre conspiracy theory that he's an instigator in some of the riots that have flared across the country. The insane accusations were that Dessner was a ringleader who paid kids to wreck havoc in Ohio. “Meet Aaron Dressner, he’s an Antifa organizer paying people to riot!! He needs to be arrested NOW!!,” reads a post […] todayJune 5, 2020
insert_link AAA Guitarist Bob Kulick Passes Away at 70 It has been reported that Kiss guitarist Bob Kulick has passed away at the age of 70. "I am heartbroken to have to share the news of the passing of my brother Bob Kulick," Bruce Kulick wrote on Twitter. "His love of music, and his talent as a musician and producer should always be celebrated. Please respect the Kulick Family’s privacy during this sad time. RIP." A cause of death […] todayJune 4, 2020
insert_link AAA Musicians Across all Genres Honor Black Out Tuesday Musicians across every genre were posting black boxes yesterday, June 2nd, to disconnect from work to focus on community. The music industry is taking a pause to observe what is being called "Black Out Tuesday", an "urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change." In honor of yesterday's action, dozens of artists, from Rihanna to Green Day, Ricky Martin, Kelly Rowland, Normani, Christina Aguilera, Alejandro Sanz, Radiohead, Jennifer Hudson, […] todayJune 3, 2020
insert_link AAA Poison, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Motley Crue, & Def Leppard Postpone Stadium Tour On Monday, June 1st, it was announced that Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett's North American stadium tour won't be happening this summer. The stadium tour was meant to kick off on June 18th in Jacksonville, Florida, and run through the entire summer, hitting major cities including Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Detroit with a finale on September 5th at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. "We wanted to continue […] todayJune 2, 2020
insert_link AAA Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Drops New Video KISS co-founder & frontman, best-selling author and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Paul Stanley has spent the last few years developing a project close to his heart. Soul Station is a band gathering some of today's leading musicians to pay tribute to the greatest artists and songs from the R&B and soul catalog in addition to new original songs to keep this vital music current. While a surprise to […] todayJune 1, 2020
insert_link AAA Cat Stevens Re Imagines Tea for the Tillerman 2 50 YEARS on from the release of Tea for the Tillerman, the 1970 multi-platinum selling, era-defining album that made a superstar, Yusuf / Cat Stevens is set to release Tea for the Tillerman² on September 18th via UMe. Tea for the Tillerman² sees Yusuf recast the same eleven songs for a new age with dramatic results. Half a century and an entire universe of experiences after they were originally laid […] todayMay 29, 2020
insert_link AAA Couchlock and Rock with Yawning Man, Brant Bjork and More! The California Desert Wizards Association has announced CouchLock and Rock, A Stoned and Dusted Watch Party. Hosted live by Brant Bjork, Mario Lalli, Desert Legend Sean Wheeler and friends. The history making event will include clips of some of the CDWA's favorite performances from the Stoned and Dusted parties in 2018 & 2019 and will stream to fans online for the first time ever. There is a $10 suggested donation to […] todayMay 28, 2020
insert_link AAA Chicago Plays Remotely for Charity Telethon The Chicago CEO COVID-19 Coalition again hosted their Sweet Home Chicago Telethon and was rebroadcast on NBC Sports Chicago this past Sunday, May 24th at 12 pm CDT, and Monday, May 25 at 2:30 pm CDT. The telethon, originally broadcast on May 16, is also available on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Founded and led by John Koudounis, the Coalition is uniting Chicago business leaders in a humanitarian campaign for […] todayMay 27, 2020
insert_link AAA 1970 to Now – Queen’s 50 Year Metamorphosis Queen is a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Their classic line-up was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals) and John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock. Before forming Queen, […] todayMay 26, 2020