R.I.P. Levon Helm
Levon Helm, drummer and vocalist for the Band and acclaimed solo artist, has died after a battle with throat cancer. He was 71 years old. As we had previously reported, … Read more
Posted in April, 2012
Levon Helm “in final stages of his battle with cancer”
Levon Helm, drummer and vocalist for The Band, is nearing the end of his battle with cancer. A note posted on Helm’s website by his wife Sandy and his daughter … Read more
Elmore and The Faces Celebrate Book Release in NYC
At John Varvatos, people lined up to buy Ronnie Wood and Kenny Jones’ magnificent book, Faces, a beautifully-constructed limited edition containing photos and commentary about the band. Behind Wood’s and … Read more
The Kooks – Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
The Kooks play a brand of pub-pop (something between pub-rock and brit-pop – think the Kinks meets Kings of Leon) that eschews subtlety in favor broad melodic strokes and bouncy … Read more
Alan Leatherman – Detour Ahead
New York City-based neo-soul singer Alan Leatherman takes a “Detour” for some straight-ahead jazz. Backed by the best (McCoy Tyner’s bassist Gerald Cannon, the late Shirley Horn’s longtime … Read more
English Beat Set to Release Entire Catalog in 5-Disc Box
The English Beat’s entire discography will be released in a five-disc box set entitled The English Beat: The Complete Beat on July 10 from Shout! Factory. The box set features … Read more
Staff Discussion: Artists Snubbed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
With every induction ceremony at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the same question comes up: who should belong in the Hall, but hasn’t gotten there yet? We posed … Read more
Axl Rose Declines Invitation to Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, Surprising…
Axl Rose is getting better at handling his absences. The notorious no-show has made it publicly, abundantly clear in an April 11th open letter to the Rock And Roll Hall … Read more
Tail Dragger & Bob Corritore – Longtime Friends In The Blues
Since 1976, Tail Dragger and Bob Corritore have been performing the raw intensity of lowdown blues at its sticky, sweaty best. Their album, Longtime Friends In The Blues delivers you … Read more
Forever Young: Pegi Young On Her Latest Album, Life On The Road,…
As the wife of Neil Young, aka “The Godfather Of Grunge,” singer/songwriter/guitarist Pegi Young has seen her share of the road and the recording studio. A third-generation Californian raised in … Read more
