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Flashback: Steely Dan Live in 1973 | VIDEO
David Palmer was only the lead singer of Steely Dan for a few short months in late 1972 and early 1973. It was during that brief time, however, that the band cut their debut album
March 7, 2013 12:10 PM ET -
Prog Rock Pioneer Greg Lake: 'Punk Is Not a Form of Music. It's a Fashion Statement.' | ARTICLE
As a co-founder of King Crimson, Greg Lake is without a doubt one of the inventors of progressive rock. His voice powers classics like "In the Court of the Crimson King" and "21st Century Schizoid Man"...
March 5, 2013 1:00 PM ET -
Flashback: Clapton Honors George Harrison | VIDEO
Exactly one year after George Harrison died, a jaw-dropping lineup of musicians gathered at London's Royal Albert Hall to honor his lifetime of work. The Concert for George featured performances by Tom Petty, Paul...
March 5, 2013 11:55 AM ET -
Video: Neil Young Kicks Off 2013 Tour | VIDEO
Neil Young and Crazy Horse kicked off their 2013 world tour in Perth, Australia on March 2nd. The set list was almost identical to the 2012 set, though he swapped in "Heart of Gold" for "The...
March 4, 2013 11:25 AM ET -
Flashback: Elton John & Billy Joel Unite | VIDEO
Elton John and Billy Joel first hit the road together in 1995, and concert promoters around the planet instantly realized the combination was ridiculously lucrative. They appealed to the same fanbase, and people were willing...
February 28, 2013 3:30 PM ET -
Q&A: Scott Weiland on the State of Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver and His Solo Tour | ARTICLE
It's been a pretty crazy week for Scott Weiland. For the past few days, he's been rehearsing with his solo band the Wildabouts for their upcoming Purple at the Core tour, which will focus almost entirely on...
February 28, 2013 1:25 PM ET -
Video: Seger Opens 2013 Tour With New Song | VIDEO
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band kicked off their 2013 American tour last night with a blistering show at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. The 24-song set featured all the expected hits ("Night Moves," "Turn...
February 28, 2013 10:55 AM ET -
Update: Stone Temple Pilots Fire Scott Weiland | ARTICLE
Stone Temple Pilots have parted ways with lead singer Scott Weiland. The group announced the decision this morning in a single sentence press release: "Stone Temple Pilots have announced they have officially terminated Scott Weiland." STP reformed...
February 27, 2013 10:55 AM ET -
Flashback: The Who Return to Their Roots | VIDEO
The Who's concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on October 29th, 1999 was a huge moment in the band's latter-day history. The group broke up in 1982 after a farewell tour, but just seven...
February 26, 2013 12:50 PM ET -
Flashback: Axl Rose Jams With the Stones | VIDEO
The Rolling Stones wrapped up their 1989 American tour with a three-night stand at Atlantic City's Convention Center. The second show was broadcast on pay-per-view, so they brought in John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton...
February 21, 2013 11:45 AM ET -
David Bowie Guitarist Gerry Leonard: 'Odds of a Tour Are 50-50' | ARTICLE
David Bowie is doing no interviews or appearances of any kind to promote his upcoming LP, The Next Day. Thankfully, he's allowing everybody else involved with the record to talk publicly. In recent weeks, Rolling Stone...
February 20, 2013 4:55 PM ET -
Flashback: Weird Al Unveils 'My Bologna' | VIDEO
Watching this clip of 20-year-old Al Yankovic playing "My Bologna" at California Polytechnic State University college in late 1979, it's very easy to understand why his fellow students started calling him "Weird Al" soon after he...
February 19, 2013 11:15 AM ET -
Curtis 'Booger' Armstrong on His New Reality Show, 'King of the Nerds' | ARTICLE
Hardly a day goes by that someone doesn't stop Curtis Armstrong on the street and yell "Booger" – the name of the belching, nose-picking dweeb he played in all four Revenge of the Nerds movies. "This goes...
February 14, 2013 5:05 PM ET -
Flashback: Page & Plant Unplug 'Stairway' | VIDEO
It's hard to blame Robert Plant for having pretty ambivalent feelings toward "Stairway to Heaven." It's probably the most beloved song of his long career, but every time he plays a solo gig there's some chucklehead...
February 14, 2013 11:50 AM ET -
Mark McGrath: 'I Understand Why People Don't Like Me' | ARTICLE
Sugar Ray lead singer Mark McGrath knows exactly what most people think about him. They think he's washed up. They think he's something sort of 1990s leftover that refuses to go away. They probably think he's a...
February 12, 2013 1:00 PM ET -
Flashback: Thom Yorke Unplugs in 2002 | VIDEO
Thom Yorke has played very few solo gigs, making his 2002 appearance at the Bridge School Benefit all the more special. Radiohead were working on Hail to the Thief at the time, but Yorke is...
February 12, 2013 11:55 AM ET -
Neil Young Covers 'Born In The USA' | VIDEO
Everyone from Jim James to Kenny Chesney to Mumford & Sons covered Bruce Springsteen at last night's MusiCares pre-Grammy benefit show, but most people in attendance say the highlight was Neil Young and Crazy Horse's take...
February 9, 2013 3:38 PM ET -
Flashback: Eagles Reunite at Hall of Fame | VIDEO
Leaving the Eagles is like leaving the Mob: once you're gone, that's it. There's no coming back. There are no second chances. There's no reunion concert. There's not even a guest appearance at a single gig....
February 7, 2013 4:45 PM ET -
Flashback: Queen Rock Live Aid | VIDEO
Queen had a pretty tough task when they took the stage at Live Aid in July of 1985. This was arguably the biggest concert in rock history, featuring reunions of Led Zeppelin, the Who,...
February 5, 2013 11:40 AM ET -
Yes' Chris Squire on Their Classic Album Tour, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | ARTICLE
The only thing surprising about Yes' decision to launch a tour featuring complete performances of their classic album is that it took them this long to do it. Everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Cheap...
February 4, 2013 12:10 PM ET
