It would seem that the original unreleased 1977 Chrome Dreams is the natural connection to his new Chrome Dreams II, since it’s billed as a sequel and all, but those connections seem tenuous, as the album in its sound and structure is reminiscent of 1989’s Freedom. But the more interesting connection to Neil Young’s back [...]
1 Comment » With the possible exception of the Rolling Stones, no rock band has so effectively used concert films to document their many permutations as live performers as has U2. ‘U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle’ is the second concert DVD of performances filmed by noted concert film director Hamish Hamilton during 2001’s Elevation tour
As you [...]
As a songwriter, Rock has never been afraid to slather the listener with clichés. The songs he’s written for the new record often seem almost gleeful one-dimensional and anesthetized (“Cold and Empty”), and sometimes just plain stooped (“Rock n’ Roll”).
Rock’s songs about sex are anything but sexy, and somewhere along the way, Kid seems to [...]
Bon Jovi will embark on a world tour of more than 10 countries, beginning with the United States and Canada this fall.”We’re starting in New Jersey and then taking it to the world,” lead singer Jon Bon Jovi announced at last night’s (Oct. 25) first of 10 concerts at the new Prudential Center in Newark, [...]
A shady Justin Timberlake arrived in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday to kick off the Australian leg of his FutureSex/LoveSounds tour. He has four concerts lined up at Rod Laver Arena.
Shortly after arriving, the 26-year old singer and his posse of 3 bodyguards spent two hours lunching on lamb masala and ginger beers. The foursome racked [...]
Chris Brown has a lot to be happy about. The crooner’s new single ‘Kiss Kiss’ debuted at the top of the Soundscan singles chart in the US this week. It’s an impressive debut! It’s much more than we can say for the likes of Britney Spears.
His VMA duet partner, Rihanna also makes some positive movements [...]
Album Name – Ultimate Santana – Billed as the first Santana compilation to span his entire career,
it is true that Ultimate Santana does indeed run the gamut from 1969’s “Evil Ways” to 2002’s “Game of Love,”
but if you think that means it handles all phases of his career equally, you’d be sadly mistaken.
Essentially, this 18-track [...]
Kylie Minogue might be getting a little too excited about her new album and her upcoming tour because she has doctors ordering her to take things slow. Kylie was ordered to cancel her ’05 tour after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and now that she is better, she’s thinks she is ready to hit [...]
Here’s the music video for the new Common single titled “I Want You”. This is the fourth single from the rapper’s latest studio album titled “Findin’ Forever” released in July.
Steven Tyler is known as one of the world’s greatest rockers with an amazingly powerful voice. The Aerosmith front man was on ‘Today’ last week promoting the National Geographic Channel’s ‘Incredible Human Machine’ which chronicled the singer’s surgery on his vocal chords.
Steven allowed cameras into his throat as he gets laser surgery on his vocal [...]
Why would Kid Rock even compare himself to someone like Gibson? It’s A-lister, with class who made a mistake and wants to get back to having a healthy career; vs. an overpaid thug with no class who is picking a fight with Mad Max! Sorry Kid, your attempt to curry attention with the Blender [...]
Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell has joined The Rolling Stones and Paul Weller in the latest act of rock ‘n’ roll defiance – smoking on stage. What the hell these rockers think they are, are just rebels then they can do a better job in Israel or Pakistan or Sudan somewhere where rebels are seen as [...]
The King of the South won’t be leaving his dungeon anytime soon. T.I. pleaded not guilty on Friday in Atlanta to felony weapons charges, but a federal judge denied the hit-making rapper’s request to post bail. Instead, the “Hurt” emcee must remain in lockup for at least another week, until an Oct. 26 bail hearing. [...]
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Ron Wood has a new memoir in his name and he is talking about what Keith Richards has done for him
The memoir says that at one point, he was doing so much coke that Keith Richards “turned into Mr. Drug Enforcement Administration” and pulled a gun on [...]
A man has accused Sean ”Diddy” Combs of punching him out during a dispute at a trendy Manhattan nightspot. The police should see to that Sean should be arrested and brought to justice, These celebs think that they are above the rest and are a privileged lot of people who can do whatever they feel [...]
Anthony Kiedis (the lead singer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers) and his girlfriend Heather Christie gave birth to their son last week. The child’s name is Everly Bear. He was named after Anthony’s favorite band the Everly Brothers. Whoa, whoa, whoa. If the ground rules for naming your kid are using your favorite band [...]
Band Maroon 5 is releasing the track “Won’t Go Home Without You” as their new single (3rd one) off their latest album released back in May.
Kanye West made a short but surprising appearance at a Maroon 5 concert at Madison Square Garden earlier in the week much to the delight of the packed arena.
According to a concertgoer, front man Adam Levine introduced his friend and the place went ballistic when Kanye came out on stage and performed his duet with [...]
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has urged troubled star Amy Winehouse to ditch her husband Blake Fielder-Civil. The guitarist has lost countless music industry friends to drug addictions throughout the years – and fears Winehouse will head the same way if she doesn’t start surrounding herself with “winners.” I think that’s the most sensible piece [...]
Everyone thought he was dying of a heart attack a few days ago. All his suppliers were pretty much thinking they were about to go broke, but hey! Bobby Brown was seen out and about and puffing away on a cigarette. Is that really smart?
Paparazzi caught the R&B singer at Vibiana at the BOXeight [...]
