Chet Flippo, Music Journalist and CMT Editorial Director, Dies at 69
Longtime music journalist and critic Chet Flippo passed away early this morning at a hospital in Nashville, Tenn. He was 69. read more
Found in: Music, NewsJefferson Airplane Drummer Joey Covington: 1945 - 2013
Covington was a self-taught drummer since the age of 10, eventually helping to found Hot Tuna with Jefferson Airplane members Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen and Paul Kantner. Later that year, he provided percussion for Jefferson Airplane's Volunteers album, assuming full-time drumming duties in 1970 after Spencer Dryden left the band. read more
Found in: Music, NewsAncient Asian Lizard Named After "Lizard King" Jim Morrison
Paleontologists proved they can have fun too after naming an ancient Southeast Asian lizard after the Lizard King himself, The Door’s frontman Jim Morrison.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the Day, CultureThe Clash to Release Huge Boombox-Shaped Box Set
Studio remasters, three bonus discs, a fanzine, more. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Foo Fighters Team with John Fogerty for "Fortunate Son"
The track shows a gritty, modern take on "Fortunate Son," originally recorded in 1969 by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Grohl takes over the vocals for the opening verse and the rest of the Foo Fighters fall in line while backing Fogerty. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDogfish Head Finalizes Grateful Dead Pale Ale Ingredients
We all remember specific moments from our first concert experiences, and Thomas Butler recalls two from his first Grateful Dead show: the "cigarettes" people were passing around and colliding with a woman wearing only a soaking wet white sheet after being tossed over the fence by his dad — all while he was just 9 years old. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsAndrew Lloyd Webber Planning School of Rock Stage Musical
Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed on CBC radio that he plans to adapt the 2003 comedy School of Rock into his next stage musical. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsRolling Stones Announce North American Tour
The dates kick off on May 5 in Oakland, Calif. at the Oracle Arena and wrap up on June 18 in Philadelphia. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDepeche Mode: Delta Machine
In 2013, 33 years into their career, Depeche Mode’s chosen medium of electronic music is still generally what people think of as futuristic. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsSigned Copy of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Rakes in $290K at Auction
Total nearly doubles previous record on Beatles memorabilia. read more
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