The Dead continues to revive itself for U.S. tour
On the heels of reuniting for a "Dead Heads for Obama" concert in their San Francisco hometown, four original members of the Grateful Dead have announced a 19-date tour across America. Perhaps they've been inspired by Obama's campaign slogan: "Yes we can," they figured, "keep playing shows without Jerry Garcia or Mel Saunders." Or did they go back earlier? "Ask not what your country can do for you, but how many shows you can play for your country?" Equally likely: "Speak softly and carry big amplifiers."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsZero Boys' Vicious Circle, History Of get reissue
By the early '80s, hardcore punk was exploding out of D.C. and Southern California. It had made its way to New York in the form of Reagan Youth, Agnostic Front and a pre-hip-hop Beastie Boys. In San Francisco there were Dead Kennedys; in Detroit, Degenerates; in Austin, Dicks.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Faces are actually (probably) reuniting
If Ronnie Wood of Faces/Rolling Stones fame is to believed, it looks like the long rumored Faces reunion has finally come together. Speaking with Rolling Stone, Wood confirmed that the group was prepping for a new tour, which would be the band's first since 1974.... read more
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