GUITARIST JOE WALSH TO AUCTION MORE THAN 800 ITEMS FROM HIS PERSONAL COLLECTION, LIVE ON DECEMBER 16TH & 17TH AT THE TROUBADOR IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, INCLUDING 400+ GUITARS, AMPS, CARS, HAM RADIOS, STAGE WARDROBE AND MORE; PORTIONS OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT VETSAID, VETERAN’S CHARITY FOUNDED BY WALSH
Julien’s Auctions, the industry-leading pop culture memorabilia auction house, announces their event with one of the most fabled, beloved and respected rock icons in the world, Joe Walsh. The Life’s Been Good collection features an extraordinary array of unique guitars, cars, amps, ham radios, stage wardrobe, and historic rock and roll ephemera. Bidding begins today […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK FROM POSTER DOUG R.: WHICH BANDS/ARTISTS DO YOU THINK SOUND BETTER LIVE THAN IN THE STUDIO?
None. To be honest, I have seen bands that have put on very entertaining shows, or sound fairly close to their recordings (I believe without the use of tapes?), but I have never seen a live performance, that sounds as polished, or better, than any band’s studio recordings. That is just a fact, that is […]
PICTURE OF KISS AT THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
As previously reported, those honored along with KISS were actor Sylvester Stallone, I Will Survive singer Gloria Gaynor, British actor Michael Crawford and country music superstar George Strait The show will air on CBS and Paramount+ on December 23rd at 8 p.m. ET. Picture from the AP via The New York Post
TRIXTER GUITARIST STEVE BROWN, FORMS BON JOVI TRIBUTE BAND, ALWAYS JOVI, LISTEN TO EXAMPLES HERE
Introducing Always Jovi — the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute experience that brings the anthems, energy, and excitement of one of rock’s most iconic bands to the stage with unmatched authenticity and passion. Always Jovi is a tribute like no other, featuring million-selling New Jersey rock legend Steve Brown — known for his work with Trixter, Def Leppard and Ace Frehley. With his powerhouse vocal delivery, […]
STANLEY SIMMONS, FEATURING PAUL STANLEY’S SON EVAN, AND GENE SIMMONS’ SON, NICK, RELEASE NEW SINGLE “BODY DOWN”
Stanley Simmons, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS— has released its debut single, Body Down. The official lyric video for the track can be seen below. Regarding the collaboration’s musical direction, Stanley told KTLA‘s Andy Riesmeyer, “We grew up loving a lot of roots stuff, Americana folk, so you hear a lot of […]
GUNS N’ ROSES RELEASE TWO NEW SONGS, “NOTHIN'” AND “ATLAS,” LISTEN TO THEM HERE
Guns N’ Roses have returned today with two brand new singles. Marking their first new music release since 2023, Nothin’ and Atlas find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides of their personality. Atlas is GN’R in full surging rock mode, while Nothin’ grows more introspective over floaty keys and an emotive guitar. Both songs are available today via Interscope […]