RAP HAS OVERTAKEN ROCK AS THE MOST POPULAR GENRE WITH MUSIC FANS

Patrick Ryan of USA Today reports: Rock is no longer the top dog in music. For the first time ever, R&B/hip-hop has surpassed rock to become the biggest music genre in the U.S. in terms of total consumption, according to Nielsen Music’s 2017 year-end report. Eight of the 10 most listened-to artists of the year […]

SINGER MYLES KENNEDY REVEALS THAT HIS FATHER PASSED AWAY DUE TO HIS RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

According to The Pulse Of Radio (with transcription via blabbermouth.net), Alter Bridge and Slash frontman Myles Kennedy revealed in a new interview, with Eddie Trunk, that his father died because he medical treatment due to his Christian Science faith. This event, formed the central theme of Kennedy’s upcoming solo album, Year Of The Tiger. The […]

GUITARIST RONNIE MONTROSE TO BE HONORED AT NAMM 2018, SPECIAL EVENT HOSTED BY EDDIE TRUNK

Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at Ronnie Montrose Remembered-one of the most talked about shows of NAMM 2018. This celebratory concert highlighting Montrose’s career will feature his greatest hits from early Montrose, Edgar […]