Prince and the Revolution’s Live concert film will receive a vinyl, CD and Blu-ray release for the first time. Prince and The Revolution: Live will arrive on June 3. It’s available for preorder on the late artist’s website in the aforementioned formats…
45 Years Ago: Queen Celebrate Japan With ‘Teo Torriatte’
Queen experienced their own version of Beatlemania upon arrival in Japan for 1975’s Sheer Heart Attack tour, as they were welcomed at the airport by thousands of fans, many holding signs and flowers. “We’re completely overwhelmed by what’s happened sin…
20 Genre-Busting Films From Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell has done a lot of things well: He’s made us laugh and cry. He’s made us feel terrified and made us want to pump our fists in triumph. He’s made us understand the allure of manliness and also how ridiculous it can be – and yes, sometimes he…
Rolling Stones Announce U.K. and European Tour Dates
The Rolling Stones have announced a new batch of tour dates for the U.K. and Europe to mark their 60th anniversary. The Sixty tour will kick off on June 1 in Madrid and wrap up on July 31 in Stockholm. The full run of dates can be seen below. “Sorry to…
How Humble Pie Crafted Their International Breakthrough ‘Smokin”
With an ascending career and a hot live album, Humble Pie were on fire by the beginning of 1972, when the band hit London’s Olympic Studios to record its fifth studio set. And that’s when things started smokin’. Smokin’, which came on the heels of 1971…
Five Reasons Eminem Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame‘s entire existence has been leading up to the nomination of an artist like Eminem. Curmudgeonly rock fans may sneer at the very mention of his name, but the Detroit rapper, who was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is a text…
Why Charlie Watts Wasn’t on Mick Jagger’s ‘Wandering Spirit’: Exclusive Interview
Guitarist Jimmy Rip has lived many different musical lives. One of his career highlights was working with Mick Jagger in the late ’80s and early ’90s. They paired up officially after the Rolling Stones singer finished his second solo album, 1986’s Prim…
ABBA Reach a Settlement With ‘Parasitic’ Tribute Band
A British tribute band will be called something else after settling with ABBA. Attorneys for ABBA filed a lawsuit in December arguing that Abba Mania could be confused with the original, describing their behavior as “parasitic and in bad faith,” accord…