The classic Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony was a member of the band from 1974 to 2006, not being invited to the band’s reunion which happened from 2007 until 2015. He was replaced by Eddie Van Halen’s son Wolfgang Van Halen. Since the early 70s, Anthony has been a member of Sammy Hagar’s solo band […]
“The Heart of Rock and Roll,” a new jukebox musical powered by the songs of Huey Lewis and the News, will close on Broadway on Sunday.
Sixty years ago, a Mexican folk tune sung entirely in Spanish became a rock and roll phenomenon. Generations after Ritchie Valens, young Latinos are still harnessing its power.
15 of the Most Iconic Newspaper Headlines Ever Printed October 5, 2009 in News Image: DRB62 These shocking and occasionally uplifting headlines summarise but a few of the major historic events that…
Besides being one of the most famous songwriters and singers of all time, Prince was also an incredible guitarist and many people would say that he is really underrated as a guitar player. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1958 and started his musical career in 1975, becoming in the following decades a huge […]
The legendary UFO vocalist Phil Mogg announced this year that the Hard Rock band was over and probably wouldn’t return anymore. He suffered a heart attack in 2023 and had to change the plans for a possible farewell tour of the band. Advertisement But now he announced a new band called Moggs Motel and also […]
'For 21 years we tangled our minds and hearts together'
MANCHESTER, NH—Seeking new ways to appeal to the 18-to-29-year-old electorate, Mitt Romney hosted the first of several planned “Rockin’ Romney Friday Nite GOPizza Parties” at a local amusement center, featuring laser tag, rock and roll music, and free pepperoni pizza for every eligible voter. “Hey, gang, come grab a…
Emancipated Slaves Brought from Louisiana by Colonel George H. Banks, December 1863. Artist Myron H. Kimball.
The Swedish Hard Rock band Europe announced that their 40th anniversary tour continues in 2023. The band will perform from September to October in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Norway, Sweden, France, Netherlands and United Kingdom. Advertisement Over 40 years the band released 11 studio albums, the most recent one being “Walk The Earth” (2017). Their current […]
What rock fans don't want to admit
Fans of the Moody Blues will be cheered by their Charlotte stop. This is a band devoted to its fans.
The German band Rammstein announced their first 2024 stadium tour dates which will happen next May, June and July. The band will perform in Czech Republic, Germany, Serbia, Greece, Spain, France, Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Austria and Italy. Advertisement Their are currently promoting the album “Zeit” released in 2022 and their line-up continues to be […]
Therapy is something important for every human being as a way to learn more about their feelings, problems and about themselves. Kiss co-founder, guitarist and singer Paul Stanley talked in an interview with Dan Rather (Transcribed by Rock and Roll Garage) in 2019 about going to therapy and how important it is for everbody. Advertisement […]
This is the my first showboard post in elephantworld. Showboard posts are full of images less information from letters and more from images. Let us see some historical Headlines from different NEWS…
The late Little Walter came into this world to forever expand the boundaries of the blues harmonica. His stirring use of tone, phrasing, and dynamics is to this day unequalled. Please enjoy these i…
The famous Dutch rock band Golden Earring will end their activities after 50 years with almost the same line-up. The creators of hits lik “Radar Love,” “Twilight Zone” and “When the Lady Smiles, announced the end of the band because the guitarist and co-founder George Kooymans was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative […]
Austin Butler went on to portray Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrman's biopic "Elvis," outbeating Harry Styles, Miles Teller and Ansel Elgort for the role of "The King of Rock 'n' Roll."
The first Rock 'n' Roll tours in the 1950s created the template for how bands and solo artists would tour for decades to come, and still do.
Legendary prog rock band Genesis announced North American tour dates for 2021. Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks shows will start in Chicago in November 15. The band will perform all their classics. Advertisement Genesis 2021 North American Tour November 15 – Chicago, IL – United Center 18 – Washington, DC – Capitol One […]
The ex-Accept vocalist Udo Dirkschneider announced new 2023 tour dates in the United States. The musician will tour with his band U.D.O. across the country next November and December. He is currently promoting his latest album “Touchdown” and his band is currently formed by Andrey Smirnov (Guitar), Sven Dirkschneider, Dee Dammers and Peter Baltes. Advertisement […]
For Don McLean, the writing of American Pie was a means of examining the American zeitgeist. But what do his lyrics really mean? On the eve of the sale of McLean’s original manuscript for the song, Andrew Harrison asked seven leading music writers for their opinions
Elvis Presley, the “undisputed King of Rock and Roll”, began his career in 1954 and became a national sensation in 1956 with the release of “Heartbreak Hotel.” He went on…
Projeté le 25 mai au Festival de Cannes, avant sa sortie au cinéma prévue le 22 juin, le biopic "Elvis" a su faire danser les spectateurs du Grand Théâtre Lumière. À cette occasion, petit tour d'horiz
After more than four decades on the road, Kiss started in 2019 their farewell tour and due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the concerts had to be postponed, returning in 2021. Since then the group toured all over the world, playing in North America, South America, Asia, Oceania and Europe. In 2023 they are […]
The drummer and singer Phil Collins is one of the few artists who were able to sell more than 100 million records worldwide both as a member of a band, which was Genesis, and as a solo act. He first joined the Progressive Rock group in 1970 and five years later, when Peter Gabriel left, […]
