Original War bassist Morris “B.B.” Dickerson dead at 71
B.B. Dickerson in 1976; Michael Putland/Getty ImagesFounding War bassist Morris “B.B.” Dickerson died Friday, April 2, at the age of 71.
Billboard reports that, according to a rep for the musician, Dickerson passed away peacefully at a hospital in Lon…
Vicky Cornell shares response to Soundgarden’s social media password claim
Paul Zimmerman/Getty ImagesVicky Cornell, the widow of the late Chris Cornell, has issued a statement in response to Soundgarden’s legal request that she turn over the passwords to the band’s social media accounts.
In an Instagram Story on Chris acco…
Carlos Santana, James Hetfield & more taking part in the Little Kids Rock Foundation’s 2021 virtual benefit
Courtesy of Little Kids Rock FoundationFor a second straight year, the Little Kids Rock Foundation will present its annual benefit show as a virtual event because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 event will take place on April 14, starting at 8 p.m….
King of Page: The Police’s Andy Summers to publish his first book of short stories in August
Credit: Mo SummersPolice guitarist Andy Summers has penned his first fiction book, titled Fretted and Moaning: Short Stories, a collection of 45 short tales that will be published on August 19.
According to a press statement, each story in the book “i…
Watch new video for John Lennon’s 1970 tune “Look at Me” featuring previously unseen home footage
Footage: William Wareing © Yoko Ono LennonA newly created official music video for John Lennon’s acoustic ballad “Look at Me,” a song from his 1970 debut solo studio album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, has premiered on Lennon’s YouTube channel.
The c…
Journey reaches “amicable settlement” in legal battle with ex-members Ross Valory and Steve Smith
L to R: Steve Smith, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory; Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of FameJourney has settled its legal differences with two former members, bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith, who were ousted from the gro…
Aerosmith joins forces with Harley-Davidson for limited-edition apparel collection
Bravado/Harley-DavidsonAerosmith has partnered with Harley-Davidson to launch a limited-edition apparel collection for men and women that incorporates images and designs associated with the legendary rock band and the iconic motorcycle company.
The it…
New documentary about The Who’s ‘Sell Out’ album to be livestreamed before deluxe reissue’s release
Courtesy of nugs.netIn advance of the upcoming expanded reissue of The Who’s 1967 album The Who Sell Out, a new installment of the Classic Albums documentary series focused on the inventive record will be streamed for free starting April 22 for a limit…