Tag: Rock
Lennon pardon 'probably not' work of Pope
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The Pope is unlikely to be behind an apparent pardon of John Lennon for his 'bigger than Jesus' comments.[MORE]
Franz Ferdinand take bare bones approach on new album
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Scottish band Franz Ferdinand have used a human skeleton as percussion on their new record.[MORE]
Wait finally over for new Guns N' Roses album
After 17 years, millions of dollars, and numerous false dawns, the waiting has finally ended for fans of Guns N' Roses as the rock group's long-awaited Chinese Democracy has been released.[MORE]
Blink 182 members back in contact
After a messy split in 2005, the members of Blink 182 are back in communication, raising speculation of a possible reunion.[MORE]
Newman postpones Europe tour due to illness
Singer and songwriter Randy Newman has postponed his 18-date European tour because of physical pain from stenosis in his lower back and neck, a statement on the singer's website said. Newman is a Grammy and Oscar-winning singer and composer who worked on soundtracks for such films as Toy Story and The Natural.[MORE]
Guns N Roses finally release long-delayed album
Guns N Roses will release its first album of new material in more than 17 years on November 23.[MORE]
The Zimmers: rocking like there's no tomorrow
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If anyone thought the Rolling Stones were beginning to get on in years, another British band are proving age is not an issue when it comes to rock 'n' roll.[MORE]
Jagger joins EU debate on internet retailing
Mick Jagger has lent glamour to a roundtable discussion about internet retailing opportunities in the European Union.[MORE]
Pink Floyd's Gilmour pays tribute to Wright
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour praises Richard Wright's "vitality, spark and humour".[MORE]
Pink Floyd's Richard Wright dies at 65
Pink Floyd founding member and keyboardist Richard Wright has died aged 65.[MORE]
Iron Maiden singer rescues stranded UK tourists
Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has flown to the rescue of holiday-makers left stranded abroad after Britain's third largest tour operator collapsed, newspapers have reported.[MORE]
Hendrix's burnt guitar fetches $600,000
The first guitar that Jimi Hendrix burned on stage has fetched $604,000 at auction.[MORE]
Hendrix's burnt guitar leads London rock auction
The first guitar that rock legend Jimi Hendrix burned on stage, the only remaining fingerprints of Elvis Presley and the first contract signed by The Beatles all go on sale today in a major auction of music memorabilia.[MORE]
Ticket sales slump for Western acts in Russia
The once seemingly insatiable Russian appetite for Western music is showing signs of subsiding, with several big-name acts, including Kylie Minogue, struggling to sell concert tickets in the region this summer.[MORE]
Elvis fanatics flock to Memphis 'death week'
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This week Memphis, Tennessee commemorated what the locals now call "death week".[MORE]
Stones quit EMI for Universal
Rock legends the Rolling Stones have signed a long-term recording deal with Universal Music Group (UMG), becoming the latest major act to leave troubled British label EMI, the band said.[MORE]
Former Guns N'Roses drummer in drugs arrest
Former Guns N'Roses drummer Steven Adler has been arrested for drug possession, Los Angeles police said.[MORE]
WYD pilgrims hear message in Christian hits
Despite the Pope's dislike of rock music, World Youth Day features rap, heavy metal and jazz concerts.[MORE]
Burnt Hendrix guitar to be sold in London
One of Jimi Hendrix's favourite guitars, set alight on a London stage more than 40 years ago and thought to have been lost forever, is to be auctioned later this year.[MORE]
Van Halen-obsessed psychologist barred over lesbian tryst
A Hunter Valley psychologist who was obsessed with the rock group Van Halen has been struck off for having a lesbian relationship with a patient and acting unprofessionally.[MORE]
Fears trading hour changes killing live music
There are claims Newcastle's live music scene is dying a slow death from cuts to pub trading hours.[MORE]
Van Halen reunion grosses more than $US93 million
Despite a wobbly start and fears of imminent implosion, Van Halen said its first tour with singer David Lee Roth in two decades has grossed more than $US93 million, a record for the rock band.[MORE]
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley dies in Florida
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley has died at his home in Florida. He was 79.[MORE]
Wenders unveils ode to rock'n'roll at Cannes
German director Wim Wenders says his first film shot entirely in Europe in 15 years was an ode to the power of rock'n'roll, as he premiered the picture at Cannes.[MORE]
Don't let me down: McCartney asked to help save cull roos
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will be asked to contribute to a fund to help relocate kangaroos which have been targeted for culling in Canberra.[MORE]
