Chad Childers
INXS’ ‘Kick’ Album Gets Massive 25th Anniversary Edition Release
Has it really been 25 years? ’80s favorites INXS will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their most successful album, ‘Kick’ with a three-CD, one-DVD package.
The Velvet Underground’s ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’ Album Gets 45th Anniversary Six-Disc Box Set Reissue
It’s a good year for anniversary reissues. The latest to surface this year will be the Velvet Underground‘s 1967 debut disc, ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico,’ which is slated for an Oct. 1 street date.
Roger Waters Discusses How ‘The Wall’ Has Changed Over Time
Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has the biggest tour of 2012 at the year’s midpoint, as his live production of the classic ‘The Wall’ album moved the turnstiles at a major clip.
Freddie Mercury Photo Book ‘The Great Pretender: A Life In Pictures’ Coming In September
Late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is as popular as ever, and the vocalist is getting yet another salute this year. Along with the upcoming documentary release, ‘The Great Pretender,’ which chronicles his life and times, there’s also a new book in the works titled ‘The Great Pretender: A Life in Pictures.’
Rush’s Alex Lifeson Shares Love for the Album Experience
Rush may not be burning up a singles chart or have the hot radio jam of the summer, but that’s quite alright with guitarist Alex Lifeson. That’s because he says that their latest disc, ‘Clockwork Angels,’ is meant to be experienced as a full album.
Paul McCartney Offers Twitter Show of Support for Team U.K. at 2012 Olympics
We know that Paul McCartney is taking part in the Summer 2012 Olympic Games by closing out the Opening Ceremonies, but his interest in the games is not just in passing.
Judas Priest’s ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ Returns in September as 30th Anniversary Edition
We may have just celebrated the 30th anniversary of the classic Judas Priest album ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ earlier this week, but the band have something special in store concerning the release a little later this year.
Paul McCartney Considering Mark Ronson to Produce Next Album
Paul McCartney may be starting to think about new music after issuing the ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ album earlier this year. According to NME (via the Sunday Mirror), he may already have his producer picked out.
Aerosmith Dysfunction Leads to New ‘Dimension’ Album
It was a long bumpy and frequently headline-making path to get there, but Aerosmith will return this fall with the ‘Music From Another Dimension’ album.
Slash Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It’s been a big year for Slash. First there was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and now the musician has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Has Nothing But Praise for Van Halen
Pearl Jam‘s penchant for pulling out cover songs in their set has been well documented, and one band that keeps coming up in the rotation of covers is Van Halen.
Aerosmith Pushing Back Bristow Show While Steven Tyler is Ordered to Vocal Rest
Aerosmith will not be playing in Bristow, Va. tomorrow night as was initially scheduled. According to the groups AeroForceOne website, the band has postponed the performance as singer Steven Tyler is currently under doctor’s orders to refrain from playing in order to provide complete vocal rest.