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PLAYLIST: MENTAL BREAKDOWN SONGS
With the holidays approaching we're steeling our nerves for all of those interactions with family members we have to pretend we like. In their honor, we present a Playlist of songs about losing your mind. ...Read More
AUDIO: Joe Perry Dishes on Aerosmith, Solo Work
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry opened up about his latest outing with his solo group, the Joe Perry Project, as well as the troubles that have plagued Aerosmith as of late. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 19th, 2009
1993 - Nirvana recorded their MTV unplugged show in New York City. ...Read More
Doors Box Set Hits Stores
The Doors have issued a new boxed set, entitled Live In New York. The package contains six discs and was recorded in January of 1970, during the band's four-night run at New York's Felt Forum. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 18th, 2009
1972 - Danny Whitten, a singer/songwriter and member of Neil Young's band Crazy Horse, died in Los Angeles after suffering a heroin overdose. ...Read More
Megadeth, Slayer Turning It Up for New Tour
Slayer and Megadeth are set to hit the road as co-headliners for the first time in over 20 years. The two metal powerhouses will embark on the American Carnage tour ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 17th, 2009
1990 - David Crosby broke his left leg, ankle and shoulder in a Los Angeles motorcycle accident. ...Read More
McCartney DVD Captures NYC Return
Paul McCartney's inaugural concerts at New York's Citi Field in July were attended by over 100,000, but soon the shows will be available to the rest of the former Beatle's fans. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 16th, 2009
1978 - The film version of The Beatles’ "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" opened, with the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton and Billy Preston all making their acting debuts in the picture. ...Read More
THE 15 - WAR MOVIES
In honor of all the men and women who have so valiantly served our country, we take a look at The 15 Greatest War Movies in honor of Veterans Day. ...Read More
Gabriel Names Songs for Covers Album
Peter Gabriel has revealed the tracks for his upcoming covers album. The effort was rumored early on to feature tunes from such acts as Arcade Fire and Radiohead ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 13th, 2009
1985 – The Whitney Museum of New York City opened an exhibition celebrating Bob Dylan's 25 years in the music business. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 12th, 2009
1970 - The Doors took the stage for the last time with Jim Morrison in New Orleans. ...Read More
Phish Announce New Year's Shows
Fresh off the heels of their successful Indio 8 festival in Indio, California, Vermont jam legends Phish have announced plans to play their first New Year's Eve concert since 2003. ...Read More
Davies Releases Choral Kinks Album
Ray Davies, the mastermind behind The Kinks, has added an unexpected surprise to the group's catalog with The Kinks Choral Collection. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 11th, 2009
1976 - KISS released their Rock and Roll Over album. ...Read More
Them Crooked Vultures Stream Full Album
The wait is over for fans of Them Crooked Vultures, as rock's latest supergroup has finally offered up their entire debut album to stream online in advance of its official release next week. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 10th, 2009
1978 - The Clash issued their sophomore album Give 'Em Enough Rope in England. The album also happened to be their first U.S. release. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 9th, 2009
1973 - Billy Joel released his classic album Piano Man. ...Read More
THE 15: TIME TRAVEL MOVIES
Did you remember to change your clocks back this past weekend? Daylight Savings Time is over, and to mark the occasion we're rating The 15 Best Time Travel Movies. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 8th, 2009
1967 - John Lennon's film "How I Won the War" opened in the United States. Lennon was the first Beatle to appear in a movie, not playing a Beatle. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 7th, 2009
1991 - Frank Zappa was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He died two years later, on Saturday, December 4, 1993 ...Read More
Sonic Youth Expand Tour
Sonic Youth has added a handful of dates to their next US trek. The band will take to the east coast later this November ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 6th, 2009
1975 - The Sex Pistols played their first live show at London’s St. Martin's School of Art. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 5th, 2009
1977 - Ozzy Osbourne walked away from Black Sabbath, though he would rejoin the band a few weeks later. However, Ozzy would eventually quit for good to embark on a successful solo career. ...Read More
Joe Perry Prepares Solo Tour
While Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler regains his health following a shoulder injury, Joe Perry is taking his solo project out on the road. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 4th, 2009
1974 - Elton John released his first Greatest Hits album. ...Read More
Classic Nirvana Concert Hits Stores
Nirvana's legendary performance at the 1992 Reading Festival in England is now available in stores. The band's landmark performance came at the peak of their short career. ...Read More
Fuse To Air Voodoo Coverage
Television music network Fuse was on hand at last weekend's Voodoo Experience festival in New Orleans, and will air a special feature on the event this week. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 3rd, 2009
1972 - James Taylor married Carly Simon. The couple separated in 1982 and later divorced. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 2nd, 2009
1990 - Prince's fourth film, Graffiti Bridge, opened. The movie co-starred Tevin Campbell and Mavis Staples. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
November 1st, 2009
1968 - George Harrison became the first Beatle to release a solo album with the soundtrack Wonderwall Music. ...Read More
GALLERY: SERIAL KILLERS
Get ready for Halloween with this chilling look at some of the world's most infamous murderers. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 31st, 2009
1998 - KISS embarked on their Psycho-Circus tour with a Halloween show in Los Angeles. The Smashing Pumpkins were on hand to warm up the crowd. ...Read More
U2 Announce Berlin Wall Gig
U2 has announced a performance in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on November 5th. The show will be featured in the 16th MTV Europe Music Awards. ...Read More
THE 15 SCARY MOVIES
Halloween is days away, and what better time to hide away in your home with a great scary movie? Check out our list of The 15 best scary movies to keep you up at night. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 30th, 2009
1970 – The Doors singer Jim Morrison was sentenced to 6 months in jail and fined $500 for allegedly exposing himself during a concert in Miami, Florida. ...Read More
Stephen Stills Live Set Hits Stores
A new live CD/DVD of Stephen Stills' 2008 show at Shepherd's Bush was released this week. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 29th, 2009
1971 - Duane Allman was killed when he was involved in a motorcycle accident in Macon, Georgia. ...Read More
Ray Davies for U.S. Tour
The Kinks frontman Ray Davies has announced plans to tour the U.S. later this year in support of The Kinks Choral Collection, which hits stores on November 10th. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 28th, 2009
1977 - Nevermind The Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols was released in the U.S. ...Read More
U2 Schedule 2010 North American Tour
Hot on the heels of their announcement to stream a full show live over YouTube, U2 has revealed plans to bring "The Biggest Rock Show Ever" back to the states in 2010 ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 27th, 2009
1975 - Bruce Springsteen simultaneously graced the the covers of "Time" and "Newsweek." ...Read More
Bon Jovi Tourdates
Bon Jovi has unveiled the itinerary for their upcoming world tour, kicking off in early 2010. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 26th, 2009
1978 - The Police performed their first show on American soil at Boston’s Rat Club. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 25th, 2009
1960 – Though they were previously school acquaintances, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards met when they accidentally bumped into each other on a train. Four years later, they were making their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." ...Read More
PLAYLIST: SCARY SONGS
In honor of Halloween, we're highlighting our favorite scary tunes. Check out the list now, but prepare to be spooked! ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 24th, 2009
1980 - Guinness Book of World Records awarded Paul McCartney a rhodium-plated disc for being the all-time best-selling songwriter and recording artist of all time. ...Read More
Them Crooked Vultures Announce Date for Album Release
Them Crooked Vultures have set a release date for their long-awaited debut album. The band, comprised of drummer Dave Grohl, singer/guitarist Josh Homme, bassist John Paul Jones ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 23rd, 2009
1978 - Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols attempted suicide while awaiting trial for the murder of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. ...Read More
McCartney Plans European Tour
Paul McCartney has announced dates for his first European tour in five years, returning to cities such as Hamburg, where The Beatles spent time paying their dues during their early days. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 22nd, 2009
1964 - The Who, then known as High Numbers, failed to pass an audition with record label EMI. ...Read More
Metallica Get French On New DVD
Metallica is set to release a DVD of their July concert in Nimes, France on DVD. The video is titled Francais Pour Une Nuit, which translates to "French For One Night." ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 21st, 2009
1961 - Bob Dylan recorded his first album, a self-titled effort. The songwriting legend was just 20 years old, and production costs were $400. ...Read More
Retro Minute
Get Back to October 20th, 1968, when Jaqueline Kennedy became Jackie O. and Bullitt was drawing crowds to theaters. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 20th, 2009
1976 – The Led Zeppelin film The Song Remains the Same premiered in London. ...Read More
Guns N' Roses Kicking Off World Tour in Canada
Guns N' Roses are preparing to tour Canada in support of their latest effort, the 13-years-in-the-making Chinese Democracy. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 19th, 2009
1998 - Mark Nieto filed a lawsuit against Aerosmith, claiming he suffered from hearing loss after attending one of their shows. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 18th, 2009
1967 - The John Lennon film How I Won the War premiered in London. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 17th, 2009
1995 - Sting's former financial adviser got six years in prison after being convicted of stealing $9.4 million from the Police frontman. ...Read More
THE 15: COLLEGE MOVIES
With our latest edition of The 15, we honor Homecoming events at universities around the country by ranking our favorite college movies of all time ...Read More
Waits Releasing Live Album
Singer Tom Waits is gearing up for the release of a new album, Glitter And Doom Live, on November 24th. ...Read More
Bob Dylan's Holiday Album
If the thought of Bob Dylan singing "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "O' Come All Ye Faithful" puts you in the holiday spirit, this album is for you. Get the scoop on this Get Back Editor's Pick! ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 16th, 2009
1951 - Little Richard sat down for his first recording session in Atlanta, Georgia. ...Read More
"Strategery"
It "wouldn't be prudent" to withhold such great comedy. Get Back to relive all of SNL's best political spoofs over the years! ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 15th, 2009
1987 - The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia opened a solo run on Broadway. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 14th, 2009
1981 - Prince released his album Controversy. ...Read More
Cooper Serves Up New Halloween Song
Alice Cooper has released a new track just in time for his favorite holiday. The "King of Halloween" is now offering "Keepin' Halloween Alive" exclusively on iTunes. ...Read More
Bruce, Trower Ready Live Album
Robin Trower or Procol Harum fame and Cream's Jack Bruce are gearing up for the release of their first live album in the U.S. on October 13th. ...Read More
Best Buy Offers Deluxe Chickenfoot Album
A presale is now being held for the deluxe edition of Chickenfoot's eponymous debut album. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 13th, 2009
1998 - The Crossroads Centre opened in Antigua. The rehabilitation center was underwritten by guitar legend Eric Clapton, who promised that no one in need of treatment for drug and alcohol addiction would be turned away. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 12th, 2009
1975 - Rod Stewart and the Faces performed their final concert together. The band broke up after Stewart ‘s endeavors to further develop his solo career. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 11th, 2009
1973 – The divorce between Elvis and Priscilla Presley became final. ...Read More
GALLERY: GREATEST ROCK GUITARISTS
In our latest Gallery we're focusing on some of our favorite Rock n' Rollers to ever pick up a Six-string. Take a look! ...Read More
The Rock History Report for
October 10th, 2009
1978 – Aerosmith’s Steve Tyler and Joe Perry were injured after a cherry bomb was hucked onstage at a Philadelphia concert. ...Read More
