Larry ‘The Mole’ Taylor, bassist for Canned Heat and known for his work with many other artists including Tom Waits and John Mayall, died Monday after battling cancer for over a decade. Taylor’s career began with Jerry Lee Lewis and he found work as a session musician for many artists. Among them, Buddy Guy, JJ…… MORE
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Own A Reproduction Of Jimmy Page’s ’59 ‘Dragon’ Telecaster
In a new interview, Jimmy Page talks about his legendary ‘Dragon’, the 1959 Telecaster he used during the ‘Stairway To Heaven’ solo. That Telecaster has now been reproduced so accurately Page it as “one hundred and ten percent right”. Read more about the reproduction here and find out how you can buy one.… MORE
David Hasselhoff: New Album To Have ‘Metal Edge’, Reveals Guests
David Hasselhoff said recently that his new studio album will feature some metal songs. “Why not? I don’t have an album title yet, but it should read: Everything is allowed. I do everything because I can. Because I want it.”, said The Hoff. Tracii Guns and Todd Rundgren are among the guests who’ll appear on the album which…… MORE
Woodstock: A Look Back
Billboard compiled a cache of memorable photos from the Woodstock Music Festival that happened 50 years ago this weekend in upstate New York. Click here to take a look back.… MORE
Woodstock: A Look Back At Music History
It’s been 50 years since the famed Woodstock Music Festival. There have been many stories over the years about what happened during the festival but now the festival organizer is speaking about the weekend from his point of view. Click here to read organizer Joel Rosenman’s account of a weekend remembered for free love, cheap…… MORE
New Book Tells Why Stevie Ray Vaughan Refused To Tour With David Bowie
In a new book available August 13, those who were close to Stevie Ray Vaughan detail important events in the legendary guitarist’s life, including a planned tour with David Bowie. “The advertising and advance on Texas Flood was Let’s Dance, which stoked people’s interest and curiosity about Stevie. People wanted to know who this unknown guitar player who told…… MORE
Ian Gibbons, Former Kinks Member, Dead At 67
Keyboardist Ian Gibbons, who joined The Kinks in 1979, has died at the age of 67. “To simply say Ian will be missed would be an understatement,” said Ray Davies. “My first thoughts are for his family and loved ones. More details about Gibbons’ life can be found here.… MORE
Sammy Hagar Chronicles Most Embarrassing Moments In New Book
In a new book, ‘No Encore!’, Sammy Hagar looks back on his career and shares some of the worst moments in his career, including the time he threw his mic stand in the air and it came back down, smashing into the head of bassist Bill Church. And how about the time when he was…… MORE
Mott The Hoople Extending Tour To Include Texas Dates
Mott The Hoople’s first tour in 45 years has just been extended to include 11 more dates this Fall, including stops in Dallas and Austin. Click here to check their schedule and get ticket info.… MORE
Rush Album Covers To Be Transformed Into Jigsaw Puzzles
It happened with Metallica and now it’s gonna happen with Rush: album covers turned into jigsaw puzzles. Fly By Night, A Farewell To Kings, Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures will be made into 500 piece puzzles, currently available for pre-order here.… MORE
