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Weekly Rewind: Doc Watson, Foreigner + More

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:45:06 +0000

The biggest classic rock stories of the week find us saying sad goodbyes to two highly influential (and very different) guitar players, wishing Foreigner keyboardist Michael Bluestien all the best in his recently revealed cancer battle, and giggle as Gene Simmons’s famous collection of nudie pictures goes up in flames on his terribly corny TV show.

Black Sabbath Officially Announce Reunion, New Album and 2012 World Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:45:48 +0000

Black Sabbath‘s original lineup has officially announced that they will reunite in 2012, kicking off a world tour by headlining the Download Festival in England on June 10. That will be followed by more concerts and the fall release of the band’s first album together in 33 years.

Robert Plant and Jeff Beck To Record Together?

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:46:36 +0000

Jeff Beck and Robert Plant have reportedly discussed working together on a musical project of unknown shape and size. It would certainly be a case of legend partnering with legend, if it does indeed happen.

Celebrity Birthdays for October 20 – Tom Petty, Snoop Dogg and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:15:48 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Tom Petty
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing with the Traveling Wilburys, selling more than 60 million albums, and numerous hit songs such as ‘Refugee,’ ‘The Waiting,’ and ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’