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Steven Tyler Critiques Mick Jagger’s Impersonation of Him on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Steven Tyler watched Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger impersonate him on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last weekend, and says he got it all wrong. “He could have done the ‘yeah yeah yeah!’” Tyler tells Hollywood Life. Jagger played Tyler during a skit called ‘So You Think You Can Dance At An Outdoor Music Festival.’
Doobie Brothers Singer Michael McDonald Alleges Conspiracy by Major Record Labels
Former Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald is suing the band’s longtime label in an attempt to get more money for masters licensed to third-party music downloaders such as iTunes and Amazon. According to Billboard, the white-haired vocalist wants 50 percent of receipts instead of 12-20 percent.
Ronnie Wood Indicates Rolling Stones Will Tour in October 2012
The Rolling Stones‘ 50th anniversary celebration may include a tour, but it won’t include new music. At least, that’s what guitarist Ronnie Wood revealed in a recent interview. Previously it was believed the band wouldn’t be ready to tour until 2013.
Mick Jagger to Be Backed By Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire During ‘SNL’ Performance
The season finale of ‘Saturday Night Live’ is becoming a mini-all star rock party. Mick Jagger will host and perform during the May 19 broadcast. The Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire will join him on stage during his performances on the show.
Queen to Bring Freddie Mercury to Life With Hologram
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Queen‘s ‘We Will Rock You’ musical in London, the band is bringing back Freddie Mercury. The late singer will appear via hologram during next week’s run of shows at the Dominion Theatre.
Aerosmith to Debut New Single on ‘American Idol’
The season finale of ‘American Idol‘ will feature a performance from judge Steven Tyler‘s full-time band. According to Joe Perry, the rockers will debut the first single from their upcoming new album during the May 23 Fox broadcast.
Joe Walsh, ‘Lucky That Way’ – Song Review
Joe Walsh has been a good friend to country music over the last five years, frequently appearing on tracks from artists like Kenny Chesney and Kix Brooks, and jamming with Brad Paisley at award ceremonies. Now Nashville is returning the favor, helping Walsh cut his first country single.
Bruce Springsteen Pays Tribute to Levon Helm With Performance of the Band’s ‘The Weight’
One of the many highlights of last night’s three hour Bruce Springsteen show in Newark, N.J. was the singer’s impromptu tribute to the late Levon Helm. Springsteen and the E Street Band was joined by a full house at the Prudential Center in singing the the Band‘s ‘The Weight.’
Beach Boys Announce New Album Release Date
It’s been over two decades since the Beach Boys worked together, but fans anticipating their new album won’t have to wait much longer. At the end of a promotional video for their new single ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio,’ the band announces that ‘The Beach Boys 50′ will be available on June 5.
Steven Tyler Sings With 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient
A shout-out on ‘American Idol’ would have been plenty to lift the spirits of 10-year-old cancer patient Cole Grace, but while hospitalized earlier this year the Rhode Island kid found himself face-to-face with Steven Tyler. During an interview with WPRI, Grace shared what he and the Aerosmith rocker talked about.
Cheap Trick to Perform at Washington D.C. Earth Day Rally
Cheap Trick will rock the nation’s capitol on this coming Sunday, April 22. The classic rockers are part of the entertainment for an Earth Day rally on the National Mall in Washington D.C., which according to the band’s website runs from 12PM to 7PM ET.
Faces Preparing to ‘Cause Havoc’ at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert
Unlike one artist being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night, the the Faces / Small Faces are embracing the honor. Sometime today (Friday, April 13) the rockers will rehearse the three songs they’ll play at the ceremony the next night, although it’s anyone’s guess which three songs that will be.