Matthew Wilkening
Elton John Hospitalized, Forced to Cancel Concerts
Elton John was hospitalized yesterday (May 23) in Los Angeles as a result of a serious respiratory infection, and has been forced to cancel four concerts in order to facilitate his recovery.
John Fogerty Joins ‘American Idol’ Champ Phillip Phillips to Perform Two Creedence Clearwater Revival Classics on Finale
John Fogerty joined ‘American Idol’ finalist Phillip Phillips on the show’s season finale tonight to sing two Creedence Clearwater Revival songs, ‘Have You Ever Seen the Rain’ and ‘Bad Moon Rising.’
Tom Petty to Reveal More U.S. Tour Dates Soon?
Bummed out that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ all-too-brief 2012 spring concert tour didn’t stop by your hometown? Well, according to a new video message from Gainesville, Fla.’s favorite rock star, you (and we) might get a second chance very soon.
Sammy Hagar Plots Multi-Band Career Retrospective Tour
If Sammy Hagar‘s latest plan comes true — and most of them do — fans of the Red Rocker will be treated to a tour touching on nearly every phase of his four-decade recording career next summer.
Amare Stoudemire’s Smashed Hand Recalls 1984 Tom Petty Incident
If there’s one rocker who can relate to how Amare Stoudemire feels right about now, it’s Tom Petty. The basketball star injured himself by smashing his hand against a glass door holding a fire extinguisher in frustration following a playoff loss Monday night (April 30), echoing a similar incident from Petty’s past.
Paul McCartney Guests on Live ’30 Rock’ Episode
Paul McCartney stunned the studio audience — and by the looks of it, possibly actor Alec Baldwin — by making a surprise walk-on appearance during a live episode of NBC’s ’30 Rock.’
The Beach Boys Accompany ‘Mad Men’ Characters on LSD Trip
Roger Sterling, ‘Mad Men”s sophisticated sliver-haired ad executive, went on an LSD trip with help from the 1966 Beach Boys classic ‘I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times’ on last night’s episode of the popular series.
Rod Stewart to Miss the Faces’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction and Performance
Rod Stewart is sick and will not perform with his former Faces bandmates at this weekend’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, nor attend the festivities at all.
Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin" Performed By Dozens of Movie Stars
The words of Journey‘s classic 1981 anthem ‘Don’t Stop Believin” have been given new life thanks to a highly entertaining video that features Steve Perry’s lyrics re-interpreted via the clever (and no doubt extremely time-consuming) editing together of dozens of iconic movie scenes.
Lollapalooza 2012 Lineup Features Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath will reportedly be one of the headliners of this summer’s Lollapalooza, with advance word of the three-day festival’s lineup leaking from a Brazilian website.
Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks’ ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ Performed on ‘American Idol’
Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, each and every one of the Heartbreakers and classic rock fans in general got dragged through the mud tonight on ‘American Idol‘ as Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone sucked all the sultriness and texture from the classic duet ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.’
Stevie Nicks Guest Stars on ‘Up All Night’
Stevie Nicks brought her magical, mystical powers to NBC‘s ‘Up All Night’ last evening (March 29), appearing as a much-sought after guest on the fictional talk show where lead characters Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Ava (Maya Rudolph) work on the popular sitcom.