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Rivers Cuomo and his bandmates from Weezer are embarking on the Indie Rock Roadtrip, a festival tour that will find the band performing across North America with some of the biggest names in indie rock from the last few decades.                   Joining Weezer will be Modest Mouse, Spoon, Future Islands, Momma, Joyce Manor & White Reaper.  The shows will begin on Sunday June 4, at The Orion Theater, in Huntsville, AL and conclude on Septemb …

Are you a fan of classic rock music and vintage fashion? Did you see the Rolling Stones, AC/DC or one of the many fabulous rock bands of the 70’s, in person? Even if you didn’t, you might want to consider adding some women's vintage rock band t-shirts to your wardrobe.Not only are these shirts comfortable and versatile, but they also showcase your love for iconic bands and artists from the past. In this article, we'll explore the appeal of vintage rock band t-shirts for women, the history of roc …

Music lovers, unite! There's nothing quite like the feeling of seeing your favorite band perform live, singing along to every song, and feeling the energy of the crowd around you. It gets even better when you’re wearing your favorite concert tee.How many concert tees do you have?Concert tees have become a staple in the fashion world, and for good reason. They're comfortable, stylish, and a great way to show off your love for your favorite artists. Post Covid, most of us live in a world where fas …

Hey Duran Duran fans (or Duraneys as I hear Richard Blade call you guys on satellite radio) - get ready to dance your tails off, because the legendary new wave band is going on a North American tour this year. And dance you will, because the opening act will be none other than Nile Rodgers, the co-founder and rhythm guitarist for the classic disco band, Chic.  Aside from the Bee Gees and Donna Summer, I credit Nile Rodgers as the leading pioneer of the classic 1970s disco sound, wit …

   The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released their official list of nominees, for their 2023 induction. 8 of the artists have been nominated for the first time, which is quite a surprise, as most of these particular artists have been eligible for far longer than the minimum 25 year waiting period required by the Hall, since releasing their first album.  They include: Cyndi Lauper Joy Division/New Order (I'm guessing they're being nominated together rather th …

Billy Idol is hitting the road this year for a series of shows across North America. Bringing his old buddy and collaborator, Steve Stephens, along, the Rebel Yeller will tour for just shy of 2 months, kicking off the tour in Scottsdale, AZ on March 30 and wrapping things up with an appearance at the classic new wave music festival, Cruel World, in Pasadena, CA on May 20. (All of the confirmed dates are listed below.) While I'm sure the playlist will primarily consist of his classic hi …

It's hard to believe that it's been 50 years since Pink Floyd released their legendary album, The Dark Side of the Moon.  Sure, it feels like this album has always been a part of our lives but to think it has been 50 years - well it's kind of mind boggling.  Sure, the band released other incredible albums, and I'm not discounting them, but to have 1 whose sound and imagery is so defining of the classic rock genre, as the cover art and tracks of The Dark Side of the Moon are, …

Considered staples of American classic rock radio, progressive rock band, Genesis, are still very much a British band, and as such, are releasing a box set, on March 3, of session recordings the group did for the BBC, titled BBC Broadcasts. Spanning Genesis' entire career, the box set will be comprised of sessions the BBC recorded between 1970 through 1998 featuring contributions by all three of Genesis' lead singers: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Ray Wilson. Making up the BBC Broadc …

    Well, 2023 is off to a bit of a rough start for music legends.  This week along we lost Jeff Beck, Lisa Marie Presley and Robbie Bachman, the drummer of Bachman Turner Overdrive. However, it's not all gloom and doom in this landscape of classic rock.  Billy Idol, who rocked to the top of the charts with his Rebel Yell and his Dancing with Myself, can legitimately claim he is on the Walk of Fame. On January 5, Billy Idol received the first star of 2023, on Hollywo …

Aptly named Two Icons, One Night, legendary singers-songwriters Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel are coming together to co-headline a tour this year, beginning in March.   Both inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, neither artist needs no introduction, although they truly are contemporaries in every sense of the word.  They both had their musical career breakthroughs in the mid-1970s, Billy Joel as a solo artist and Stevie Nicks with Fleetwood Mac.  Their …