Jack Blades: Label Paid Damn Yankees $1 Million to Avoid Third LP
Singer explains ’90s cultural shift that affected Warner Bros.’ attitude toward his bands’ music. Continue reading…
Nikki Sixx: Motley Crue’s Survival Down to Rehearsal Room ‘Magic’
Bassist cites “noise and energy” when no one else is around for making it to 40 years. Continue reading…
Nirvana Members Only Hoped ‘Nevermind’ Would Buy Them Apartments
Dave Grohl recalls modest ambitions for world-changing album. Continue reading…
Frank Zappa Could Have Been President, Says Jeff Beck
British blues icon recalls how American artist “took a shine” to him and Ronnie Wood. Continue reading…
The ‘Cannonball Run’ is Real, and COVID Helped Set a New Record
With traffic at an all-time low, cross country racers hit the road in 2020. Continue reading…
Rescued David Bowie Painting Will Sell for 10,000 Times its Price
Woman bought 90’s canvas at landfill center for $5 CAD – auction bids have topped $50,000. Continue reading…
Nikki Sixx Was Invited to Join Quiet Riot Prior to Motley Crue
If things had played out differently, he could have been playing bass in a different legendary act. Continue reading…
Jane Curtin and Laraine Newman Revisit That Famous ‘SNL’ Fight
Castmates Chevy Chase and Bill Murray got into a physical altercation in 1978. Continue reading…
Steve Hackett Expected Genesis to Fire Him After First Show
Guitarist says debut performance was “complete disaster,” partly because Phil Collins was drunk. Continue reading…
Why Alex Lifeson Got Kicked Out of a Music Store Every Week
Rush guitarist was once a regular presence at Long & McQuade in Toronto. Continue reading…