Writers: Don Henley Producers: Bill Szymczyk Recorded: March-October, 1976 Released: May 3, 1977 Players: Don Henley–vocals, drums Glenn Frey–guitar, piano, vocals Joe Walsh–guitar, vocals Randy Meisner–bass, vocals Don Felder–guitar, vocals Album: Hotel California (Elektra, 1976) Along with Warren Zevon’s self-titled sophomore effort, Hotel California became a symbol of the seedier side of the Los Angeles…

PRPhotos.comKiss was forced to postpone last night’s (August 26th) gig at Burgettstown, Pennsylvania’s Pavilion at Star Lake after Paul Stanley tested positive for covid. Kiss posted a message on social media about the show’s postponement: Tonight’s KISS show at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA is unfortunately postponed due to Paul Stanley testing…

Getty ImagesIt was 30 years ago today (August 27th, 1991) that Pearl Jam released its debut album, Ten, which peaked at Number Two on the Billboard 200, and has sold over 13 million copies in the U.S. alone. The album’s key tracks, “Alive,” “Even Flow,” and “Jeremy,” helped redefine rock radio — along with those…

Getty ImagesReleased today (August 27th) is the long-awaited Beach Boys box set, Feel Flows – The Sunflower And Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971. The collection, assembled by producers Mark Linett and Alan Boyd with the help of Brother Records consultant Howie Edelson, features newly remastered versions of 1970’s Sunflower set and its 1971 followup, Surf’s Up.…

Getty ImagesSting let it be known he believes in science and is unabashedly pro-vaccine. The former Police bassist releases his latest studio set, titled, The Bridge, on November 19th, and deals specifically with the effect the pandemic has played in our lives. Since covid shut the world down, Sting has been scrambling to reschedule dates…

Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago Sunday night (August 29th, 1966), that the Beatles performed their last official concert in San Francisco at Candlestick Park. The tour, which had already hit Germany, Japan and the Philippines, was dogged by controversy — protests greeted the group in Tokyo prior to their performance at the Budokan Arena,…

Getty ImagesThe first 50th anniversary Billy Joel package has been announced, with Billy Joel – The Vinyl Collection, Vol.1, set for release on November 21st. Focusing on Billy’s 1970’s material, the set features all the albums from 1971’s Cold Spring Harbor through 1981’s Songs In The Attic — with the exception of 1980’s Glass Houses.…

Getty ImagesToday (August 27th) marks the 53rd anniversary of the death of the Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. Epstein, who died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 32, literally groomed the group from a scruffy, leather clad, bar band into the most successful and influential musicians of their time. In April 2014, Epstein…

Getty ImagesSlipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has been testing negative for COVID-19 for two days — according to his wife Alicia. Alicia tweeted, “Corey has been testing negative for two days. Had he not been vaxxed, this would have lasted much longer and been exponentially worse. I know this won’t change all minds, but if…