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Photographer Assembles a 10-Year Tribute to Rock [VIDEO]

gonzo — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:30:09 +0000

Who knew a DJ could actually have talent? Cleveland radio DJ and photographer Joe Kleon has burned the midnight oil for almost a year, going through over two million photos spanning the last decade and compiling them into a 15-minute video slideshow. Many of his photos, including shots of Aerosmith, Judas Priest and Slash will be [...]

Former 'Gunners' Rock Without Absent Axl [Video]

gonzo — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:36:41 +0000

By now we all know how things went down at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies last night - Axl was a no show (or was...is...he just veeeeerrrrryyyy late???). He said he wasn't going to be there, and true to his word...he wasn't. That didn't stop the rest of the guys from Guns 'N' Roses (from various versions of G 'N' R) from accepting the honor - with class.

Guns N' Roses Members Thank Fans During Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Shauna Wright — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:52:33 +0000

After a tumultuous few weeks that saw both Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin bail from attending Guns N’ Roses induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band members who showed up to accept the honors — Slash, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Duff McKagan — did so with style.

Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Closing Jam Features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slash + More

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:05:19 +0000

It’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tradition to have a jam session with inductees new and old at the end of the ceremony. This year was no different: After the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ own three-song set late Saturday night, frontman Anthony Kiedis encouraged others to join them onstage.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Bring Emotion and Funk to Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:34:15 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers were the very last act inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, late Saturday night – and with the ceremony creeping close to the five-hour mark, many in attendance had already split. However, the California funk-rockers were clearly who much of the crowd were waiting to [...]

Green Day Releases Inside-The-Studio Videos

Dave Lifton — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:50:29 +0000

Ever since Valentine’s Day, Green Day have been holed up in the studio recording the follow-up to 2009′s ’21st Century Breakdown.’ Throughout this time, they’ve taken some time to give their fans a behind-the-scenes look at the new work by

Axl Rose Addresses Guns N' Roses' Hall of Fame Induction + Reunion Offers

Jeff Giles — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:28:36 +0000

You really never know what you’re going to get from Axl Rose in an interview, and it seems pretty clear that he isn’t exactly eager to discuss the possibility of reuniting the original Guns N’ Roses lineup for a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next year.

Joan Jett, Guns N' Roses and Beastie Boys Among Rock Hall of Fame Nominees [PICTURES]

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:17:58 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has mailed out the ballots for its 27th annual list of potential inductees, leaving it to the organization’s 500 voters to pick the winners from an eclectic group that includes first-time nominees as well as returning contenders.

Newly eligible artists who made this year’s cut include Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Guns N’ Roses, Heart, and Eric B. & Rakim, while the Beastie Boys, Donna Summer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the veteran hopefuls.

R.E.M. Announces Breakup, Says 'The Time Just Feels Right'

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:54:37 +0000

After more than 30 years together, during which time they rose from critical alternative-rock favorites to international pop superstars and eventually Rock and Roll Hall of Fame status, R.E.M. announced Wednesday they have “called it a day as a band.”

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Leon Russell and others [PHOTOS]

Kayla Keys — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0000

On Monday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted several more music legends into its ranks, including Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Darlene Love, Tom Waits, Jac Holzman, Art Rupe and Leon Russell. The ceremony included performances by the inductees, with appearances by Elton John, Bette Midler, Paul Simon, John Mayer, Neil [...]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducters and Inductees

Kayla Keys — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:01:58 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the presenters for their induction ceremony next month. Here’s the complete list: –ROB ZOMBIE will induct ALICE COOPER. –ELTON JOHN will induct LEON RUSSELL, which is appropriate since they just released a joint album called “The Union” last fall. –PAUL SIMON will induct NEIL DIAMOND. –NEIL [...]