Opinion: Not another revival of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
On Nov. 25, Band Aid released the “ultimate remix” of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” the rock charity single from 40 years ago that, in…
My Chemical Romance posts tribute to late drummer Bob Bryar
My Chemical Romance has broken its silence on the death of its former drummer Bob Bryar, who performed with the emo group from 2004 to…
Geri Horner all smiles after derailing lucrative Spice Girls deal sparking feud with band
GERI Horner looks like she hasn't got a care in the world despite reports she stopped each of the Spice Girls from earning £1 million.The…
‘Beatles ’64’ review: An unguarded band steps into the limelight
It’s often claimed, I’m not sure on what authority, that the Beatles’ arrival in America, three months after the assassination of President Kennedy, in some…
10 must-see concerts this holiday season
Considering that the weather outside isn’t exactly frightful during the winter months in SoCal, our concert calendar manages to keep our social lives plenty warm…
The best of Camp Flog Gnaw Day 2: Erykah Badu, Mustard, Playboi Carti and more
The second day of Camp Flog Gnaw’s 10-year anniversary came roaring back into Dodger Stadium for fans of Tyler, the Creator’s universe of energized and…
Chicxs Rockerxs celebrates 10 years of sparking punk rock passion
At the end of her first summer camp, 11-year-old Naíma Arteaga was nervous about the final group activity she was required to do: sing in…
Fatboy Slim slams ‘sick’ Oasis ticket prices and reveals band he ‘really f*****g hates’
FATBOY SLIM, alias Norman Cook, has had a pop at Oasis ticket prices – branding them “sick”.The DJ reckons the controversial dynamic pricing method, which…
Linkin Park taps Queens of the Stone Age for L.A. tour stop
Linkin Park is expanding its comeback tour, taking their From Zero road show across the globe.The Agoura Hills rap-rock group, which relaunched in September with…
My Chemical Romance announces ‘The Black Parade’ tour dates
Calling all Angel-emos: My Chemical Romance is celebrating its seminal album “The Black Parade” with a stadium tour slated for next summer.The “Long Live The…
Roy Haynes dead: Jazz drummer and band leader was 99
Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer and band leader whose skill and versatility led to performances with such diverse artists as Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Chick…
Download fans ‘work out’ another massive rock band have ‘signed up to headline’ after album announcement
DOWNLOAD fans have ‘worked out’ that another massive rock band have ‘signed up to headline’ after their album announcement.My Chemical Romance sent their supporters into…
Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s cause of death revealed
Nov. 11, 2024 5:22 PM PT A cause of death has been revealed for Iron Maiden alum Paul Di’Anno, who died last month at age…
Review: David Gilmour shines on at end of 3-night stand at Hollywood Bowl
With a musical and cultural legacy so vast it’s nearly impossible to quantify, singer/guitarist David Gilmour could easily rest on his impressive laurels. Especially at…
David Foster on the stories behind 5 of his biggest hits
“Not all songs have a story,” David Foster says. “But these five do.”He would know: In a career that stretches across more than half a…
Inside Liam Payne’s troubled life after One Direction
“Hey man, are you good?”AJ McLean had reason to be concerned about Liam Payne. Since production wrapped on the new Netflix music competition series where…
Jeff Lynne brings ELO to the Forum one last time
One advantage to forgoing a showy rock ’n’ roll persona is that you never get too old to pull it off.Fronting a version of the…
Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84
Phil Lesh, the bassist for the Grateful Dead who propelled many of its wildest musical explorations yet also composed and sang one of its loveliest…
Garfield defeats Roosevelt in East L.A. Classic battle
World Series Game 1 fever swept over the crowd as halftime hit at the 89th annual East L.A. Classic football game at SoFi Stadium.Moments after…
How East L.A. band Las Cafeteras brings together music and activism
Las Cafeteras members Hector Flores and Denise Carlos spent their adolescences chasing the dreams of their immigrant parents. After attending college, they were expected to…