Cutting music education from schools is “child abuse,” says Flea

Credit: Steve KerosWhen Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea visited his alma mater at Fairfax Senior High School in 2000, he was shocked at the school’s lack of musical instruments. “I was so disheartened,” Flea tells Rolling
New compilation from pre-CCR band The Golliwogs arriving next month

Craft Recordings/Concord Bicycle MusicFor several years during the 1960s, John Fogerty, his brother Tom, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford played in a band called The Golliwogs, which they eventually renamed Creedence Clearwater Revival. Now, a new comprehensive
Graham Nash to be honored with special award during 2017 Americana Music Festival in Nashville

Credit: Amy GranthamHaving long used his voice to raise awareness about political, social and environmental causes, Graham Nash has been chosen to receive the Americana Music Association’s 2017 Spirit of Americana: Free Speech in Music Award. The
Metallica plays “Metal Have I Ever” in “Carpool Karaoke” preview

ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica will appear on the next installment of Carpool Karaoke: The Series, and Billboard.com has a sneak peek of the episode. In the clip, host and comedian Billy Eichner tries to get the metal legends to
Pink Floyd covers by Robby Krieger, John Wetton featured on soundtrack to new sci-fi/horror film

Cleopatra RecordsThe soundtrack to an upcoming sci-fi/horror flick called The Rift — Dark Side of the Moon features two interesting covers of songs from the classic Pink Floyd album that inspired the film’s name. The album includes
The Moody Blues' John Lodge says he hopes to release live solo DVD and tour the US this fall

Credit: Ricky RedmanThe Moody Blues recently wrapped up a North American tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of their classic album Days of Future Passed, and now singer/bassist John Lodge says he’s getting ready to turn his focus