Writer of Bon Jovi's biggest hits recalls how he had to “beg” Jon to record “Livin' on a Prayer”

Desmond Child, Orianthi, Richie Sambora (Lester Cohen/Getty Images for ASCAPMonday night at the 35th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards, veteran songwriter Desmond Child received the ASCAP Founders Award winner. While he’s co-written huge hits for the likes
The Grateful Dead issuing 50th anniversary special edition of “Anthem of the Sun”

Rhino RecordsThe Grateful Dead will issue a special edition of its classic album Anthem of the Sun, in celebration of the album’s 50th anniversary. The new release will be available in CD and vinyl, with the CD
Uranus actually smells like… well…

Scientists have discovered Uranus actually smells like…
Is there a Rolling Stones vinyl boxed set coming?

Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for The Rolling StonesJust after noon ET today, the Rolling Stones lit up their social media accounts with a 15-second video clip, featuring the sound of a stylus touching down on a vinyl
WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE STOP DOING?

The Danny Wright Show wants to know… What should people STOP doing?
Watch Kirk Hammett rock the national anthem and Lars Ulrich throw the first pitch at San Francisco Giants Metallica Night

ABC/Randy HolmesThe San Francisco Giants baseball team hosted the sixth annual Metallica Night Monday in honor of the Bay Area metal legends. Before the hometown team took the field to take on the visiting Washington Nationals, guitarist
Bruce Springsteen surprises Patti Smith's crowd at Tribeca Film Fest

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Film FestivalMonday night belonged to Patti Smith‘s fans, who got a rare treat when Bruce Springsteen joined Smith onstage in New York City. RollingStone.com reports the pair performed the song they co-wrote,
Watch now: Sammy Hagar and Foreigner's Mick Jones jam on “Dirty White Boy” on “Rock & Roll Road Trip”

Courtesy AXS TVThe latest installment of AXS TV’s Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar features the singer sitting down with Foreigner frontman Mick Jones. The two discuss Jones’ long and memorable career, but the high
Next week, score $20 tickets for The Doobie Brothers, Rod Stewart, Journey & more

PRNewsfoto/Live Nation EntertainmentConcert promoter Live Nation will be offering discounted tickets for a number of the summer’s biggest rock tours during National Concert Week. From Monday, April 30 at 8 a.m. local time to Tuesday, May 8