Slash announces 'The Collection' guitar book
Gibson Publishing Slash has announced a new book diving into the many guitars he’s played over the years. The 300-page tome, simply titled The Collection: Slash, includes photographs and illustrations of Slash’s personal guitars, accompanied by interviews
30th anniversary reissue of posthumous Roy Orbison album 'King of Hearts' due in October
Roy’s Boys LLC/Legacy Recordings The posthumous Roy Orbison album King of Hearts, which originally was released in 1992, will be reissued on October 14 in honor of its 30th anniversary. The remastered collection, which can be preordered
Vinyl reissue of 'Holidays Rule' compilation, featuring Paul McCartney & more, due next month
Craft Recordings The 2012 compilation Holidays Rule, featuring yuletide-themed tunes from Paul McCartney and a variety of other artists, will be released on vinyl for the first time next month in honor of its 10th anniversary. The two-LP
Sexagenaria! Happy 60th birthday to Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell
Per Ole Hagen/Redferns Here’s wishing a very happy and very rocking birthday to longtime Def Leppard guitarist and former Dio member Vivian Campbell, who turned 60 Thursday. In honor of the milestone, Def Leppard is encouraging fans
Joni Mitchell receives honorary degree from Berklee College of Music
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Joni Mitchell was presented with an honorary doctorate by the prestigious Boston-based institution the Berklee College of Music during an event held Tuesday at a private residence in Santa Monica,
Soundtrack to new David Bowie film 'Moonage Daydream' due out digitally in September
Parlophone Records The soundtrack album to the official David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream will be released via digital formats on September 16, coinciding with the movie’s theatrical premiere, while a two-CD version will follow on November 18.
Blood Sugar Stoner Magik: Cheech & Chong presenting Red Hot Chili Peppers with Global Icon VMA
Courtesy of MTV Red Hot Chili Peppers will be celebrating at the VMAs with Cheech & Chong. According to Variety, the famed stoner comedy duo will present the “Californication” outfit with the Global Icon Award at the
Billy Joel welcomes pop star Olivia Rodrigo for surprise performance at Madison Square Garden
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images After name-dropping Billy Joel in her song “Deju Vu,” teen pop star Olivia Rodrigo joined the Piano Man to perform the hit tune Wednesday night during the latest installment of his monthly residency at
Eric Clapton's chart-topping 1992 'Unplugged' album celebrates its 30th anniversary
Reprise Records Thirty years ago today, Eric Clapton released what has become the best-selling album of his career, Unplugged. The 14-track acoustic live collection features performances from an episode of the MTV Unplugged series that was shot