Chad Smith paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins in a touching video. “Taylor’s my good buddy who I’ve known forever,” Smith says in an interview at the beginning of the clip. The compilation, soundtracked by Foo Fighters‘ “My Hero,” then showcased some of the drummers’ most memorable moments together — many on the road (the Foos first […]
In case you missed it, Red Hot Chili Peppers have a new album out. They received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday and down the street on Friday night at the Fonda Theater, the band played their first proper show with John Frusciante. Ahead of the encore, the Chili Peppers brought […]
Skull-cracking elbow drops and ground-trembling suplex slams are only part of what makes WrestleMania great. The WWE’s biggest annual event — considered the pinnacle of “sports entertainment” by its creators (aka “Showcase of the Immortals,” “Grandest stage of ‘em all”) — happens at the intersection of athleticism and theatrics. Equally as thrilling as the high-flying […]
Dr. Zwig released a new single “Nowhere to be Found” in conjunction with a music video. For those unfamiliar with the rock artist, you may know him from other fields, as he’s a psychologist, musician, educator and author. He’s one of the very few people to hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology while also being […]
“Can’t stop / Addicted to the shindig” (“Can’t Stop” – Red Hot Chili Peppers) It was only 10:30 a.m. on a weekday but a party was in full swing in the heart of Hollywood Thursday morning when approximately 2,500 Red Hot Chili Peppers fans gathered to witness the seminal Los Angeles rock quartet and Rock […]
When director Alice Gu set out to make a film about beloved L.A.-based luthier Reuben Cox, she envisioned creating a 12-minute mini-documentary. That plan quickly changed as Cox’s famous clientele (Jackson Browne, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Phoebe Bridgers, The National’s Aaron Dessner and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, among others) also agreed to appear in the […]
Is it sacrilegious to smoke weed inside a decommissioned church? This seems to be the central question for Baby Stone Gorillas on the set of their “Keep Goin” music video. Dress shirts for the video, the ticking clock on the church rental, our interview — these are afterthoughts for the burgeoning Los Angeles rap group […]
Lady Gaga is the latest high-profile name to join the performance lineup for the 64th Grammy awards, which will take place Sunday (April 3) and air live on CBS from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In tandem with longtime collaborator Tony Bennett, Gaga is up for five awards, including album of the […]
Name Jake Burns Best known for Shouting and pointing with a bunch of other old geezers. Current city Chicago Really want to be in A small town in West Virginia. The pace of life and the people are wonderful. The scenery is second to none and we finally get to own a dog again! Excited about Finally getting back on […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers have been one of the most consistently popular bands in the world for most of their 39 years together, but it hasn’t always been an easy ride. Frontman Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea have been the only constants throughout the band’s history. Over the years, they’ve recorded albums with five different […]