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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fellow Chicago-based acts Wilco and Neal Francis are releasing their recent collaborative live version of Wilco’s “Theologians” as a one-day-only digital single, with proceeds to benefit the Chicago-based social impact organization My Block My Hood My City and the International Rescue Committee’s efforts to aid Ukrainian refugees. The track will be available exclusively through Bandcamp […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers have unveiled a video for the song “These Are the Ways” to coincide with the release of their new Rick Rubin-produced album, Unlimited Love, which is out now. The clip was directed by Malia James, known for her prior work with Green Day, Rita Ora and Niall Horan. In it, a […]
Foo Fighters have canceled their performance at this weekend’s Grammy Awards following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, SPIN has learned. A few weeks ago, the Foos were added to the lineup along with Nas, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and Chris Stapleton. The ceremony takes place on Sunday in Las Vegas. The Foos are nominated for […]
Dead & Company are going back on the road. The band will kick off their seventh tour this June starting with a two-night appearance in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium. The tour runs through July, ending with a two-night performance at Citi Field in New York City. Other shows include two nights at Wrigley Field […]
Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman is suing fellow founding members Chris and Rich Robinson as part of a long-running dispute over his request to examine documentation to confirm the accuracy of his royalty payments and share in income as part of The Black Crowes Partnership. The suit was filed yesterday (March 30) in Los […]