Classic Rock
China dissident artist Ai Weiwei to release rock album
Mar 12, 2013 07:22 EDT
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, whose oeuvre already spans genres from film to architecture, is taking on a new medium with plans for a hard rock album, he told AFP on Tuesday.
Black Sabbath guitarist writes Armenia Eurovision song
Mar 07, 2013 13:04 EST
The guitarist of British rock band Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, has composed the music for Armenia's entry to this year's Eurovision song contest, the performers said Thursday.
New album showcases Jimi Hendrix innovations
Mar 05, 2013 18:54 EST
More than 42 years after his death, Jimi Hendrix is making a comeback with a new album that brings together a dozen innovative studio recordings from 1968 and 1969.
Original Status Quo line-up to tour after 30 years apart
Mar 03, 2013 08:07 EST
The original line-up of veteran rockers, Status Quo, are getting back together for a nationwide tour, the band's management confirmed on Sunday.
Rolling Stones victorious at NME Awards
Feb 28, 2013 02:04 EST
Influential music magazine the NME honoured rock legends the Rolling Stones with two prizes at its annual awards show, fifty years after they first graced its pages.
Bersani: a reformed communist with a liberal streak
Feb 24, 2013 05:30 EST
Pier Luigi Bersani, the favourite to become Italy's prime minister after the general election, is a cigar-chomping former communist with a liberal economic streak and a down-to-earth manner.
Beatles collaborator and 'teacher' Sheridan dead: family
Feb 17, 2013 19:20 EST
British rocker Tony Sheridan, best known as an early collaborator of The Beatles and mentor during the Fab Four's legendary spell in Hamburg, has died aged 72, his family announced.
Carla Bruni back to music with memories of the Stones
Jan 30, 2013 16:26 EST
Carla Bruni is to resume her musical career with an autumn tour and a new album that sees France's former first lady reminiscing about her time spent hanging out with the Rolling Stones.
London's Olympic Stadium to host rock concerts
Jan 22, 2013 12:02 EST
A string of live rock concerts will be held in London's Olympic Stadium in July, music promoter Live Nation announced Tuesday, making them the first events in the Olympic Park since the 2012 Games ended.
Back-up singers finally in spotlight at Sundance
Jan 18, 2013 09:29 EST
They sang for the Rolling Stones, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, U2, Sting and Michael Jackson, but they stayed out of the spotlight -- until a new documentary gave them a starring role at last.
Coach Keshi seeks glory after winning as player
Jan 18, 2013 03:01 EST
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi could well join Egypt's Mahmoud El Gohary in an exclusive club of those who have won the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and a coach.
Father of Montreux jazz festival bows out at 76
Jan 11, 2013 14:09 EST
The music world was in mourning Friday at the news that Claude Nobs, the 76-year-old founder and manager of Switzerland's famed Montreux Jazz Festival, had died following a skiing accident.
Rolling Stone Wood weds for third time
Dec 21, 2012 21:55 EST
The Rolling Stones' guitarist Ronnie Wood has married his girlfriend of eight months, a theatre producer 31 years his junior, newspapers said Saturday.
Rock stars shine at Hurricane Sandy benefit gig
Dec 13, 2012 09:11 EST
Rock music royalty, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Paul McCartney, joined in a stellar line-up to raise money for victims of superstorm Sandy.
Rock stars shine at Hurricane Sandy benefit gig
Dec 12, 2012 22:12 EST
Rock music royalty, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Paul McCartney, joined in a stellar line-up to raise money for victims of superstorm Sandy.
Indian sitar legend Ravi Shankar dies, aged 92
Dec 12, 2012 05:52 EST
Legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar, who influenced musicians ranging from The Beatles to violinist Yehudi Menuhin, has died aged 92 in the United States after surgery, his family said Wednesday.
Indian sitar legend Ravi Shankar dies aged 92
Dec 12, 2012 04:24 EST
Legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar, who influenced musicians ranging from The Beatles to violinist Yehudi Menuhin, has died aged 92 in the United States after surgery, his family said Wednesday.
Disco queen Donna Summer to join rock Hall of Fame
Dec 11, 2012 17:59 EST
Disco queen Donna Summer, who died in May, is to join the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Canadian rockers Rush and hip-hop pioneers Public Enemy, it was announced Tuesday.
The Rolling Stones join 12/12/12 Sandy benefit concert
Dec 07, 2012 19:06 EST
The Rolling Stones will join a star-studded lineup at a December 12 concert to benefit victims of megastorm Sandy, organizers said Friday.
Rock's oldies still golden in New York concerts
Dec 04, 2012 13:58 EST
Rock's wrinkly superstars are out in force in New York this week, with The Rolling Stones, The Who, Patti Smith and Neil Young riding the time machine back to the Big Apple's big stages.
