by Erik Lane | May 6, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
Pat Benatar is as cool as ever. Although thrilled about her 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — she’s a seasoned pro — and has never judged her talent or art with the prizes its brought her. In addition to Benatar, the 2022 Rock and...
by Erik Lane | May 6, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators (SMKC) have released the video for their second single, “April Fool.” The clip was shot live throughout SMKC’s sold out spring The River Is Rising Tour, which they recently wrapped up. The trek was in...
by Erik Lane | May 6, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
FILE This is a home sold in Mount Lebanon, Pa., on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates resumed their ascent this week, Thursday, May 5, 2022, as the key 30-year loan reached its highest point since 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) If...
by Erik Lane | May 5, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
Kirk Hammett maintains that it was the maturity of his Metallica bandmates that allowed him the freedom to record and release his debut solo EP, Portals. Hammett spoke about the critically acclaimed new set to Consequence Of Sound’s Kyle Meredith, with...
by Erik Lane | May 5, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
Despite there being a clear distinction between the Peter Gabriel-led Genesis era and the Phil Collins years, co-founding keyboardist Tony Banks saw little difference in the band’s music over the years. During a chat with Classic Rock, Banks was asked if he saw...
by Erik Lane | May 5, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
The 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Eminem. This year’s Musical Excellence Award will go to Judas Priest along with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Early...