Gene Simmons Defends Kiss’ Pop-Based ‘Dynasty’ Album

by Erik Lane | Jun 22, 2021 | DJ Blogs, Erik

A highlight of all the Kiss concerts is the inclusion of its million-selling Top 11 1979 hit, “I Was Made For Loving You.” Blabbermouth transcribed some of Simmons’ chat on CBS’ Good Day Sacramento, where he defended...

Yes Keyboardist Rick Wakeman Rolls Out Solo Dates

by Erik Lane | Jun 22, 2021 | DJ Blogs, Erik

Legendary Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has announced a 24-date solo road trek, dubbed “The Even Grumpier Old Rock Star Tour!”Wakeman kicks things off on October 14th at Derry, New Hampshire’s Tupelo Music Hall, with the jaunt...

Wolfgang Van Halen Won’t Be Playing His Dad’s Music On Tour

by Erik Lane | Jun 22, 2021 | DJ Blogs, Erik

Wolfgang Van Halen appeared on BBC Radio and said that fans expecting him to play Van Halen covers will be sorely disappointed. The latter-day Van Halen bassist will be out on the road this summer with his band Mammoth WVH opening...

Ronnie James Dio’s Widow Explains The Origin Of ‘Devil’s Horns’ Hand Gesture

by Erik Lane | Jun 21, 2021 | DJ Blogs, Erik

Ronnie James Dio’s widow Wendy Dio did a new interview with Rolling Stone in which she addressed Dio’s famous “devil’s horns” hand gesture and where it originated. She explained, “It’s an old Italian sign...

Foo Fighters Dedicate MSG Concert To Late-Stage Manager

by Erik Lane | Jun 21, 2021 | DJ Blogs, Erik

Foo Fighters’ Sunday night (June 20th) Madison Square Garden show was a bittersweet return to arenas, with the recent death of the band’s beloved stage manager, Andy Pollard. Pollard was saluted by the band on both their social media platforms, along with...

Paul Stanley: ‘Kisstory’ Is The Tale Of His And Gene Simmons’ Friendship

by Erik Lane | Jun 21, 2021 | DJ Blogs, Erik

Paul Stanley appeared on CBS’s The Talk and explained that apart from the incredible story of a New York City rock band defying all the odds — Kiss is really the tale of him and Gene Simmons dedicating themselves to their...