Posts tagged Who
The Who Plan Tour, New Material for 2011
Although the Who have been inactive for much of 2010, save for their halftime Super Bowl appearance last February and a charity performance of 'Quadrophenia' in London the following month, 2011 looks as if it will be a busy one for its surviving members. ... Read More »
10 Songs That Became TV Themes
A TV show's theme song has always been an integral part of the viewing experience. But ... Read More »
Phish Announce Fall Tour, Atlantic City Halloween Gigs
Less than a week after the conclusion of their summer tour, Phish have announced details for their fall run. ... Read More »
Billy Idol's Band Gives Nod to Led Zeppelin in California
Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens paid tribute to Led Zeppelin Thursday night, fusing two of Jimmy Page's guitar pieces into songs by Idol and Generation X. ... Read More »
Rancid's Matt Freeman Slaps and Sings on Devil's Brigade Side Project
Matt Freeman is the reason many young punks pick up -- and later slam down in frustration -- the bass guitar. Armed with a Fender electric and medium-thin pick, Freeman is to the California punk band Rancid what John Entwistle was to the Who, the rare bassist who steps out of the pocket, runs roughshod over the fret board and functions as a lead player. ... Read More »
Elton John Plans Covers Album
Although Elton John has recorded the music of others -- most notably the Who's 'Pinball Wizard' -- ... Read More »
The Who Ponder 'Quadrophenia' Tour for 2011
Although the Who have been performing special gigs throughout the years, it's been four years since ... Read More »
Allan Toussaint and Mavis Staples Bring Americana to Toronto Jazz...
The Toronto Jazz Festival took its audience on a tour of Americana music on Wednesday, beginning in ... Read More »
Pearl Jam Honor Fans, Pete Townshend at Madison Square Garden
"It's nice not to be just in New York City, but to be in what they call the 'World's Most Famous ... Read More »
Paul Weller's New Album a Remedy for 'Boring' Pop
Fed up with the "dross" that passes for pop music in his native England, Paul Weller spent last year ... Read More »
The Who's Future Is Uncertain Says Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey has spoken of his fear that health issues may soon force the Who to call time on their ... Read More »
'Iron Maiden: Flight 666' Documentary Wins Best DVD Juno Award
'Iron Maiden Flight 666,' the documentary made by Canadian heavy metal filmmakers Sam Dunn and Scott ... Read More »
10 Best Rock Operas
Pity the poor rock opera: the most garish example of pure decadence the music industry has to offer. ... Read More »
Premature Retirements: Never Say Never Again
As jobs go, pop star would appear to be the one gig you can never truly quit. But a long list of ... Read More »
Petra Haden Coaches Contestants on 'The Sing-Off'
Indie songstress and all-around vocal powerhouse Petra Haden has been bowling over audiences for ... Read More »
Legendary Rock Photographer Jim Marshall Dead at 74
Jim Marshall, one of rock's most iconic photographers, has died. According to Rolling Stone, the ... Read More »
