AXS TV pays tribute to Southern Rock pioneers Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers Band with a Saturday Stack special event packed with classic concerts, insightful interviews, heartfelt documentaries and more on Saturday, May 5, starting at 1p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
Out of the box, Red Sun Rising proves its live weight rests in the talent of a remarkable group of musicians with quick-witted rock licks, precisely polished harmonies, anthemic themes and a business sense that’s as sharp as a stiletto. That’s a sure-fire combination that only works when a group can conjure up that kind of magic at will, when it’s time to deliver.
Sons of Appolo former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force)—released their highly anticipated and critically acclaimed debut album, Psychotic Symphony, October 20, 2017 on InsideOutMusic/Sony Music.
Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, and Lawrence Gowan of the chart-topping rockers STYX sit down with Dan Rather for a revealing conversation, as they open up about the driving force that compels them to continue touring and performing in these exclusive looks at an all-new episode of The Big Interview—airing Tuesday, April 17 at 9pE/6pP. In addition, Shaw and Young explain to Rather their rocky relationship with former STYX frontman Dennis DeYoung.
Wisconsin-bred, Georgia-based musician John McCutcheon is folk music’s Renaissance man — Master multi-instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. His recordings have garnered every imaginable honor, including six Grammy nominations. He has produced over twenty albums of other artists, from traditional fiddlers to contemporary singer-songwriters to educational and documentary works.
Joining YES will be Steve Hackett, Mike Portnoy and newcomer Riverside, making their long-awaited debut aboard Cruise to the Edge in 2019. Finally, FISH, the respected former lead vocalist of the band Marillion, will be making a rare North American appearance and first on the cruise, performing selections from his old band along with solo material from his illustrious career.
In May 2003, I was honored to interview Lynyrd Skynyrd’s legendary Gary Rossington. At the time, Gary was celebrating Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 30th Anniversary which included the release at the time of a new Lynyrd Skynyrd Boxed Set, ® Epiphone Guitars Official 30th Anniversary Lynyrd Skynyrd Les Paul Standard Gold Top
Shawn Phillips, one of music’s most daring, influential and enigmatic figures, has an announced the release of his new album, Continuance, via Tunecore Distribution. The record – Phillips’ 26th solo effort – sees the genre-bending singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, who was once described by Bill Graham as “the best-kept secret in the music business,” mixing hard rock, blues, funk, jazz, classical and New Age into an enthralling, singular style of expression.
By: William Clark John Kay & Steppenwolf remain among the elite enduring forces in rock and roll. The iconic acid rock group broke out with their first two studio albums in 1968 – the self-titled ‘Steppenwolf,’ which spawned the psychedelic rock single “A Girl I Knew” and the mega hit cover of Mars Bonfire’s “Born […]
Shock rocker, Alice Cooper made his presence known in New Jersey when he thrilled a sold out venue at the Bergen PAC in Englewood. Alice’s faithful arrived in full force and full make-up, to enjoying songs from his 45+ year career.
