Earlier this week the music world lost one of the defining figures of rock’n’roll: Bo Diddley.

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Beginning in the ‘50s and spanning a 50-year-career, this singer/guitarist introduced the world to his rhythmic beat and powerful vocals on classic tracks like “Who Do You Love,” “I’m a Man” and, of course, “Hey Bo Diddley.” His […]

Just when you thought sex-tape scandals were only for underage girls and creepy old men, along comes news of a sex tape—from beyond the grave!

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AOL and the New York Times report that a video has surfaced allegedly showing guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, um, starring, alongside not one, but two ladies. The tape is […]

Love isn’t cheap, just ask Paul McCartney and Eliot Spitzer.

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It has been a busy time for Sir Paul McCartney.
With the recent announcement of a long-awaited deal with iTunes that will finally allow fans to buy downloads of their favorite Fab Five music, McCartney struck a digital goldmine.
Which brings us to Heather Mills […]

Yesterday we asked what you thought about Madonna being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Does this pop tart belong in the same room with Mick Jagger?
We don’t think so, but we’re funny that way.
But that doesn’t mean women don’t rock.
In fact, there are plenty of cool chicks in the Rock and […]

It was just announced that Beatles mouthpiece Paul McCartney has inked a $400 million deal to put Beatles music on iTunes.

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 Odds are the other remaining Beatle, Ringo Starr, will get a cut of the cash as well, but Apple scarcely mentions him in connection with the deal.
But is it worth it?
The pay-per-song format of iTunes […]

During this Presidential campaign season, one of the biggest issues being discussed by candidates is the war in Iraq.
While this is certainly one of the most controversial wars the US has been involved in, it seems that few musicians and artists are tackling this issue in their music.

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With that in mind, we’re […]

 
Like it or not, the 70s just won’t go away. Decades later, 70s music and 70s fashion are still remarkably popular (and sometimes awful).
 
The recent reunion of 70s rock icons Led Zeppelin only heightened interest in the era. And it’s impossible to turn on the radio without passing several stations devoted to classic 70s rock. […]

Christmas is over, and hopefully you’ve taken down the lights and gotten rid of the tree by now.
And while it’s always a little sad once the holidays are over, the good news is that there’s another one just around the corner–Valentine’s Day is only a month away!

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So, while it might be a […]

Today at auction, a lock of John Lennon’s hair sold for $48,000.
That’s a much as a new car (or two, if you’re thrifty). Or, about 320 iPod nanos. 
That’s insane. Seriously. 
So, in honor of crazy holiday shoppers everywhere, I’ve put together a list of what might be the silliest, most expensive things collectors have […]

Grim as it is, the music buzz this morning has been all about dead rock stars.
Earlier this week Kevin DuBrow, lead singer of ‘70s/’80s rock band Quiet Riot was found dead in his Las Vegas, NV home. The fun-loving heavy metal band was best known for songs such as “Metal Health (Bang Your Head)” […]