Ken Kelley
New Music Releases – May 2014
A list of classic-rock related new music releases for May 2014.
Watch Arcade Fire Cover Kansas’ ‘Dust In The Wind’
Arcade Fire have been spicing up their current tour by covering different songs in each city -- and their stop in Kansas City featured a brief rendition of Kansas' classic 'Dust In The Wind.'
Four People Stabbed, 20 Arrested Outside Metal Festival in Ohio
Four people were stabbed and 20 people arrested after a large scale fight took place outside a metal festival in Lakewood, Ohio on Saturday evening.
Bob Dylan Song Inspiration Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter Dies
Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, the boxer that inspired Bob Dylan's 1975 song 'Hurricane' passed away this morning in Toronto after a battle with prostate cancer. Carter was 76 years old.
Rolling Stones Tour Reportedly Facing Slow Ticket Sales
Could the days of Rolling Stones concerts instantly setting box office records be numbered? While the Stones have always enjoyed robust sales on their prior tours, the Guardian is reporting that tickets to the group's highly anticipated '50 And Counting' tour aren't moving quite as fast as the group may have hoped.
Robert Plant Gets Restraining Order Against Delusional Stalker
Robert Plant has recently had to take some safety precautions, including obtaining a restraining order against a woman he claims is stalking him.
The Allman Brothers Band Announce 2013 Summer Tour
The Allman Brothers Band have announced a new run of late summer shows that are set to kick off in Pennsylvania on Aug. 16 and 17. Steve Winwood will be supporting the group from Aug. 23 through 30 while Grace Potter & The Nocturnals will open for the Allmans from Sept. 2 ...
Brian Wilson, Jeff Beck Confirmed For Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp
Earlier this month, it was announced that Def Leppard would be joining Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas from April 4 through 7. Just yesterday, two other music heavyweights have been confirmed for the April 18 through 21 edition of the camp: Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck.
David Bowie Unveils New ‘The Stars (Are Out Tonight)’ Single and Video
This morning (Feb. 26), David Bowie released The Stars (Are Out Tonight),' the second single from his highly anticipated forthcoming record 'The Next Day.' Compared to 'Where Are We Now?', the song is an edgy change of pace, returning Bowie to the realm of rock.
Is David Bowie The Next ‘X Factor’ Judge?
Forget Bieber-mania. It's time for David Bowie mania. With the release of his new album 'The Next Day' due next month, it seems as though everybody -- including 'X Factor' boss Simon Cowell -- wants a piece of rock's legendary chameleon.
David Bowie Announces New Single, ‘The Stars (Are Out Tonight)’
After the surprise release of the song 'Where Are We Now' back on January 8, David Bowie made another announcement out of the blue overnight (Feb. 17).