Kansas have announced that violinist/guitarist Joe Deninzon is joining the band to succeed the departing David Ragsdale. Deninzon has been hailed by critics as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin,” because of his innovative style on the “Viper” seven-string electric violin. He is the lead singer and violinist for the progressive rock band Stratospheerius and…… Continue Reading
American Laundromat Records has announced that the third installment from Juliana Hatfield’s covers series, Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO, will be released on November 17. Hatfield recently shard “Don’t Bring Me Down,” the first single from her upcoming ELO covers album. “ELO’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’ is such a solid construction that trying to rework it…… Continue Reading
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon recently revealed that he has lost most of the hearing in his left ear. In an interview with The Times, Simon revealed that the issue came up “quite suddenly.” “Quite suddenly I lost most of the hearing in my left ear, and nobody has an explanation for it,” Simon, who retired…… Continue Reading
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has thanked pop superstar Taylor Swift for her Midnights song “You’re on Your Own, Kid,” which according to the Fleetwood Mac singer helped her grieve the loss of her bandmate and friend Christine McVie. “Thank you to Taylor Swift for doing a favor for me, and that…… Continue Reading