Joan Jett and the Blackhearts News and Photos

Aerosmith to headline LivingSocial's Backyard Festival

Thu, May 09 2013 2:21pm - Source: Soundspike

Aerosmith has signed on to headline LivingSocial's Backyard Festival this summer on New York City's Randall Island.

Lady Antebellum, 'Downtown' Hits No. 1; Carrie Underwood Talks 'Sound of Music' Role + More: Country News Roundup

Mon, April 15 2013 10:03pm - Source: The Boot

The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

Former Vibe editor confronts debauched, boozy youth in 'Public Apology'

Fri, April 12 2013 5:45pm - Source: Rolling Stone

As a 17-year-old high school student in Little Silver, New Jersey, Dave Bry drove to nearby resident Jon Bon Jovi's house and spent the night chugging beers and throwing empties on his lawn.

The Darkness Cancel Tour Due to Drummer's Health Problems

Thu, March 14 2013 3:21pm - Source: Noisecreep

There will be no trek Down Under for The Darkness.

Ricky Byrd: Former Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Guitarist Recalls the Music of His NYC Youth on New Solo Album

Wed, February 06 2013 11:22pm - Source: Noisecreep

"Queens was great, but for those of us who were into rock 'n' roll and that whole look and lifestyle, it was a little tough at times. I was kind of in between a greaser and one of the really nerdy kids. I never really fit into any gang till I played guitar in a band," Ricky Byrd tells Noisecreep about the New York City borough he grew up in during the early '70s.

Public Enemy, Donna Summer and Rush for Rock Hall

Wed, December 12 2012 4:16am - Source: Music-News.com

Donna Summer, Rush, Public Enemy, Randy Newman and Albert King form a list of two long overlooked bands, an Academy Award winning songwriter, a rap supergroup, a disco diva, a blues great and two great producers/executives comprise the 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After twelve years of being overlooked for even a nomination, Rush makes it in on their first try.

Rush, Deep Purple, Heart and Joan Jett are People's Choice for the Rock Hall

Sat, December 01 2012 11:54am - Source: Music-News.com

Sometime in the next two weeks, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will announce their five inductees for 2013.

Hurricane Sandy damages Rock and Roll Hall of Fame building

Tue, October 30 2012 9:38pm - Source: NME

Hurricane Sandy has damaged the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame building in Cleveland, Ohio. Winds of up to 60mph blew portions of siding from the building, but fortunately, none of the historic artefacts stored within the museum have been harmed.

Joan Jett to Perform at NYCLASS Event on October 23

Fri, October 19 2012 6:48pm - Source: ArtistDirect

New Yorkers for Clean, Livable and Safe Streets (NYCLASS) will host "A Night of New York Class" Gala on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 6PM to 11PM at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan (240 West 47th Street).

Is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Getting Electronically Mindful?

Sat, October 06 2012 2:02am - Source: Disquiet

The just-announced 2013 nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are an especially technologically-oriented bunch.

Donna Summer, Kraftwerk, N.W.A., Public Enemy, Rush: N.W.A., Donna Summer And Rush Headline 2013 Rock Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Finalists

Thu, October 04 2012 5:01pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Today, the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame announced the 10 finalists to be considered for music immortality at its museum in Cleveland and judging by which musicians were selected, this could be the diverse class to enter yet.

Burnt Ones

Mon, June 11 2012 4:51pm - Source: unpiano: music

One part T-Rex, one part Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, one part Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit In The Sky", this new single by San Francisco fuzz-fest The Burnt Ones has it all.

Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, T.I. Set for Music Midtown Festival

Fri, April 27 2012 6:49pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Music Midtown festival in Atlanta be headlined by Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam. The two-day concert will take place at Piedmont Park, Atlanta on Sept. 21 and 22.

DeLuna Fest 2012 Lineup: Pearl Jam, the Foo Fighters Announced as Headliners

Tue, April 17 2012 5:16am - Source: Spinner

After teasing the announcement in a preview video on Monday (April 16), the organizers of Pensacola, Florida's DeLuna Fest have revealed the majority of the 2012 lineup , which will be headlined by Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters.

One Day in Your Life: April 6, 1982

Fri, April 06 2012 5:54pm - Source: The Hits Just Keep On Comin'

By presidential proclamation issued today , it's Parliamentary Emphasis Month.

Guns N' Roses Announce May UK Tour - Tickets

Mon, February 27 2012 9:52am - Source: GIGWISE

Guns N' Roses have announced details of a UK tour, set to take place in May. The band, who are currently in the studio working on the follow-up to Chinese Democracy, will play a total of seven shows across the UK.

Guns N' Roses Original Line-Up To Reunite For Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

Wed, February 15 2012 10:29am - Source: GIGWISE

The original Guns N' Roses line-up will return for the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it has been confirmed.

Axl Rose: Guns N' Roses Original Line-Up Could Reform

Thu, December 22 2011 10:46am - Source: GIGWISE

Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has hinted that the original line-up of the band could reform for their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The singer, who is currently the only original member of the band, said he may be reluctant to perform with the old line-up.

Why Isn’t My Favorite Band In the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Why Does the Rock Hall Hate My Favorite Genre of Music?

Thu, December 08 2011 12:43am - Source: I ROCK CLEVELAND

Sure as the rain falls in Cleveland, soon after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the class of 2012 , the complaints about who did and who did not get selected multiplied across the internet.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012 Inductees: Beastie Boys In

Wed, December 07 2011 9:18pm - Source: The BoomBox

Cleveland, get ready for one hell of a night.

Foo Fighters, Björk, Arctic Monkeys head Lollapalooza Chile 2012

Mon, November 21 2011 4:07am - Source: Consequence of Sound

As previously reported, Lollapalooza's presence in South America expands in 2012, with the return of Lollapalooza Chile and the launch of Lollapalooza Brazil.

Versionality: “Season of the Witch”

Mon, October 31 2011 2:10pm - Source: Pop Dose

A few months ago when the Popdose staff was voting on their favorite covers of all time, I placed Richard Thompson's cover of "Season of the Witch," originally performed by Donovan and released 1966, at number two.

The Cure to perform first three albums live at Royal Albert Hall – ticket details

Wed, September 28 2011 1:58pm - Source: NME

The Cure are set to perform their debut album 'Three Imaginary Boys' (1979) and its follow up records 'Seventeen Seconds' (1980), and 'Faith' (1981), in their entirety at London 's Royal Albert Hall on November 15.