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Paul Rodgers + Deborah Bonham Raise $180,000 for Animal Charities

Wed, April 24 2013 11:03pm - Source: ArtistDirect

We love when people do their part to support animal charities.

The Red Chord Singer Becomes a New Hampshire Police Officer + More News

Fri, April 19 2013 1:47pm - Source: Noisecreep

Guy Kozowyk, singer for metal band The Red Chord and owner-operator of Black Market Activities , a record label, is now a New Hampshire cop and a member of the long arm of the law.

‘Taking its final shape’: Queen’s Roger Taylor nearing completion of first solo album since 1998

Tue, April 02 2013 12:29pm - Source: Something Else!

Queen's Roger Taylor is putting the finishing touches on a new solo album, the Queen co-founder's first since 1998′s Electric Fire. Tentatively titled Unblinking Eye (Everything is Broken), the project has been in the works since the conclusion of Queen's most recent tour with Paul Rodgers, in 2008.

‘We still would have been making Queen albums’: Brian May ruminates on what might have been

Sat, March 23 2013 4:42pm - Source: Something Else!

Guitarist Brian May says Queen's record-smashing musical "We Will Rock You" is something Freddie Mercury would have loved.

Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd plot co-headlining run

Tue, March 05 2013 1:56pm - Source: Soundspike

"Every member of Skynyrd has been fans of Bad Company from the get go," Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant said in a press release.

Book Notes - Brad Tolinski "Light and Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page"

Thu, November 15 2012 3:31pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.

Queen – Hungarian Rhapsody: Live in Budapest (2012)

Thu, November 01 2012 12:37pm - Source: Something Else!

With Freddie Mercury gone for some two decades, it's easy to forget Queen's power and majesty — its essentially new amalgam of power pop, metal, and eye-popping theatrics.

Something Else! Interview: Craig Chaquico, formerly of Jefferson Starship

Wed, October 17 2012 12:56pm - Source: Something Else!

Craig Chaquico is ready to rock again — more more specifically blues-rock again.

Joe Bonamassa to release Beacon Theatre double live album

Sun, September 16 2012 11:21pm - Source: Music-News.com

Beacon Theatre ' Live From New York is released as a 2 CD and double vinyl album for the very first time.

Joe Bonamassa To Release Beacon Theatre Double Live Album

Fri, September 14 2012 12:35pm - Source: Stereoboard

The double live album, released by Provogue Records in the UK on Monday September 24th, features 20 stunning tracks that spans his incredible career.

Lianne La Havas: The next Adele?

Mon, July 16 2012 5:54pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Accompanying herself with impeccable economy and precision on an electric guitar held high in the early Beatles/Haircut 100 style, she marks out her vocal terrain with a ruthlessly controlled vibrato.

Queen, Hammersmith Apollo, London Kimya Dawson, The Haunt, Brighton

Sat, July 14 2012 11:26pm - Source: The Independent - Music

American Idol runner-up and the first openly gay artist to have a Billboard No 1 album – is the perfect fit as Mercury's replacement, much better suited than the previous stand-in Paul Rodgers, who brought too much historical baggage of his own.

Paul Rodgers Donates Music Memorabilia To Special Needs Charity

Thu, July 12 2012 12:10pm - Source: Stereoboard

Paul Rodgers, founding member and singer-songwriter with Free, Bad Company, The Firm, who resurrected Queen to tour and record with them from 2004 2008, and his wife, former Miss Canada, Cynthia Kereluk have become Patrons of Willows Animal Sanctuary in Aberdeen, Scotland, at a crucial time.

Liam Gallagher named top choice to front Queen

Mon, June 11 2012 2:17pm - Source: GIGWISE

Gigwise readers have named Liam Gallagher as their top choice to step into the shoes of Freddie Mercury as the future frontman of Queen.

Queen, Adam Lambert and Elton John to play Euro 2012 Final

Sat, June 09 2012 11:31am - Source: Music-News.com

Queen, featuring Adam Lambert on lead, and Elton John are set to play the Elena Pinchuk ANTIAIDS Foundation show in Kiev the night before the Euro 2012 Final.

Queen + Adam Lambert and Elton John to Play Before Euro 2012 Final in Kiev

Fri, June 08 2012 1:26pm - Source: MOG

Queen , featuring Adam Lambert on lead, and Elton John are set to play the Elena Pinchuk ANTIAIDS Foundation show in Kiev the night before the Euro 2012 Final.

Paul Rodgers and Free to Release Box Set

Mon, June 04 2012 7:39pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Paul Rodgers and Free are possibly putting together a massive, 18-disc box set.

First Tupac, now this: Brian May says he’ll use optical illusion to bring back Freddie Mercury

Fri, May 11 2012 10:14pm - Source: Something Else!

That whirring sound you hear just may be Freddie Mercury spinning in his grave.

Queen Gear Up for Tribute Tour 'Extravaganza'

Mon, April 30 2012 11:12pm - Source: Rolling Stone

On a recent afternoon in Toronto, Queen's Roger Taylor was checking out rehearsals for Queen Extravaganza – a 25-date tribute tour with a lineup hand-selected by him and his bandmate, guitarist Brian May – when singer Marc Martel belted out a few notes from "Bohemian Rhapsody," stopping the 62-year-old drummer in his tracks.

Paul Rodgers wonders if Adam Lambert ‘has the groundwork to see him through’ high-profile Queen tour

Wed, April 18 2012 8:29pm - Source: Something Else!

Paul Rodgers, who toured with Queen for four years in the last decade, said he might not have taken the gig if it had been preceded by the media attention surrounding Adam Lambert's similar feature spot in 2012.

Paul Rodgers, Queen: Rocker Doubts Adam Lambert Is Ready to Front Band -- Potent Quotables

Fri, April 13 2012 1:45pm - Source: AOL Music

"It's probably a dream come true for Adam, but I wonder if he has the groundwork to see him through a big tour with those guys."

Axl Rose isn't alone: Paul McCartney, David Bowie and more rockers missed their inductions

Thu, April 12 2012 5:57pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Axl Rose caused a media firestorm yesterday when he announced that he won't be attending this weekend's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony with Guns N' Roses.

Paul Rodgers: Classic Rocker Talks 'All Right Now,' Adam Lambert and Becoming Canadian

Tue, April 10 2012 5:13pm - Source: Spinner

Platinum selling singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers has one of the most distinctive voices on classic rock radio.

Queen’s Roger Taylor on that drunk guy singing “Bohemian Rhapsody”: ‘Very funny’

Tue, April 10 2012 4:22pm - Source: Something Else!

One of the Web's biggest 2012 viral sensations so far has been that video of a Canadian man, under arrest for drunken driving in the back seat of a Canadian police car, singing Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" in its entirety.

Saturday(night) Live - Joe Bonamassa with Beth Hart, John Hiatt and Paul Rodgers at the Beacon.

Sat, April 07 2012 9:52pm - Source: MOG

Internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa, known as a "tour de force", has delivered another stunning performance at the legendary Beacon Theatre in New York City. It features guest performances by legendary classic rock singer Paul Rodgers (Bad Company and Free), American Music Award winner John Hiatt and Beth Hart, who recently released the stunning duets album Donít Explain alongside Joe Bonamassa.

SUTC - Bonamassa - Cohen

Mon, April 02 2012 1:16am - Source: MOG

From Joe's latest, live at the beacon theatre, which will feature in next weeks Saturday live, is this sweet cover of Mr. Cohens tune, "Bird on a Wire. Internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa, known as a "tour de force", has delivered another stunning performance at the legendary Beacon Theatre in New York City. It features guest performances by legendary classic rock singer Paul Rodgers (Bad Company and Free), American Music Award winner John Hiatt and Beth Hart, who recently released the stunning duets album Donít Explain alongside Joe Bonamassa.

Busy Brian May of Queen admits difficulty in creating new music: ‘Time is a big problem’

Fri, March 30 2012 4:13pm - Source: Something Else!

You know Brian May as the frizzy-headed guitar-playing genius in Queen.

Roger Taylor will bring Queen Extravaganza tribute show to North America this summer

Wed, March 28 2012 5:58pm - Source: Something Else!

Drummer Roger Taylor is bringing the Queen Extravaganza stateside, serving as producer and musical director for his band's official tribute show.

Paul Rodgers laments 1980s-era split with Bad Company, saying ‘I felt like the outsider’

Sun, March 25 2012 5:55pm - Source: Something Else!

Even as Paul Rodgers reunites with Bad Company for a summer tour, he still laments the band's sudden end almost 30 years ago — the result, he says, of his desire to get away from drugs.

Sheepdogs, CMW Indie Awards: Band Wins Four Awards, Jams With Paul Rodgers

Sun, March 25 2012 4:25pm - Source: Spinner

The 12th annual SiriusXM Indie Awards marked the end of another year of Canadian Music Week (CMW) in Toronto last night.

Surviving original Bad Company members to regroup for rare European tour this summer

Fri, March 09 2012 8:43am - Source: Something Else!

The three surviving members of Bad Company have scheduled a series of rare European shows this summer, their first since the tour in support of 1975′s Straight Shooter.

Ian Hunter Band, featuring Mick Ronson – Live At Rockpalast DVD (2012)

Fri, March 02 2012 2:24pm - Source: Something Else!

They should have been selling out arenas, rather then barely filling theaters as headliners in America , when they weren't opening for Queen back in the 1970s.

Should Queen continue without Freddie Mercury and John Deacon? Adam Lambert says: ‘It’s their prerogative’

Fri, February 24 2012 10:40pm - Source: Something Else!

Heck, is it Queen without John Deacon?

Queen’s Brian May: American Idol’s Adam Lambert ‘would meet with Freddie’s approval’

Tue, February 21 2012 5:30pm - Source: Something Else!

Queen will return to at the UK's Knebworth Park – the site of its final live performance with Freddie Mercury – this summer with American Idol finalist Adam Lambert fronting the band.

Wayback Wednesday - Tramline

Wed, February 15 2012 9:52pm - Source: MOG

Guitarist Mickey Moody and his schoolfriend Paul Rodgers began their careers together in The Roadrunners, playing pub gigs.

Joe Bonamassa live DVD

Wed, February 15 2012 6:08am - Source: Music-News.com

Legendary rock singer Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, Free) joins Bonamassa to perform Fire And Water and Walk In My Shadows.

Adam Lambert NOT Replacing Freddie Mercury In Queen

Mon, February 06 2012 5:57pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Last week, reports went around that said that American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert was joining Queen full-time, replacing deceased singer Freddie Mercury, and recent frontman Paul Rodgers, and that the band was planning to tour.

Adam Lambert Denies Queen Rumors, Says He Hasn't Confirmed Tour

Sat, February 04 2012 2:54pm - Source: AOL Music

Adam Lambert has taken to Twitter to deny that he's preparing to take over for the late Freddie Mercury as the new lead singer of Queen.

Queen – Days of Our Lives DVD (2012)

Tue, January 24 2012 2:39pm - Source: Something Else!

As Days of Our Lives makes clear, Queen knew — and from the very beginning — that they were on to something.

Dusting ‘Em Off: Van Halen – 1984

Sat, January 07 2012 11:04pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Internal tensions within a band can often result in some amazing creative output; Cream's entire existence, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours , and the latter half of the Beatles' catalog prove that.

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