2018 was a big year for Steve Perry, as the longtime Journey vocalist returned with Traces, his first solo album since 1994 — and, with the new year approaching, the revered singer celebrated his eventful year with a little holiday gift to fans. Accompanied by only a piano, Perry recorded a version of the standard […]
Just in time for Christmas (next week!), a nugget from the depths of the Elton John vault has been unveiled. In 1973, Sir Elton and his backing band — Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson (and a rare cameo from songwriting partner Bernie Taupin on percussion) — performed “Step Into Christmas” on the Gilbert O’Sullivan Show. The […]
Looking for that last-minute Christmas-themed rock n’ roll playlist? Look no further, as we have searched far & wide for some of the most enduring and timeless (and even infamous) Christmas cover songs laid to tape. Let us know in the comments which ones we missed! Motorhead – “Run Rudolph Run” Lemmy & the gang’s […]
Many bands who led the initial alt-country charge have fallen by the wayside, but Old 97’s — Rhett Miller (vocals/rhythm guitar), Ken Bethea (lead guitar), Murry Hammond (bass) and Philip Peeples (drums) — are still very productive, a quarter century after forming in Dallas. The group has released 11 studio albums. 2017’s impressive Graveyard Whistling included […]
Just ahead of the holiday season, William Shatner added to his irreverent recording career with Shatner Claus: The Christmas Album, which is precisely what its name suggests. On the LP, Shatner and a group of backing musicians tackle all kinds of holiday standards, from “Jingle Bells” (with Henry Rollins) to “Winter Wonderland” (with Todd Rundgren […]
Last month, Eric Clapton released his first — yes, his very first — holiday album, as Happy Xmas marked the legendary guitarist’s first foray into winter holiday territory. Featuring renditions of classic songs and an original composition, Happy Xmas also includes Slowhand’s take on “White Christmas,” which now has a warm performance video to go […]
It may barely be October, but it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. Before you know it, they’ll be here, so with that in mind some legendary entertainers released a new holiday album of their own today — more than two months before Christmas. Happy Xmas is Eric Clapton‘s 24th studio album to date […]
Back in 2016, the Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork of the Monkees released Good Times!, a 50th anniversary album produced by Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger and featuring contributions from a host of special guest songwriters and performers, including Weezer‘s Rivers Cuomo, Andy Partridge of XTC, Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller. It was […]
It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday music. That’s a sentiment that Eric Clapton apparently holds, and on Oct. 12 the guitar legend will release Happy Xmas, his first album meant to encourage holiday cheer and his 24th LP overall. In addition to new recordings of classic and lesser-known Christmas songs, one original […]
Little Steven, otherwise known as accomplished songwriter/guitarist/member of the E. Street Band Steven Van Zandt, recently premiered a new holiday song, “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)”. The tune, combining Van Zandt with the Disciples of Soul, is an updated rendition of a classic rockin’ holiday anthem from Ramones, and now the song […]
