Elvis Presley's BMW 507 car has been restored to its former glory. The car was a favorite of the King's throughout the 1950s and 1960s and was recently restored by a team of BMW specialists to go on display in California later this month. Photos of the restored sports car are currently available from various sources and autoblog.com quote BMW Classic. more...
Pete Townshend has revealed plans for a live DVD dating to 1986 that features David Gilmour as a special guest. The film, titled Face the Face, features the Townshend-led supergroup the Deep End and features both his solo material as well as that by The Who. The concert was filmed January 29, 1986 for German TV series Rockpalast at MIDEM in Cannes, France. In addition to Townshend and Gilmour it also features percussionist Jody Linscott, ...
Modest Mouse has confirmed that their frontman Isaac Brock was recently involved in a road crash in the band's home town of Portland, Oregon. According the nme.com, the singer struck a pickup truck after falling asleep at the wheel. No injuries were reported as a result of the wreck. The band also made headlines earlier this year when they hit the road with Brand New. more...
Hayley Williams has opened up about the state of rock music and says that it's "amazing" to see how the perception of women has changed in the current era. She shared her thoughts during a recent interview with the blog Rock to Sound. "It's incredible to watch those people really thrive at the same time," Williams said. more...
The Rolling Stones have confirmed that their recent "Havana Moon" concert in Cuba will soon be screened in movie theaters across the U.S. The concert took place last March and a new concert documentary is set to hit theaters on September 23. "The Havana Moon cinema experience immerses the audience in fantastic surround sound with super high definition visuals . . ." more...