Tina Turner, the legendary “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” has passed away at the age of 83. Born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, Turner defied conventions and broke barriers to become one of the most influential and beloved entertainers of all time. Read more: Yellowcard Announce 5 Song EP “Childhood Eyes” The official announcement of her passing was made on her official Instagram account, where it expressed deep sadness over the loss of the music icon. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the post reads. “With her music… Read more »
This week, Basslines and Protest Signs looks at the reaction to this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, iand why every one of them is valid and deserved.
oday we’ve got Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons donating a house, some standouts at the Golden Globes, Nicolas Sarkozy, Rock N Roll Benefit, and Women’s History Month.
We’ve got an exciting day of performances, contests, social justice, and new shows!
Vans Warped Tour has just released the individual lineups for the festival’s three locations this summer and they are EPIC.
Darren Paltrowitz spoke to a mix of artists, entertainment business veterans, and high-profile friends about their favorite albums of 2018.
Photo Credit: Graham Fielder for Alternative Press Over the course of the last week, my life has been all about the Alternative Press Music Awards 2nd year celebration. It’s been filled with good friends, new friends, old heroes that have become friends, and a lot of tequila. But, before the reunions, the hugs, and even before the tequila, I got to go to the grand opening of the Alternative Press Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit. It was the single most humbling experience of my APMAs week, and I couldn’t be more proud of the promises it… Read more »
The Alternative Press Music Awards is making its second annual appearance this year in Cleveland on July 22nd. Because I grew up in Cleveland, I had the privilege of watching many of this year’s APMAs nominees perform live early on in their careers. Some of these bands have been a part of my life since I was 13, while others are a bit newer to me. When I think about all of the journeys I’ve taken with them as people, and to see them perform live–just in this city alone–I can’t help but feel a sense of pride about where… Read more »
You know when Oscars season hits and suddenly it’s the only thing anyone can talk about? That’s how we feel about the first Gibson Brands Alternative Press Music Awards – Fueled by Monster Energy Drink. With less than two weeks left until the awards show makes its July 21st debut, at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we’ve all been picking our favorites and placing our bets—which is exactly what this show is all about.
The list of 15 nominees for the 2011 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of the most eclectic yet.
