How Two Superstars Helped Badfinger Complete ‘Straight Up’
Badfinger battled comparisons to the Beatles from nearly the moment they started their musical career. Producer Tony Visconti worked with the group (then known to the world as the…
The 8 Best Drones for Every Budget
It’s no exaggeration to say that drones have changed the way we view the world. They’ve taken once difficult and expensive moviemaking techniques and made…
Adrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Book First Ever U.S. Tour Dates
For those wondering, yes there will be tour dates in support of Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen‘s stellar self-titled 2021 S/K album. The Smith/Kotzen duo have…
Nikki Sixx’s First Girlfriend Had No Idea He Became Famous
Nikki Sixx recently reconnected with his first girlfriend, and she was shocked to discover he went on to become a rock star. Sixx’s new book,…
DJI’s Excellent Mavic 3 Is on Another Plane
The new system is impressive, so much so that for the first time ever, I set the app to use the most conservative settings and…
Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen Announce Debut U.S. Tour
Guitarists Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen announced a run of U.S. tour dates set to take place in January. The pair are in the process…
Are We Ready for the Next Big Solar Storm?
It was just another September night in 1859 when Richard Carrington and Richard Hodgson witnessed a remarkable event. The British astronomers weren’t together, but both…
Steve Perry Says Live Residency Has ‘Been Discussed’
Steve Perry doesn’t have any shows on his calendar, but the former Journey frontman hints that he’d like to change that. “Y’know, Uncle Steve is…
Medical Issue Forces Foo Fighters to Cancel Abu Dhabi Appearance
Due to “unforeseen medical circumstances,” the Foo Fighters had to cancel their scheduled appearance at the Formula 1 championship race in Abu Dhabi, which was…
Oxo’s Super-Simple Coffee Machine Makes Super-Good Joe
Troy and I got down to brass tacks quickly, brewing pots of his company’s French blend in his pro-level Bunn ICB brewer and the Oxo….